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

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

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

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

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