Weekly Assignments

Math Learning Targets:

Add and subtract fractions with unrelated units by finding equivalent fractions pictorially.

Tuesday:  

No School - Election Day

Wednesday:   

Add and subtract fractions with unrelated units by finding equivalent fractions numerically.

Thursday:

Add whole numbers and mixed numbers and add mixed numbers with related units.

Friday:    

Add mixed numbers with unrelated units.

Science Learning Targets: 

Presentation of GRASP projects.

End-of-Unit-Assessment

Monday:

Math: Module 2 - Lesson 8 & SBAC Goals

Science: Around-the-Room End of Unit Test / G.R.A.S.P.  Presentations

Tuesday:

No School - Election Day

Wednesday:

Math: Module 2, Lesson 9 (book quiz)

Science: Textbook Scavenger Hunt

Thursday:

Math: Module 2, Lesson 10 (Topic C)

Science:  Moon Phase Craft

Friday:

Math: Module 2, Lesson 11 

Science:   Moon Packet (last day)

The following assignments will be graded this week and entered into Infinite Campus. 

Be sure to access the Parent Portal. 

Math:

Module 2 - Lesson 9 textbook Quiz. 

(Will be entered as "Mod. 2 - Lesson 9 - Level 1") First grade of the 2nd marking period.

IXL Weekly Action Plan. (Will be entered as - "Independent Practice - IXL")

Classwork / Effort - (Will be entered as - 

"IP Exit Tickets for Lesson ...")

One of the homework assignments from the lessons listed to the left (Will be entered as - "IP  Homework for Week of Nov 2 to Nov 6")​

Science:

Investigation 2 End-of-Unit Assessment - 

(Will be entered as - "Level 2 - End-of-Unit Assessment") - this will be an in-class activity,

GRASP: Poster Project - (Will be entered as "GRASP - Level 2")

During W.I.N. and Small-Group time, students will work on their individualized 

IXL Action Plans. 

Their initial diagnostic benchmark produced specific skills sets recommended for growth throughout the school year.

Students are expected to complete at least 

50 minutes of recommended IXL math skills this week.

Additional science-related skills will also be assigned.

 Always sign in to IXL before practicing.

Step 1: Complete Your Diagnostic

Select “Step Into the Arena” and answer the diagnostic questions. Continue until your diagnostic is complete and a dot appears.

Step 2: Practice Recommended Skills from your Action Plan:

Select “Recommendations” and follow your IXL Action Plan. 

Begin with your lowest grade-level math skills and complete a skill or two per day.

Record each skill on your IXL Weekly Tracker when you earn a SmartScore of 90 or higher.

Need another tracker?  Turn in your tracker sheet for a grade and a ticket.

Download the IXL Weekly Tracker below.

No School - Election Day

Tuesday, November 3rd

End-of-Marking Period 1

Thursday, November 5th

Parent Conferences

Wednesday, Nov. 11th

Thursday, Nov. 19th

Sign-up link to be emailed on Monday.

Science / Social Switch Classes:

Monday, Nov. 9th

Math Learning Targets:

Monday:  IXL Diagnostic & FIAB - Place Value Systems

Tuesday:  

Interpret a fraction as division.

Wednesday:   

Interpret a fraction as division by writing remainders as fractions

Thursday:

Represent fractions as division by using models.

Friday: 

Solve word problems involving division and fractions.

Science Learning Targets: 

5-ESS1-2. Predict patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows. 

Monday:

Math: SBAC Practice - FIAB (Place Value)

Science: Day vs. Night  

Tuesday:

Math: Module 2, Lesson 1

Science: Sun Tracker Craft

Wednesday:

Math: Module 2, Lesson 2

Science: Day vs. Night - mini globe lab

Thursday:

Math: Module 2, Lesson 3

Science:  Causes of Seasons / Investigation Day & Night

Friday:

Math: Module 2, Lesson 4 

(Topic A Quiz next Monday)

Science:   

Investigation #1 -Quiz (Level 1)

**Please note: Science GRASP - 

Space Explorer's Poster Challenge.  

Due November 2nd 

(See flyer in downloads below)

The following assignments will be graded this week and entered into Infinite Campus. 

Be sure to access the Parent Portal. 

Math:

IXL Weekly Action Plan. (Will be entered as - "Independent Practice - IXL")

Classwork / Effort - (Will be entered as - "IP Exit Tickets for Lesson ...")

One of the homework assignments from the lessons listed to the left (Will be entered as - "IP - Homework for Week of Oct. 19 - Oct 23")​

Science:

Investigation 1 Quiz - (Will be entered as - "Level 1 - Investigation 1 Quiz") 

Science Homework: prepare for Friday's quiz.

See study guide listed below.

During W.I.N. and Small-Group time, students will work on their individualized IXL Action Plans. 

Their initial diagnostic benchmark produced specific skills sets recommended for growth throughout the school year.

Students are expected to complete at least 

50 minutes of recommended IXL math skills this week due to holiday.

Additional science-related skills will also be assigned.

 Always sign in to IXL before practicing.

Step 1: Complete Your Diagnostic

Select “Step Into the Arena” and answer the diagnostic questions. Continue until your diagnostic is complete and a dot appears.

Step 2: Practice Recommended Skills from your Action Plan:

Select “Recommendations” and follow your IXL Action Plan. Begin with your lowest grade-level math skills and complete a skill or two per day.

Record each skill on your IXL Weekly Tracker when you earn a SmartScore of 90 or higher.

Need another tracker?  Turn in your tracker sheet for a grade and a ticket.

Download the IXL Weekly Tracker below.

UNITY DAY: 

 Wednesday, October 21st

Students are encouraged to wear orange.

Student Success Plan:

Friday, October 23rd 

PINK WEEK:  $1 per day to participate

Mon. Oct 26th - PJs

Tues. Oct 27th - Mix & Match 

Wed. Oct. 28th - Wear pink! 

Thurs. Oct. 29th - Team shirt or jersey

Fri. Oct. 30th - Twin Day

Reminder - each day above different items will be sold.  See email for details.

Math Learning Targets:

Monday:  No School

Tuesday:  

Create and solve real-world problems for given expressions.

Wednesday:   

Solve multi-step word problems involving multiplication and division.

Thursday:

Module 1 Assessment 

Questions #1 - #5

Friday: 

Module 1 Assessment 

Questions #6 - #9

Science Learning Targets: 

Tuesday - Wednesday:  

5-ESS-1. Support an argument that differences in the apparent brightness of the Sun compared to other stars is due to their relative distance from Earth. 

Thursday - Friday:

5-ESS1-2. Patterns of daily changes in length and direction of shadows.

Monday:  No School

Tuesday:

Math: Module 1, Lesson 18

Science: How big and far are objects in space?

Wednesday:

Math: Module 1, Lesson 19 & 20

Science: How big and far are objects in space?

Thursday:

Math: Module 1 Test (Day 1)

Science: How big and far are objects in space?

Friday:

Math: Module 1 Test (Day 2)

Science: What is the relationship between the position of the Sun and the length and direction of shadows? Investigation #1

**Please note: Science GRASP - 

Space Explorer's Poster Challenge.  

Due November 2nd. 

(See flyer in downloads below)

The following assignments will be graded this week and entered into Infinite Campus. 

Be sure to access the Parent Portal. 

Math:

IXL Weekly Action Plan. (Will be entered as - "Independent Practice - IXL")

Module 1 End-of-Module Test - Level 2 - (Will be entered as - "Module 1 Test - Level 2")

Classwork / Effort - (Will be entered as - "IP Exit Tickets for Lesson ...")

Because we have our End-of-Module Test this week, there will not be Independent Practice grades entered for homework. I highly recommend in lieu of homework, to look over the study guide each evening to prepare.

Science:

Classwork / Effort - (Will be entered as - "Level 1 -  How big and far are objects in space? Scale Model

Science Homework: (IP - Will be entered as "Earth & Sun" reading passages)

(IP is Independent Practice)

During W.I.N. and Small-Group time, students will work on their individualized IXL Action Plans. 

Their initial diagnostic benchmark produced specific skills sets recommended for growth throughout the school year.

Students are expected to complete at least 

40 minutes of recommended IXL math skills this week due to holiday.

Additional science-related skills will also be assigned.

 Always sign in to IXL before practicing.

Step 1: Complete Your Diagnostic

Select “Step Into the Arena” and answer the diagnostic questions. Continue until your diagnostic is complete and a dot appears.

Step 2: Practice Recommended Skills from your Action Plan:

Select “Recommendations” and follow your IXL Action Plan. Begin with your lowest grade-level math skills and complete a skill or two per day.

Record each skill on your IXL Weekly Tracker when you earn a SmartScore of 90 or higher.

Need another tracker?  Turn in your tracker sheet for a grade and a ticket.

Download the IXL Weekly Tracker below.

Columbus Day - No School

Monday, October 12th 

Clubs

Friday, October 16th

UNITY DAY: 

 Wednesday, October 21st

Students are encouraged to wear orange.