Weekly Update

“Action is the fundamental key to success.” – Pablo Picasso

Math

We will learn how to multiply multi-digit whole numbers (using standard algorithm.)  Please practice multiplication facts with your child at home.  Students can practice on multiplication.com or Math Drill App. (Please see the link, "5th grade Math Resources," on my blog).  This week’s assignment for Prodigy is about subtracting decimals.  

Go to: http://www.prodigygame.com 

Students are encouraged to practice math concepts or skills we have learned in class on Prodigy for 20 minutes daily, if they have the Internet available at home.  

Science

Please practice 24 vocabulary words for Earth’s Crust Unit and concept cards. Students have study guides for vocabulary words and concept cards. Vocabulary Words Post-test is this Thursday, September 29, 2016. 

 https://quizlet.com/154951722/opa-chiang-earth-crust-unit-flash-cards/

Thank you for working with your child and for your continued support!

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Ms. Chiang's Weekly Update

"Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." Gail Devers

Science 

We will learn how erosion and deposition work together in changing the Earth.  Students should study and practice 24 Earth’s Crust vocabulary words daily. Study guide will be given in class for students to take home to study. (see reminders.)

Math 

We will be adding and subtracting decimals.  Students created accounts for Prodigy Math Online Games. Please allow your child to go on the website at home to practice the concepts/skills they have learned in class. The following assignment have been created on Prodigy: place value, rounding decimals, and comparing decimals.

https://www.prodigygame.com/

Reminders

Student Absences - Please make every effort to get your child to school each day and on time.   Being present for class lessons and skill practice is critical to his/her academic success.  Students are responsible to make up ALL missed work and homework the same week they return.  Thank you.

9/29 Post Test for Science Vocabulary

9/30 OPA Carnival- Lots of food and fun activities!  Please come out and show your support.

Parents, thank you for working with your child.  Your support is appreciated!

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Ms. Chiang's Weekly Update 

"The journey is the reward." -Chinese Proverb

Science 

3 D Modeling Landforms Project
Example made by Ms. Chiang 

We will continue learning about how landforms are made when a combination of geologic events occurs, such as uplift and erosion, which forms a canyon. Students will continue building their 3 D Modeling Landforms Project and explain/present forces that caused the landforms to be created. 

Math 

We will learn how to add and subtract decimal numbers and work on Place Value Projects. Last week, students created accounts for Prodigy Math Online Games. Please allow your child to go on the website at home to practice the concepts/skills they learned in class. The following assignments have been created on Prodigy: place value, rounding decimals, and comparing decimals.

https://www.prodigygame.com/

Reminders 

9/12-16 No Library this week. Library will be closed for Book Fair. 

9/15 Half day. Students are dismissed at 12:45 p.m.; Secondary Parent Teacher Conference. 

9/16 No school for students. Secondary Parent Teacher Conference.         

Parents, thank you for working with your child.  Your support is appreciated!

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Ms. Chiang's Weekly Update 

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." ~ Nelson Mandela

Science
We are learning about how weathering and erosion affect the Earth’s surface.  We will also talk about how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect Earth’s surface and work on 3D modeling landform project.  

Math
We are continuing to learn about place value system (see notes at bottom of this post). Students are learning about expanded form, word form, and standard form.  Later this week we will review how to compare decimals and learn about rounding decimals. 

Aguilas of Excellence 
This is a monthly event for 5th and 6th grade that must be earned. Aguilas of Excellence is a rewards program based upon students' overall grades. The Flyer was sent home during the first week of school to explain the details of this program. 

Students' grades
Please also check grades on Aspire regularly with your child. 
The ASPIRE website is:  http://ogdenprep.usoe-dcs.org/Login/ 

Login Information:Username: Student ID 
Password:  Eagle + Student ID

Reminders
Library closed for BOOK FAIR on 9/15 - half day of school.
Secondary Parent Teacher Conferences - 9/16.  No School for students.
Please check Ogden Preparatory Dashboard for details on any upcoming events. Please check and sign your child’s planner daily and help your child to plan ahead for upcoming quizzes/tests, or projects, as well as homework assignments. 

Donations are always appreciated, such as Tissue box, Clorox Wipes, Colored utensils, Glue sticks, any craft and craft supplies. 

Thanks for your continued support! 

Here are the notes on Place Value from last week: