Track out packets went home!   I told the kids that if you are on vacation with the family, to leave the packet at home.  Just write me a note as to what you feel is acceptable to miss on the packet due to family obligations.  One section for every 3-5 days on vacation, is what I was thinking.

Supplies!   We are out of everything!
Paper Towels
Baby Wipes
Tissues
Pencils
Colored Pencils
Markers

Please help us replenish upon your return.  :)

Track out packets are ready....Ill send them home on Tuesday:

Track out Packet:

1)      Use Tracks on the three articles. Answer all Questions.  (One Article Per Week)

2)      4 Math Spiral Reviews (six questions each)(One a week)

3)      Math Quarter 2 review Multiple Choice test – 33 Questions total (2 questions per day)

4)      Hurricanes reading card.  There are 6 weeks on the card.  Complete 3-4 weeks over track-out.   We will turn them in before we go on Winter Break December 18th for Carolina Hurricane Rewards!

5)      Technology options:  ReadTheory.org, ten marks, Moby Max.

Pizza – One slice	Pizza – 2 slices	Plus drink	Plus Dessert
-3 articles -3 math spirals -20/33 Math MC attempted -Hurricanes Card	-3 articles -Tracks -4 math spirals -25/33 Math MC attempted -Hurricanes card	-3 articles –Tracks, evidence from text in all answers. -4 math spirals -33/33 Math MC attempted -Hurricanes Card Overall 80% accuracy	All complete and 90% accuracy.

Today kids reviewed Math - TEST TUESDAY - Multiplying decimals by whole numbers and multiplying decimals by decimals.

Science test today

We are completing the persuasive essay fully online using Goggle Docs.  Kids can access these from any computer that has internet access. 

Today we started reviewing for our math test on Tuesday.  We will finish the review on Monday.
In ELA we went over several more articles, in order to find the text structure.  We then went to the Learning Commons and used our Google Drive (classroom) to start a fully digital Persuasive essay.  Kids can log in from home and share their creations with you!  Today we just were working on research.
In Science we completed the study guide (which I sent a completed copy home via email).  Test is MONDAY!
We then built sails for our cars, and started testing them using a fan, in the hallway.

NEW TIME for Spanish Presentations:

¡Hola padres!

The 5th graders at Brassfield will be participating in a collaborative research project in their Spanish and Explorations classes this quarter. For this project they are researching the culture of a South American country. The students will share their research in the form of a South American Culture Fair!

We would like to invite you to join us to see Mrs. Perrott’s class presentations in the Learning Commons from 9:30-10:15 on Friday, December 18^th for this presentation! The culture fair will allow you to walk through and learn about the cultures of 9 different South American countries.

If you have any questions, email me at elipetzky@wcpss.net! We are very excited for you to come and experience South America with us! J

                   - Señora Lipetzky and Ms. Harkey

In math the kids did GREAT with multiple strategies for multiplying decimals to the hundredths place.  TEST TUESDAY!
In ELA we continued to work on Main ideas, text structure and authors purpose.  We are done practicing for our persuasive essay.  We will start our "6th grade folder" essay on Friday with research.
In science we played with wind power and air resistance.  Ask about our paper airplane challenge.
SCIENCE TEST MONDAY

Today in math we started multiplying decimals to the hundredths place.
In ELA we are working on Main Idea, Text Structure and Author's Purpose using Time For Kids.  We are also writing our persuasive piece on Chocolate Milk.
In Science we watched videos on Chemical changes and Physical Changes.

CAMP FLINTLOCK IS THURSDAY!!!!  If it is raining, we will still be outside.  Plan accordingly.  All kids need a bag to carry around the crafts that they will make.

In math we began multiplying decimals by decimals.
In ELA kids took the Paul Revere quiz and worked on the persuasive Chocolate Milk essay.
In Science we spent a lot of time talking about Chemical Changes (Physical changes too), you can ask your students about all the bathroom discussions we had, and why Mrs. Perrott says we don't have to eat corn. (super gross, but all about chemical changes).

Your child is scheduled to participate in the Camp Flintlock Colonial American Field Trip on Thursday, November 5^th.

Here is a checklist to help your child have a great experience:

• Check the weather; wear appropriate clothing.
• If the day is expected to be hot then pack a water bottle.
• Have them bring a small bag or backpack to carry items they expect to make and/or purchase during the event.
• Watch the 5 minute field trip video at http://www.campflintlock.com/pages/fieldtrips/fieldtrips.html
• Discuss what is appropiate for your child to spend at the Camp Store. We have over 100 items (no candy or food). Dollar Items (Arrowheads, Writing Quills, Buffalo Teeth, Lucky Rabbit Feet), Writing Supplies (Ink $3, $5 and $8 per bottle), Silk Fans and Sandalwood Fans ($3), Silk Parasols ($8 each), Musical Instruments (Flutes $3, Tin Whistles $10, Fifes $12 and $19, Drumsticks $5 a pair), Furs (Daniel Boone Coon Hats $7, Fox Tails $6, Rabbit Furs $10), Games (Jacob’s Ladder $6, Cup and Ball $5, Graces $22), Flint and Steel Kits ($16) For a more complete listing of our merchandise and pictures use this linkhttp://www.campflintlock.com/pages/store/store.html.

Interims come home TODAY!  MONDAY.  Please sign and return.