Monday, May 29, 2017
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room May 30-June 2
Dear Parents,
Chromebooks will be collected on Tuesday. May 30th. Please remind your child to bring in their Chromebook along with their charger.
Important Dates
Monday, May 29-Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 30- Bowling
Thursday, June 1 - Field Day
Friday, June 2- Last Day of School Early Dismissal, 11:35
On Tuesday morning we will be going bowling. Just a reminder students may bring a snack to the bowling alley.
Every summer after coming home from the pool or another physical activity, I would always tell my own children, " You have just exercised your body, now it is time for you to exercise your mind. At that time I would tell them it is time to "play school" and they would read, write, work in a workbook that I got from the teacher's store or play a computer game. So I just want to encourage you to keep your children exercising their brains over the summer break.
It's hard to believe that this is the last week of school. I have enjoyed working with all of the students this year. They are "My final 20" as this is my last year of teaching after 36 years. It has been a pleasure to work with all of you and your children this year. Thank you for all of the support you have given me. I hope that you have a wonderful summer.
Sincerely,
Carol Cavoto
Thursday, May 11, 2017
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Room May 15-May 19
Important Dates:
Monday, May 29-Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 30- Bowling
Thursday, June 1 - Field Day
Friday, June 2- Last Day of School Early Dismissal, 11:35
Math-There will be a checkpoint review on sequence and patterns on Wednesday of this week. The students should study module 1 lessons 1-7. Then students will continue to solve and write multi-step equations with and without grouping symbols. Students will work with variables and expressions this week. They should also continue to practice their math facts. There will be a fact quiz on Friday.
Spelling-This week we will work with words that have the sounds of ought and ound . The students will use context to determine meanings of words.
Reading/English-We will begin a novel study of the book Love that Dog, by Sharon Creech. Love that Dog is a free verse poem written in a diary format. It is written from the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. Throughout his journey, he learns to appreciate, and to even enjoy, the art of poetry. As we read this book, we will continue to examine the literary elements of poetry, and students will create their own poetry book
Social Studies-We will travel to the West Region this week. The student's will make their maps which are due on Monday, and there will be a map test on Tuesday of this week over The West Region. They will have to label the states and bodies of water correctly on a blank map of the West Region.
Monday, May 29-Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 30- Bowling
Thursday, June 1 - Field Day
Friday, June 2- Last Day of School Early Dismissal, 11:35
Math-There will be a checkpoint review on sequence and patterns on Wednesday of this week. The students should study module 1 lessons 1-7. Then students will continue to solve and write multi-step equations with and without grouping symbols. Students will work with variables and expressions this week. They should also continue to practice their math facts. There will be a fact quiz on Friday.
Spelling-This week we will work with words that have the sounds of ought and ound . The students will use context to determine meanings of words.
Reading/English-We will begin a novel study of the book Love that Dog, by Sharon Creech. Love that Dog is a free verse poem written in a diary format. It is written from the perspective of a young boy who resists poetry assignments from his teacher. Throughout his journey, he learns to appreciate, and to even enjoy, the art of poetry. As we read this book, we will continue to examine the literary elements of poetry, and students will create their own poetry book
Social Studies-We will travel to the West Region this week. The student's will make their maps which are due on Monday, and there will be a map test on Tuesday of this week over The West Region. They will have to label the states and bodies of water correctly on a blank map of the West Region.
Science- A test is planned for Wednesday, May 17 over the Body Systems. The students should study the main vocabulary and concepts from the book, and use all the notes in their binder.
They should know:
the different kinds of joints and muscles
understand how muscles work to move bones
understand the steps in digestion
understand the different systems and main parts in them
understand and be able to explain what happens if you fall and scrape your knee
know the different jobs of the bones
understand and be able to explain how messages are carried from the brain throughout your body.
They should know:
the different kinds of joints and muscles
understand how muscles work to move bones
understand the steps in digestion
understand the different systems and main parts in them
understand and be able to explain what happens if you fall and scrape your knee
know the different jobs of the bones
understand and be able to explain how messages are carried from the brain throughout your body.
Friday, May 5, 2017
News from Mrs. Cavoto's Class - May 8-May 12
Important Dates:
Tuesday, May 9-MAP testing
Wednesday, May 10-MAP testing
Friday, May 12- Early Dismissal 11:35 SIP
Monday, May 29-Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 30- Bowling
Thursday, June 1 - Field Day
Friday, June 2- Last Day of School Early Dismissal, 11:35
Math-Going into 5th grade the students should know their math facts. I will be testing students on their multiplication facts 0-9 each Friday until the end of school. They should be studying them throughout the week. Their focus should be on the facts that they don't know. We will continue to work on multiplication strategies to help them with this.
We will begin a new unit this week. In this first module, the students will study patterns. They will be able to look at patterns and make generalizations about them as well as continue the patterns.
Spelling-This week in spelling the students will be working with words that come from Greek mythology.
Reading-The students act out different adages, or proverbs with the class. We will continue to study the elements of poetry as we begin reading Love That Dog.
Science- This week in science the students will understand the job of the nervous system. They will be able to describe how messages from the body reach the brain. They will also understand the three types of muscles and their jobs.
Tuesday, May 9-MAP testing
Wednesday, May 10-MAP testing
Friday, May 12- Early Dismissal 11:35 SIP
Monday, May 29-Memorial Day, No School
Tuesday, May 30- Bowling
Thursday, June 1 - Field Day
Friday, June 2- Last Day of School Early Dismissal, 11:35
Math-Going into 5th grade the students should know their math facts. I will be testing students on their multiplication facts 0-9 each Friday until the end of school. They should be studying them throughout the week. Their focus should be on the facts that they don't know. We will continue to work on multiplication strategies to help them with this.
We will begin a new unit this week. In this first module, the students will study patterns. They will be able to look at patterns and make generalizations about them as well as continue the patterns.
Spelling-This week in spelling the students will be working with words that come from Greek mythology.
Reading-The students act out different adages, or proverbs with the class. We will continue to study the elements of poetry as we begin reading Love That Dog.
Science- This week in science the students will understand the job of the nervous system. They will be able to describe how messages from the body reach the brain. They will also understand the three types of muscles and their jobs.
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