Summer Homework Due Dates

All summer homework is due the first day of school.  Ten points will be deducted for all work turned in by Friday.  After Friday, points will be deducted on a scale of 10 additional points per day, until the summer assignment is completed.

For those who may be struggling with any part of the Simple Solutions textbook, please use these tips:
1) Complete all the problems you understand.
2) Attempt (and show your work) on any problems that are difficult.
3) Research items you do not know and attempt those as best you can.
4) Lastly, if there is a problem that you have not covered in the fourth grade and you have "attempted" and "researched" and still cannot complete, leave it blank.

Link to summer homework assignment - Fifth Grade Summer Homework

Good Luck!
See you in the Fifth Grade!

Incoming 5th Gr. Summer H.W.

5^th Grade Summer Homework

2011-2012            

* Choose your level below, based on your summer activities and amount of time you can dedicate to the project.  
** Complete a Language Arts and Math homework by August 25, 2011 (the first day of school).

Language Arts/Reading:

Level 1: Minimum/Satisfactory :

Read two books from the list below this summer.  Choose one book for a book report.  Choose one idea from “Column A” and one choice from “Column B” from “Ways to Share a Book” for a book report.

Level 2: Average/Good :

Read three books from the list below this summer.  Choose one book for a book report.  Choose 2 ideas from “Column A” and 2 ideas from “Column B” from “Ways to Share a Book” for a book report.

Level 3: Maximum:

Read four books (or more!) from the list below this summer.  Choose two books to write about for a book report.  Choose 2 ideas from “Column A” and 2 ideas from “Column B” from “Ways to Share a Book” for a book report.

Math:

1)     Be prepared for a speed test on multiplication/division facts.

2)   Complete the Simple Solutions book that Mrs. Gerstenberger will give you in the last week of school.  *For new students to the school, please purchase the Level 4 Mathematics at http://www.simuplesolutions.org.

Summer Book List
* If you would like to read a book not on the list below, email me!
Lennonsjs@me.com

A Picture of Freedom	Rascal
A Wrinkle in Time	Return of the Indian
Because of Winn Dixie	Redwall (any of the series)
Call It Courage	Secret School
Dear Austin	Snow Treasure
Double Fudge	Sounder
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler	Stargirl
Gentle Ben	Stone Fox
Holes	Summer of the Swans
Homer Price	The Best School Year Ever
How to Eat Fried Worms	The Great Gilly Hopkins
Johnny Tremain	The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
Julie of the Wolves	There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
Old Yeller (Caution - very sad)	True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Out of the Dust	War with Grandpa
	Where the Red Fern Grows

Many Ways to Share a Book

Column A	Column B
1A. Make a new book jacket, designing the cover art and the blurb or synopsis on the back.	1B. Make a poster for the book, including why you would recommend that someone read the book.
2A. Prepare a one-page newspaper about the book. Include the 5 W’s: who the main characters are, what happened, where the story takes place, when the story takes place and why you did or did not enjoy the book.	2B. Write a poem about the book.
3A. Write a letter to the author, telling her how much you enjoyed the book and why.	3B. Create a postcard with an important event on the front and write a letter to a friend explaining what the book was about and whether or not they should read it.
4A. Write a script for a radio or TV broadcast of an important part in the story.	4B. Make an eight section comic strip telling the story.
5A. Keep a diary for a character in the book.	5B. Make a map of where the story takes place. Make a map key that shows where important parts of the story happened.
6A. Write about why or why it would not make a great movie.	6B. Make a crossword puzzle or word search using characters names, the title, setting, and other important words from the book.
7A. Describe a scene from the book as if you were a TV reporter.	7B. Create a scroll or hand-rolled movie to illustrate the book.
8A. Rewrite one of the important moments in a storybook for a younger child.	8B. Make a shoebox diorama of an important event in the book.
9A. Choose a character in the book you would like (or not like) to have as a friend. Explain why.	9B. Write a glossary (dictionary) of words from the story. Include definitions and some illustrations.
10A. Write an interview between the two main characters.	10B. Put an important item from the book into a shoebox. Write up clues so your class can guess what the item is. Then explain why the item is important to the story.
11A. Pick a book you think the main character would enjoy reading. Explain why you think they would like to read it.	11B. Make a time line of events in the story.
12A. Make a list of facts you learned from the book.	12B. Plan a restaurant menu with items that you think the characters in the story would eat.
13A. Determine and explain the most exciting part of the book. Be sure to give at least three reasons why.	13B. Create paper dolls of the two main characters.
14A. Which character in the book would you choose for a friend? Why?	14B. Use the setting of the book to create a greeting card. Write to the main character in the card and tell them how you feel about them.
15A. Using information from the book about one of the main characters, rewrite the ending of the book.	15B. Write a song about the book.
16A. In a good paragraph, identify and analyze the main idea of the book.	16B. Write a list of questions you have about the book.
17A. Compare this book with the last book you read.	17B. Make a board game based on the book.
	18B. Choose an interesting character from your book. Think of what his/her dislikes are; then think of a gift you would like to give him/her. Design a greeting card to go along with the gift in which you explain why you gave that gift.
	19B. List the places in the book that are important. Then sketch a map including these places as you imagine they may look. It may be a city map or a country map or any other kind of map.

School Awards Ceremony

The end of the year awards ceremony will be held in the church beginning at 11:00, tomorrow, June 14, 2011.  All parents are invited to attend.

Incoming 5th Grade Summer Homework

5^th Grade Summer Homework

2011-2012            lennonSJS.blogspot.com

Language Arts/Reading:

Minimum/Satisfactory :

Read two books from the list below this summer.  Choose one book for a book report.  Choose one idea from “Column A” and one choice from “Column B” from “Ways to Share a Book” for a book report.

Average/Good :

Read three books from the list below this summer.  Choose one book for a book report.  Choose 2 ideas from “Column A” and 2 ideas from “Column B” from “Ways to Share a Book” for a book report.

Maximum:

Read four books (or more!) from the list below this summer.  Choose two books to write about for a book report.  Choose 2 ideas from “Column A” and 2 ideas from “Column B” from “Ways to Share a Book” for a book report.

***This information will also be found on Mrs. Lennon’s 5^th grade blog: www.lennonsjs.blogspot.com

Math:

1)     Be prepared for a speed test on multiplication/division facts.

2)   Complete the Simple Solutions book that Mrs. Gerstenberger will give you in the last week of school.  *For new students to the school, please purchase the Level 4 Mathematics at http://www.simplesolutions.org.

Summer Book List

A Picture of Freedom	Rascal
A Wrinkle in Time	Return of the Indian
Because of Winn Dixie	Redwall (any of the series)
Call It Courage	Secret School
Dear Austin	Snow Treasure
Double Fudge	Sounder
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler	Stargirl
Gentle Ben	Stone Fox
Holes	Summer of the Swans
Homer Price	The Best School Year Ever
How to Eat Fried Worms	The Great Gilly Hopkins
Johnny Tremain	The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
Julie of the Wolves	There's a Boy in the Girls' Bathroom
Old Yeller (Caution - very sad)	True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
Out of the Dust	War with Grandpa
	Where the Red Fern Grows

Many Ways to Share a Book

Column A	Column B
1A. Make a new book jacket, designing the cover art and the blurb or synopsis on the back.	1B. Make a poster for the book, including why you would recommend that someone read the book.
2A. Prepare a one-page newspaper about the book. Include the 5 W’s: who the main characters are, what happened, where the story takes place, when the story takes place and why you did or did not enjoy the book.	2B. Write a poem about the book.
3A. Write a letter to the author, telling her how much you enjoyed the book and why.	3B. Create a postcard with an important event on the front and write a letter to a friend explaining what the book was about and whether or not they should read it.
4A. Write a script for a radio or TV broadcast of an important part in the story.	4B. Make an eight section comic strip telling the story.
5A. Keep a diary for a character in the book.	5B. Make a map of where the story takes place. Make a map key that shows where important parts of the story happened.
6A. Write about why or why it would not make a great movie.	6B. Make a crossword puzzle or word search using characters names, the title, setting, and other important words from the book.
7A. Describe a scene from the book as if you were a TV reporter.	7B. Create a scroll or hand-rolled movie to illustrate the book.
8A. Rewrite one of the important moments in a storybook for a younger child.	8B. Make a shoebox diorama of an important event in the book.
9A. Choose a character in the book you would like (or not like) to have as a friend. Explain why.	9B. Write a glossary (dictionary) of words from the story. Include definitions and some illustrations.
10A. Write an interview between the two main characters.	10B. Put an important item from the book into a shoebox. Write up clues so your class can guess what the item is. Then explain why the item is important to the story.
11A. Pick a book you think the main character would enjoy reading. Explain why you think they would like to read it.	11B. Make a time line of events in the story.
12A. Make a list of facts you learned from the book.	12B. Plan a restaurant menu with items that you think the characters in the story would eat.
13A. Determine and explain the most exciting part of the book. Be sure to give at least three reasons why.	13B. Create paper dolls of the two main characters.
14A. Which character in the book would you choose for a friend? Why?	14B. Use the setting of the book to create a greeting card. Write to the main character in the card and tell them how you feel about them.
15A. Using information from the book about one of the main characters, rewrite the ending of the book.	15B. Write a song about the book.
16A. In a good paragraph, identify and analyze the main idea of the book.	16B. Write a list of questions you have about the book.
17A. Compare this book with the last book you read.	17B. Make a board game based on the book.
	18B. Choose an interesting character from your book. Think of what his/her dislikes are; then think of a gift you would like to give him/her. Design a greeting card to go along with the gift in which you explain why you gave that gift.
	19B. List the places in the book that are important. Then sketch a map including these places as you imagine they may look. It may be a city map or a country map or any other kind of map.

Social Studies, Ch. 11, Lesson 1

Chapter 11, Lesson I Outline
I. The First Shot Is Fired

A. The British sent soldiers to hunt for hidden colonial weapons.

B. Fighting breaks out between the British and Minutemen on the Lexington green.

C. The British retreat to Boston after losses at North Bridge in Concord.

II. The Continental Congress Meets

A. Congress prepares for war by organizing an army, issuing paper money, setting up a commission to keep peace with the Indians, and looking for support from other European countries.

B. Congress issues the Olive Branch Petition, but King George rejects the colonists' requests.

III. The Colonists Declare Independence

A. Thomas Paine's book called Common Sense persuades many Americans to fight for independence.

B. Thomas Jefferson writes the Declaration of Independence.

C. Congress votes to accept the Declaration on July 4, 1776.

Race for Success

Please consider registering for this worthwhile event!  Student participation helps raise money for our school!! The more St. Jerome students the better!

To register for the Race on line....

Go to raceforsuccess5k.org

Click on "Register Now"

Choose...."Register Now" or "mail-in registration form (PDF)"

If registering online....

1. Choose "Team Member"
2. Choose "Team member-ages-12 and under"
3. Choose "I agree to the above waiver"

1. Put one of your parents birthdays and their name in the next agreement column
2. Click "Agree and Continue"
3. Select "St Jerome 5-6-7

1. Type "sjs567" as the team password
2. Type the rest of the required information INCLUDING the last line which asks which school you are supporting

1. Choose method of payment
2. Pay online with credit card

You are done

If using Mail-in registration fill out form 

1. Choose St Jerome 5-6-7 as the team name and James McClune as the team captain contact phone 310-641-0669
2. Be sure to mark St. Jerome as the school you are supporting on the right hand column of the form.
3. Mail in or bring to the office of the school by Wednesday May 18th.

Please note, only the first 10 kids can register for the team, after that they will have to set up their own team or race as an individual.

Changes to Upcoming Tests & Quizzes

With the upcoming civil war project due, I will not be giving any "weekly work" or reading logs this week.  In order to prepare adequately for all the upcoming tests and quizzes, homework will be geared towards practice and studying for these items only, so as to give students time to put finishing touches on their civil war written report.

Also, to provide a better focus for the upcoming vocabulary test, I chose 25 words from the review unit.  Students should concentrate their studying efforts on spelling, part of speech and synonyms for this test.  These 25 words can be found at the end of this blog entry.

Science -
Ch. 16 - Test, Thursday, May 12

Math -
Ch. 8 - Test, Friday May 13

Vocabulary -
Ch. 9 - Test Tuesday, May 10 Wednesday, May 11

Reading 
Caddie Woodlawn Final Exam -CHANGED TO Friday, May 13

Social Studies -
Ch. 11 Quiz - Wednesday, May 11
Civil War written report due - Friday, May 13
Civil War oral report due - Tuesday May 17

Vocabulary Words 

1. temporary
2. continuous
3. justify
4. villain
5. postpone
6. treacherous
7. vivid
8. linger
9. overwhelm
10. span
11. persecute
12. capable
13. provoke
14. apparent
15. reliable
16. jolt
17. barrier
18. considerable
19. vast
20. nomad
21. festive
22. luxurious
23. associate
24. straggle
25. strategy