OPA 2017-18 Week# 26 Feb.26-March 2

"I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination." ~ Jimmy Dean

Dear Parents and Students,

Please make sure daily math homework assignments are completed and turned in on time. When students are consistently not turning in their work, it adds up.  Then it becomes difficult for them to make it up on time. Please continue checking and signing your child's planner daily and ask them what they have learned in school.

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Math

We will continue practicing multi-step word problems on fractions this week.

Any incomplete In-Class math  assignments need to be completed at home as homework and returned the next day for full credit. Last week, students worked on Set 1 to set 4. This week, we will work on Set 5-7 in class.  Please allow your child time to practice online and finish their incomplete assignments at home.

Below is the link that we use in class to practice the Fractions Word Problems. Thinking Blocks is a free App for tablet/iPads with various math skills to practice, but it is also available online on computers.  For Thinking Blocks Fractions, please go to:   https://www.mathplayground.com/tb_fractions_legacy/index.html

Science 

This week, students will learn about DNA and how DNA makes everyone unique.  Students will also construct an edible model of DNA. Each student will need the following items: 2 pieces of licorice, 9 pink marshmallows, 9 yellow marshmallows, 9 green marshmallows, and 9 orange marshmallows. Donations Needed: We need 4 bags of licorice (Cherry/Strawberry) and 4 bags of small marshmallows (Orange, Strawberry, lemon, Lime). Thank you for your generosity! I would appreciate it, if you would please have these in class by Thursday, March 1.

              

TWIZZLERS Strawberry Twists, 32 oz              Kraft Jet-Puffed FunMallows Miniature           Marshmallows 10 oz. Bag


Below are the links for Heredity concept cards and vocabulary words:

Heredity Concept Cards: https://quizlet.com/_32xh8s

Heredity Vocabulary Words: https://quizlet.com/_32xeyh

Science Fair 

This Tuesday, February 27th is Grades 4 - 6 Science Fair at the Elementary Gym
Set up  8:30 am
Judging  10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Open to the Public 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Awards Ceremony Starts at 2:15

Please Help! We need Science Fair Judges on Tuesday, February 27th
Round 1 Judging:   9:00 am - 10:30 am
Round 2 Judging:  10:30 am - 12:00 pm

Reminders 

• March 2 Minimum Day, AOE
• March 15 Minimum Day, End of Third Quarter 
• March 16 -No School
• March 19 Fourth Quarter Begins

Penny Wars 

Annual OPA Penny Wars Begins on Tuesday, Feb 20, 2018, in the Elementary building. Pennies are positive. Dollars and Silver Change are negative. Winning class will receive a prize. March 12-15 - There will be a jar of coins in the office where students can guess the amount of money in the jar for 25 cents.  The winner will be able to add the amount of money to their class total to possibly win. All money will go towards playground equipment.

OPA 2017-18 Week# 25 Feb. 20-23

"The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart." ~Helen Keller

Dear Parents,
It is important to check Aspire Gradebook weekly, or as regularly as possible with your child, to teach them to be responsible and to take ownership of their learning.  Thank you for working with your child and for your continued support.  Let's make it a great week!

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Math 

We will continue practicing multi-step word problems on fractions, and learn about how to find reciprocals, dividing fractions by fractions, and fractions by whole numbers this week.

Below is the link that we use in class to practice the Fractions Word Problems. Please allow your child time to practice online at home as well. Thinking Blocks is a free App for tablet/iPads with various math skills to practice, but it is also available online on computers.  For Thinking Blocks Fractions, please go to https://www.mathplayground.com/tb_fractions_legacy/index.html

Science

This week we will learn about certain life cycles, environments, and behaviors of living things.  Students have weekly Science Vocabulary word quizzes. Please continue practicing vocabulary words at home.

 Heredity Week#3 vocabulary words.

Reminders

Feb. 19    Monday, No School, President's Day

Feb. 27    Science Fair Grades 4-6 at Elementary Gym. Set up 8:30 am, Judging 10:00 am-12:00 pm,                  Open to the Public 12:00 pm-2:00 pm, Awards Ceremony Starts at 2:15.

Science Fair Categories are:

• Botany
• Microbiology
• Zoology
• Chemistry
• Earth/Space
• Energy and Transportation
• Engineering
• Environmental
• Math/Physics
• Medical
• Social/Behavioral

Remember:  this project should be an experiment.  You should be testing a question. Below is the OPA Elementary Science Fair Rubric.

OPA Elementary Science Fair Rubric

Objectives	4 Outstanding	3 Acceptable	2 Needs Some Work	1 Needs a Lot of Work
1.  Question Has a testable question and clear purpose
Design Has a well designed plan including all steps of the scientific method (Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Results, and Conclusion). Variables/controls are defined and complete.
Execution Experiment is well executed with proper data collection, reproducible results, and a sufficient amount of data has been collected to support a conclusion.
Complexity/Creativity Experimentation and analysis is used in an original way with well-developed ideas.
Presentation Poster Poster is well organized, visually appealing, and complete.
Interview Shows interest and enthusiasm for project. Gives clear, concise, and thoughtful responses. Demonstrates an understanding of procedures and science of project.
Total Score/Remarks

OPA 2017-18 Week#24 Feb. 12-16

"All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt." ~ Charles M. Schulz

Dear Parents and Students,

Unfortunately Nordic Valley had to CANCEL our  5th and 6th grade ski trip, that was scheduled on Thursday, Feb 22nd due to NO SNOW.

We will celebrate Valentine’s Day on Wednesday, Feb.14.  NO SODA, OR CANDY IS ALLOWED. A list of each student's name in our class was sent home last week. If your child is planning to bring a gift, please include everyone in our class.  If your child would like to participate in the “Clandestine Valentine” gift exchange, he/she may bring in a $1.00 wrapped gift for the drawing.  Only those students who bring in a gift will be able to participate.  Thank you for your generosity to our class.

Please review appropriate classroom behaviors with your child at home.  E.I.​ ​(expectation intervention...was previously referred to as detentions.)- After a student has been given
adequate warnings, a phone call home, and opportunities to correct their behavior.  Parents are asked to discuss the problem with their child and take whatever measures necessary to correct the behavior. If the behavior persists after 3 phone calls home, students will be given an E.I. which can be served from 3:05 until 3:45 p.m. on Thursdays with Ms. Chiang.  Intervention time will be spent practicing the four expectations, so as to prevent future infractions. Students who serve E.I.s will not be able to participate in the following month’s Aguilas activity.

Parent Teacher Conferences 

Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences are this Thursday, February 15, from 1:10 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday, February 16, from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Ms. Chiang and Mrs. Lomeli will both be in  room #222.  You will only need to sign up for one time slot and you will see both teachers during that time.  If you still haven't sign up yet, you may sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences by clicking on the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4baeab22a7fd0-chiang   Please let either Ms. Chiang or Mrs. Lomeli know if you have any questions or concerns.

Math

This week, we will learn how to find a reciprocal and divide fractions.

MULTIPLICATION Facts 6,7,8,9,12 Quizlet link:  https://quizlet.com/_2lbmqa

FRACTION Vocabulary Quizlet link: https://quizlet.com/2123898/fraction-vocabulary-flash-cards/

Science

We are learning what a trait is and why we have selective breeding.

Heredity Week#2 Vocabulary Words

Below are the links for Heredity concept cards and vocabulary words:

Heredity Concept Cards: https://quizlet.com/_32xh8s

Heredity Vocabulary Words: https://quizlet.com/_32xeyh

https://www.ixl.com/science/grade-5/match-offspring-to-parents-using-inherited-traits

Reminders

Feb. 15 Parent Teacher Conferences, 1/2 day for students, Dismissal @12:45
Feb. 16 Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb. 27 Science Fair Grades 4-6

OPA 2017-2018 Week#23 Feb.5-9

"I'm not telling you it's going to be easy.  

I'm telling you it's going to be worth it."  ~ Art Williams

Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences

Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences will be on Thursday, February 15 from 1:10 pm to 7:00 pm and Friday, February 16 from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Ms. Chiang and Mrs. Lomeli will both be in  room #222.  You will only need to sign up for one time slot and you will see both teachers during that time.  You may sign up for Parent Teacher Conferences by clicking on the following link: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080f4baeab22a7fd0-chiang  

Please let either Ms. Chiang or Mrs. Lomeli know if you have any questions or concerns.  Thank you!

MATH

This week, we will continue to learn how to multiply fractions with fractions, fractions with whole numbers, and fractions with mixed numbers. Students have time in class to work on assignments daily. If students don't finish class assignments,  they will need to take their assignment home to complete for homework and return the next day. Please check Aspire Gradebook weekly, and as regularly as possible with your child. Unfortunately, several students didn't make it to Augilas of Excellence last Friday due to missing assignments. If students are absent, they have the same amount of days to make up their assignments. Any late work, or make up work completed will not receive a full credit. 

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SCIENCE

We will start the Heredity Unit this week. Students will learn what a trait is and why we have selective breeding. Study Guide will send this week. Below is Heredity Week#1 Vocabulary Words.  

Below are the links for concept cards and vocabulary words: 

Heredity Vocabulary Words: http://quizlet.com/_32xeyh 

Heredity Concept Cards: http://quizlet.com/_32xh8s  

Reminders 

Feb.7 Utah Symphony Field Trip
Feb.9 Science Fair Grade 4-6 Proposal due to teachers
Feb. 15 Parent Teacher Conferences, 1/2 day for students, Dismissal @12:45
Feb. 16 Parent Teacher Conferences
Feb. 22  5th/6th Nordic Valley Ski Trip
Feb. 27 Science Fair Grades 4-6