Happy Friday!!

I hope you all have a fabulous holiday break doing whatever your family does :).

There is no actual homework that I printed out, however, over break I do expect that you do AT LEAST ONE book analysis.... this is not too intense -- just pick two questions (from the summa orange sheet or the normal orange sheet -- there is a link on this website too for reading reflections) and complete them.

I hope you all are safe and make great choices.

I will miss you all over break -- see you in two weeks!! :)

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

Here's your homework today:

Math: Math homework, POW due Friday

Vocab: WW2 due tomorrow, Quiz tomorrow, cumulative exam on Friday (13-2)

Reading: No reading reflection but read please

FUN: http://www.tetrisfriends.com/ (Click on it, then play it)


Have a nice evening :)

Ms. Evans

Monday

Hey class!

For homework tonight:

Math: POW due Thursday, my class -- make tree diagram for outfits given

Reading: Read but no written reflection today

Vocabulary: WW2 due Thursday, Quiz Thursday, cumulative test on Friday (11, 12, 1 and 2)

Take home green "class party sheet" for your parents to look over.

Have a great evening :).

Ms. Evans

Happy Friday

Sorry I had not posted for a few days -- I have been very ill.

No homework this weekend -- enjoy yourself :).

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Good work today, class!

For homework:

Random: Take home report cards.  Return the envelop signed but do not turn back in your report card.  This is for you to keep.

Math: POW #11 due Friday, my class fraction problems, test tomorrow.

Class POW

Slipping Snails

12. Upon your arrival on Monday morning, you observe a snail making its way up the wall of your cabin. Each day, it carefully works its way 30 inches up the wall. At night, though, it slips back down 12 inches. The cabin wall is 9 feet high. If the snail started on Monday, will it reach the top of the cabin wall before you leave on Friday afternoon?

Challenge POW

A Batty Diet

13. A bat ate 1050 dragon flies on four consecutive nights. Each night she ate 25 more than on the night before. How many did she eat each night? Solve this algebraically.

Vocab: WW1 Quiz/work due Friday -- Your cumulative exam is next Friday on units 12,13, 1 and 2 (you will get this unit next week).

Reading:  Reading reflection (summary and question)

Study for GeoThemes if you have free time.  Your test is next Wed.

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

Happy Friday

Good work today!

Here is your homework:

Math: Fraction worksheet (both sides)

Vocab: Begin studying for cumulative quiz (Friday 20th)

Reading: Read but no reading reflection

TALK TO YOUR PARENTS ABOUT ONLINE APPLICATIONS FOR OPTION SCHOOLS
https://www.beaverton.k12.or.us/depts/tchlrn/opts/Pages/default.aspx

Enjoy your three day weekend -- please be safe :)

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Hey class!  Good work today!

For homework:

Math: POW due tomorrow, my class - fraction worksheet (all 15 problems)

Reading: Reading Reflection (summary and one question)

Vocabulary: WW14 Quiz tomorrow/packet due

Have a nice evening :)

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

I hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend and are feeling refreshed. I am sorry I did not post anything yesterday, I had everything written out and didn't hit "publish."


FOR HOMEWORK:

Math: POW due Friday, my math class: Rounding homework (both sides)

Reading: Reading Reflection (one question one summary)

Writing: Lit devices booklets should be done...

Vocab: WW14 (this is the last list in the 6th grade book).  Quiz/WW due Friday



PARENTS AND STUDENTS

As we roll into our second trimester together, its important to note that expectations are only getting higher as you are evolving into a more mature, studious student :).

Some things that have changed:
(1) For our class book analysis, you now have the option to complete the 6th grade summa expectation (if you are headed to summa or are wanting an extra challenge in class, you should be pushing yourself to complete this).

(2) POW now has two questions (one class that everyone is expected to do and a challenge question.... please push yourself to do both).

(3) Flocabulary cumulative exams will now be every four units as opposed to three.  You have the option to take the test without the list of 60 words.  If you are wanting an extra challenge, learn how to spell these correctly and take the test without the word list.

(4) You will only be give one bathroom ticket per week.  Use it wisely.

(5) No name papers will be deposited in the recycling.  Students need to get in the habit of writing their first and last names on their papers.  When they go to middle school, they will not be the only student with their given name (in most cases :)).

(6) If you come unprepared to class, class Dojo will report this.  You can still ask for extensions, but telling me the day of that an assignment is due is not acceptable.  If you need an extension, you need to ask PRIOR to the due date.  Self advocacy is an important skill and one you will need to have in middle school :).

Happy "Friday"

Hey class!  It was a short week, but a good one.

For homework:

Please read.  No, you do not have to fill out a reading response, but you should push yourself to be your best possible self.  Set aside some time and sit down with a good book!

Literary device booklets are due on the Tuesday you return back to school.  :)

You have a vocab quiz for WW13 on Tuesday -- your WW13 will also be due.

Have a fabulous five day break with family and friends :).

Ms. Evans

Monday

Hey class!  We have a very short week! Tomorrow is your last day of school until next Tuesday, so please make sure you get everything you need before you leave tomorrow.

For homework:

Vocab:  You have your cumulative exam for units 10-12 tomorrow.  You have been given a review that has 13 of the questions.  Study your words, the review and make flashcards if you need to.  Many of you have set a goal to beat and I want to see you achieve it!  You were given unit 13 today.  This unit/quiz will not be due until the Tuesday you return from break.

Writing: Your literary device booklet will be due the Tuesday you get back from break.  I will give you some class time to work on it tomorrow, but you will have to do some work at home.

Math:  No math homework this week.  You are taking your last quiz today/tomorrow.

Science: You will finish your experiment write ups tomorrow.

Reading: You need to read but do not have to fill out a reading response for this week.

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

Happy Friday

Great work this week, class!

Here is your homework:

Math: Math homework

Reading: Read please (but no reading response)

Writing: Lit. Device book due the Tuesday after Thanksgiving

Vocabulary: Cumulative test on Tuesday (10-12)

Have a great weekend :)

Thursday

Hey class!  Great work today.

For homework:

Math: POW#9 due tomorrow.  Math homework due tomorrow.

Reading: Read out loud (no journal tonight)

Writing: STUDY LIT DEVICES!! You have your test tomorrow.

Vocab: WW12 Quiz tomorrow, WW12 due tomorrow.  (Cumulative test for 10-12 on Tuesday)


Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

Happy Wednesday

Hey class!

Here is your homework for this evening:

Math: POW #9 due Friday.  Math homework from your math class... my math group does not have any this evening.

Reading: You should read this evening (preferably out loud) but you do not have to journal tonight.  I will checking your reading journals out this week.

Writing: PLAN for your lit device booklet work... you only have four more class days to work on this.  I expect to see these when you return back from Thanksgiving break.  YOU have a final test on your literary devices this Friday.  You need to study :).

Science: Finish your procedures if you did not do so in class.  It would be ideal for you to start your experiments tomorrow.

Vocab:  You have your cumulative exam for 10-12 next Tuesday -- STUDY.  WW12 is due Friday/Quiz Friday.

Have a fabulous evening :).

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!  Great work today!

Math: POW #9 due Friday (strive to complete the challenge question too)

Reading: Reading Reflection (summary and one question)

Vocabulary: WW12 Due Friday (quiz Friday too)... cumulative exam for 10-12 next Tuesday...

Writing: Study your lit devices (test Friday)

Other: Geo Quest tomorrow.  Bring recorders for music class tomorrow!



Have a nice evening :).

Ms. Evans














P.S.  Fake kid says "hi."

Happy Monday!

Hey class!

You have two very large tests coming your way, so please make sure you are using your free time wisely and are studying :).

Here is your homework:

Math: POW #9 due Friday.  I will now start giving two problems each week.  For those of you who want to push yourself and have more rigor in class, please challenge yourself to complete both problems.

Class problem (the one you are required to do):  Billy Barney Dora and his parents are a little unusual. If he does an acceptable job of doing his chores, he gets paid $3.33 for that day. If he does an outstanding job, he gets $3 more. During one 10 day period, he received $42.30 for his work. How many days did Billy Barney Dora earn the extra money?

Challenge Problem:
 Study this picture. How many blocks would you need for a 20-step staircase? Set up an algebraic equation to solve.

Reading: One reading reflection (you should have 11 -- one question and a summary)

Vocab: WW12 due Friday/ Quiz.   You will have your cumulative exam for unit 10-12 next Tuesday. STUDY.

Writing: We will be finishing up our literary devices unit this week.  You will have a final test on this information this Friday.  I handed back your quiz from last week.  Many of you did very well!  For those of you who did not perform as well as you had hoped, you need to study these.  Come see me if you are confused!

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Hi class!

Here is your homework for tonight:

Math: Math homework sheet, POW due tomorrow

Vocab: WW11/Quiz tomorrow

Language Arts: Literary Device quiz tomorrow

Reading: Reading reflection (summary and one question)

Have a great evening :).

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hi class!

Here is your homework for tonight:

Math: Math homework review due tom., P.O.W. due Fri.

Vocab: WW11 /WW11 Quiz Fri.

Reading: Reading Reflection (summary and one question)

Writing: Listen to your two favorite songs -- find the literary devices in it! (Use the back side of our literary device work to fill out two sections.  NOTE: You do not need to analyze the whole song!  You are responsible for doing what we did in class, at home.  Pick several lines from a song and analyze the literary devices and the greater meaning.)
Remember you have a quiz on these devices on Friday.

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class,

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend and celebrated those who serve our country.

For homework this week/today:

Math: P.O.W. due Friday, math homework review

M makes mugs in Miami. She makes two sizes of mugs: a small mug that she sells for $2.50 and a large mug that she sells for $5.75. Yesterday M made $56. Before she opened her shop in the morning, she had 200 mugs in her inventory. At the end of the day she has 188. How many mugs of each price did she sell?

Language Arts: Literary Device quiz on Friday (study!)

Vocabulary: WW11 due Friday, Quiz Friday

Reading: Reading Reflection (summary and one question)

Other: GeoQuest

PARENT NOTE:  I gave your child the "summa book list" if they asked for me to make a copy of one last week.  I am in contact with the 6th grade summa teacher and he has provided me with a long list of classics he feels students would benefit from reading.  If you child ever claims that they "don't have anything to read," please have them pull out this list and select a book.  I want to do all that I can to make sure each student is prepared for their academic future and reading such books will further their preparation. Please not this is not a requirement from me, but a challenge for those who are wanting it. :).

Happy "Friday"

Hey class!  Just a friendly reminder that there is no school for students tomorrow.  Enjoy your four day weekend and I will see all of you on Tuesday.

For homework:

I will not assign a reading reflection for the weekend, but you should be reading.  I am not there to really check on you to see if you are doing it, but living with integrity means that you are doing the right thing even if no one is looking.  Always push yourself to be the best you can be.

If you did poorly on your "pop quiz" for literary devices, you will need to study this weekend.  I will be giving you an actual quiz on these concepts next week.  The "final" test for these concepts will be the following week.

Have a great four day weekend with friends and family.  Make good choices and get rest :).

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

I am excited about our new seating arrangement.  Many of you are working well in your new groups.  For those of you who are struggling with this, remember that people skills are one of the most important things to have in life.  Learn to work well with others - even if they have a different perspective than you. :).

For homework:

Math:  CCSS Review (front and back)

Writing:  We took a pop quiz on the literary devices today.  Please look at your score and figure out which devices you are still struggling with.  We won't work with these tomorrow because you will be taking your quiz.  In two weeks you will take the real assessment to see how well you understand these.

Vocab: Tomorrow will be a big vocab day.  WW10/Quiz is tomorrow.  Your cumulative exam for units 7-9 is tomorrow as well.  Study up this evening!

Reading: Reading Reflection (summary and one question)

Enjoy your night!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!   I wanted to say thank you to all students today who were prepared and worked their hardest.


For homework:

Math: Fraction word problems (both sides)

Vocabulary: You have a cumulative test on 7-9 this Thursday.  We did a review, but you still need to study :).  WW10 is due Thursday/Quiz Thursday for those words as well.

Reading: You need to complete one reading reflection (summary and question).

Writing:  Begin studying your literary devices.  We will be working with these a lot the next week and a half.  You will be tested on these concepts before Thanksgiving.

Have a nice evening :).

Ms. Evans

Monday Madness

Hey class!  A little boisterous today, but I'm sure it is just because of the long weekend.  Let's shoot for perfect behavior tomorrow :).

For homework:

Math: Math homework sheet

Reading: Reading Reflection (one question and summary)

Vocabulary: WW10/Quiz Thursday.  Cumulative exam 7-9 Thursday as well

Other: Geo Quest.  We created a class goal to get an average of 60% as opposed to the 40% we received this past month.  Let's work together to make this happen!

Have a great evening and I will see you all tomorrow!

Ms. Evans

Happy Wednesday!

Hey class!

We had a short week but a productive one.

For this weekend, the only thing you need to do is make sure that your word work is done and so is any math homework Mr. C or Mr. Irwin would have given you.

You will have a quiz on Monday for WW9 and will be given your new list of words for WW10 that day as well.

I hope you enjoy your four day weekend and remember to BE SAFE and MAKE GOOD CHOICES when knocking on doors tomorrow.

See you all on Monday.

Ms. Evans

Monday

Hey class!

Your homework for tonight:

Math: No POW this week. Lucky you!  My class: 5 fraction problems due tomorrow.

Reading: Reading Reflection (summary and one question)

Vocab: You will get your word work tomorrow and it won't be due until Monday.

KIND REMINDER:  STUDENT LED CONFERENCES ARE THIS WEEK.  I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOU AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS YOU HAVE ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S PROGRESS :)

Friday!

Hey class, great work today!

You have no homework for the weekend UNLESS YOU HAVE NOT FINISHED:

- Codex
- Explorer Card

I hope you all have a fabulous weekend with family and friends.  See you all next Monday :).

Ms. Evans

FOR PARENTS:

Please remember that next week are conferences.  These are STUDENT LED.  We have worked hard in class to put together a compilation of their finest work to showcase.  I will be explaining where your child is at with regards to the new proficiency grading system, but this will also be a time for students to take accountability and credit for their work they have done so far this school year.

I am looking forward to seeing all of you next week.  :)

Respectfully,
Chelsey

Wednesday

Hey class!

Nice work today.  Here is your homework:

Math: Tomorrow you will take a pre-test for the next math unit.  POW due Friday.

Reading: One reading reflection (summary and one question)

Vocab: Unit 8WW due Friday, Quiz Friday

Social Studies: Explorer cards are due no later than Friday.  I need these completed for conferences.

Other:  Please share your hearing and vision test results with your parents this evening.

Have a great day!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Good work today, class.

Remember that as we approach conferences next week, we will be compiling some of the work you have done this trimester to showcase your accomplishments and work ethic.

For homework today:

Math: Division homework (4 questions due tom.).  Your test is tomorrow.

S.S. : Your explorer card is due no later than Friday.  Many of you who did not ask for extensions have still not turned in your work.  This worries me.

Vocab: Unit 8WW due Friday, Quiz Fri.

Writing: None. I will hopefully be handing back your "Precept" essays tomorrow so you can put them in your portfolio for next week conferences.

Reading:  Reading Reflection (summary and one question).  I know you missed these :).

Have a fabulous day!

Ms. Evans

Friday

Dearest class,

I feel like we had a great day together, but once I sent you to specials, you forgot how to behave as fifth graders.  You do not have homework this weekend, but I would like you to think about what it means to "live with integrity."  As fifth graders, you know right from wrong and should behave the right way no matter who is around you.  Be the best version of yourself ALWAYS.

Have a good weekend.

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!  Great work today!

For homework:

Math: Division Practice due tomorrow, POW due Friday

Reading: 25 minutes (out loud)

Vocabulary: Study for cumulative test on Friday, WW7/Quiz7 on Friday


OTHER: Turn in conference slips and show parents dojo account.

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

P.S. I am out tomorrow for a district math articulation meeting.  If you need to get a hold of me, please email me tomorrow.  Homework tomorrow will look the same as today.

Tuesday

Great work today, class!

For homework:

Math:  Division Practice due tomorrow, P.O.W. due Friday

Vocab: WW7 due Friday, cumulative test 4-6 on Friday, Quiz for WW7 Friday

S.S: none

L.A: Your "Precepts" paper is due tomorrow.  I will print them off of googledocs tomorrow and assess them over the weekend.

Reading: Read 25 minutes (out loud).  Reading Reflections will resume on Thursday

OTHER:  Share DOJO site with parents... CONFERENCE SLIPS due back by the 18th of this month

Have a great evening :)

Ms. Evans

Happy Monday!

Hey class!  Thank you so much for your hard work today.

For homework:

Math: Division Review due tomorrow

P.O.W due Friday:
Groups of campers were going to an island. On the first day 10 went over and 2 came back. On the second day, 12 went over and 3 came back. If this pattern continues, how many would be on the island at the end of a week? How many would be left?

Reading: 25 minutes reading (reading reflections will resume this Thursday)

Language Arts: "Precepts" paper is due Wed.

Vocab: You will get your word work tomorrow

Social Studies: "Age of Discovery" graphic organizer.  Study facts 19-27.  Quiz on Friday.

Other: SHARE DOJO ACCOUNT WITH PARENTS :)

Have a great evening!

Ms. Evans

"Friday"

Happy "Friday!"

The vast majority of you were diligent this week and pushed yourself to work hard and reach your maximum potential.  My objective for this short week was to leave you with no homework.  I feel like our new seating arrangement is allowing for you to positively influence your peers to strive to be the best they can be.  I am proud of your efforts and am happy to say that your homework is minimal.

For homework:

Math: In my class - Review Problems (4 questions)

Language Arts: You may type your paper over the weekend if you would like, but you will have a class period on Monday to finish your typing if you need.

Vocabulary:  You will have your second cumulative quiz on units 4-6 on Friday the 18th.

Reading:  I will assess your reading reflection journals tomorrow.  You do not have any reading reflections, but please read a little over your three day weekend.

Social Studies:  Your explorer cards will be due next Wed, the 16th.   Please see me if you need an extension.

Have a fabulous weekend!

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

This is your homework for the evening:

Math: P.O.W #4 due tomorrow.  You will know your new math class tomorrow!
S.S.: Your explorer cards are due next Wednesday.  You will have tomorrow to work on it. 

Language Arts: You should have your peer edits done and you should have started typing your final today.  You will have another class period tomorrow to finish typing.  

Vocabulary: Unit #6 word work due tomorrow.  Quiz tomorrow as well.   Your second cumulative exam will take place next Friday.

Reading: Read 25 minutes (out loud preferably).

Have a good evening!

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

Good work today!

For homework:

Math: P.O.W #4 due Thursday.  You are moving on to a new unit this week -- you will have your pre-test tomorrow.

S.S.: Facts 9-18 quiz is tomorrow. We ran out of time today to get to it.

Language Arts: Peer edits have started today and will finish tomorrow.  We have the computer lab the next two days to type your final draft.

Vocabulary: Unit #6 word work due Friday.  Quiz on Friday as well.   Your second cumulative exam will take place next Friday.

Reading: Read 25 minutes (out loud preferably).

We have a short week this week - work hard in class so that you can enjoy your three day weekend homework free...

Enjoy your evening.

Ms. Evans

Monday!

Happy Monday!

Today for homework:

Math: P.O.W. DUE THURS: The average 10 year old spends 4 hours a day eating/watching T.V. How many minutes have they spent doing this after 10 years? How many hours? How many days? Seconds?

Reading:  This Friday is a staff development day in which case I will be able to finally look over reading reflections and give feedback.  Read for 25 minutes (out loud if you can).

Writing: You should have your second draft (completed) ready for tomorrow.

Vocabulary: Unit 6 word work is due on Thursday and Quiz on Thurs.

IMPORTANT NOTE: PICTURE DAY IS TOMORROW.  Brush your teeth and smile big :).

Have a good evening!

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Hey class!

Good work today -- I feel like many of you worked well and used your class time wisely.

Math:  Review Problems (Partial sums, magnitude estimate, conversion problem, expanded notation) due tomorrow.

Vocab - Unit #5 word work due Friday, quiz Friday.

Language Arts - Your second draft should be done or close to done.

Social Studies - None. (You will get to work in the computer lab tomorrow and do additional research on your explorer.)

Reading - Read (No reading response to complete today, because you have handed in your journals.)

Have a great night!!

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

Good work today.

For homework tonight:

Math:  Review Problems (Partial sums, magnitude estimate, conversion problem, expanded notation) due tomorrow.

Vocab - Unit #5 word work due Friday, quiz Friday.  Show your parents your cumulative exam 1-3.

Language Arts - None.  (You should be ready to write your second draft tomorrow.)

Social Studies - None. (You will be given your explorer tomorrow.)

Reading - Read (No reading response to complete today, because you have handed in your journals.)

Enjoy this "gorgeous" weather and stay warm :)

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

Sorry again for being gone yesterday -- I had to call in an emergency day as I discovered two parts of my ceiling were leaking... no fun.

For homework tonight:

Math - My class, you have conversion problems that we wrote in class. There will be no P.O.W. this week.  We will go over last week's P.O.W. this week.

Vocab - Unit #5 word work due Friday, quiz Friday.  Show your parents your cumulative exam 1-3.

Language Arts - None.  (Unless, you have not finished your rough draft of your "precepts" paper.)

Social Studies - Finish your "life abord ship" letter (no more than two paragraphs). Study facts 9-18.

Reading - Reading response (summary and one question).

Good work today.  Have a wonderful evening.

Ms. Evans

Fab Friday!

Hey class,

Have a great weekend.... You have no homework!!! :).

Ms. Evans

Thursday

Hey class!

Good work today!  We started the day with a five, but some of us had a hard time controlling our own behaviors throughout the day so we dipped back down to a four.  I would love it if we could strive to get a 5 tomorrow.

For homework:

Math: P.O.W. due tomorrow.  Remember, a peer will be critiquing your thought process so make sure it is clear.  Study link 2.2 for my class is due tomorrow.

Language arts: You should have your rough draft completed.  I have completed about a third of the conferences.  I hope to meet with several more of you tomorrow.

Reading: no reading reflection this evening (I promised class time to work on P.O.W. but we didn't have enough time... please spend this time finishing your P.O.W)

Vocabulary: Work work unit #4 due tomorrow.  Quiz on unit #4 tomorrow.  Cumulative test (unit 1-3) tomorrow.

Social Studies:  We began our discussion about how the natives died... you do not have homework in this subject.  However, if you want to get a head start, begin studying fact 9-18.  You will have a quiz at the end of next week.

Have a fabulous evening.  It's Friday tomorrow!

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Good work today, class!

For homework:

Math: P.O.W. due Friday, my class - math questions we created today

Reading: Reading reflection (summary and question)

Writing: You should have your first three paragraphs done tomorrow.

Vocab: Cumulative test Friday (Unit 1-3), Unit #4 word due Friday

Social Studies: Codex due tomorrow, unless you asked for an extension.

Have a great night! :)

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!

Great work today.  I realize there is a lot of work in 5th grade, so it is important to focus hard when you're in class in order to minimize your homework load.

Math: If you're in my group, study link 2.2 is due tomorrow.  P.O.W. due Friday

Social Studies: Codex is due Thursday.  However, the only item you can use on your group quiz tomorrow is your codex.  It would be wise to make sure you have all the information you need written on your codex.  Coloring is secondary to the information.

Language Arts: Your "pre-write outline" should have been completed by last week.  Today, we worked on your "precept essay."  Your rough draft introduction should be completed. If you did not get this done in class, it is homework.  You should have your introduction completed and ready to share with me by tomorrow. 

Vocabulary: Unit 4 word work due Friday.  Your cumulative quiz is on Friday (unit 1-3) and you have a regular multiple choice quiz on Friday for unit 4.

Reading:  Complete one reading response (I will be collecting your reading journals tomorrow or on Thursday).

Have a nice evening!

Ms. Evans

Monday

Hello class!

Good work today!

For homework:

Math: P.O.W. #3 is due Friday.  If you're in my math group, you need to have study link 2.1 due tomorrow.

P.O.W. #3: The average person should get 8 hours of sleep.  If this is the case, how many days total has a person who is 10 years old slept?

Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)
For those of you who are getting stressed out by this, it is not meant to be difficult.  A summary should be anywhere from 2-5 sentences just explaining the significant event that you read about.  The questions range in difficulty, so you are able to challenge yourself as much as you would like.  The reflection piece is intended to get you thinking about what you read and for you to work on your comprehension.  The reflections should not take more than ten minutes.

Vocabulary: Unit #4 word work due Friday and quiz on Friday.  You will also have your first cumulative exam on Friday (unit 1-3).

Language Arts: None.  We will start writing your body paragraphs tomorrow for your "Precept Paper." (Explanatory writing.)

Social Studies: Tomorrow will be the last class period you have to work on your codex.  This will be due on Thursday.

Friday notes...

Hey class!

I am sorry that we had to have such a stern morning, but there is no reason why I should come back from a day out to hear that the class was boisterous and disrespectful.  All of you have the ability to be the best version of yourself and work hard to grow academically and personally this year.  Remember that the hardest years in school are making the transition from 5th to 6th grade and from 8th to 9th.  I am hard on you because I was you to succeed and dominate middle school.  None of you are inept. Let's work hard to push ourselves and each other to reach our maximum potential.  We are at the end of week three and should really know what is expected by now.  You're in control of your own actions and behaviors and I expect that you do everything in your power to be the best person you can be.

Ok... Moving on...

Today we had a very math oriented day.  I do want you all to be mindful when you complete your P.O.W. next week that you will be critiquing work.  This means you need to take extra care when you explain your steps (so they are easy to follow).  If you have questions on your P.O.W. after the normal Monday morning work time, it is important you see me at recess or before school if you're struggling.  As responsible learners, it is important not to wait until the day it is due to see me.  In middle school, that will not be acceptable.  Let's form strong habits now. :).

You do not have homework this weekend, but I do want to remind you that you will have your cumulative flocabulary test next Friday.  That means you will be tested on units 1-3 all together (using the same format as our morning vocabulary warm ups -- fill in the blank, synonym, antonyms) AND you will take a normal unit 4 vocab test (multiple choice).  The cumulative test should not be mind-blowing if you have been using your words and reviewing them a little each day.

I hope you all have a great weekend with your families.  It is my objective that we strive to get all "5's" next week.

Ms. Evans

Wednesday

Hey class!

Great work today.  For homework tonight you have the following:

Math: P.O.W. due Friday, Unit 1 Practice due tomorrow

Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)

Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work due Friday and quiz on Friday

Writing: You need to have your "hook" and "thesis statement" completed.  YOU DO NOT have to complete that whole paper (that will be done tomorrow in class).

Social Studies: None

Science: None

Other: None

*NOTE: I am not at school tomorrow but I will be on Friday.  I have a district meeting to attend.

Tomorrow's homework:
Math: none
Reading: One reading reflection (summary and question)
Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work due tomorrow and test tomorrow
Writing: Finish the "Pre-Write Outline"(if you didn't finish it in class)
Social Studies: None
Science: None

Tuesday

Hey Class!

Good work today.  Our schedule has been a little different the last two days because of the special science instruction, but we will be back to our norm tomorrow.

For homework tonight:

Math: P.O.W. is due Friday.  Study link 1.8 and 1.9 are due tomorrow.  Tomorrow you will do a practice test/review to get prepared for your first math test on Thursday.  Please come see me if you are struggling with this chapter.

Reading: You need to complete one reading reflection tonight (one summary and one question)

Vocabulary: Word work for unit #3 is due on Friday.  You also have a quiz on Friday.

Social Studies: None.  We will begin working on your codex project tomorrow.

Science: Finish your lab "Write up" that you did with the science specialist.

Have a great night and get some rest for tomorrow!

Ms. Evans

A case of the Mondays.

Hey class!

I think some of us had a case of the Monday's -- myself included :).  Let's get a better start to the day tomorrow!

For homework tonight:

Math: P.O.W. due Friday

Mr. Weirdo measured his pulse and found that his heart beat at a rate of 80 beats a minute at rest.  At this rate, how many days will it take his heart to beat 1,000,000 times?

Reading: One reading response (one summary and one question)

Vocabulary: Unit #3 word work is due Friday.  You will also have a quiz on Friday.

Science: You will do your follow up activity with the science specialist tomorrow in class.

Social Studies: None.

Have a great evening with your family!

Ms. Evans

It's Friday!

Hello there class!

Today we had to stop a few times and regroup due to noise levels.  Remember, you're in fifth grade now and you are setting the example for all of the other kids in school.  You're now a leader, so it's important that you act as one and lead by example.  Thank you to the students who were always ready to go and respectful -- you're maturity is showing :).

For homework this weekend:

Math: Study link 1.7.  is due on Monday.

Language Arts: Show your parents your quiz from today.  Finish your reading response from class if you didn't finish.  Otherwise, you have no homework.

Enjoy your family and friends this weekend.  I hope you all have a fabulous time and get some rest!

GO BEAVS AND GO DUCKS!

Ms. Evans

 

Thursday!

Hello class!

Good work today.  We got a little noisy at some points but I know it's just because you're so amped up about what you're learning. :).

For homework tonight:

Math: Your P.O.W. is due tomorrow.  In the morning, you will discuss the answer you got and your methods for solving it.  The correct answer will be shared tomorrow after you all discuss your methods/answers.

Reading: One reading reflection (summary and one question)

Social Studies: You have been assigned your tribe and were given class time to fill out your note sheet. Tomorrow you will do additional research in library books that have been checked out.  If technology is cooperating, we may get to use the lap tops as well.

Language Arts:  Unit 2 word work is due tomorrow and you have a quiz tomorrow as well on those words.
Today, we went over how to format your paper and write an organized essay.  If you are struggling with the idea of a thesis statement, transition sentences OR the color coding process, please see me as soon as possible.  Suggestion - talk to your parents about the rules they live their life by... we will start officially writing this paper next week.

Science: None.  You will start science next week.

Have a good night -- get rest and be prepared for a fun Friday filled with learning.
(I will also be dominating the soccer field at tomorrow's lunch recess... get ready :))

Ms. Evans

Wednesday!

Hey class!  Today was incredibly hot, but you guys totally dominated!  Overall, I feel this was our most successful day yet.  Way to go!

We have a busy schedule so we didn't get through everything today, but we have the rest of the week to finish.

For homework tonight:

Math: Study link 1.6, P.O.W. due Friday

Social Studies: Study facts 1-8 if you are re-taking the quiz next Tuesday.  Otherwise, you do not have homework in this subject.

Reading:  Look over the note(s) I wrote in your reading journal.  I will do another journal check in another five school days.  You did not have time to journal in class today, so just do one entry at home (summary and question).

Vocabulary: We did a fun review today in class and you will do another review tomorrow that will include some of the unit one words as well.  You have your unit 2 test on Friday.  Your cumulative test won't be until week four of school (and it will cover units 1-4).  Unit 2 word work is due Friday as well.

Language Arts:  We have started working on some activities to get you thinking about your first formal "informative" paper.  Your prompt will be addressing the idea of living your life by a set of rules.  Be thinking about how you live and how you would like to see the world.  You do not have homework in this subject and we will finish our quote analysis work tomorrow.

Great work today.  Get some rest tonight :).

Ms. Evans

Tuesday

Hey class!  Great work today!

For homework tonight:

Math:   Your P.O.W. is due on Friday.  Remember that you wrote down the problem in your journal, so it won't be hanging out in your binder if you're looking for it there.  Study link 1.5 is due tomorrow.  If you're struggling with the concept of divisibility, make sure you let me know so we can work together.

Reading:  You should read 20 minutes tonight (at least) but you do not have to write in your journal.  I am reviewing them this evening and will have them ready for you in the morning.

Vocabulary:  You have been given your new 15 words this week.  Unit #2 word work is due on Friday.  You will have a quiz on Friday as well (only on unit #2 words).  Your morning "word work" (the analogies and the backside spelling) is due tomorrow morning.

Social Studies:  A handfull of you were a bit disappointed in your performance on the quiz.  I will write up a new quiz that will be available to take next week. You will need to study if you want to do better :).  Come see me if you're struggling.

Have a good night!
Ms. Evans

FOR PARENTS:

Please come join us for "Back to School Night" this evening at 6pm.  It will start in the gym and then you will join me in the portable for a brief review of what transpires in class.   I am looking forward to seeing you again/meeting you :).

Chelsey

Week 2!

Hey class,

It seemed like you all had a fairly restful weekend and are ready to get back to work.  This week, you will start your first formal "informative/explanatory" writing piece.  (Your "My Life" assignment will give me a good idea of your baseline writing skills.)  It is important to note that all of your papers will be shared with me on googledocs and you will engage in peer edits using this tool as well.  If you do not have access to a computer for any reason (there will be times that you may not finish in class) you should speak to me in advance so I can accommodate your needs as best as possible.

For homework tonight:

Math: P.O.W. due Friday 9/13
Language Arts: My Life due tomorrow
Reading: Reading Reflection
Social Studies: study for quiz on facts 1-8 (tomorrow)

Tomorrow's special: Music

Have a good night!

Ms. Evans

First Friday!

Hi class!  I must say I lucked out again this year getting such a great group of kids.  I feel like we have had a great start to the year and I am looking forward to watching all of you grow personally and academically this year.

For homework, please do the following:

Reading: 25 minutes and complete a reading reflection (a summary and one question).  You will only need to do ONE reading reflection over the weekend if you did not get to finish yours today. (you can choose if you do this Friday, Saturday or Sunday).  To be extra clear, you should have a total of six entries up to date (one on Tuesday as a class, two on Wed., two on Thurs. and one for Friday).  
Math: No homework.  We will start our math homework next week.  I apologize for those who feel like much of chapter one is review -- although it is review, it is helpful to cover and also lets me understand where exactly each one of you is at.
Vocabulary: You will get a new list of words on Monday.  I am very proud of all of your improvements -- make sure and share your quiz with your parents. 
Writing: The rough draft of your "My Life" assignment should be done.  You will type up your final draft Monday and share it with me on googledocs.  (click "share" and type in: chelsey_evans@beaverton.k12.or.us)
Social Studies: We just started our unit on the Native Americans and the Explorers... we did not get to this material today, but we will on Monday.  Because of this change, you will take your quiz on facts 1-8 on Tuesday.  Please remember to give your parents the information on Geo-Themes!

Have fun with friends and family this weekend and be rested for next week!

Ms. Evans

Thursday Success

Hey class!

Great work today -- I am sorry that we had issues with technology, but that should be fixed by tomorrow.

For homework tonight, you need to complete the following:

Reading: 25 minutes and completing a reading reflection (a summary and one question)
Math: No homework.  We will start our math homework next week.  I apologize for those who feel like much of chapter one is review -- although it is review, it is helpful to cover and also lets me understand where exactly each one of you is at.
Vocabulary: Your "word work" is due on tomorrow.  You also have a quiz tomorrow.
Writing: The rough draft of your "My Life" assignment should be done.  You will type up your final draft tomorrow and share it with me on googledocs.  (click "share" and type in: chelsey_evans@beaverton.k12.or.us)
Social Studies: We just started our unit on the Native Americans and the Explorers... we did not get to this material today, but we will tomorrow.  You will have a quiz on facts 1-8 on Monday.  You should study these facts this evening.

See you all tomorrow bright and early :).

Ms. Evans

Day Two!

Hey class!

You all worked well today and I am getting more and more excited for the year ahead knowing I get to work with this group.

For your homework tonight:

Reading: 25 minutes and completing a reading reflection (a summary and one question)
Math: No homework.  We will start our math homework next week.  I apologize for those who feel like much of chapter one is review -- although it is review, it is helpful to cover and also lets me understand where exactly each one of you is at.
Vocabulary: Your "word work" is due on Friday.  Don't procrastinate! You also have a quiz on Friday.
Writing: The rough draft of your "My Life" assignment is due tomorrow.  You will have tomorrow to type your final draft.  Your final draft will be due this Friday.
Social Studies: We just started our unit on the Native Americans and the Explorers.  You will have a quiz on facts 1-8 on Monday.  Start studying early so you don't have to cram over the weekend :).

* IMPORTANT: Have your parents fill out the necessary papers from the manila folder and return them back to me no later than this Friday, September 6th.

Papers include:
"Verification of Enrollment" (white stapled papers)
"Student Handbook" (green paper signed and dated)
"Photography Permission" (light yellow paper)
"Volunteer Confidentiality" (purple paper -- only turn in if you want to volunteer)
"Bethany Directory" (put in an envelop with money to order your directory)


See you all tomorrow!

Ms. Evans

Happy First Day!

FOR STUDENTS:

Hey class!

I must say I had an awesome day getting to work with all of you and am looking forward to getting to know you all better in the weeks/months to come.  Although things seem intense and may be a bit overwhelming, I promise that once you all get the hang of our class expectations and routines, you'll feel confident to dominate any challenge thrown at you.

Today we spent a lot of time going over routines, expectations and speaking to what all you will be learning this year.  I am excited that the rest of the week we will really get to delve into our curriculum.

At home tonight you should:

1.  Find a book to have at school for your "reading reflections" time after lunch.
2.  Study your new set of vocabulary words. You have a test on Friday.
3.  Give your manila packet of important papers to your parent(s) or guardian(s).
4.  Begin your word work.

I hope you all have a nice evening and get rested up for another exciting day of 5th grade :).

Ms. Evans


FOR PARENTS:

Hello!  I am excited that I have the privilege to work with you and your child.  I have had the pleasure of meeting many of you and hope to see you again at "back to school night" on Sept. 10th (for more information, visit http://www3.beaverton.k12.or.us/bethany/).  However, in the meantime, here are some important notes about our class:

1.  There are weekly vocabulary tests and your student has the materials they need in their binder.
2.  Students do not have a planner this year, but a weekly pink sheet they fill out that has all of their assignments listed on it.  Please ask to see it if they claim the following: "I don't have any homework."
3.  Students will be bringing home important papers from Bethany Elementary in a manila folder.  Please take a look at all of the information it provides and return the required papers.
4.  There is reading homework every night (reading response), however, there is no reading homework the first day of school.

I feel strongly that clear communication between home and school will only aid in your student's success.  Please feel free to email me at any time with any comments/questions/concerns you may have.  chelsey_evans@beaverton.k12.or.us

Thank you for being such a strong support in your child's life!

Hope to see you next week!

Respectfully,
Chelsey

Welcome to Bethany Elementary!

Hi class!

I hope to all see you at our anual picnic this Thursday, August 29th at 6pm.  Please show up from 5pm to 6pm ready to drop off your school supplies at your classroom.  If you're curious, our class will be out in the portable this year.

I look forward to meeting all of you!

Ms. Evans

A quick intro...

Hey all!  Click on the link below to get a brief insight to what I'm all about and what to expect for your fifth grade year. One slide is missing a picture of my family (technology can be a pain sometimes) so I put it below.  If you're ever curious about anything, just ask!  I'm an open book, metaphorically speaking of course.  I look forward to working with all of you this year!

http://screencast.com/t/lMP076CH

The fam bam in Disney Land: