Math: 3/28 - 4/1

Welcome back from testing land and to the last quarter! I can't believe it is already here!! Let's stay focused and work hard...I KNOW you can do it!

Monday 3/28 - Investigation 8

Tuesday 3/29 - Ls 81 pg 424 (2-30 even)

Wednesday 3/30 - Ls 82 pg 429 (1-29 odd)

Thursday 3/31 - Ls 83 pg 433 (2-30 even)

Friday 4/1 - Ls 84 pg 438 (1-29 odd)...Happy April Fool's Day and Grandparent's Day

Have a wonderful week!

~Mrs. R~

LITERATURE and SPELLING: March 28-April 1

Happy Sunday afternoon! I'm so proud of you for the care you took to get your testing done last week. I know that each of you will be glad when you see your scores to find out how much progress you have made since last spring. And I LOVED watching you fly kites! Skylar and I got some good pictures, so I'll let Ms. Amy post them on the school website and Facebook.

This week, we will finish Johnny Tremain as we continue our study of the Revolutionary War. This book just gets us to the first battle, and we are going to study this long war (from 1775-1783!) in just a couple of weeks.

Below are your reading assignments for the next few days, and your spelling list for Friday's test. There are more words than usual, so begin practicing them right now!

See you tomorrow!

LITERATURE assignments for this week:

For tomorrow, Monday, March 28--you should have read through Chapter 10 AND studied for your quiz, which is tomorrow over Chapters 1-6

For Tuesday, March 29--read Chapter 11 (you'll have time at school)

For Wednesday, March 30--read Chapter 12

For Thursday, March 31--you will have a quiz over Chapters 7-12

For Friday, April 1--study for your spelling test

SPELLING WORDS for test on April 1 (if you can define those words that have definitions, you will get extra credit)

1. evolutions--a movement that is part of a series or pattern

2. grenadier--an infantry soldier who throws the grenades

3. martial--military, warlike or soldierly

4. unreasonably

5. queue--a line of people waiting

6. piteously

7. provincial--of the provinces, countrified

8. Episcopal--The Anglican (English) Church of America that is run by bishops

9. disconsolate

10. badgering--pestering or tormenting

11. necessities

12. tyranny--an oppressive and unjust government

Latin II Fourth Quarter Vocabulary

Below is our final installment of vocabulary words. Today the students also received study sheets from earlier in the year to begin reviewing for the Latin Bee. The Latin Bee has not been scheduled yet but will be in May.

NOUNS
annus year
antiqua old
astrum star
bellum war
campus field, plain
epistula letter
folium leaf
forum public square
gaudium joy
locus place
ludus school
silentium silence
templum temple
ventus wind

ADJECTIVES
carus dear (adjective)
dignus worthy
verus true

VERBS
exercere to train
gaudere to rejoice
habere to have
stare to stand

PARTS OF THE BODY
auris ear
brachium arm
capillus hair
caput head
collum neck
corpus body
dens tooth

Important Reasons to Learn Spanish!

1. Spanish is the third most widely spoken language in the world! In about 25 countries, Spanish is the first language! Travel is lots more fun, if you speak the language of the people who live there!

2. Spanish and English share many words in common - most are of Latin origin. Plus, it is easier to learn other romance languages (those derived from Latin or "roman") such as Italian, Portuguese, and French!

3. Learning a second language makes one a better student! The more conections you feed your brain, the smarter you will be! AND - it is proven that students who learn a foreign language excel in college entrance exams!

4. To learn another language opens our hearts and minds to other peoples and their cultures - "to know another's language is to begin to know his heart . . ."!

5. It is FUN!

*This information is taken from Risas y Sonrisas Spanish Program for Kids by Leticia Smith

LITERATURE and HISTORY: Week of March 21-25

Happy Sunday to all you rested 5th and 6th graders!

I hope you're ready to come back tomorrow--I've enjoyed our time off, but I'm ready to see you all again!

This week will be a little unusual because of the Stanford Test that will be given on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings this week. This test is nothing to be worried about--in fact, I want you to look forward to it, because it will show you just how much you've learned since you were tested last year! Be sure and get a good night's sleep every night, and eat something with protein for breakfast--cheese toast, or an egg: Brain Food!

I have some surprises in store that are even cooler than "going on a Scavenger Hunt. . . in a book!" We'll have a fun week. There will be no spelling words or spelling test this week. You will have some chapters to read in Johnny Tremain this week, but I will be giving you class time or after-you're-done-with-the-test-time to read, so you shouldn't have any homework once the Stanford begins on Wednesday. You'll still be filling out 2 of your 3 charts when you read.

In history, we'll be making a layered book/timeline about the causes of the Revolutionary War and watching Liberty!--a fabulous mini-series about the war that was shown on PBS several years ago.

Enjoy your last evening (and cheer for the Lady Bears who play in their first game of the NCAA championship tonight at 6:30 on ESPN! Sic 'Em Bears!)

Love, Mrs. H

Math: 3/7 - 3/11

The countdown to Spring Break has begun!! Remember to turn in any missing assignments and any corrections by Wednesday...

Bonus points: Define "triangular numbers" and identify a number that is both a perfect square and a traingular number.

Monday 3/7 - Review for Test
Tuesday 3/8 - Test (Ls 80)
Wednesday 3/9 - No math due to Ash Wednesday service
Thursday 310 - Math Games

Friday 3/11 - No math due to Early Release

Have a FABULOUS week!!

~Mrs. R~

LITERATURE: Homework and Spelling, Week of March 7-11

Hello, Students,

I am posting this early since I will be gone from Sunday through Wednesday of next week. I know you'll have a great time with Mrs. Castleberry!

Next week, you will be exploring the historical novel, Johnny Tremain. Each night you will need to read the chapter you have been assigned for homework. You will also be keeping three separate lists:

· A graphic organizer about Johnny’s character traits (Johnny’s head)

· A list of any historical fact you come across in your reading: dates, place names, events that Johnny may be involved in that you think REALLY happened, such as a meeting of the Sons of Liberty where Samuel Adams speaks, etc.

· A description written by the author that you find especially graphic and full of imagery.

Your HOMEWORK for next week is:

For MONDAY, MARCH 7: You will be given your books on Friday with this handout and the charts mentioned above. Read Chapter 1 (it is divided into 6 very small sections, pages 1-30. Fill out the character analysis of Johnny, the Historical Facts chart, and the Imagery chart. Mrs. Castleberry will check this on Monday and you will be expected to participate in the discussion of the first chapter.

For TUESDAY, MARCH 8: HOMEWORK: Read the second Chapter of the book, pages 31-53, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart.

For WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9: HOMEWORK: Read the third Chapter of the book, pages 54-80, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart

For THURSDAY: HOMEWORK: Read the fourth Chapter of the book, pages 81-106, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart.

For FRIDAY: Be ready for your spelling test. Words are below, and Mrs. Castleberry will give you a copy of them on Monday. Students will read the fifth Chapter of the book, pages 107-131, and continue to fill out the characterization of Johnny, Historical fact chart, and Imagery chart.

SPELLING WORDS for Test on Friday, March 11: (you can match the word with its definition for Extra Credit)

1. wharf = a pier or boat dock

2. autocratic = like a dictator

3. politely = with manners

4. apprentice = one who is learning a trade or skill from a master craftsman

5. venerable = worth of respect

6. haughty = someone who is full of pride and looks down on others

7. consequence = as "a person of consequence"--someone notable

8. lamentable = grievous, mournful

NO HOMEWORK OVER SPRING BREAK!!!

Rest, Play, and be Happy (and helpful!)

Why Learn Latin?

I just came across this interesting information and wanted to share it! Latin is fun! Latin is beneficial! And, Latin is important!

Across the nation, studies have shown Latin to be effective in improving...

SAT Scores
Studies conducted by the Educational Testing Service show that Latin students consistently outperform all other students on the verbal portion of the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT).
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College Grade Point Average
A study of freshman college student performance conducted by the University of Tennessee at Knoxville in 1985 yielded the following results:

Language                       GPA
Latin Students                2.89
No Foreign Language    2.58
Spanish Students            2.76
German Students            2.77
French Students              2.78

Reading Achievement, Vocabulary Skills, Math Problem Solving...and so much more!

We are so lucky to have Latin at CCS for our students!



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