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Welcome to 5th Grade!  I am Mrs. Rokei and I'm excited to meet everyone!  
 
I will begin posting homework on this website on Monday, August 22, and will explain more at Back to School Night.  Looking forward to meeting you! :)

HW 5/25/16

 

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

n/a

 

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" ch. 14 (Vocabulary guide DUE TOMORROW, must have 30 words)

Thurs. 5/26

Writing

Write down 3 favorite precepts from this year

 Thurs. 5/26

Social Studies

n/a

 

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

Yearbooks on sale after school $22

 

Reading Log

No more AR!

 

HW 5/19/16

 

Thursday, May 19, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - super

Vocab test tomorrow

 Fri. 5/20

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" ch. 12 (no vocab)

Thurs. 5/19

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Work on time capsule

 Wed. 5/25

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

Signed permission slip for pizza party (Pennies for Patients reward) - Friday 5/20 (donate $2 if you can!)

The British are Coming!! May 25  (Parents are welcome to attend) :)

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6 May 9 - May 20 (LAST ONE!)

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/20

HW 5/24/16

Tuesday, May 24, 2016
 
Finish "Important Victories" circles (4).  Use pages 380-393 in textbook to help.  
-- Winter at Valley Forge
-- Victory at Yorktown
-- Battle at Saratoga
-- Crossing the Delaware
 
My Brother Sam is Dead vocabulary guide due Thursday (must have at least 30 vocabulary words and definitions from the book)

HW 5/24/16

 

Thursday, May 19, 2016 

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

n/a

 

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" ch. 13 (Vocab: encampment, clemency, execution)

Tues. 5/24

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Work on time capsule - DUE WEDNESDAY

 Wed. 5/25

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

Red Folders signed

The British are Coming!! 8:30 am - 12 pm.... May 25  (Parents are welcome to attend) :)

 

Reading Log

All done! Great job!

 

HW 5/18/16

 

Wednesday, May 18, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - super

Spelling test tomorrow

 Fri. 5/20

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" ch. 11 (no vocab)

Thurs. 5/19

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Work on time capsule

 Wed. 5/25

Science

n/a

 

Math

Finish Color by Number/PEMDAS

 Thurs. 5/18

Other

Signed permission slip for pizza party (Pennies for Patients reward) - Friday 5/20 (donate $2 if you can!)

The British are Coming!! May 25  (Parents are welcome to attend) :)

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6 May 9 - May 20 (LAST ONE!)

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/20

HW 5/17/16

 

Tuesday, May 17, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - super

 Fri. 5/20

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" ch. 10  -- Vocab words: regiment, churn, nuisance

Wed. 5/18

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Work on time capsule

 Wed. 5/25

Science

n/a

 

Math

Finish order of operations activity

 Wed. 5/17

Other

Pizza party (Pennies for Patients reward) - Friday 5/20 (donate $2 if you can!)

The British are Coming!! May 25  (Parents are welcome to attend) :)

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6 May 9 - May 20 (LAST ONE!)

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/20

HW 5/16/16

 

Monday, May 16, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - super

 Fri. 5/20

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" ch. 9  -- QUIZ tomorrow -- Vocab words: bridle, hemlocks, ambush

Tues. 5/17

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Work on time capsule

 Wed. 5/25

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW p. 147-148

 Tues. 5/17

Other

The British are Coming!! May 25  (Parents are welcome to attend) :)

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6 May 9 - May 20 (LAST ONE!)

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/20

HW 5/11/16

 

Wednesday, May 11, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - counter/contra

Spelling Test tomorrow

 Fri. 5/13

Reading

Review "My Brother Sam is Dead" ch. 4-6  -- QUIZ tomorrow

Thurs. 5/12

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

Work on time capsule

 Wed. 5/25

Science

n/a

 

Math

HW p. 143-144

-- Extra Credit: create a new acronym for PEMDAS (5 points)

 Thurs. 5/12

Other

The British are Coming!! May 25  (Parents are welcome to attend) :)

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6 May 9 - May 20 (LAST ONE!)

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/20

Links to Revolutionary War Newspapers

HW 5/10/16

Wed. 5/25

 

Tuesday, May 10, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - counter/contra

 Fri. 5/13

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" Chapter 6-7 AND add these words to your vocabulary guide (with definitions)  -- cipher, surveyor, apprentice, shad, sulk, reliable 

Wed. 5/11

Writing

"My Brother Sam is Dead" questions (use complete sentences and write/type and print out:

1) Why did Tim decide to deliver the letter for Mr. Heron, knowing Father doesn’t want him to?

2) What did the letter say?

3) Why does Father get angry with the way Sam is living his life?

 Wed. 5/11

Social Studies

Work on time capsule

 

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

The British are Coming!! May 25

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #6 May 9 - May 20 (LAST ONE!)

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/20

HW 5/5/16

 

Thursday, May 5, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - co/com DUE MONDAY

 Mon. 5/9

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" Chapter 4 AND add 3 new words to your vocabulary guide (with definitions)  -- Continentals, muzzle, pasture

Mon. 5/9

Writing

"My Brother Sam is Dead" quiz DUE MONDAY

 Mon. 5/9

Social Studies

n/a

 

Science

n/a

 

Math

n/a

 

Other

Progress Reports signed!!!!

CalPoly Pomona Robot Rally Field Trip - TOMORROW

---- Bring a Shelyn shirt or a solid blue shirt for the field trip!  No lunch or backpack required.

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5  April 25 - May 6

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/6

HW 5/4/16

 

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - co/com

Spelling Test tomorrow

 Thurs. 5/5

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" Chapter 3 AND add 2 new words to your vocabulary guide (with definitions)  -- subversion, woodlot

AR #5 quiz due on Friday!

Thurs. 5/5

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

n/a

 

Science

Work on popcorn bag and cup invention - DUE TOMORROW

 Thurs. 5/5

Math

n/a

 

Other

Progress Reports signed!!!!

Scholastic orders due Thursday May 5

CalPoly Pomona Robot Rally Field Trip - May 6

---- Bring a Shelyn shirt or a solid blue shirt for the field trip!

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5  April 25 - May 6

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/6

HW 5/3/16

 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - co/com

 Thurs. 5/5

Reading

Read "My Brother Sam is Dead" Chapter 2 AND add 3 new words to your vocabulary guide (with definitions)  -- scornful, wrathy, injustices

AR #5 quiz due on Friday!

Wed. 5/3

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

n/a

 

Science

Work on popcorn bag and cup invention

 Thurs. 5/5

Math

n/a

 

Other

Star Wars Day - tomorrow

Red Folders signed

Scholastic orders due Thursday May 5

CalPoly Pomona Robot Rally Field Trip - May 6

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5  April 25 - May 6

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/6

HW 5/2/16

 

Monday, May 2, 2016

HOMEWORK / CLASS WORK

 

SUBJECT

ASSIGNMENT

DUE DATE

 

Vocab/Spelling

Spelling Menu - co/com

 Thurs. 5/5

Reading

Read the rest of "My Brother Sam is Dead" Chapter 1 (p. 12-22) AND add 3 new words to your vocabulary guide (with definitions)

AR #5 quiz due on Friday!

Tues. 5/3

Writing

n/a

 

Social Studies

n/a

 

Science

Work on popcorn bag and cup invention

 Thurs. 5/5

Math

n/a

 

Other

Red Folders signed

SCIENCE STATE TESTING TOMORROW (get a good nights sleep!)

Scholastic orders due Thursday May 5

CalPoly Pomona Robot Rally Field Trip - May 6

 

Reading Log

AR Goal #5  April 25 - May 6

After you finish reading a book at YOUR level, take the AR test.

Staying within the suggested timeline will ensure you read 6 books this trimester. Read carefully and ENJOY your journey into a great book!

 Fri. 5/6