Aloha in Fifth Grade

October 30, 2015
“Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God” -1 Cor. 10:31
/ Important Dates and
Times / Oct. 31st- Harvest Festival at WVCC
Nov. 4th- Veteran’s Chapel @8:10 am
Nov. 11th- Veteran’s Day- No School
Nov. 23rd – 27th –Thanksgiving Vacation- No School
/ Homework / ***Homework will be given out on Monday***
Online links:


IXL-
Each common core standard given must be completed at an 80 for Mastery
Spelling City-
This is a program to help with the vocabulary words: Usernames and passwords were placed in white folders with Friday mail.
You are required to: Complete all 3 assignments by the end of the week.
Most ipad, tablets, and so forth may not compatible. Students may need to use a regular computer to complete this assignment.
/ Bible Verse / Bible Verse: “I lift up my eyes to the mountains-where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.”
-Psalm 121:1-2
/ Spelling
Unit 14 /
  1. Moisture
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  1. Avoid

  1. Voyage
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  1. Decoy

  1. Employ
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  1. Couch

  1. Ounce
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  1. Tower

  1. Mountain
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  1. Sour

  1. Coward
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  1. Destroy

  1. Allow
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  1. Bound

  1. Oyster
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  1. Appoint

  1. Poise
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  1. Allowance

  1. Pronounce
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  1. annoy

/ Vocabulary
Words
Week 11 /
  1. equal (adj)- having the same measure, quantity, or number
  2. equate (v)- to make equal; to make the same in amount
  3. equation (n)- a mathematical formula for making different sets of numbers equal
  4. equator (n)- imaginary line dividing the northern and southern hemispheres into equal parts; imaginary line around Earth that is equally distant from the poles
  5. equiangular (adj)- having all angles equal in size
  6. equilateral (adj)- having all sides equal in length
  7. equinox (n)- one of two times a year when the day and night are nearly equal in length
  8. equivalent (adj)- having the same amount; equal in force or value
  9. Rustic (adj)- having to do with the countryside, not the city
  10. Lapse (n)- 1. A small mistake or failure. 2. The passing of time
  11. Correspond (v)- 1. To communicate in writing. 2. To match in some way
  12. Coy (adj)- shy or bashful
*Pre-test on Mondays and Test on Wednesdays. Vocabulary homework due on Fridays.
/ Upcoming
Quizzes and Tests / **Every Monday there is a spelling and vocabulary Pre-test.
**Every Wednesday there is a Vocab Test
**Every Friday there is a spelling and Bible Test
/ Important
Reminders /
  • Friday mail is sent home in the big white envelope and that envelope must be returned every Monday.

/ Upcoming Trips
/ Scholastic
Book
Orders / Scholastic Book Order
1. Log into
2. Click on the “Register Now” button
3. Enter your information & click “Submit”
4. Enter your child’s name and the 5-digit activation code (MD7M7)
5. Choose Miss Meggan as the teacher & click “Start Shopping”
6. Choose the catalog and book #
7. All book orders will be delivered to the school
8. Our class earns a $3 book every time you order online!
9. You earn a $5 certificate with your 1st online order
I sent home scholastic book orders. Please look at them and order books. All book orders are done online.
***Book order forms went out. I will place an order at the end of the month.
/ Character
Counts / Every month we will be honoring a student from the class for a character award! This is a special award that will be given to the child(ren) deserving of the monthly character award.
Our Character trait for Octoberis Joy
/ A Note from Your Teacher…
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I am looking forward to an awesome year with your child! Have a great weekend