OPA2017-18 Week#17 Dec.18-21

“Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.
That’s why we call it ‘The Present’.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

Dear Parents and Students,

You are invited to join us in an OPA North Pole Experience!

• Who: All OPA students K-6th grade
• What:Wear Christmas Sweaters, Christmas T-Shirts, Reindeer Antlers, Elf Ears, or Santa Hats - along with your favorite Christmas Socks! (Please wear uniform pants)
• When: Wednesday, December 20
• Why: To show your OPA Spirit!

We are almost there!  The school year is just about half over!  Please stay focused on learning Math and Science and doing your best.  Make everyday count! As we approach the Winter Break, please accept my best wishes for a joyful and relaxing holiday with your family.  And a special thank you to all the wonderful parents.  Thank you for your support and for working with your child.  Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Aspire

Students' grade for Math and Science are updated weekly.

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Math 

Students will continue working on there "Fractional Me" Project in class this week to practice the following concepts and skills:

• Write fractions in words
• Use pictures to represent the numerator and denominator
• Compare fractions
• Find equivalent fractions 
• Simplify fractions 
• Add and Subtract fractions 

Science 

This week, students will investigate the effects of magnets on the needle of a compass, and compare this to the effects of Earth's magnetic field on the needle of a compass. Below is this week's vocabulary words on Magnetism LINC#3

compass an instrument containing a magnetized pointer that shows the direction of magnetic north

natural magnet type of iron ore that occurs in nature and when suspended freely, will point to the North Pole

atlas a book of maps or charts

encyclopedia a book or set of books giving information on many subjects

iron a strong, hard, magnetic, silvery-gray metal; a chemical element; filings are small pieces

Quizlet

Click here for Magnetism concept cards: https://quizlet.com/_2q1dmy

Click here for Magnetism Vocabulary words: https://quizlet.com/_2q0xuy

Reminders

Dec. 21              Minimum Day, Dismissal @12:45, Winter Break
Dec. 22-Jan. 2    No School, Winter Break
Jan. 3 , 2018       School Resumes
Jan.12                 Second Quarter Ends
Jan. 15                No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 16                Third Quarter Begins

OPA2017-18 Week#16 Dec.11-15

“Don’t let what you can’t do, stop you from doing what you can do.” ~ John Wooden

Dear Parents & Students, 

The holidays are just around the corner!   Students, thank you for staying focused, doing your best work and completing all homework.  Let's make this a GREAT week!  You will never regret doing your BEST!

Aspire

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Math

We are starting the Fraction Unit this week. Students will learn how to write fractions in words and understand the concept of numerator and denominator. They will also use pictures to represent fractions. Students will also learn equivalent fractions and comparison fractions.

Online Practice (Math Skills)

IXL  LEARNING website  has a list of all of the math skills students will learn in fifth grade. Math skills are organized into categories that your child can practice at home. The questions will automatically increase in difficulty as your child improves. Click the link below to practice Math skills with your child: https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5

WIGS

Widely Important Goals (WIGs) for 5th Graders is focused on Division Facts this quarter. Our goal is 80% of 5th grade students will achieve at least 80%, or better on their division facts. This week, students will have Division Facts Quizzes on 9s and 10s. Please practice and study with your child at home.

Please continue practice Multiplication Facts on Quizlet at  https://quizlet.com/_2lbmqa

Science

This week, students will compare and contrast permanent magnets, temporary magnets, and electromagnets, and understand that Earth is a permanent magnet and has a magnetic field.  Below is this week's vocabulary words on Magnetism LINC#2

permanent magnet a piece of magnetic material that keeps its magnetism after it is removed from a magnetic field

temporary magnet A material that shows magnetic properties only while exposed to an external magnetic field

electromagnet a temporary magnet made by coiling wire around an iron core; when current flows in the coil the iron becomes a magnet

compare show similarities (sameness)

contrast show differences

Quizlet

Click here for Magnetism concept cards: https://quizlet.com/_2q1dmy
Click here for Magnetism Vocabulary words: https://quizlet.com/_2q0xuy


Reminders

Dec. 21              Minimum Day, Dismissal @12:45, Winter Break
Dec. 22-Jan. 2    No School, Winter Break
Jan. 3 , 2018       School Resumes
Jan.12                 Second Quarter Ends
Jan. 15                No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 16                Third Quarter Begins

OPA2017-18 Week#15 Dec.4-8

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!" ~ Audrey Hepburn

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Please continue to check your child's planner DAILY and Aspire gradebook WEEKLY. Students are expected to be prepared and put forth their best effort in classroom work. Students are required to complete any unfinished classroom work as homework. Homework is always due the next school day and any late work or incomplete assignments will not receive a full credit. 

• Students who are absent are responsible to make up any missing assignments as stated in the Disclosure Statement.
• Students have been given MULTIPLE opportunities to make up their work during math time on a weekly basis and they are also allowed to RETAKE quizzes/tests during lunchtime and any day after school except Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• In addition, students also have opportunities to make up their work monthly during Aguilas of Excellence, to improve their grade.

Please review above expectations with your child and continue encouraging them to be PROACTIVE and RESPONSIBLE, and to become a better learner. 

Aspire  

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Math

We will continue to learn about the Order of Operations (PEMDAS) and to practice solving math expressions individually and with a partner.

Online Practice (Math Skills)

The IXL  LEARNING website  has a list of all of the math skills students will learn in fifth grade. Math skills are organized into categories that your child can practice at home. The questions will automatically increase in difficulty as your child improves. Click the link below to practice Math skills with your child: https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5

WIGS

Widely Important Goals (WIGs) for 5th Graders is focused on Division Facts this quarter. Our goal is that 80% of 5th grade students will achieve at least 80%, or better on their division facts. This week, students will have Division Facts Quizzes on 7s and 8s. Please practice and study with your child at home.

Please continue to practice multiplication facts with your child at home. You can check out 5th grade Math Resources, or go to: https://quizlet.com/_2lbmqa

Science 

We are starting a new science unit on Magnetism. This week students will investigate and compare the behavior of magnetism using magnets, and understand how magnets both attract and repel other magnets.  Below is this week's vocabulary words on Magnetism LINC#1.

1. magnetic field an area around a magnetic material
2. magnetic force the force between magnetic poles, producing magnetization
3. attract to cause to draw near or adhere (stick) by physical force
4. repel force something similarly magnetized or charged, away from itself

Quizlet

Click here for Magnetism concept cards: https://quizlet.com/_2q1dmy

Click here for Magnetism Vocabulary words: https://quizlet.com/_2q0xuy

Reminders 

Dec. 21              Minimum Day, Dismissal @12:45, Winter Break
Dec. 22-Jan. 2    No School, Winter Break
Jan. 3 , 2018       School Resumes
Jan.12                 Second Quarter Ends
Jan. 15                No School-Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Jan. 16                Third Quarter Begins

OPA2017-18 Week#14 Nov.27-Dec.1

"You can learn something new EVERY day, if you TRY.  Just give it your BEST shot.  You might surprise YOURSELF!" ~ Anonymous 

Welcome back! I hope you all had a relaxing break. Here is a glance at this week. 

Aspire

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Math

We will review long division concepts and  start to learn about using Order of Operations (PEMDAS) to evaluate expressions. 

P	Parentheses first
E	Exponents (ie Powers and Square Roots, etc.)
MD	Multiplication and Division (left-to-right)
AS	Addition and Subtraction (left-to-right)

	You can remember this by saying one of the following: "Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally."
	"Pudgy Elves May Demand A Snack." "Popcorn Every Monday Donuts Always Sunday." "Please Eat Mom's Delicious Apple Strudels." "People Everywhere Made Decisions About Sums."

Khan Academy Video (Order of Operations)

MATH SKILLS ONLINE Practice (5th Grade) 

IXL  LEARNING website  has a list of all of the math skills students will learn in fifth grade. Math skills are organized into categories that your child can practice at home. The questions will automatically increase in difficulty as your child improves. Click the link below to practice Math skills with your child: https://www.ixl.com/math/grade-5

WIGS

Widely Important Goals (WIGs) for 5th Graders-Division Facts: our goal is 80% of 5th grade students will achieve at least 80%, or better on their division facts. This week, students will have Division Facts Quizzes on 5s and 6s. 

Science 

We will review Matter this week and students will have the Matter post-test on Wednesday. Please click the links below to practice vocabulary words and concepts at home on quizlet. 

Quizlet

Click the link to practice Matter 18 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2kwlwu

Chick the link to practice Matter Concept Cards on Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_2ky517

Reminders 

Dec. 1                Minimum Day, Dismissal @12:45, Aguilas of Excellence 

Dec. 21              Minimum Day, Dismissal @12:45, Winter Break 

Dec. 22-Jan. 2    No School, Winter Break 

Jan. 3 , 2018       School Resumes

OPA2017-18 Week#13 Nov.13-17

"Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough." ~ Oprah Winfrey 

Dear Parents and Students:

The Elementary Thanksgiving at OPA is a community dinner that brings all of our families and friends together. This year, it is scheduled on Friday, November 17th.  5th Graders will have Thanksgiving Lunch from 12:40 to 1:10 p.m. The cost per adult is $3.00.  Please contact me, if you are interested in volunteering,  such as serving, cleaning-up, etc.

There is no school next week. School will resume on Monday, Nov. 27.  Enjoy the time with your family and friends.  I wish everyone a relaxing and safe Thanksgiving Break.  Happy Thanksgiving to all!!

Math

This week, students will learn how to divide 3-digit or 4-digit dividends with 2-digit divisors (Whole numbers & Decimals.) 

Widely Important Goals (WIGs) for 5th Graders-Division Facts: Our goal is 80% of 5th grade students will achieve at least 80%, or better on their division facts. This week, students will have Division Facts Quizzes on 3s and 4s. Please practice with your child at home.

Science 

This week, students will learn the following concepts:

A. Compare the total weight of an object to the weight of its individual parts after being disassembled.

B. Compare the weight of a specified quantity of matter, before and after it undergoes melting or freezing.

C. Investigate the results of the combined weights of a liquid and a solid, after the solid has been dissolved and then recovered from the liquid (e.g., salt dissolved in water then water evaporated.)

This week's Science vocabulary words: (Matter LINCs Week#4)

Quizlet

Click the link to practice Matter 18 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2kwlwu

Chick the link to practice Matter Concept Cards on Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_2ky517

Reminder 

Nov. 20-24 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday 

OPA2017-18 Week#12 Nov.6-10

"Success is the sum of small efforts 

repeated day in and day out." ~ Robert Collier

Dear Parents & Students,

Please continue to practice multiplication facts, and review your Science vocabulary.  Please check Aspire weekly and let's work hard to make this a great week.  Thanksgiving is just around the corner!

Aspire

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Math 

We will continue learning Long Division Math Problems this week. 
 

2nd Quarter Widely Important Goals (WIGs) for 5th Graders-Division Facts

Our goal is 80% of 5th grade students to achieve at least 80% or better on their division facts.
Students will have weekly Division Fact Quizzes in Math class as follows:
Week#1  Division Facts 1 & 2
Week#2 Division Facts 3 & 4
Week#3 Division Facts 5 & 6
Week#4  Division Facts 7 & 8
Week#5   Division Facts 9 & 10

Science

We will continue to learn and discuss physical changes and chemical changes for Matter this week. Please continue to practice the vocabulary words and concept cards with your child at home. The study guide was sent home  two weeks ago with your child to keep and study at home.   

This week's science vocabulary words (Matter LINCs Week#3) 

Quizlet

Click the link to practice Matter 18 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2kwlwu

Chick the link to practice Matter Concept Cards on Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_2ky517

Reminders 

Nov. 20-24 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday 

OPA 2017-18 Week#11 Oct.30-Nov.3

"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better

 and your better is best." ~ St. Jerome

Homeroom

Aguilas of Excellence for 5th and 6th grades is scheduled the 1st Friday of each month from 11:00 to noon. To earn an Aguilas of Excellence reward day, students must have fewer than 2 absences, no unexcused tardies, and grades must be 73% (C) or higher. Students must have no more than 3 violations for the following: Planner missing/not signed, Uniform, Name Tag, Tardy.

Uniform, Name Tag, and Planner are tracked DAILY in each homeroom. To avoid violations, please make sure your child's planner is signed daily by parents/guardians. No pre-signing, or going back later and signing on missed days.  Students will earn points in their homeroom for having planner signed DAILY. Uniform should tucked in at all time and name tag should be worn on the collars.

Aspire

Students' grade for Math and Science are updated weekly. 

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Math 

We will practice and review exponents and start working on long division math problems. We will begin with  long division steps and work multi-digit dividends by 1-digit divisors this week.

Exponents is a new concept for 5th graders. Here are some links we watched in class:

Science 

We are on our second week for the Matter Unit. This week, students will learn about what physical changes are, what chemical reactions, and the difference between physical changes and chemical reactions. Donations are graciously accepted for our science experiments. If interested in donating supplies, we need the following items for our Science experiment: 

• 24 - 1-liter water/soda bottle (clear bottle is preferable, so students can observe easier.) 

• 120 - Clear plastic cups  (9 oz) 

• Students are encouraged to bring in their own pattern of silicone mold for physical changes experiment. After experiment, they will take the mold home. 

This week's Science vocabulary words (Matter LINCs Week#2)

Quizlet

Click the link to practice Matter 18 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2kwlwu

Chick the link to practice Matter Concept Cards on Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_2ky517

Reminders 

• October 31: Halloween. Remember costumes are NOT to be worn on Tuesday at school.
• November 2: Family Art Night for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. If you haven't signed up check the front office for openings.
• Nov. 3 Aguilas of Excellence, minimum day, dismissal @12: 45
• Nov. 20-24 No School, Thanksgiving Holiday

OPA 2017-18 Week#10 Oct.23-27

“Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.”

~ Oliver Goldsmith

Dear Parents and Students,

Welcome back! I hope you all had a restful long weekend with your family. Thank you for coming to the Parent Teacher Conferences last week. I have been enjoying working with your child. Time flies!  Quarter 2 starts on Monday, Oct. 23, of this week; let's start the new quarter with a positive attitude and new daily habits. Please check your child's planner DAILY and make sure they have their homework in their homework folder to turn in on time. Please help encourage your student to be PROACTIVE and RESPONSIBLE.

Students are taking home a folder with all of their work they have had worked hard on, in Math and Science class, from quarter 1.  Please keep all the papers at home & sign and return the pink folder to Ms. Chiang, so we can use the same folder again for the next quarter. Report cards for first quarter will also go home this week. Please sign and return the envelope to Homeroom teachers.  Thank you.

Aspire

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Friendly Reminders:

• Math and Science Grade are updated weekly on Aspire. 
• Students who are absent are responsible to make up any missing assignments as stated in the Disclosure Statement. 
• Students have opportunities to RETAKE quizzes/tests before school, during lunchtime and any day after school except Wednesdays. 
• In addition, students have opportunities to make up their work during Aguilas of Excellence monthly, to improve their grade.

Here is a glance at the upcoming week!

Math

This week, we will continue to work on multiplying multi-digit whole numbers and decimal numbers, and start the new concept on Exponents and multiplying and dividing 10, 100, 1000 in class.  We will also practice Math word problem strategies.

 Please continue to practice multiplication facts with your child at home. You can check out 5th grade Math Resources, or go to: https://quizlet.com/_2lbmqa

Science

We are starting our new Science unit on Matter this week. Students will learn about what matter is made of and how the states of matter happen. Matter Vocabulary Words Study Guide will be sent home with your child on Monday. Please keep the study guide at home and practice with your child.

Matter Week#1 Vocabulary Words

matter: anything that has mass or takes up space

solid: a state of matter having definite shape and volume

liquid: a state of matter having ability to flow, having definite volume, and not having a definite shape

gas: a state of matter that can expand indefinitely and completely fill its container


Click the link below to practice Matter 18 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/_2kwlwu

Chick the link below to practice Matter Concept Cards on Quizlet:  https://quizlet.com/_2ky517

Reminders 

Oct. 26 Picture Retakes
Oct. 23-27 Red Ribbon Week

WHAT IS RED RIBBON WEEK? It is an ideal way for people and communities to unite and take a visible stand against drugs. Show your personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle through the symbol of the Red Ribbon, October 23 - 31st.

WHY? The Red Ribbon Campaign® was started when drug traffickers in Mexico City murdered DEA agent Kiki Camarena in 1985. This began the continuing tradition of displaying Red Ribbons as a symbol of intolerance towards the use of drugs. The mission of the Red Ribbon Campaign® is to present a unified and visible commitment towards the creation of a DRUG - FREE AMERICA.

WHO? National Family Partnership is the sponsor of the National Red Ribbon Week® Celebration. They are helping citizens across the country come together to keep children, families and communities safe, healthy and drug-free, through parent training, networking and sponsoring the National Red Ribbon Campaign® . WHY SUPPORT THE NATIONAL THEME? A theme unifies each year’s campaign and helps to broadcast one message, creating a tipping point to change behavior.

HOW? Plan a Red Ribbon celebration. Order and display Red Ribbon materials with the National Red Ribbon Theme. Proceeds from the sale of Red Ribbon theme merchandise helps support prevention programs across America. Order for your family, students, staff, patients, employees and customers and encourage them to wear the red ribbon symbol during Red Ribbon Week® , October 23rd - 31st.

OPA 2017-18 Week#9 Oct.16-20

"Good, better, best. Never let it rest. 'Til your good is better and your better is best." ~ St. Jerome

Parent Teacher Conferences 

This week is a short week. Parent Teacher Conferences are on Wednesday, October 18 from 1:15-7:00 pm, and on Thursday, October 19 from 8:00-12:00 pm.  Ms. Chiang and Mrs Lomeli will be in Elementary Building Room (#222) for the conferences.  You only need to sign up for one time; you will meet with both teachers during this time.  Please click on the following link to sign up for a time.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4baeab22a7fd0-lomeli

Aspire 

Quarter 1 ends this Thursday on Oct. 19. Any missing assignments or retakes need to be turned in by Wednesday, Oct. 18. Students have been given opportunities to check their grade on Aspire at least once a week in school. They also have opportunities to make up their assignments or retake quizzes before school, during lunch recess, and after school. 

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Multiplication Facts Practice 

Most of my students are struggling with Multiplication Facts 6,7,8, 9, and 12.  Click the link below to practice these facts:  https://quizlet.com/_2lbmqa  Multiplying multi-digits with standard algorithm  will get easier when a student knows his, or her multiplication  facts. Thank you for your support at home.

Reminders 

Oct.18 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 19 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences from 8:00 a.m. to noon
Oct. 20 Fall Break, No School
Oct. 16-19 Book Fair
Oct. 26 Picture Retakes
Oct. 23-27 Red Ribbon Week

OPA 2017-18 Week#8 Oct.9-13

"Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere." ~ Chinese Proverb 

Parent Teacher Conference 

Parent Teacher Conferences for Elementary will be on Wednesday, October 18 from 1:15-7:00 pm and on Thursday, October 19 from 8:00-12:00 pm.  Ms. Chiang and Mrs Lomeli will be in Elementary Building Room (#222) for the conferences.  You only need to sign up for one time; you will meet with both teachers during this time.  Please click on the following link to sign up for a time.
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4baeab22a7fd0-lomeli

Aspire 

Please continue to check Aspire Gradebook weekly, and as regularly as possible with your child, to help them understand what it means to be proactive and  to be responsible. Our goal is to help them to be life-long learners with the skills they need, and to take ownership of their own learning.

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Math 

We are continuing to learn how to multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm. This week, we will practice multiplying 2- digits by 2-digits, 3-digits by 2-digits, 4-digits by 2-digits, and 3-digits by 3-digit whole numbers. IF students don't finish their class assignment, they will need to finish the assignment as homework, and return the next day.

WIGS 

This week is our last week of multiplication drills for our Math Wildly Important Goals  (WIGS.) Students will have a summative assessment on multiplications facts 0-12. Please practice with your child at home. We have made Fortune Tellers to practice Multiplication Facts 0-12 in class. Students can also practice on http://www.multiplication.com/  or Math Drill App. (Please see the link, "5th grade Math Resources" on my blog.)

Now students can also practice on Quizlet for Multiplication Facts 6,7,8, 9, and 12. Click the link below: https://quizlet.com/_2lbmqa

Science 

This week, we are reviewing 24 vocabulary words and concept cards for Earth's Crust unit. Students will have 24 vocabulary words post-test on Tuesday and Earth's Crust Summative Test on Thursday. On Friday, we will have Science Sage Benchmark Practice on the Earth's Crust. Students are strongly encouraged to bring their own headphones for Sage Practice.

Quizlet

Click the link below to practice Earth's Crust Unit: 24 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154951722/opa-chiang-earth-crust-unit-flash-cards/alphabetical

Click the link below to practice  Earth's Crust Concept Cards on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154980132/chiang-earths-crust-unit-concept-cards-flash-cards/

Reminder 

Oct. 14 OPA Fun Run @10:00 a.m. Costumes encouraged, but not required
Oct.18 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences from 1:15 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Oct. 19 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences from 8:00 a.m. to noon
Oct. 20 Fall Break, No School 

Oct. 16-19 Book Fair
Oct. 26 Picture Retakes

Oct. 23-27 Red Ribbon Week 

OPA2017-18 Week#7 Oct.2- Oct.6

"The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work."  ~ Mark Twain

Aspire 

Please continue to check Aspire Gradebook weekly, and as regularly as possible with your child, to help them understand what it means to be proactive and  to be responsible. Our goal is to help them to be life-long learners with the skills they need, and to take ownership of their own learning.

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Math   

We will start our unit on how to multiply multi-digit whole numbers and decimal numbers. The next two week, students will learn how to multiply whole numbers with 3-digits by 1-digit, 4-digits by 1-digit, 2 digits by 2-digits, 3-digits by 2 digits, 4-digit by 2-digit, 3 digits by 3-digits. It is essential for students to know their multiplication facts fluently in order to compute multiplication math problems.

Below are videos from Khan Academy, that you can use as a resource  to help your child at home for their homework.

Intro to Multiply Decimals (3:49) 

 Multiplying Decimals Example  (2:51)

Multiplying Challenging Decimals (4:24)

Developing Strategies for Multiplying Decimals (5:06)

    

WIGS 

For our Math Wildly Important Goals  (WIGS), students will have multiplication fact quizzes on 11s and 12s this week. Please practice with your child at home. We have made Fortune Tellers to practice Multiplication Facts 0-12 in class. Students can also practice on http://www.multiplication.com/  or Math Drill App. (Please see the link, "5th grade Math Resources," on my blog.)

"Fact Families Booklet" & "Multiplications Fortune Tellers" are both due this week on Tuesday, October 3. 

         Example of Inside Page                        Example of Fortune Tellers 2-12

Science 

This week, we will learn about how volcanoes, earthquakes, and uplift affect Earth's surface and how does deposition change the Earth's Crust.


Earth's Crust Week#5 -Vocabulary Words

peninsula: a strip of land that is surrounded by water on three sides

isthmus: a narrow strip of land that connects two large areas of land

plateau: a large area of flat land that is higher than land around it

delta: a triangular shape of land that forms at the mouth of a river, where the river flows into an ocean, sea or other body of water

plain: a large area of flat land

Quizlet

Click the link below to practice Earth's Crust Unit: 24 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154951722/opa-chiang-earth-crust-unit-flash-cards/alphabetical

Click the link below to practice  Earth's Crust Concept Cards on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154980132/chiang-earths-crust-unit-concept-cards-flash-cards/

Reminders 

October 6 .............Minimum Day–Professional Development; Dismissal @12:45
October 18........... Minimum Day–Elem Parent/Teacher Conferences 1-8 P.m.; Dismissal @12:45
October 19............No School, Elem Parent/Teacher Conferences 8-noon
October 20............First Quarter Ends; No School–Fall Break
October 23............Second Quarter Begins

OPA 2017-18 Week#6 Sept.25-29

"Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.
 The most certain way to succeed is always to try

 one more time."  Thomas A. Edison

Progress Report 

The Math and Science Progress Report was sent home last week and was due last Thursday on September 21. If you haven't seen your child's  progress report, please ask he/she about it. Parent Signature is required and it is worth 10 points of their participation grade.

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Math

This week, we will learn, and practice adding and subtracting decimals. 

For our Math Wildly Important Goals  (WIGS), students will have multiplication fact quizzes on 8, 9, and 10 this week. Please practice with your child at home. We have made Fortune Tellers to practice Multiplication Facts 0-12 in class. Students can also practice on http://www.multiplication.com/  or Math Drill App. (Please see the link, "5th grade Math Resources," on my blog.)

Remember "Fact Families Booklet" & "Multiplications Fortune Tellers" are both due next Tuesday, October 3. 

 Example of inside page                                  Example of Fortune Tellers

How to play Multiplication Fortune Tellers:
1. Choose one of the colors printed on the outside square (red, blue, green, or orange).2. Open and close (front to back and sideways) once for each letter in the color selected.  For example: red would be opened and closed three times.  3. Choose one of the number words showing, and open and close once for each letter in the number selected. For example: nine would be opened and closed four times.  4. Choose one of the four math problems shown inside and answer it.  5. Lift the flap the question is on and check your answer.  Note: Step 3 can be skipped to make the game move faster.

Science 

This week, we will review how valleys are formed and to understand how erosion and deposition work together in changing the Earth. We will continue learning about various formations. Students will complete and present their 3-D land formation project in class.

Earth's Crust Week#4 -Vocabulary Words

expand: spread out; to increase the size, volume, or quantity

valley: a low area of land between hills or mountains; usually with a river or stream flowing through it

volcano: an opening in the Earth’s crust through which molten lava, ash and gas are ejected; usually cone-shaped

uplift: vertical elevation of the Earth's surface, due to natural causes - plate tectonics

Quizlet 

Click the link below to practice Earth's Crust Unit: 24 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154951722/opa-chiang-earth-crust-unit-flash-cards/alphabetical

Click the link below to practice  Earth's Crust Concept Cards on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154980132/chiang-earths-crust-unit-concept-cards-flash-cards/

Reminders

9/29 Annual OPAPO Carnival @4:00-7:00 pm
10/3 Facts Families  Booklet due

Thank you for your support at home!

OPA 2017-18 Week #5 Sept. 18-22

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

ASPIRE

We have been in school for one month and we are half way through first quarter. Math and Science grades are posted and updated WEEKLY on Aspire. Please remember to check the Aspire Gradebook online weekly at home, and as regularly as possible with your child. You can see your child's current grade in his/her classes and upcoming quizzes, or assignments due date. 

ASPIRE website is: http://ogdenprep.usoe-dcs.org/Login/
Login Information:Username: Student ID
Password:  Eagles+School ID (Example: Eagles43653449)

Sage Benchmark Modules 

This year, students are able to practice Sage online to get familiar with testing procedures and types of questions in Math and Science. We will begin Science and Math Sage ONLINE Practice this quarter.

Students are encouraged to bring their own headphone, if they have one, on these scheduled testing dates. Below are the scheduled dates for testing. 

Science (Scheduled on FRIDAYS)

9/11        Earth's Crust Form A (Pretest)-16 questions
10/13      Earth's Crust Form B (Post test)-16 questions
               Matter Form A (Pretest)-16 questions

11/17      Matter Form B (Post test)-17 question
               Magnetism Form A (Pretest)-13 questions

12/15      Magnetism Form B (Post test)-13 questions
               Electricity Form A (Pretest)-14 questions

2/9          Electricity Form B (Post test)-14 questions
               Heredity Form A (Pretest)-13 questions
3/9          Heredity Form B (Post test)-13 questions


Math (Scheduled on MONDAYS)

9/18       Number and Operations Base 10 Form A-10 Questions
10/16     Number and Operations Base 10 Form B (Post test)-10 questions
10/23     Operations and Algebraic Thinking Form A (Pretest)-12 questions
11/13      Algebraic thinking Form B (Post test)-11 questions
11/27      Fractions Form A (Pretest)-12 questions
2/5          Fractions Form B (Post test)-12 questions
2/12        Geometry Form A (Pretest)-9 questions
3/26        Geometry Form B (Post test) -9 questions

Math

We will review rounding and comparing decimals and start working on our decimals unit on add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals to hundredths.

This week for our MATH WIGS (Wildly Important Goals), students should practice multiplication facts on 5s, 6s, and 7s and complete Fact Families Booklet as their homework on Mondays if they didn't finish required sections in class. Students will have multiplication facts quizzes on 5,6, and 7 this week. Please practice facts with your child to help them to reach their goals. We will make Fortune Tellers to practice Multiplication 0-12 in class.  Students can practice on multiplication.com or Math Drill App. (Please see the link, "5th grade Math Resources," on my blog.)

FACT FAMILIES BOOKLET & Fortune Teller Made 2-12 are due on Tuesday, October 3 

Below is the schedule for assessments:
5th Grade Goal:
80% of 5th Graders will achieve 80% accuracy of their Multiplication Table 0-12.

Wk #1: assess 0,1,2
Wk #2: assess 3,4
Wk #3: assess 5,6,7
Wk #4: assess 8,9,10
Wk #5: assess 11, 12
Wk #6: assess 0-12 (mixed up)

Science 

This week, students will learn about how landforms are made when a combination of geologic events occur, such as uplift and erosion, which form a canyon. Students will build their 3 D Modeling with 15 land formations and explain/present forces that caused the landforms to be created in class. Students can use any materials to create their 15 formations listed. Students can use modeling Magic or  clay for formations, marbles for glaciers, green tissue papers or  green paper crinkle for lands, and etc.

Donations Needed for this project: 

Model Magic (White)      or    Modeling Clay (Green & Brown) 

Below is an example made by Ms. Chiang: 
 

3-D Modeling Formations' Project Rubric

	Land formation accurately labeled	Characteristics of Formation accurately shown for the 3-D formations	Effort: Detailed, neat, organized	Color:	Rough Draft—form a plan
Glacier			On a scale of 1-10 how much would you give yourself and why?	Color needs to be realistic and true to life.	Draft should be done with detail and color.
Arch
Butte
Canyon
Channel
U-Shaped Valley
V-shaped valley
Volcano
Peninsula
Isthmus
Plateau
Delta
Plain
Ocean
Mountain
Total points possible:	____/15	_____/15	______/10	_______/5	______/5

    Total Project Points:________/50 points

Earth's Crust Week #3 -Vocabulary Words/LINCs Tables

1. fault: A break in a continuous rock; caused by shifting of the Earth’s crust
2. arch: a structure formed in a curve on the upper edge
3. butte: flat-topped hill with steep sides; smaller than a mesa; formed by wind erosion
4. canyon: a deep gorge (dip); caused by moving water
5. channel: course for river water

Quizlet

Click the link below to practice Earth's Crust Unit: 24 Vocabulary Words on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154951722/opa-chiang-earth-crust-unit-flash-cards/alphabetical

Click the link below to practice  Earth's Crust Concept Cards on Quizlet:
https://quizlet.com/154980132/chiang-earths-crust-unit-concept-cards-flash-cards/

Reminders

9/19 Picture Day
9/21 Minimum Day-Jr. High PTC
9/22 No School-Jr. High PTC
9/29 Annual OPAPO Carnival @4:00-7:00 pm

Thank you for your support at home!