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.

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

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

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

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  

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

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