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Monday, March 23, 2015
Monday, March 16, 2015
March 16-20, 2015
General
Announcements:
- The dates for our standardized
tests are April 7th-April 10th. Please mark these on your
calendar and avoid appointments on these dates. Thank you!
- If you have not done so already, PLEASE PAY $2.00 ONLINE at www.myschoolfees.com for our field trip next Thursday, March 26th, to BRIERFIELD Ironworks Historical State Park. The LAST DAY TO PAY is THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 20TH.
·
Our 5k
for a cause is NEXT FRIDAY! Parents, the T-shirt option for the 5k is now closed, however if you would still like your child to participate, we will accept $5 (cash or check)
through this FRIDAY at 3pm! Students will receive a water bottle and will be able to participate in all planned activities!
5k DATE: March 27,
2015
**For more
information on the causes we are supporting, visit our school webpage at http://brocksintermediate.al.hci.schoolinsites.com/
- Every
Monday at Beef O’Brady’s is March Monday Madness. If you write,
“Brock’s Gap” on the back of your ticket and place it in a bucket, 10% of
all proceeds will come back to Brock’s Gap. These donations will
then be given to Hope for Autumn
Foundation supporting childhood cancer research and families battling
childhood cancer.
- All graded assignments
will be in binders. Please check for these periodically.
- Please see the
following link to see the Brock’s Gap eNews: Brock's Gap eNews
Important BGIS Dates for This Week
- Wednesday, 3/18: First Priority at 7:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, 3/18:
Lego-Robotics (check your child’s schedule for his or her day)
- Wednesday, 3/18: Report
Cards come home
Upcoming Important Dates
- Friday, March 20: Brierfield
Field Trip Money Due ($2.00 per student and chaperone)
- Tuesday, April 7-Friday, April
10: ACT Aspire Testing (more info to come)
Curriculum
News:
Math News: Topics of Study – This week we are discussing place value including decimals to the ten thousandths place. We are practicing ordering and comparing decimals to the thousandths. We will also learn to round decimals, add and subtract decimals. **Math Computation #24 came home today and is due Wednesday. We will review in class Wednesday and Thursday and will have a Computation Test on Friday. **Students were given a new IXL contract, however the goal is for students to complete these activities during Team Time or when finished with classwork. IXL is due next Wednesday.
Science News: Topics of Study -We are continuing our hands-on-science activities/labs. This week we are talking about buoyancy (will objects float or sink-why or why not). There will be a
quiz this Thursday on Mass, Volume, Density, Weight and application of these concepts. We are continuing our hands-on-science activities/labs. We may also start our Physical and Chemical Changes lessons and activities.
Language Arts News: Topics of Study
– This week will be a Reading/Vocab week. We will have a Reading Test this Friday.
In place of the Reading/Grammar Practice packet we are going to incorporate online
reading articles. The students will complete the assignments each night on www.edcite.com
Students know how to do this and I will check that each assignment is completed
daily.
Social
Studies: Topics of Study –
We will continue our study of the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and
Clark, the Monroe Doctrine, and the War of 1812. Notes can be found in
your child’s binder.
We hope
everyone has a great week!
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
March 9-13, 2015
· Our BGIS 3rd Annual 5k for a "Kause" is on Friday, March 27th! Cost: The $20 ENTRY fee includes the running packet, water bottle, and t-shirt. If your child wants a t-shirt, the money is due no later than THIS FRIDAY, March 13, 2015 (no exceptions). Please use www.myschoolfees.com to pay. Once you have paid, please return the entry form to school so we can know what size t-shirt to order for your child. ***For more information on the causes we are supporting, visit our school website: http://brocksintermediate.al.hci.schoolinsites.com/
- Our field trip to Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park will be Thursday, March 26th. The cost for this field trip is only $2.00 and is due by next Friday, MARCH 20TH.
- EVERY Monday in March is Beef O’Brady’s March Monday Madness. If you write “Brock’s Gap” on the back of your ticket/receipt and place it in a bucket, 10% of all proceeds will be donated back to Brock’s Gap. These donations will then be passed along to the Hope for Autumn Foundation which supports childhood cancer research and families
· As we are about to start this last nine weeks of fifth grade, we will be making a change to graded papers coming home. Rather
than sending the graded papers all on one day, we will pass back papers as we
grade them. Students should keep these papers in their Red Folder and you
can decide what to do with them from there. This will allow you to see the
graded papers more frequently. Please remember to check INow. This is the format that is used in 6th grade. We are
always happy to answer any questions you may have about your child's grades.
Important BGIS Dates for This Week
· Wednesday, 3/11: First Priority at 7:30 a.m.
· Wednesday, 3/11: Lego-Robotics (check your child’s schedule for his or her day)
Upcoming Important Dates
· Friday, March 13: 5K for a Cause Money due
· Friday, March 20: Brierfield Field Trip Money Due ($2.00 per student)
· Tuesday, April 7-Friday, April 10: ACT Aspire Testing
Curriculum News:
Math: Topics of Study – We have completed our study of fractions :-). Many students have completed a post- assessment of our fractions unit/ and some are in still in the process of finishing the post-assessment. This is not for a grade, but it being used to see the growth that the students have made and to assess any weaknesses that students may still have individually that need to be reviewed or practiced.
Math Computation came home yesterday and is due Wednesday. I would like to encourage you to check over your child's computation. As I am entering these grades, I notice that many students are missing points on these for not taking their time on these assignments. Grades are given on assignments done in class, IXL activities, quizzes and tests. There was not a new IXL contract given this week.
Lastly, we began our unit on decimals today! We will start out with Decimals on Grids, Decimals to the thousandths, Decimals on Number lines, Decimals In Between, and Comparing Decimals. They seemed to catching on quickly today!
Science: Topics of Study –Physical Science- Properties of Matter- This week we are discussing the three major properties of all matter: mass, volume, and density. We are learning how to calculate density using the formula: Density= mass/(divided by) volume. We are also doing hands-on- Science involving Mass, Volume, and Density. We are also learning that all matter has two kinds of properties: physical and chemical. No Science tests or quizzes this week. All activities are being done in class and should be in your child's science notebook.
Language Arts: Topics of Study –Our focus this week is on Main Idea. We will be reading
Math Computation came home yesterday and is due Wednesday. I would like to encourage you to check over your child's computation. As I am entering these grades, I notice that many students are missing points on these for not taking their time on these assignments. Grades are given on assignments done in class, IXL activities, quizzes and tests. There was not a new IXL contract given this week.
Lastly, we began our unit on decimals today! We will start out with Decimals on Grids, Decimals to the thousandths, Decimals on Number lines, Decimals In Between, and Comparing Decimals. They seemed to catching on quickly today!
Science: Topics of Study –Physical Science- Properties of Matter- This week we are discussing the three major properties of all matter: mass, volume, and density. We are learning how to calculate density using the formula: Density= mass/(divided by) volume. We are also doing hands-on- Science involving Mass, Volume, and Density. We are also learning that all matter has two kinds of properties: physical and chemical. No Science tests or quizzes this week. All activities are being done in class and should be in your child's science notebook.
Language Arts: Topics of Study –Our focus this week is on Main Idea. We will be reading
several pieces of Non-Fiction text to practice finding the Main Idea. We are
continuing with the Reading/Grammar Practice Sheets this week. The practice
sheets will be due on Friday.
Social Studies: Topics of Study – This week will begin our study of Westward
Expansion. We will begin this study by learning about the Louisiana Purchase.
We hope everyone has a great
week!
Monday, March 2, 2015
March 2-6,
2015
General
Announcements:
- TOMORROW -3/03/15-SPRING PICTURES.
- SCA (Student Council Association) is sponsoring Monday Madness at Beef O'Brady's! Come eat at Beef's with your family every Monday night in March, starting TONIGHT. Please tell the server that you are from Brock’s Gap. Ten percent of ticket sales will go to SCA's current campaign -Hope For Autumn (a foundation for childhood cancer research).
- ACT ASPIRE state assessments will begin the Tuesday after Spring Break! The dates are April 7th-April 10th. Please mark these on your calendar and avoid appointments on these dates. Thank you!
- Online payments for our upcoming field trip to Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park began today through www.myschoolfees.com. The cost for this trip is only $2.
- Please see the following link to see the Brock’s Gap eNews: Brock's Gap eNews
- We are in need of more GLUE STICKS, CAP ERASERS, and Clorox Wipes. Any donations will be put to great use :-)!
Important BGIS Dates for This Week
- Tuesday, 3/3: Spring Pictures
- Wednesday, 3/4: First
Priority at 7:30 a.m.
- Wednesday, 3/4:
Lego-Robotics (check your child’s schedule for his or her day)
Upcoming Important Dates
- Thursday, March 26th- Field trip to Brierfield Ironworks Historical State Park
- Friday, March 27th- Brock's Gap Annual 5K for a Kause (More information will come home soon about this wonderful all-day event.
- SPRING BREAK- March 30th- April 3rd (NO School all week)
- Tuesday, April 7-Friday, April 10: ACT Aspire Testing
Curriculum
News:
Math: Topics of Study –
- We are working on learning to divide fractions this week. Today we worked on dividing whole numbers by unit fractions. They learned how to write equations and how to show models to match their equations. We will also be practicing how to divide unit fractions by whole numbers.
- Math IXL activities that were assigned last week- (Level G - N 5, N 7, N 8, N 12, and N 14) are due tomorrow. Please know that Students are given TEAM TIME at school to work on their IXL activities.
- Math Computation Homework came home tonight and is due Wednesday. I will be taking their computation for a grade.
- We will have a Fractions Post Assessment this week. It is only 8 problems and is an overview of all we have learned about fractions.
Science: Topics of Study –
- Scientific Investigation- We are working on applying the steps of the Scientific Process. In particular, students are learning "How to Make a Hypothesis" and "How to identify different types of variables-(independent, controlled, and dependent)".
- We are also moving on to some hands-on science activities involving mass, volume, and density.
- We will have a short quiz on Friday about Scientific Investigation and the different types of variables. Students have notes and activities we have been doing in class to review for this quiz. These activities and definitions should be found in their Science notebooks.
Language Arts: Topics of Study –
- We will be reading and discussing Poetry this week. Our focus will be on the THEME of poems. We will write and share poems in class.
- Also, we will have another “Cold Read” test on Friday (this is a story we have not read in class or discussed), but no vocabulary or spelling this week.
- We are continuing with the Reading/Grammar Practice Sheets which will replace our Reading Log and IXL . The practice sheets will be due on Friday.
Social Studies: Topics of Study – We are studying the three branches of government this week. A study guide covering the New American Government will come home tomorrow; the test will be on Tuesday, March 10.
We hope
everyone has a great week!
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