Atkinson 5th Grade

Game Story

2012-02-17T18:03:00.004-05:00

Staff 96 Students 95--FINAL

In perhaps the most exciting, compelling (spelling word this week) game ever, the staff outlasted the students by the slimmest of margins.

Early in the game points were hard to come by as the teams were deadlocked at 6 after one period and stayed that way through the next two periods. Defense was at a premium early which only serves to underscore the offensive explosion that was to come.

Fueled by Liz, Madi, Avinash Riley, and an assortment of others, the students unleashed a flurry of points on the staff opening up a lead not seen ever in this game before. Jumpers, lay ups, second-chance points, everything was going for the students while the staff scuffled on the offensive end.

The staff turned over the ball many times and often had no answer defensively for what the students threw at them. Stellar defense from Emily, Joey, and TJ helped to hold the staff at bay while the lead was pushed to near 20.

The staff rally was fueled by the combination of Mr. Clarke and Mr. Landry who looked like the Magic Johnson/Kareem Abdul-Jabar Lakers teams of old. "Showtime" worked to erase a late 12 point staff deficit with precision passing from Mr. Clarke (Magic) and wonderful finishing around the rim by Mr. Landry (Abdul-Jabar).

Entering the final period the score was tied at 84 apiece and two big, Ray Allen-esque 3 point shots, first by Mrs. Rodden and the second from Mr. Sturtevant gave the staff a lead that would not last. Big shots from David and outstanding rebounding from John kept the students in the game late.

Mrs. Stewart found Mr. Sturtevant free along the baseline for a jump shot with 34.3 seconds left in regulation to give the staff a one point margin that would hold up despite some great looks at the hoop from the students.

The students had four shots in the last 30 seconds of the game from close range but the iron was unkind. Perhaps no one had a better shot than Seung Won who put up a lay up that was half way down before falling into the hands of Mrs. Rodden as the clock ticked to 0:00.00.

Postgame, the staff team did not want to talk about their victory but rather the resiliency of their opponents. Mr. Clarke (Rondo), Mr. Sturtevant (Ray Allen), and Mr. Landry (Big Baby?), all spoke about how hard they had to work to achieve (see what I did there?) this win. Said Ray Al--I mean Mr. Sturtevant, "We did not 'let' this happen. We earned this win over a great opponent."

Mr. Clarke, "This was the most hard-fought game we've ever been in."

Mr. Landry (Big Baby), "We really had to work for this."

Coach Baylies could only commend her team's hard work on the hardwood this afternoon. "What else could they do? They were right there, had them right where they wanted them."

We hope that this game leaves lasting memories for our fifth graders.

In addition, we hope that you and your families have a great, restful February vacation. We will see you back here on the 27th.

2/16/12

2012-02-16T13:09:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Tomorrow is a big day, just a rundown of some items:

Music forms are due tomorrow.
Basketball game: Students should wear a white/light colored shirt and sneakers.
The only lunch item for 5th graders will be pizza.

One more day...

Lunch for Friday

2012-02-15T15:39:00.001-05:00

The only lunch choice for grade 5 on Friday will be pizza

2/15/12

2012-02-15T14:32:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Tomorrow’s regular lunch will be a ham and cheesecalzone.

On Friday we have our basketball game. We ask that students wear a whitet-shirt for the game and come prepared to play with sneakers.

Also, on Friday we plan on showing the movie Remember the Titans as a reflection onFebruary as Black History Month and as a lesson in teamwork in advance of ourgame later in the day. The movieis rated PG by the MPAA for “thematic elements and some language”. Please notify us if this is of concernto you.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5B: Practice lines

5C: TFK

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 76

5C: Grammar page 76

Spelling:

5A: Study

5B: Study

5C: Study

Math:

Clarke: PB 10.6

Kelloway: RT 9.6

Sturtevant: HW 10.6 (choose 6) andPS 10.8

Civics: Study

History: Project

2/14/12

2012-02-14T14:11:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Happy Valentine’s Day to everyone.

We would like to thank all of the families who took time todonate items for our party this morning. We appreciate your generosity.

Music forms are due by Friday, please and thank you.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5B: Rehearse lines

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 74

5C: Grammar page 75

Spelling:

5A: Pages 128-129

5B: Page 129

5C: Page 128

Math:

Clarke:PB 10.3

Kelloway:

Sturtevant: HW and PS 10.3

Civics: Study; find names of MA senators and representatives

History: Finish reflection questions; Project due on Thursday

Science: Study

2/13/12

2012-02-13T14:49:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome back.

Valentine’s Day party tomorrow.

NAMS music forms are due on Friday.

The dates for MCAS are set. There are make up dates should your child be ill duringthese dates. Please see below forthe schedule.

March26-27: E/LA Reading

May7-8: Math

May16-17: Science

Other assessments:

Spelling tests will be on Thursdaythis week for all three classes.

5A has a history project due onThursday.

5B has a civics test on Thursday.

5C has a science test onWednesday.

Newsflash went home today.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5C: TFK due Thursday

Writing:

5B: Page 73

5C: Grammar page 74

Spelling:

5A: Pages 126-127

5B: Pages 126-127

5C: Page 127

Math:

Baylies: Practice page 11.3, #’s21-28

Clarke: RT 10.2/10.5, even #’s only

Kelloway: HW 9.5

Sturtevant: PS 10.2 and 10.5

Civics: Study

History: Trade question

Science: Study

2/10/12

2012-02-10T13:31:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Happy Friday! Today is also the 100th day of school. Only 80 more!

Valentine's parties are next Tuesday.

Basketball game next Friday!

Only one more week until vacation!

See you Monday. Same blog-time, same blog-channel (site?)

2/10/12

2012-02-09T14:50:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Please remember to send in or e-mail a baby picture for theyearbook. Electronic submissionscan be made to Mrs. Cesati. Hardcopies will be scanned and returned. Please be sure to put your child’s name on the picture!

Middle school music forms are due a week from tomorrow. It would be great to get them all backsooner than that and not have to worry about it.

Our 5,2,1,0 goal for the month of February is 5 servings offruits and vegetables daily. Thehealth department sent home a list of helpful ways to get your children to eatmore fruits and vegetables.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5A: Worksheet

Writing

5B: Grammar page 72

5C: Grammar page 72

Spelling:

5A: Study

5B: Pages 124-125

5C: Study

Math:

Clarke: Text page 252

Kelloway: HW 9.3

Sturtevant: test tomorrow

History: Project due next Thursday; Read The Captive and answer 1 question onnotebook paper

2/8/12

2012-02-08T11:44:00.002-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Happy half day to you all.

Next week we will be having our classroom Valentine’s Dayparties. We keep these to aminimum in fifth grade. If students wish to pass out cards,they should plan to do so for their homeroom only and all students in thehomeroom should be included. Mrs.Munro reminds us that Valentines with candy should be avoided due toallergies. We are looking to do abreakfast/morning snack theme this time around. Look for more information fromyour child’s homeroom teacher on what is needed and when.

Next Friday is our 5^th grade vs staff basketballgame. It is during the school dayand the gym is extremely crowded with our 350+ students, so unfortunately thereis not a lot of room for parents. However, we will provide you with coverage here on the blog and we areSURE your children will be talking about it at home afterwards.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Page 71

5C: page 71

Spelling:

5A: Look, Say, Cover, Write Check

5B: Page 123

5C: Page 122

Math:

Clarke: RT 9.9

Kelloway: HW 9.2

Sturtevant: Text page 252, evenproblems 4-32

2/7/12

2012-02-07T14:48:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Looking for a big night out tonight? Why not come to where all the cool kidswill be?! There is a 5^thGrade Activities meeting. All 5^thgrade parents are welcome to participate. We have much to talk about.

And so it begins, the music department from NAMS stopped bythis afternoon to chat with our students about their choices for music as 6^thgraders. The long and short of itis this: All 6^th graders take music, either band or chorus. Families should make the choice andreturn the signed consent form no later than Friday, February 17th . Please e-mail Mr. Nelson at NAMS if you have anyquestions.

Early release day tomorrow.

Want to download some free audiobooks for your kids to listen to on their iPod or computer? Click HERE and choose the genre of your liking.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Page 70

5C: Page 70

Spelling:

5A: Page 122-123 top only

5B: Page 122

5C: Page 121

Math:

Baylies: Worksheet

Clarke: Reteach 9.9 double sided

Kelloway: HW 9.1

Sturtevant: Finish MCAS packet

2/6/12

2012-02-06T14:37:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome back. Everyone doing ok?

Newsflash went home today.

There is a 5^th Grade Activities Meeting tomorrownight at 7PM.

Early release on Wednesday.

Library this week!

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5A: Read TFK Nautilus and answer openresponse question

Writing:

5B: Page 69

5C: Page 69

Spelling:

5A: Pages 120-121

5B: Page 120

5C: Page 120

Math:

Baylies: Worksheet; get test signed

Clarke: RT 9.9

Kelloway: HW Page 54

Sturtevant: HW 9.9, choose 8problems

Civics: How a bill becomes a law sheet

History: Read pages 104-105, answer open response questionsin notebook

Patriots Pride

2012-02-03T14:38:00.001-05:00

Darius in 5a shows his spirit.

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2/3/12

2012-02-03T13:06:00.001-05:00

Well, another week is in the books. Two more and we are on vacation again. Time is moving.

Today we had a Super Bowl rally at the end of the day to get the mojo right for Sunday. We shall see.

Next week is a library week.

Next Wednesday is a half day. Students will be released at 11:50.

Have a great weekend.

I bet we could fit another one up there. What do you think?

GO PATRIOTS!

2/2/12

2012-02-02T14:50:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Superlative sheets are due back tomorrow.

Patriots spirit day tomorrow.

A reminder, we are collecting baby pictures. Photographs can be sent in via backpackor e-mailed to Mrs. Cesati.

5A has a history project due on Thursday, February 16^th. Click HERE for the assignment.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 mins

Writing:

5A: Page 68

5B: Page 68

Spelling:

5A: Study

5B: Study

5C: Study

Math:

Baylies: PB 10.7; test tomorrow

Clarke: PB 9.8

Kelloway: RT 6.8

Sturtevant: RT 9.9

History: Finish coloring map

2/1/12

2012-02-01T14:52:00.002-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome to February. Wow, this year is absolutely flying by!

Tomorrow we make our final switch for this unit. 5A will have history; 5B will havecivics; and 5C will have science.

This Friday is our Patriots spirit day.

There is a fifth grade activities meeting next Tuesday.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Page 67

5C: Page 68

Spelling:

5A: Page 116 and 119

5B: Sentences

5C: Sentences

Math:

Baylies: PB 10.4 #’s 5-8

Clarke: PG 253 sets A-E, oddnumbers

Kelloway: HW 6.3

Sturtevant: HW 9.8

1/31/12

2012-01-31T14:47:00.003-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Tonight is the PTO event at Laser Craze.

The Mighty Knights menu options for today and Thursday havebeen flipped. Roast beef andcheese will be offered on Thursday.

Click HERE for the science study guide.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5A: Page 66

5B: Page 66

5C: Page 67

Spelling:

5A: Page 116

5B: Page 117

5C: Page 116

Math:

Baylies: PS 10.8 odd #’s

Clarke: 9.1-9.6 chapter review

Kelloway: HW 6.2

Sturtevant: HW and PS 9.6

Civics: Test tomorrow

History: Project due tomorrow

Science: Test tomorrow

1/30/12

2012-01-30T14:46:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Today, information on 5, 2, 1, 0 and the first goal trackerwent home. The notice highlightssome of the changes this year. Please review them carefully.

The grade 5 pedometer program will run the weeks of April 2^ndand April 9^th.

Patriots Spirit Day on Friday. Wear red, white, and/or blue.

The students received their yearbook superlative sheettoday. These are due byFriday. No extra sheets will bedistributed.

Newsflash and the February lunch calendar went home today.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 65

5C: Grammar page 66

Spelling:

5A: Pages 114-115

5B: Pages 114-115

5C: Page 115

Math:

Baylies: PB 10.3 and 10.6, oddproblems only

Clarke: PB 9.6

Kelloway: HW 6.1

Sturtevant: HW 9.5

Civics: Finish congressional record; Test on Wed.

History: Economy reflection; project due on Wed

Science: Crossword puzzle; Test on Wed.

1/27/12

2012-01-27T14:02:00.001-05:00

Happy Friday! There is much to get to today...

We had our RAISE Assembly. 5B and 5C each presented something for Black History Month. Look for some "highlights" later in the weekend.

Mr. Landry announced the kick off of "Assignment Atkinson", a program to act as academic enrichment. The first optional assignment is to decorate a Patriots themed door hangar with a Super Bowl inspired poem and some artwork.

5, 2, 1, 0, our healthy lifestyle program, will be starting up next week. Look for more information on Monday.

Patriots spirit day next Friday. We encourage students to wear either Patriots-themed clothing or red, white and blue clothing.

1/26/12

2012-01-26T15:12:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

We are already thinking about the end of the year and thatmeans the Yearbook. Look forinformation about collecting baby pictures for the Yearbook. They can either be submittedelectronically or via backpack. See the note that goes home for details.

Also, if you have not already done so and wish to have amessage to your fifth grader appear in the Yearbook, you may still write one. The cost is $3 permessage. This helps to offset someof the cost of the book.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 64

Spelling:

5A: study and page 29 and 65

5B: Study

5C: Study

Math:

Baylies: PS 9.4; test tomorrow

Clarke: PB 9.4

Kelloway: Ch. 7 review

Sturtevant: HW 9.4

History: Trade reflection sheet

Science: Simple machines worksheet

1/25/12

2012-01-25T14:48:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Our All Star Assembly this Friday will be an early kickoffto African American History Month.

Info on a PTO fundraiser at Laser Craze went home today.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 63

Spelling:

5B: Sentences

Math:

Baylies: Ch 9 test tomorrow;worksheet

Clarke: PB 9.3

Kelloway: HW 7.4

Sturtevant: HW 9.3

History: The Captive worksheet; answer questions on notebookpaper

1/24/12

2012-01-24T15:00:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

There will be a Fifth Grade Activities meeting on Tuesday,February 7^th at 7PM in the staff room.

Look for information on a Patriots spirit day nextweek.

Tonight is the health department’s presentation for parentson our fifth grade health units, 7PM at NAMS.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5A: Grammar page 63

5B: Grammar page 62

5C: Grammar page 64

Spelling:

5A: Page 109; look, say, cover…

5B: Page 111

5C: Page 110

Math:

Baylies: PS and Enrichment 9.2

Clarke: PB 9.2

Kelloway: HW 7.3

Sturtevant: HW 9.2

Civics: Findthe names of Massachusetts representatives and senators.

Science: Read pages 1-4 in Levers and Pulleys book.

1/23/12

2012-01-23T14:47:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Reminder: There will be a parents-only screening of the 5^thgrade health units tomorrow night at the Middle School at 7PM.

This is a library week.

All Star Assembly on Friday.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5A: Grammar page 62

5B: None

5C: Grammar page 62

Spelling:

5A: Page 108

5B: Pages 108-109

5C: Page 109

Math:

Baylies: Chapter 9 test; PB 9.8

Clarke: HW and PS 9.1

Kelloway: HW 7.2

Sturtevant: HW and PS 9.1

History: New England Colonies review sheet

1/20/12

2012-01-20T14:50:00.000-05:00

Happy Friday!

Next week is a library week.

We have an All Star Assembly next Friday morning.

Good luck to the Patriots this weekend in the AFC Championship Game!

Hopefully we see this around 6:00PM on Sunday:

1/19/12

2012-01-19T14:52:00.002-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Next week we are back to normal with regards to our ReadingStreet schedule, including grammar.

5A’s book orders due tomorrow.

5C had a history project assigned today. It is due on February 1^st. It will be linked tomorrow.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Spelling:

5A: Pages 105-106 and Look…Say…

5C: Study

Math:

Baylies: PB 9.4

Clarke: PB 6.2

Kelloway: None

Sturtevant: Worksheet

Civics: How a Bill Becomes a Law Sheet

History: Project due 2/1; Finish coloring map.

1/18/12

2012-01-18T12:18:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

With a quick, short day today, not much news…

Tomorrow we have a RYP lesson and we make our next switch inthe curriculum rotation.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Spelling:

5A: Page 104

5C: Sentences

Math:

Baylies: None

Clarke: PB 6.2

Kelloway: Worksheet

Sturtevant: None

1/17/12

2012-01-17T14:49:00.002-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome back to a short, yet very busy week.

This week is a “benchmark week” for Reading Street. Studentswill be given reading fluency benchmark tests in place of the typical ReadingStreet work. Also the studentswill be completing a practice MCAS test.

We are giving our second of three district writing promptsthis week. No grammar this week.

Tomorrow is an early release day.

Thursday our students switch the curriculum area they arestudying in the afternoon. 5A willgo to civics, 5B to science, and 5C to history.

Thursday morning we have a RYP lesson with Mrs. Meyer andMrs. Rodden.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Spelling:

5A: Pg 102-103

5C: Page 103

Math:

Baylies: PB 10.2

Clarke: Get test signed

Kelloway: RT 8.3

Sturtevant: Review #'s 3-9 on each side

1/13/12

2012-01-13T13:04:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

We do not have school on Monday in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's birthday.

Next Wednesday is an early release day. Students will be dismissed at 11:50.

Information on our annual Variety Show went home today.

5B has a history project due Tuesday.

5A has an artist project due Tuesday.

To wrap up our Reading Street theme of the week on special effects, we watched some behind the scenes special effects magic from popular movies.

1/12/12

2012-01-12T14:49:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Civics and science tests tomorrow.

Mr. Sturtevant’s math group will have a test nextWednesday.

Look for information heading your way tomorrow on ourtalent/variety show slated for mid-March.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 60

Spelling:

5A: Page 100 and study

5B: Study

5C: Study

Math:

Baylies: HW 9.5

Clarke: Review

Kelloway: RT 8.2

Sturtevant: PB 7.3

Civics: Study

History: Reflection question; Project due next Tuesday

Science: Study

1/11/12

2012-01-11T14:38:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

5A has a science test on Friday. Click HERE for the study guide.

A note went home today from Mrs. McQuade, principal of NorthAndover Middle School. It listssome important dates for our transition to NAMS, yes it is on the horizon. Mrs. McQuade will also be at thescreening of the health unit videos on January 24^th and she willtalk about the NAMS transition process. This is a very valuable event for parents to attend so they can betterunderstand what is coming in terms of the transition to NAMS from the studentperspective and from the staff perspective.

Some lunch notes:

If we have a delayed opening theonly lunch offered will be chicken nuggets.

Tomorrow’s regular lunch will be vegetablechili in a bread bowl.

Tomorrow’s Mighty Knights choicewill be roast beef and cheese.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 59

5C: Grammar page 60

Spelling:

5A: Page 99

5B: Sentences

5C: Sentences

Math:

Baylies: PB 9.2

Clarke: HW 7.3

Kelloway:None

Sturtevant: Finish PB 7.2

Civics: Test on Friday

History: Project; Choose two reflection questions fromtoday’s simulation.

Science: Test on Friday

1/10/12

2012-01-10T14:25:00.003-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

There is a 5^th Grade Activities Committee meetingtonight at 7PM. All arewelcome.

5C has a civics test on Friday.

5A has a science test on Friday.

5B has a history project due next Tuesday.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 58

5C: Grammar page 59

Spelling:

5A: Page 98

5B: Page 104

5C: Page 99

Math:

Baylies: PB 9.1

Clarke: HW 7.2

Kelloway: none

Sturtevant: PB 7.1

Civics: Test on Friday

History: Project due next Tuesday; finish open response on colonial trade

Science: Test on Friday

1/9/12

2012-01-09T14:51:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Each year our health department puts together a two partunit on growing up and staying healthy. The unit involves classroom instruction and a video presentation by ourschool nurse, Mrs. Munro. Therewill be a parent-only event to screen the videos and learn more about thecurriculum on Tuesday, January 24^th at 7:00 PM at North AndoverMiddle School. A flyer went hometoday with more information.

There is a 5^th Grade Activities meeting tomorrownight. All are welcome.

Newsflash went home today.

Library this week.

Information on homework club went home today.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 57

5C: Grammar 58

Spelling:

5A: Pages 96-97

5B: Pages 102-103

5C: Page 97

Math:

Baylies: HW 8.2 (Use a calculator);line graph sheet

Clarke: HW 7.1

Kelloway: RT 5.7

Sturtevant: HW 7.1, two sided

Civics: Test on Friday

History: Project; slavery sheet

1/6/12

2012-01-06T13:08:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES
Happy Friday!

Next week is a library week.

There is a 5th Grade Activities meeting next Tuesday night at 7PM.

Project reminders: 5A's artist project and 5B's brochure are both due on January 17th.

Have a wonderful weekend!

1/5/12

2012-01-05T14:48:00.004-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

A few documents for you:

5A has a project on artists relatedto our current Reading Street unit. HERE it is.

5B is completing a colonial eratravel brochure. HERE is theassignment. HERE is the rubric. (Link fixed 7:02 PM)

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5A: Grammar page 54

5B: Grammar page 55

5C: Grammar page 56

Spelling:

5A: Pages 95-96

5B: Study

5C: Study

Math:

Baylies: HW 7.4

Clarke: HW 8.3

Kelloway: HW book page 31

Sturtevant: PS 8.3

Civics: Extra credit: Find the names of all 12 MA statesenators and representatives

History: Project

1/4/11

2012-01-04T13:32:00.003-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Winter Excel information went home today. There are many opportunities for yourchild to receive after school enrichment in academic areas, sports, the arts,etc. One class which may be ofbenefit for all of our fifth graders is Basic Typing, it meets Tuesdays from1/31-3/20. Click HERE to download the complete flyer for moreinformation on all offerings

Fifth Grade Activities meeting next Tuesday night, 7PM inthe staff room.

Mrs. Baylies’ math group will have a test on Friday.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5A: OPTIONAL: Bring in music onThursday

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 54

5C: Page 55

Spelling:

5A: Pages 92-93

5B: Sentences

5C: Page 92

Math:

Baylies: PS 7.3 and HW 7.2

Clarke: Finish class work; PB 8.2

Kelloway: Division sheet

Sturtevant: Find mean on HW 8.2 andcalculate mean, median, mode, and range of class data.

Civics: Making laws sheet

History: Project; open response sheet

1/3/12 (Updated 3:30PM)

2012-01-03T14:35:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Happy New Year!

Welcome back to our little happy world here in 5^thgrade. We hope you all have had agreat holiday season. Back towork…

Our current curriculum block assignments are asfollows:

5A:Science

5B:History

5C:Civics

5B was assigned a history project today. It is due January17^th. The assignment and rubric will be posted tomorrow.

Next week is a library week.

For a fun review of area and perimeter concepts, try THISsite.

Newsflash went home today.

There will be a 5th Grade Activities Committee meeting next Tuesday at 7PM.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5A: Optional: Bring in music toshare (for Thursday)

5B: Guided reading group assignments

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 53

5C: Grammar page 54

Spelling:

5A: Spelling pages 90-91

5B: Spelling pages 96-97

5C: Spelling page 91

Math:

Baylies: PS 7.2. Two sided sheet

Clarke: HW 8.2

Kelloway: RT 5.1

Sturtevant: HW 8.2—skip mean. Two sided sheet

Civics: How a Bill Becomes a Law sheet

History: Project; Finish coloring

Happy Holidays

2011-12-23T10:11:00.001-05:00

The fifth grade team would like to take this opportunity to extend our thanks and gratitude to you during this holiday season. The donations of food for our party today were above and beyond our expectations and the gifts, while never necessary, are also greatly appreciated.

We have a fantastic group of children and parents to work with this year whom we truly feel fortunate to be around on a daily basis. The school year is just barely 1/3 over and there are so many exciting opportunities which lie ahead in the new calendar year.

Finally, we hope you and your family have a joyous holiday season. We will see you back in this space on January 3rd. Until then, see the videos below for some holiday cheer.

12/22/11

2011-12-22T13:49:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

If you haven't already done so, please check out the video below of the 5th graders performing "In the Spirit" from yesterday's show. It is sure to get you in the spirit.

Also, please visit the Atkinson School page to see footage of our school-wide sing-a-long.

One more day!

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Math:
Baylies: None
      Clarke: PB 5.7
      Kelloway: None
      Sturtevant: Finish HW 5.3/review

In the Spirit!

2011-12-21T22:53:00.002-05:00

Below is a video of Wednesday's performance of In the Spirit from the annual Winter Holiday Show.

We hope you enjoy it.

As always, our videos are not made public on Youtube. They are unlisted and not searchable.

12/21/11

2011-12-21T13:33:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

This morning our fifth graders performed in our annualWinter Musical Show. Look for avideo of their “spirited” performance in the near future.

Our classroom parties are this Friday.

The early projects for civics and science look great!

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 51

5C: Grammar page 53

Spelling:

5A: Pages 87-88

5B: Paragraph

Math:

Baylies: Finish 7.2

Clarke: PB 5.3

Kelloway: None

Sturtevant: HW 5.7

History: Study

12/20/11

2011-12-20T14:37:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Both 5B and 5C have projects due tomorrow.

5A has a history test on Thursday.

Tomorrow is our holiday concert. We are planning on filming the fifth grade performance. Look for a post later in the day or tomorrow night with the video.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 50

5C: Page 51

Spelling:

5A: Page 86

5B: Page 92

5C: Page 86

Math:

Baylies: none

Clarke: PB 5.2

Kelloway: Review sheet

Sturtevant: PEMDAS sheet

Civics: Project

History: Study

Science: Project

12/19/11

2011-12-19T13:46:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome to our last week before vacation!

If you haven’t already done so please sign your child’sreport card envelope.

Boxtops are due this week.

Chunky’s ticket orders will be sent home this week.

Newsflash went home today.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 49

5C: Grammar page 50

Spelling:

5A: Pages 84-85

5B: Pages 90-91

5C: Page 85

Math:

Baylies:None

Clarke: RT 5.1 and 5.6, even #’s;get test signed

Kelloway: HW 4.7

Sturtevant: HW 5.6

Civics: Project

History: Study

Science: Project

5C Squid Pics

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You know the drill by now...Click 'em!

I have to touch THAT?!

I think that is Sara...I think...

Maybe I can put this in my mother's stocking.

Hey! Give me my thumb back!

I'm not sure if Jill is more scared of the squid or the camera.

Dr. Smith, paging Dr. Smith...

12/16/11

2011-12-16T14:45:00.000-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Report cards went home today. Please sign and return the envelopes on Monday. Also, please note there are not grades for PE, music, or art this trimester.

Next week will be a busy week with classroom parties, an assembly, and other potential interruptions. We will do our best to keep everything as normal as possible.

12/15/11

2011-12-15T14:49:00.003-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Report cards, RYPL, and squid tomorrow. What a day in 5^th grade!

The assessment schedule for this rotation is as follows:

5A—Historytest on 12/22

5B—Civicsproject due 12/21

5C—Scienceproject due 12/21

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 48

5C: Grammar page 48

Spelling:

5A: Study

5B: Study

5C: Study

Math:

Baylies: None

Clarke: Chapter 4 review

Kelloway: HW 4.4

Sturtevant: PS and HW 5.2 (choose any 7problems from the HW page)

Civics: Project

History: Worksheet

Science: Project

12/14/11

2011-12-14T11:40:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Can you feel the excitement in the air? Two more days until report cards gohome!

A reminder for 5C parents, squid dissection is this Fridayat 1:15. Come one, come all.

We have a RYP lesson on Friday.

Information on the Father-Daughter Jubilee went home today.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5C: Page 47

Spelling:

5A: Pages 80-81

5B: Finish page 86

Math:

Baylies: None

Clarke: PB 4.7

Kelloway: HW 4.2

Sturtevant: RT and PS 5.1 and gettest signed

Civics: Project due 12/21

History: 3, 2, 1 sheet (assigned yesterday)

12/13/11

2011-12-13T14:52:00.003-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Early release tomorrow. If you have to change your child’s dismissal plan, pleasesend a note.

5C squid dissection on Friday at 1:15.

We will wrap up this content rotation next Thursday, December22^nd.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5A: Grammar page 44

5B: Grammar page 46

5C: Grammar page 46

Spelling:

5B: Page 85

Math:

Baylies: None

Clarke: HW 4.6

Kelloway: HW 4.1

Sturtevant: None

Civics: Project

History: Read pages 90-93 and complete 3, 2, 1 sheet

Science: Project

12/12/11

2011-12-12T14:49:00.004-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome back! And welcome back to the real world, Mr. Clarke!

Here are some reminders of what is to come this week:

Library

Early release on Wednesday

Report cards go home on Friday

A few notes about report cards:

They are standards-based with theend of year standard in mind.

We take the entire trimester intoaccount, not just the last few weeks.

Social Studies is a combined effortof civics and history grades.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5B: Guided reading assignments

Writing:

5A: Pen Pal letters

5B: Grammar page 45

Spelling:

5A: Pages 78-79

5B: Page 84

5C: Pg 79

Math:

Baylies: Review sheet

Clarke: PB 4.5

Kelloway: Review sheet

Sturtevant: Chapter 4 review #’s4-24

History: Worksheet 52

12/9/11

2011-12-09T10:41:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES
It was great to see so many of you at the Holiday Social last night. It was an evening well-spent for a great cause. Thank you for your support.

As we continue to steamroll into the Holiday Season, we leave you this week with the following video from our friends at St. Jude's.

12/8/11

2011-12-08T14:35:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Two words; Holiday. Social.

See you tonight!

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5C: Grammar page 44

Spelling:

5B: Study

Math:

Baylies: None

Landry: HW 4.3

Kelloway:HW 3.7

Sturtevant: None

12/7/11

2011-12-07T13:38:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Today was our last day in this curriculum rotation. We move on to something newtomorrow.

Please remember, the Holiday Social is tomorrow night. 5^th grade will be sellingpizza. There will be shopping,arts and crafts, and, of course, the cookie walk!

Info on flag football went home today.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5B: Learn lines for reader’stheater tomorrow

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 43; finish finaldraft

Spelling:

5A: Look Say…and page 75

5B: Sentences

Math:

Baylies: HW 5.1 and enrichment 3.4

Landry: PS 4.2

Kelloway: HW 3.6

Sturtevant: RT 4.7

12/6/11

2011-12-06T13:11:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

This Thursday is the Holiday Social and as we have done forseveral years, the 5^th grade will be selling pizza as a fundraiserfor our end of year activities. Weare looking for volunteers. If youare available to volunteer even a little time helping with this, please contactMrs. Vecchione.

Speaking of fundraisers, please remember our Chunky’sfundraiser is also ongoing. Ordersneed to be in to Mrs. Cesati by this Friday.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5A: Reading Sheet pages 104-106 andarticle

Writing:

5A: Page 39

5B: Page 42

5C: Grammar page 43

Spelling:

5B: Page 81

5C: Page 73

Math:

Baylies: PB 5.1 and 5.3

Landry: PB 4.3

Kelloway: None

Sturtevant: RT 4.5

Civics: Project

History: Study

12/5/11

2011-12-05T14:50:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome back! We have another busy week here.

Holiday Social is this Thursday. The PTO works extremely hard to raise money for needyfamilies in North Andover. Pleaseattend if you can!

Postural screening is ongoing.

Picture make ups on Friday.

We make our final switch for our second curriculum unit thisThursday. 5A will go to history;5B will go to civics; and 5C will go to science.

Mr. Clarke seems ok after one day as principal. Mr. Landry, I'm not so sure about...

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

5A: Two sided sheet

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 41

5C: Grammar page 42

Spelling:

5A: Page 72

5B: Pages 78-79

5C: Page 73

Math:

Baylies: HW 4.6 and Enrichment 3.3

Landry: Practice 4.2

Kelloway: RT 3.5

Sturtevant: RT 4.4

Civics: Project

History: Study

Science: Project

12/2/11

2011-12-02T13:28:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

We have had another outstanding week in the 5th grade.

Today, Mr. Clarke expertly led our RAISE assembly on Service.

We are happy to report that the St. Jude Math-a-thon has brought in over $6000 yet again, bringing our two year total to nearly $13,000. Thank you to everyone who donated time (via math practice) and money to this worthy cause.

Next week is a busy week. 5A and 5B both have projects due and 5C has a test in history.

Picture re-takes are a week from today.

If you have not yet seen pictures from yesterday's squid dissection, check out the two previous posts from earlier today.

5B Squid (Part 2)

2011-12-02T13:09:00.001-05:00

More pics for your viewing pleasure...(Thank you Mrs. Nolan!)

Payton! It's not a banana!

Liz would like some calamari for dinner.

Apparently dissecting invertebrates brings us closer together.

Quick, snap a picture. It is the rare sight of a 5th grader at work!

5B Squid (Part 1)

2011-12-02T12:55:00.001-05:00

Yesterday was squid day for 5B. Here are some pics for your enjoyment!

Sami loves squid.

Val takes a closer look while Adriel writes the autopsy.

It's awfully difficult to write with this glove on...

No, no, I think THAT's the brain.

Mom, please don't take my picture...

12/1/11

2011-12-01T13:02:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Today was “squid day” for 5B. Look for pictures later.

As you may be aware, there will be a change in 5^thgrade next week. Mr. Clarke, whois working towards his principal licensure, will be swapping roles with Mr.Landry for the week. Mr. Landrywill take over all of Mr. Clarke’s classroom duties while Mr. Clarke will runthe ship. This should be good…

Money for the St. Jude Math-a-thon is due tomorrow. Thank you for your help with thisproject.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Spelling:

5A: Pages 68-69

5B: Study

5C: Study

Math:

Baylies: PB 13.2

Clarke: Divisibility rules sheet;get test signed

Kelloway: 3.3

Sturtevant: HW 4.2 #’s 1-12 and PS4.2

Civics: Work on project

Science: Work on project

11/30/11

2011-11-30T11:00:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

November is over already. Can you believe it?

This Friday we have a RAISE assembly where we will bediscussing service through the St. Jude Math-a-thon, Coats For Kids, and otherinitiatives.

The first trimester ends this Friday. Report cards will go home two weeksfrom this Friday, December 16^th.

We had a fire drill today. That was fun.

Information on the ever-popular Holiday Social Cookie Walkwent home today, as did the December lunch calendar.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read 30 minutes

Spelling:

5B: Sentences

5C: Sentences

Math:

Baylies: Get test signed

Clarke: None

Kelloway: HW 3.2

Sturtevant: HW and PS 4.1; get testsigned

Civics: Work on project

History: Read pages 90-93; complete 3, 2, 1 sheet

Science: Work on project

11/29/11

2011-11-29T13:41:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

This week is a benchmark week for us. The students are taking a benchmarktest in Reading Street. We willalso be giving a practice MCAS test during the week.

We will put this under “Essential Links” on the left side ofthe page, but if you click HERE, you will be taken to the Atkinson Schoolonline library catalog. It is agreat resource to see what is available before your child’s library day.

The 5^th Grade Activities Committee is holding afundraiser where you can purchase discounted tickets to Chunky’s CinemaPub. For $6 you get a ticket withno restrictions on dates or times and NO expiration date! Check backpacks today for more information.

Math-a-thon envelopes are due back by Friday.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Spelling:

5B: Page 75

Math:

Baylies: Test tomorrow

Clarke: Review sheet (2 sides)

Kelloway:Worksheet

Sturtevant: None

Civics: Work on project

Science: Work on project

11/28/11

2011-11-28T15:16:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome back!

The schedule for postural screening (scoliosis screening)went home today. 5A will be testednext Monday; 5B next Thursday; and 5C next Tuesday. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Munro.

Each year the PTO organizes raffles during the HolidaySocial (December 8^th) and all proceeds from the raffle go to buyinggifts for needy children in North Andover. Information about the 5^th grade raffle basket forthe Holiday Social went home today.

Picture re-takes will be next Friday, December 9^th.

This is a library week.

Math-a-thon materials are due by Friday.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Finish character outline

5C:Grammar pages 127-128

Spelling:

5A: Pages 66-67

5B: Pages 72-73

5C: Page 67

Math:

Baylies: Practice book 5.2; any 10problems

Clarke: Practice book page 3.8

Kelloway: HW 3.1

Sturtevant: chapter review

Civics: Work on project

History: Worksheet 52 (use purple book)

Science: Work on project

Happy Thanksgiving

2011-11-23T10:16:00.001-05:00

We just wanted to send along a note of thanks to all of you who check in here. We are thankful for all of our All-Star 5th grade families.

You have already stepped up in a big, BIG way at this early point of the year. Be it through volunteering time or funds for Pasta Night, helping on the 5th Grade Activities Committee, volunteering to join us on a trip or for an in-class event, coming to school late to pick up from a field trip, or just helping with homework; you all have been an outstanding group to work with.

We look forward to continuing this fantastic year next week as we roll on into December. We hope you have a happy and safe Thanksgiving.

See you on Monday!

11/22/11

2011-11-22T14:50:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Early release tomorrow. Students will be dismissed at 11:50AM. Please notify the school of any changes to dismissal plans.

Math-a-Thon money is due next week.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5B: Grammar page 40; finishorganizer for historical fiction piece

5C: Grammar page 40

Math:

Baylies: None

Clarke: PB 3.6

Kelloway: None

Sturtevant: HW 3.4 even #’s; HW 3.7#’s 1-8

Civics: Work on project (due 12/6)

11/21/11

2011-11-21T14:45:00.001-05:00

NEWS AND NOTES

Welcome back to a very short week.

We have moved on to our new curriculum block. 5A is now in civics, 5B is in science,and 5C is in history.

If you haven’t seen it yet, check last night’s post on theMath-a-thon. It should be directlybelow this one.

We had a great time at Plimoth Plantation last Friday. If you haven’t gone back and scrolledthrough the posts made from the trip, please do so. There are plenty of pictures of our exciting day!

Information on scoliosis testing went home today.

5B should get their history test signed tonight.

HOMEWORK

Reading: Read for 30 minutes

Writing:

5A Story board sheet

5B: Grammar page 38

5C: Grammar page 38

Math:

Baylies: Divisibility sheet

Clarke: Finish classwork; practicebook 3.4

Kelloway: None

Sturtevant: PS 3.6 and HW 3.6 #’s1-8 only.

Civics: Project due Tuesday Dec 6^th.

History: Vocab section of the study guide

St. Jude Math-a-thon

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St. Jude Math-a-thon - www.mathathon.org

Online FunBook
You can join the thousands of schools already raising funds and doing Math-A-Thon on the Web. The online Funbook provides a fun and challenging alternative to the paper version of the Funbook. You can use the online Funbook for a fun way to support the kidsof St. Jude. Go to www.mathathon.org and find your school to register and start using the online Funbook during our Math-A-Thon. (Students under 13 years of age will need their parent or guardian's permission.) You can also set up your online fundraising personal Web page.You can use the Funbook even if you raise funds offline.
Your Web page lets you:

send e-mails to your friends and family, asking for donations and thanking them
promote your Math-A-Thon on Facebook and Twitter
accept credit card donations
keep track of how much money you have raised

This is another great way to participate in the Atkinson School Service Project. Students are already excitedly working on their math booklets and are all set to collect sponsors and donations. Money can be sent to school during the week after Thanksgiving.

The benefits of Math-A-Thon add up to helping a good cause. Students who participate will have the opportunity to:

improve math and comprehension skills
solve age-appropriate math problems
understand the importance of helping others

This all equals help for St. Jude patients battling cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases.

Make that 5:30

2011-11-18T16:46:00.001-05:00

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