Test tomorrow on adding and subtracting fractions

This are methods that we are using to adding subtract fractions. 2 are butterfly methods and other are rectangular  models. if possible review with your child for tomorrow test. 

Missing assignments

We are nearing the end of the marking period and many students are missing several assignments (homework, Test corrections, projects). Additional they are missing school supplies. Students need a durable folder that has the 3 ring prongs for their work. Currently we are using folders but their math sheets are falling out. Please provide your child with the needed materials. 

Thank you.

Multiplying Decimal by a single digit

Its the second week of October. Some reminders...

• Picture day is tomorrow (10.9.18) all students will be photographed.  
• Half day on the 17th
• We are half way through the marking period
• Benchmarks are on oct 15-16

Ok.... How are we multiplying and divided decimals. The goal is to use the traditional way, but until we get there here are strategies for multiplying we learning in class. Please help your child complete their homework by using the videos and/or their notes.  

Dividing decimals will be up on Thursdays.  You can make the video larger by clicking on the corner for full screen. 

Adding decimals

Welcome in to October!!!!!

This month we will be working our way through adding/subtracting, dividing/ multiplying decimals and fractions.

This week we will start with adding decimals. Students will have homework 3 times this week. please help them with this at home. We took notes in class that can help them practice the questions. Below is additional videos to add and subtract decimals.

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Enjoy your week :)

Mid-Module Assessment

Today we took our mid term test. please look for your child's test and sign it to be returned on Monday. If it was not completed please help your child to complete the assessment. 

Links below to help with the test

Comparing decimals 

expanded form

Thank you

Z.Henry 

Good evening!!

I hope everyone is having a good rest.

We will be reviewing for the mid module (mid-term) test tomorrow. I will have practice sheets and math games based on the skills we have learned. In addition, there were be a practice test to be completed. Parents please look for this in your child's folder. The notes on how to complete each section should be in their math notebook. I will post the key for the test tomorrow.


Z.Henry
Parents are the first teachers

Back to School Night

Back to School Night

It was great to see all the faces that came to "back to school night" I hope the families that attending have a better understanding of the school culture and how we are to be a team to help educate our future. 

Recap: 
classroom expectations
homework procedures ( I will be adopting Ms. Edges process) 
Classroom Dojo
Remind app
Zearn can be done at home

I hope to see more faces at the next event.  (see previous post for additional information about me and the class)

Z.Henry

Welcome Back

Welcome back to school.

Today was our first day back at school and we had some great moments and other time we showed we need to work on behavior expectations. Below is a bit of information about me and what you need for school.

Hi! My Name is Ms. Z. Henry! I am 30+ years young! I grew up and currently live in Philadelphia with my daughter. I enjoy traveling & being with friends and family. I will be your child’s 5th grade Math  teacher for the 2017-2018 school year! This will be my 7th year teaching & my 4nd year at Universal Vare Charter school & I am excited to make this my best year yet!

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

Homework- Math students will have 2-3 assignments weekly packet that is to be completed, reviewed, signed and returned.
Make up – Students will have an opportunity to turn in late work up to 3 days for partial credit.
Prepared- Please have your child prepared to be successful in school by Provided what is needed for All Classes for the year. 
Behavior- Students are to be the best positive selves. This year you can track your child’s behavior with ClassDojo. A letter has been sent out. Please check with your child.


ITEMS NEEDED!

2 notebooks (prefer a composition (marble) book. They last longer.  
Folders with two pockets (durable) 
Crayons or color pencils
Glue sticks
Blunt-tipped Scissors (small) Highlighters
Tissues
Erasers
Pencils (Pencil sharpener)
Ream of plain copy paper (write your child’s name on it) 
Dry Erase Markers
• I suggest purchasing additional supplies at this time (beginning of school) to take advantage of the low cost of supplies.

Contact me!!

Email: zhenry@unversialcompanies.org
Class Webpage: www.mshenryvare.blogspot.com 
School Phone Number: (215) 952-8611
You can also write a note in your child’s contact folder! 

Interactive waves

We are wrapping Chapter 1 "Characteristics of Waves"

Here are some links to explore about types of waves

wave-on-a-string


Waves-and-Sound/Simple-Wave-Simulator


Videos

Science Festival!!!!! OMG

Extra Credit Trip!!

The Science Festival: April 21st to April 29th
phila science festival calendar

http://www.philasciencefestival.org/calendar

·      Are you just staying in the house this weekend? Get out and head to the Science Festival.

o   There is a calendar that you can use to see all event that are happening around the city. (Sunday seem to be the busiest day)

Students can earn extra credit for attending the festival and writing a short report about it.

What do you need:

1)   What event did you attend?_____________________________________________________

2) When and what time did you attend? __________________________________________________

3) Choose a topic you have seen/learned _________________________________________________

4) Write a narrative of your experience on a separate sheet of paper or typed and emailed to me (zhenry@ucvare.org)  See the rubric for the writing.

5) You will need to take pictures (selfies, I know you can) of yourself at the event.  Get a sticker or pin (“I love science”, “I’m a scientist”) and bring it into school.

 

Elaborate energy flow

These are the link for the web surf

maggiesscienceconnection.weebly.com

http://www.cas.miamioh.edu

http://www.eduweb.com

Quiz tomorrow. 3/30

I know many of you sleeping (or should be sleeping). If you are checking the site in the morning here is the quiz you will be seeing during class.

Click on the link below

Adaptation and organism level

Planets research links

For the Explore portion of your Journal you are to use the following links to find your information.

Click on your assigned celestial bodies in the website and fill in the data chart for your objects.

Remember to click on the arrows and read the text/captions 


solar system exploration

kidsastronomy

Planetsforkids

A Day Away

I hope you all took the assignment seriously and turned it in. It is worth 200 points completed.

Be prepared to analyze illustrations of fossils to determine what information about the evolution of the organism and the environment.

What you have been waiting for!!!

Sorry that it is a little later. But for those that are going the extra mile: the whole test awaits

The Student journals (Classifying rock and changing land are Due tomorrow. I will grade them while you are completed your test. If you did not turn in your lab write up (project, journals and homework) it is in your best interest to turn them in tomorrow.

Hello

Ok.... Have not posting much recently, However I did say I would post sneak peeks of the test for tomorrow.

What is going to be covered:

Classifying rock:

• How are each type of rock formed
• What are the characteristics of each rock (igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic) 
• What is the rock cycle

Changing land: 

• Categorize Constructive and destructive forces
• What are the agents (cause) of change
• What is each stage of changing the earth surface
• define the stages
• How can the changes affect the ecoregion 

Come back at around 7:30 for a detailed idea.

The Student journals (Classifying rock and changing land are Due tomorrow. I will grade them while you are completed your test. If you did not turn in your lab write up (project, journals and homework) it is in your best interest to turn them in tomorrow.

Quiz tomorrow. 1.13.17

Here are some questions you can answer. If you are can correctly answer the questions you will be fine on the quiz. :)


What is the difference between input force and output force
What are two ways a machine makes work easier?
How can machines be made more efficient?
How does using a ramp to put items in a truck make work easier?
How does using a hammer to a nail boards together make work easier?

Calculating Efficiency and using machines

Here is some extra practice for Calculating Efficiency and Using Machine

Click on the links below

Calculating Efficiency questions

Using Machines self-checking quiz

For extra credit..... email the first time results to me zhenry@ucvare.org

OK..... what you have been waiting for!!!!! (quiz peek)

The link the for the peek is below :) good luck

If you want,  you can complete the quiz online and email the results to me at zhenry@ucvare.org for additional credit.



Quiz peek!!!! (work and power)

Scope and sequence

As Promised,I am posting what we are to be learning for the of the reminder of marking period. Of course there are some changes (dates) but this is the order of information we are learning

for extra credit post your (initials), if you liked the song in class and what was the song about. :)