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Saturday, June 25, 2016

Welcome!

Dear Parents & Guardians,

Hello! I am honored to be your child's 5th grade teacher for the upcoming school year. 
I’m looking forward to meeting with you and your child. We’ll be doing lots of reading and writing together, and deepening our understanding of mathematics, social studies, and science. In addition, we’ll continue to work on building independence and developing good organizational habits to prepare your child for middle school. 

Here is the Supply List for the 2016-2017 School Year:



Please feel free to contact me any time. My e-mail is callen@esmschools.org and the school phone number is (315) 434-3420. 

More information will also be available throughout the year right here on our classroom website – www.allenesm.blogspot.com.  Each day will feature our current Learning Goals, Agenda & Homework. 

Enjoy the summer, and I’m looking forward to a terrific year!

Yours sincerely,
Mrs. Allen

Monday, June 20, 2016

Good Morning! Today is Monday, June 19th

Today is Day 1.  We have Art.

Our Agenda today is:

READING REFLECTION (8:00 - 9:00) 
WRITING (9:00 - 10:00) - Portfolios / Desk Cleanout
RECESS & PICNIC LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 1:45) 

    Homework


    Language Arts:
       1. Read 20+ minutes
       2. Bring back any books

    **Half Day tomorrow!

    Thursday, June 16, 2016

    Good Morning! Today is Thursday, June 16th

    Today is Day 3.  We have Music.

    Our goals:
    • I can follow directions to launch a rocket.

    Our Agenda today is:

    ROCKET LAUNCH! (8:00 - 9:15 ish) 
    SCIENCE (8:45 - 9:15) - Rockets: Parachute / Painting
    READING (9:15 - 10:00) - Reading
    MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
    RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
    MOVIE! (12:00 - 1:45) 

      Homework


      Language Arts:
         1. Fit in some reading time

      Have a great concert!

      *Tomorrow is FUN DAY!
      - Wear sunscreen
      - Wear a bathing suit
      - Bring a change of clothes
      - Bring a towel
      - Bring a beach blanket 
      - Bring plastic bag





      Wednesday, June 15, 2016

      Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, June 15th

      Today is Day 2.  We have Band & Phys. Ed.

      Our goals:
      • I can follow directions to construct a rocket.

      Our Agenda today is:

      BAND (8:00 - 8:45 ish) 
      SCIENCE (8:45 - 9:15) - Rockets: Parachute / Painting
      READING (9:15 - 10:00) - Reading 
      PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
      RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
      WRITING (12:45 - 1:45) - Slide Show Presentations

        Homework


        Language Arts:
           1. Read 20+ minutes
           2. Redo any Fantasy reading responses to improve score (due Friday)


        Tuesday, June 14, 2016

        Good morning! Today is Tuesday, June 14th

        Today is Day 1.  We have Art.

        Our goals:
        • I can follow directions to construct a rocket.

        Our Agenda today is:

        ASSEMBLY (8:00 - 8:45 ish) 
        SCIENCE (8:45 - 9:30) - Rockets: Parachute / Painting
        READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Reading 
        PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
        RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
        SCIENCE(12:05 - 12:45) Rockets: Parachute / Painting
        WRITING (12:45 - 1:45) - Finish Slide Show

          Homework


          Language Arts:
             1. Read 20+ minutes
             2. Redo any Fantasy reading responses to improve score (due Friday)
             3. Finish Slideshow


          Monday, June 13, 2016

          Good Morning! Today is Monday, June 13th

          Today is Day 4.  We have Chorus & Phys. Ed.

          Our goals:
          • I can follow directions to construct a rocket.
          • I can solve an algebra equation.

          Our Agenda today is:

          CHORUS (8:00 - 8:40) 
          WRITING (8:45 - 9:30) - Reflection Slideshow
          READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Reading 
          PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
          RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
          SCIENCE(12:05 - 1:00) Rockets
          LIBRARY (1:05 - 1:45) Chromebook Cleanup

            Homework


            Language Arts:
               1. Read 20+ minutes
               2. Redo any Fantasy reading responses to improve score (due Friday)

            Wear Red, White, and Blue tomorrow!


            Friday, June 10, 2016

            Good Morning! Today is Friday, June 10th

            Today is Day 3.  We have Music.

            Our goals:
            • I can follow directions to construct a rocket.
            • I can solve an algebra equation.

            Our Agenda today is:

            READING/LANGUAGE (8:00 - 8:30) - Reading / Reading Assessments
            READING/LANGUAGE (8:45 - 10:00) - Reflection Slideshow / Reading Assessments
            MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
            RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
            MATH (12:05 - 1:15) Algebra
            SCIENCE(1:15 - 1:45) Rockets

              Homework


              Language Arts:
                 1. Read 20+ minutes


              Thursday, June 9, 2016

              Good Morning! Today is Thursday, June 9th

              Today is Day 2.  We have Double Chorus.

              Our goals:
              • I can follow directions to construct a rocket.
              • I can solve an algebra equation.

              Our Agenda today is:

              READING/LANGUAGE (8:00 - 9:00) - Reading / Reflection Slideshow / Reading Assessments
              CHORUS PRACTICE (9:00 - 10:45) 
              RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
              MATH (12:05 - 1:45) Algebra
              SCIENCE(1:05 - 1:45) Rockets

                Homework


                Language Arts:
                   1. Read 20+ minutes


                Wednesday, June 8, 2016

                Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, June 8th

                Today is Day 1.  We have Band & Art.

                Our goals:
                • I can follow directions to construct a rocket.
                • I can solve an algebra equation.

                Our Agenda today is:


                BAND (8:00 - 8:40)
                READING/LANGUAGE (8:40 - 10:00) - Reading /Reflection Slideshow / Reading Assessments
                ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
                RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                MATH (12:05 - 1:45) Algebra
                SCIENCE(1:05 - 1:45) Rockets

                  Homework


                  Language Arts:
                     1. Read _______, Chapters _____


                  Tuesday, June 7, 2016

                  Good Morning! Today is Tuesday, June 7th

                  Today is Day 4.  We have Track & Field and Chorus.

                  Our goals:
                  • I can carefully follow directions to construct a rocket.

                  Our Agenda today is:


                  READING (8:00 - 9:00) - Reading / Assessments
                  TRACK & FIELD!! (9:00 - 10:30 ish)
                  RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                  SCIENCE (12:05 - 1:00) Rockets 
                  CHORUS (1:05 - 1:45)

                    Homework


                    Language Arts:
                       1. Read _______, Chapters _____


                    Monday, June 6, 2016

                    Good Morning! Today is Monday, June 6th

                    Today is Day 3.  We have Music.

                    Our goals:
                    • I can read aloud my writing with expression.
                    • I can compose thoughtful questions for a guest author.

                    Our Agenda today is:


                    WRITING (8:00 - 9:00) - Memoirs / Printing Final Copy
                    READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Author Questions 
                    MUSIC (10:05 - 10:45) 
                    RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                    AUTHOR VISIT - TAMORA PIERCE! (12:05 - 1:30) 

                      Homework


                      Language Arts:
                         1. Read _______, Chapters _____


                      Friday, June 3, 2016

                      Good Morning! Today is Friday, June 3rd

                      Today is Day 2.  We have Phys. Ed.

                      Our goals:
                      • I can multiply and divide with decimals.
                      • I can craft a polished memoir. 
                      • I can compose thoughtful questions for a guest author.

                      Our Agenda today is:


                      WRITING (8:00 - 9:00) - Memoirs / Printing Final Copy
                      READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Author Questions / Reading Assessments
                      PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
                      RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                      MATH (12:05 - 1:45) Multiplying & Dividing Test
                      SCIENCE(1:05 - 1:45) Rockets

                        Homework


                        Language Arts:
                           1. Read _______, Chapters _____


                        Thursday, June 2, 2016

                        Good Morning! Today is Thursday, June 2nd

                        Today is Day 1.  We have Art.

                        Our goals:
                        • I can multiply and divide with decimals.
                        • I can add internal thinking to my memoir.
                        • I can investigate the hero's quest in fantasy books.

                        Our Agenda today is:


                        WRITING (8:00 - 9:00) - Memoirs / Adding internal thinking
                        READING (9:00 - 10:00) - Fantasy - "The Quest" / Reading Assessments
                        ART (10:05 - 10:45) 
                        RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                        MATH (12:05 - 1:45) Multiplying & Dividing Decimals Review
                        SCIENCE(1:05 - 1:45) Rockets

                          Homework


                          Language Arts:
                             1. Read _______, Chapters _____

                          MATH
                             * Review multiplying / dividing decimals if needed.
                             * Retake is tomorrow


                          Wednesday, June 1, 2016

                          Good Morning! Today is Wednesday, June 1st

                          Today is Day 4.  We have Phys. Ed & Chorus.

                          Our goals:
                          • I can multiply and divide with decimals.
                          • I add internal thinking to my memoir.
                          • I can investigate the hero's quest in fantasy books.

                          Our Agenda today is:


                          ELA FIELD TEST (8:00 - 9:30ish) 
                          READING (9:30 - 10:00) - Fantasy Book Clubs
                          PHYS. ED (10:05 - 10:45) 
                          RECESS & LUNCH(11:00 - 11:15/11:20 - 11:50) 
                          MATH (12:05 - 1:45) Multiplying & Dividing Decimals Review
                          CHORUS(1:05 - 1:45) 

                            Homework


                            Language Arts:
                               1. Read _______, Chapters _____
                               2. Response on Internal & External Quest

                            MATH
                               * Review multiplying / dividing decimals if needed.

                            ** Bring in Shoe Box for Rockets