Mrs. Chang's 5th Grade Class

Tuesday, January 20, 2015

Chang’s Future Leaders: Newsletter Jan. 19-23

What we are learning…

Bible Wednesday, to remember the Bible lessons, we will be quizzed on 8.1-4. Memory Verse: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.

History Thursday, our reviewed study of the “Countries of Central and Southern Asia” on sections 5A-D will be a quizzed.

Science Friday, there will be a “Heat and Energy” quiz on sections 4A-D.

Health Friday, continue working on pages 30 (bones) and 35-36.

Geography/Writing Project Presentations are intriguing, and these expository paragraphs reveal countries that seem quite safe, enjoyable, and diverse culturally, politically, and religiously. The descriptions enliven the countries, making them realistic and live-able. Graphic organizers will be used to study more of the history of MLK, Jr. and Rosa Parks.

Reading Keep reading! In The Tale of Despereaux, we have found flashback, simile, onomatopoeia, and personification. More will be found.

Language Arts Continue studying for the spelling and vocabulary tests. These are essential skills need for writing.

Math We will be slowing things down this week to review Math Test 12 concepts and get ready for Math Test 13 by the practice sets in each lesson.

Homework daily…
Monday NO SCHOOL—MLK, Jr. Day
Tuesday Math Practice Set 61-2; Spelling 17*; Wordly Wise* 9D-E; Bible*

Wednesday Math Practice Set 63-4; Begin Spelling 18; History*

Thursday Math Practice Set 65-6; BMV* Practice; Science*; Health
Friday Math Practice Set 67-8

*Reminder: This test/quiz is due tomorrow; See subjects above for details

20 minutes: Record Reading log (due Tuesday of next month)
10 minutes: Math lesson examples, solutions, and practice sets
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson sections due Wednesday
5 minutes: Spelling Lesson, cursive and test due Wednesday

5 minutes: Bible memory verse practice and test due Friday

NEW--5 minutes: Health Worksheets due Friday

Quarter ends:

The quarter ends this Friday. If you have any questions regarding grades, make sure to email me as soon as possible and before the quarter ends.

Upcoming Fieldtrip:

Chaperones, thank you for offering to volunteer your time and assistance. Parents, please keep us in your prayers for safety. If you would like to join us, you are more than welcome to come. Due to limited seating, however, transportation will be needed, please bring $5 for the entrance fee to MOG and lunch (sac or money, if desired).

Dates Worth Remembering…

1/20 ~ PTF Meeting 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

1/23 ~ End of 2^nd quarter

1/25 & 26 ~ Open House

1/29 ~ Passport Testing

1/30 ~ Field Trip to the Museum of Glass

March 28 ~ Save the Date for Campus Annual Auction

Science Fair Project: In February, writing will begin using gathered research.

Monday, January 12, 2015

Instructions for Presentation--January 13

1. Cover page
2. Flag
3. Political Map
4. Physical Map
5. Essay (typed or printed; at least four paragraphs)

Directions: Tape 1 to 4 together from top to bottom. Tape the rough drafts behind the final drafts. Bring your essay and checklist for presentations.

Chang’s Future Leaders: Newsletter Jan. 12-16

What we are learning…

Bible Memory Verse Hebrews 13:15 (NIV): Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.

Reading Keep reading and coloring the days. The historical fiction fantasy of The Tales of Despereaux reveals gems of literature and wise truths.

Science “Heat and Energy” will be looked at more deeply.

Health Complete for Friday the respiratory and muscular system handouts.

Geography/Writing Project Finally, the day has arrived and the final piece—essay—completes the project. Once again, the essays may be neatly typed or printed, and grammar does count. Presentations begin tomorrow, and they will be a treat for all.

History India’s interesting history is unearthed, revealing its caste system, quest for religion (Hinduism, Buddhism, and Muslim), and desirable resources by other countries.

Language Arts Grammar is essential for writing enthralling stories or sharing of convincing facts. Write Source helps to hone works of literary art that can be read without hiccups. Also, vocabulary offers articulation in using words that are terse and precise in packaging and portraying meaning.

Homework daily…
Monday Math Test 12* (of lessons 61-65); Presentations*
Tuesday ML71 (odds); Spelling 16*; Worldly Wise 9A-C

Wednesday ML72 (odds); Begin Spelling 17

Thursday ML73 (evens); BMV Practice*; Health
Friday ML74 (odds)

*Reminder: This test is due tomorrow

20 minutes: Record Reading log (due Tuesday of next month)
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set and test due Tuesday
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson sections due Wednesday
5 minutes: Spelling Lesson, cursive and test due Wednesday

5 minutes: Bible memory verse practice and test due Friday

NEW--5 minutes: Health Worksheets due Friday

Upcoming Fieldtrip:

Friday, January 30^th, we are going to the Museum of Glass. Lunch will be at Chuck E. Cheese’s in Tacoma. If you are available to be a chaperone please email me at mchang@foundationcampus.org. Each student will need to bring $6.00 for lunch which will cover 2 pieces of pizza, drink and 15 tokens. Students may bring additional money with them for extra tokens or food.

Dates Worth Remembering…

1/15 ~ Spirit Day - Fancy/Formal Day

1/19 ~ No school - MLK, Jr. Day

1/23 ~ End of 2^nd quarter

1/25&26 ~ Open House

1/29 ~ Passport Testing

1/30 ~ Field Trip to the Museum of Glass (MOG)

March 28 ~ Save the Date for Campus Annual Auction

Science Fair Project: Begin gathering research to use dedicated class time for the meaty expository writing portion this quarter.

Ms. Chang

5^th Grade

mchang@foundationcampus.org

http://changfutureleaders.blogspot.com

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Mrs. Chang’s 5th Grade: Newsletter Jan. 5-9

Mrs. Chang’s 5^th Grade: Newsletter Jan. 5-9

Christmas Cheer Scrumptious treats, sharing Christ’s love tangibly through wrapped gifts for our adopted family, and popcorn and a movie, Joseph: King of Dreams, were simply delightful and most deserved for all our diligent workers!

What we are learning…
Reading logs are due tomorrow. Also, The Tales of Despereaux will continued to be reviewed for comprehension and the use of literary elements and techniques. Geography/Writing Project The essays (rough drafts) are to be edited for additions or changes in order to address the eleven questions (in the handout) about the country and people. Finally, these creative and colorful flags, political and physical maps, and essays will be presented next Tuesday (13^th). The essays must be neatly typed or printed and mindful of grammar. Science The next chapter is on “Heat and Energy,” which also nicely coincides with our upcoming field trip to Museum of Glass. Health On Friday, there will be a quiz on the anatomy of teeth and the digestive system. Language Arts Grammar is essential for writing enthralling stories or sharing of convincing facts. Write Source helps to hone works of literary art that can be read without hiccups. To name only a few interruptions studied, they are run-ons, rambling sentences, fragments, verbs that don’t agree with their subjects, and pronouns with their antecedents.

Bible Memory Verse Isaiah 41:10 (ESV): Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Homework daily…
20 minutes: Read chapter book and record in log (due first Tuesday of each month)
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set (See schedule below)
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson—review definitions and work on sections
5 minutes: Spelling Activity Worksheet and write the words in cursive to prepare for the test
5 minutes: Write the Bible memory verse in cursive (see below) to help for testing—due Friday

NEW--5 minutes: Review Health Worksheets for Quiz on Friday

Additional Notes/Reminders for that day…
Monday ML66 (odds); Review math answers for Math Test 11 (of lessons 56-50)
Tuesday ML67 (evens); Spelling 15, cursive thrice, and test; Worldly Wise 8D-E and test

Wednesday ML68 (odds); Begin Spelling 16

Thursday       ML69 (evens);          Bible Memory Verse Practice cursive and test Friday; Health Quiz
Friday             ML70 (odds);
Next Wednesday                 Spelling 16 and cursive (thrice); Worldly Wise 9A-C
Next Month                      January Reading Calendar due Tuesday, February 3^rd

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
January 15 ~ Spirit Day - Fancy/Formal Day

January 30 ~ Field Trip to the Museum of Glass (MOG)

Sincerely,

Ms. Chang

mchang@foundationcampus.org http://changfutureleaders.blogspot.com/

Monday, December 15, 2014

Mrs. Chang’s 5th Grade: Newsletter Dec. 15-19

Mrs. Chang’s 5^th Grade: Newsletter Dec. 15-19

Family Wish List: Thank you to the families who have contributed and have expressed an interest in sharing a gift to bless a family for Christmas. Continue to pray for our class family. I continue to add names to our class list in our room. Please bring gifts in by Friday for our Christmas party.

Homework daily:
20 minutes: Read chapter book and record in log (due first Tuesday of each month)
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set (See schedule below)
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson—review definitions and work on sections
5 minutes: Spelling Activity Worksheet and write the words in cursive to prepare for the test
5 minutes: Write the Bible memory verse in cursive (see below) to help for testing—due Friday

Additional Notes/Reminders for that day:
Monday          ML61 (odds);             Review math answers for Math Test 10 (of lessons 51-55)
Tuesday         ML62 (evens);           Spelling 14, cursive thrice, and test tomorrow; Worldly Wise 8A-C
Wednesday    ML63 (odds);            Begin Spelling 15

Thursday       ML64 (evens);          Bible Memory Verse Practice cursive (four times) and test Friday
Friday             ML65 (odds);
Next Wednesday                 Spelling 15 and cursive (thrice); Worldly Wise 8D-E
Next Month                      December Reading Calendar due January 9th

What we are learning…
Chapel/Bible Our skits were such a success! What a blessing to be able to share our love and need for Christ through drama! They truly worked so hard and showed their skill and maturity through it all!
Reading The Tales of Despereaux is continued to be read in class. A short comprehension quiz over the chapter(s) read is (are) given daily. The reading log will not be due until next month so keep reading!
Geography/Writing Project Everyone has been doing a great job! We will continue writing the essay (rough draft). Keep referring to your textbook and checklist for answering the questions. Passport is for a grade, so study well!
Science We will have the chapter test this week on “Matter.”

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
December 9 ~ Skit performance by our beloved 5^th grade students from 8:00 to 8:45 am

December 16 ~ PTF Meeting 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

December 18 ~ CCA Christmas Music Program 7:00 p.m, January Lunch orders due

December 19 ~ Spirit Day (Christmas Ornament)

January 5 ~ School resumes

Sincerely,

Ms. Chang

mchang@foundationcampus.org

http://changfutureleaders.blogspot.com/

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Mrs. Chang’s 5th Grade: Newsletter Dec. 8-12

Mrs. Chang’s 5^th Grade: Newsletter Dec. 8-12

Family Wish List: If you would like to bless a family for Christmas please prayerfully consider. The details of who are contributing are on the back.

Box Tops: Thank you for turning in your box tops! The second grade class donated more than 2000! Wow!

Thursday      ML59 (evens);        Bible Memory Verse Practice cursive (four times) and test Friday
Friday          ML60 (odds);
Next Wednesday                 Spelling 14 and cursive (thrice); Worldly Wise 8A-C
Next Month                      December Reading Calendar due January 9th

What we are learning…
Chapel/Bible Please come and watch our wonderful skits for tomorrow about the meaning of Christmas.
Reading As we read with audiobook each chapter a day from The Tales of Despereaux, we also try to find literary devices and techniques used by the author. The students are able to recognize different types of figures of speech like similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification.
Geography/Writing Project Everyone has been doing a great job! This week we are working on the physical map both rough (today) and final (tomorrow) drafts. We will begin to write the essay (rough draft), which will also be due daily this week a few questions at a time. Keep referring to your textbook and checklist (that reflects the rubric). It is a handy resource to use to make your imaginative, yet, realistic world.

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
December 9 ~ Skit performance by our beloved 5^th grade students from 8:00 to 8:45 am

December 16 ~ PTF Meeting 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

December 18 ~ CCA Christmas Music Program 7:00 p.m

Dates Bible Memory Verse ...

Psalm 12:1-2 (ESV):

Save, O Lord, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man. Everyone utters lies to his neighbor; with flattering lips and a double heart they speak.

Sincerely,

Ms. Chang

mchang@foundationcampus.org

http://changfutureleaders.blogspot.com/

Mrs. Chang’s 5th Grade: Newsletter Dec. 1-5

Family Wish List: Another holiday is around the corner—Christmas. Our family consists of a mother with a 6-month old son, living on a fixed income and father offers no support. If you would like to bless a family for Christmas please prayerfully consider. More details of what we can contribute are to come.

Homework daily:
20 minutes: Read chapter book and record in log (due first Tuesday of each month)
10 minutes: Math Lesson Problem Set (See schedule below)
10 minutes: Worldly Wise Lesson—review definitions and work on sections
5 minutes: Spelling Activity Worksheet and write the words in cursive to prepare for the test
5 minutes: Write the Bible memory verse in cursive (see below) to help for testing—due Friday

Additional Notes/Reminders for that day:
Monday        ML51 (odds);          Review math answers for Math Test 8 (of lessons 36-40); Reading log
Tuesday        ML52 (evens);         Spelling 12, cursive once, and test tomorrow; Worldly Wise 7A-C
Wednesday ML53 (odds);          Begin Spelling 13
Thursday      ML54 (evens);        Bible Memory Verse Practice cursive (four times) and test Friday
Friday          ML55 (odds);
Next Wednesday                 Spelling 13 and cursive (thrice); Worldly Wise 7D-E
Next Month                      December Reading Calendar due January 9th

What we are learning…
Worldly Wise will be due each Wednesday. Sections A-C will be due this week and D-E the following.

November Reading Calendar is due tomorrow. I hope that you have been reading for your benefit. Mark Twain claimed, “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read. “ So, read, read, read anything and everything that you love and in order to increase your level of vocabulary and understanding.
Geography/Writing Project The rough draft will be worked on, reviewed, edited, and finalized for presentation one step-at-a-time!

Dates worth marking on our calendars…
December 1-5~ Box top Competition begins and ends

December 3 ~ Candy Gram Sale ($1 each) in the office

December 5 ~ Wizard of Oz showing in Chapel at 6 p.m.

Bible Memory Verse...
Ephesians 2:8-9 (ESV): For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast.

Sincerely,

Ms. Chang

mchang@foundationcampus.org

http://changfutureleaders.blogspot.com/