Mrs. Sanford's EXTRAORDINARY 5th Grade Class

Today's Zoom Call...

Our ZOOM calls are getting better!  Let's review the rules!

1.  No creepy backgrounds.  I love the forest, the beach, the personalized backdrops...  But nothing distracting please.  We need to stay focused!

2.  Let's not eat during a Zoom.  It's a quick call to answer questions, so if we could eat before, or wait till after that would be helpful!

 

3.  No side conversations during the call.  Tell siblings you are doing school work, and minimize the family conversations as much as you can. If you need to, you can mute your side of the conference, but I hate to see that we are doing that.

 

4.  Minimize your movement during the call. Have a seat, and keep your laptop still so we can see your face!  (WE MISS YOUR FACE!!!)  Find a place to sit before the call begins. Point the camera on your face, because we MISS SEEING YOU!!!  (And It makes it easier for everyone to focus!!!)

 

5.  Have a list of questions ready!  I know you have questions for me, and I am happy to help!  I don't want the call to end, and you not to have had a chance to get your question answered!

 

Today, you did a GREAT job!  Here are the items we discussed:

1.  We will check the answer key for 5-A-Day each Friday.  This would mean that you need to check your work with a parent.  Once you check your work, it's important that you understand why you missed the problems you missed, and that you get help to understand this type of problem in the future.  You could private message me on Edmodo, or post on the Math or ELA page if you would also be willing to accept help from a friend.  We are trying this, and it is on the honor system.  Getting help for things you do not fully understand is always in your best interest!

2.  Double check the blog.  It has a list of tasks, and you can check off each task as you complete it.

3.  ELA Work- Give each task your all!!!  (I can not stress this enough!)  You should do the same high-quality work for me online that you do in class each day.  That means capital letters, punctuation, writing from margin to margin on the page, and complex sentence structures.  Athletes play in the big game like they practice every day!  So, ALWAYS give it your best effort.

 

Thursday E Learning. BEACH DAY!! (Wear shorts and shades!)

Joint the administration for the Morning announcements every day!  They will be on Facebook, on the Shallowford Falls page.

 

SFES Facebook Page (Your parents may need to help with this.  I think you'll need to be signed in on Facebook for this.)

 

 

Math

1.Complete Thursday 5-A-Day Math block for WEEK 2

2. Hoo’s There – Coordinate Grid in the packet (This can be broken up into two days)

3.  Extra time?  See Edmodo!  I have video clips, and That Quiz tasks you can complete!

 

Awkwardly worded, but a sentiment I can relate to!! 

I hope you are reading a great book!

Reading/Writing/ ELA

1.  Complete Thursday 5-A-Day Grammar block for WEEK 7 Use your ELA journals to help you complete the grammar 5-A-Day.

 

2. Wordly Wise List 13 Activity D

 

3. Journal Choice Board- Choose one topic for today

 

4.  Go to Edmodo for another chapter of our book, and answer one of the questions on the post.   

5.  Questions?  Lets Zoom at 10:45!  

835 770 393     Password 636381

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/835770393?pwd=LzNTY2ZMMTlRY3FsMHNpenhNUStzdz09

Meeting ID: 835 770 393
Password: 636381

Science

Quizzizz-  code 147977

• Keep taking the Quizizz until you reach 80%. Challenge yourself to reaching 100%. Teachers will be monitor your progress online.

 

Specials- STEM

Chemical Changes-   Watch video,  and if have materials at home do experiments with your parents’ permission.

Mrs. Mills would love to see pictures and videos of your experiments!

Please email them to [email protected]

https://mysteryscience.com/chemistry/mystery-1/chemistry-conservation-ofmatter/166?r=935207#slide-id-3847

 

 

A message from SHALLOWFORD FALLS ELEMENTARY

Dear SFE Families,

As you probably know, Cobb County issued a State of Emergency last night, which includes a directive to “shelter in place.” In order to comply with the directives from our county leaders, we are cancelling the staff parade.   This is disappointing for all, but the health and safety of our community is our priority.  We will continue to do our best to stay connected with our students and families in a variety of ways.  Remember to tune in each morning for the SFE Remote Learning News on the Shallowford Falls Elementary School Facebook page or our Shallowford Instagram! 

Respectfully,

SFE Administration Team

 

     ________________________________________________________________________________

 

Dear Students,

I am sad that this was canceled!  I know you had shared your excitement over this, and I hate to think about you being disappointed!  I have some seasonal allergies, and honestly was afraid people would be scared to see me driving by their house!!!  When someone hears a cough or a sneeze these days, it's enough to start a stampede, and I didn't want anyone to get trampled!!!

During our Zoom call yesterday, I told you I wish we would be back at school today.  I wanted to say that in a perfect world, I would see you back at school today, but, we do not live in a perfect world!  I'm so glad you are home, and that you are well, and SAFE!!!  We will have plenty of time after this is over to do the things we are missing most right now.  Take care. BE kind to each other. And, sleep late if you can!!!  

Mrs. S

Wednesday E Learning PINK SHIRT DAY!!!

Joint the administration for the Morning announcements every day!  They will be on Facebook, on the Shallowford Falls page.

SFES  (Your parents may need to help with this.  I think you'll need to be signed in on Facebook for this.)

 

 

Even BETTER!  During a pandemic, a teacher assigns homework every day for weeks!!!

Math

1.Complete Wednesday 5-A-Day Math block for WEEK 2

2.Watch Coordinate Number Rock and Coordinate Brain Pop

(log in using Clever)

3.Complete the Hoo’s There? Coordinate Grid from packet
• Plot all the coordinates and connect each group
• Color your picture

 

4.  If you have any extra time, see the Edmodo group for math!  I have some video clips there!

 

Our ZOOM meeting code for today is 689-798-512, and we are meeting at 10 am. I am hopeful I can turn off the password.  Currently it is 850387. It is only necessary for you to come if you have math questions.  I'm happy to help!

Let's establish some rules:

1.  No creepy backgrounds.  I love the forest, the beach, the personalized backdrops...  But nothing distracting please.  We need to stay focused!

2.  Let's not eat during a Zoom.  It's a quick call to answer questions, so if we could eat before, or wait till after that would be helpful!

3.  No side conversations during the call.  Tell siblings you are doing school work, and minimize the family conversations as much as you can. If you need to, you can mute your side of the conference, but I hate to see that we are doing that.

4.  Minimize your movement during the call. Have a seat, and keep your laptop still so we can see your face!  (WE MISS YOUR FACE!!!)

5.  Have a list of questions ready!  I know you have questions for me, and I am happy to help!  I don't want the call to end, and you not to have had a chance to get your question answered!

 

 

 

 

Reading/Writing/ ELA

 

1.  See Edmododo READING, watch video, complete attached task.

 

2. Complete Wednesday questions for Faster that a Speeding Train – write in complete sentences

3.Complete Wednesday 5-A-Day Grammar.  Use your ELA journals to help you complete the grammar 5-A-Day.

4.Wordly Wise List 13 Activity C

5. Journal Choice Board- Choose one topic for today

 

Science

1.Watch Electric Circuits Brain Pop

(log in using Clever)

Science Textbook:
2. Read pages 232-239

3.Take Electric Circuits Brain Pop Quiz after reading

 

 

Specials- Music

Check Ms. Boland's blog for fifth grade music lessons. She made some ukulele and
recorder video lessons for you here:

http://www.cobblearning.net/lynnboland/category/fifth-grade/

 

Are you doing music at home? Do you play piano or love to sing? Check out Ms. Boland's
FlipGrid post and learn how you can share with Ms. Boland and other Foxes:

http://www.cobblearning.net/lynnboland/2020/03/19/lets-perform/

 

Tuesday E Leaning cRaZy s0Ck dAy!!!

Joint the administration for the Morning announcements every day!  They will be on Facebook, on the Shallowford Falls page.

SFES   (Your parents may need to help with this.  I think you'll need to be signed in on Facebook for this.)

 

Math

1.Complete Tuesday 5-A-Day Math block for WEEK 2 (This should be in your Packet Work.)

2.  If you have any additional time, please go to IXL and review some skills we've already covered! It will help keep your skills sharp!

3.  Check ThatQuiz for any outstanding tasks... (Do one or two only)

 

 

Reading/Writing/ ELA

 

1. Complete Tuesday 5-A-Day Grammar block for WEEK 7 Use your ELA journals to help you complete the grammar 5-A-Day.

2. Wordly Wise List 13 Activity B

3. Journal Choice Board- Choose one topic for today

4. Zoom call to go over questions 10:45-11:15. I will post the invite code here prior to the meeting.  We will be discussing does and don't of Zoom calls, as well as our new book!

Your join code should be- 916-818-1835  Password- 07721

 

Science

Quizizz: • Link and Code are on our Edmodo or OneNote page.

Quizzizz   code:  196075

• Keep taking the Quizizz until you reach 80%. Challenge yourself to reaching 100%. Teachers will be monitoring student access and completion

 

 

Specials

 

 

Tuesday: PE

Download Family Fitness Activities 2020   (reloaded)

 

 

 

 

See the email I sent parents regarding FUN things to do If you finish early!

(I just want to be certain we finish work before we play!)

 

Monday E Learning March 23, 2020

Joint the administration for the Morning announcements every day!  They will be on Facebook, on the Shallowford Falls page.  SFES Facebook Page  (Your parents may need to help with this.  I think you'll need to be signed in on Facebook for this.). You can also share a daily photo!

 

 

 

Math

 

1. Complete Monday 5-A-Day Math block for WEEK 2 (Packet Work)

2. Watch Number Rock Volume Song and Volume Happy Song

3. MyMath Textbook Vol. 2: Volume p. 949-952

 

4.ZOOM call at 10-10:30!!!  Zoom

Download Zoom Directions for Students- Computer & Mobile Device

Our meeting code for today is Zoom 473 843 174

I've set this as a recurring meeting, and think this will always be our code for Math.  We will have a different code for ELA/ Reading.  Our math meeting is each Monday and Wednesday at 10am.

 

 

 

Reading/Writing/ELA

 

1.Read Faster that a Speeding Train Complete Monday questions – write in complete sentences  (Packet Work)

Download Speeding train pdf(I'm uploading a copy in case it isn't in your packet.)

2. Complete Monday 5-A-Day Grammar block for WEEK 7 Use your ELA journals to help you complete the grammar 5-A-Day. (Packet Work)

3. Wordly Wise List 13 Activity A

4. Journal Choice Board- Choose one topic for today!

Download Journal Entry Choice Board 1

I've ordered the books we discussed on Edmododo, and they are due to arrive Wednesday afternoon.  We will begin Reading Thursday!!!  I'll have two reading groups, as some had already read Wild Robot.

 

 

 

Science

 

1.Watch Brain Pop Electricity AND Brain Pop Static Electricity (log in using Clever)

                Brainpop  (Log into Clever first!)

2. Science Textbook: Read pages 214-221

3. Take Brain Pop Static Electricity Quiz after reading

    Brainpop Static Electricity Quiz

 

 

 

Specials

This week students at Shallowford Falls will draw along with critically acclaimed online Art Teacher from Nashville, Tennessee, Cassie Stephens!! Her videos are very thorough and professional, and she really does a great job at differentiating for students under the camera. I am SURE our students will LOVE these lessons.

Please see the attached Robot IDEAS sheet. If you have a printer, you can print them out and have them handy so that you have a VARIETY of ideas if you need a little creative help!

Download Robot Ideas

Download Robot Ideas 2

3rd, 4th and 5th grade: Drawing 3D Robots

Video

Materials Needed: white paper (computer paper will do if you don’t have art paper), a pencil, washable markers (like Crayola) OR Sharpie marker. If students would prefer, they can go through the whole video in pencil instead of marker so that they can erase, and then trace their artwork in marker after they are finished with their drawing, THEN use their pencil to add SHADING (VALUE) to their work.

A Message From Mrs. Long

A message from SHALLOWFORD FALLS ELEMENTARY

Dear Shallowford Falls Families-

I want to thank all the parents and guardians of our SFE foxes for working so hard to ensure that your child(ren) is/are keeping up with the lessons assigned by the teachers.  I know that the first week of digital learning may have been  challenging as you learned to navigate new technology, balance your own work at home and help your child with their studies.  However, I know that in typical “Team Fox” fashion, our community is rising to the occasion of working together. 

I do want all families to know that I will be sending updates at least once a week to keep you up to date with pertinent topics.  Here are the updates for the week of March 23:

• Report cards:  Student repot cards were posted this past Friday in Parent Vue.  Please review your child’s report card and if you have questions, please contact your child’s teacher.

• Lesson E-mail:  Lessons will now be emailed home the evening prior by 8:00 pm.  Many parents felt they needed time to get the materials and lessons organized before the morning.  In addition, the specialist lessons will be included in the teacher e-mail.  The students may enjoy doing these to break up the academic portion of the day.

• Morning News:  I know it is important to keep connected during this time, so SFE will post the morning news each morning by 8:00  on the SFE Facebook page.  (Shallowford Falls Elementary School) This may be a fun way to start the day and there will be special guest  on each show that students will not want to miss. 

• SFE Car Parade: On Friday, March 27, the SFE staff will be driving though the neighborhoods to see our students.  We will be staying in cars and we are asking students to stay in their own driveway to ensure that we follow the CDC guidelines of social distancing.  We hope you are outside so you can spot the SFE staff as they drive through.  Different staff members will be in the different neighborhoods.  We can’t wait to see you!

We hope to see all of you soon.  I know the whole SFE staff REALLY misses the students.  In the meantime, please stay safe and “stay home. “

Mrs. Long

Sunday Update!

Zoom Call Schedule

First I'd like to say that I'm so sorry I had you weigh in on times that worked for you!  These times were given to me by the team, and co-ordinate with AC and another grade level so as not to cause an overlap.  AC and overlapping with AC on other subjects had been an issue!  These are the times for Zoom content areas:

Math - 10-10:30 (Monday and Wednesday)
Reading/ELA 10:45-11:15  (Tuesday and Thursday)
Content 1-1:30  (Social Studies/ Science w/ Homerooms)

 

I plan to Zoom with Reading and ELA Tuesday and Thursday, and Math on Monday and Wednesday.  Please plan as best you can to be available at those times.   Many things will be video taped, and placed in a video link, and those items you can view when you are ready!

 

If you haven't played with this already please log in today, and at the time of the call I will post a JOIN CODE here on the blog!  Plug it in, as we will be good to both hear and see each other!  (It will be great to hear and see everyone from the class all at once!!!

 

Specials

Fifth grade will all be having the same specials schedule!  Here is an overview:

Monday: Art 

Tuesday: PE

Wednesday: Music

Thursday: STEM

Friday: Technology 

 

 

Friday's Plans

 

Digital Learning has many hurdles!  Little Mama thinks we are both teachers!!!  She demands to be paid in bones!!!

 

Check Ms. Boland's blog...she's made some videos just for 5th grade:  http://www.cobblearning.net/lynnboland/

 

http://www.cobblearning.net/lynnboland/2020/03/19/let-it-be-on-the-ukulele/

 

 

 

Ms. Rickman also sent a lesson on stress management strategies that work for students and parents with guest star Foxy Jr.!  Mrs. Rickman's Lesson

 

 

I need you to go to Edmododo right now!!!  Check out the group for math if you are in my math group, and reading if you are in my reading group.  I need to pick a book, and I want you to have some input.  Go now.  What are you waiting for...  Hurry!!!

 

Edmododo

 

 

 

 

Reading

1.  Read for 20min using Signposts as you read.  

2.  When you finish reading for 20 minutes, pick one of your signposts to write a response on it. Use the signpost anchor questions to help you write a response. 

1. Contrasts and Contradictions: Why would the character act (feel) this way?
2. Aha Moment: How might this change things?
3. Tough Questions: What does this question make me wonder about?
4. Words of the Wiser: What’s the life lesson and how might it affect the character?
5. Again and Again: Why might the author bring this up again and again?
6. Memory Moment: Why might this memory be important?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Math

1.  That Quiz:  Complete the That Quiz assignment. 

That Quiz  

Teachers will be monitoring student access and completion of the ThatQuiz.

2.  Complete  an IXL activity (See Edmododo's Math tab for a suggested activity.)

3.  Use Dreambox to fill any additional time you have today!

 

 

This actually does look a little like me trying to read your handwritten work on Edmododo!!!  (IT IS HARD TO DO!!!)

Writing/ ELA

1.  Opinion Writing Prompt:  Do you think schools should have closed due to the Coronavirus? Even though Shallowford Falls ES did not have any confirmed cases of Coronavirus.

Students need to write an opinion piece answering this prompt.

• State opinion in the introduction.
• You will need TWO reasons (each reason will be a body paragraph)
• Each reason needs TWO pieces of evidence you have to support your reason
• Restate opinion in the conclusion

2.  Journal Entry: Title it as Day 5 – March 20, 2020 

Write about what you did today.  

Things to think about in your journal entry:  

• How was your day different from a normal day at school?
• What did you and your family talk about?
• Did you discuss what is going on with Covid-19? 
• If so, what was discussed?
• What are your thoughts and feelings about being out? 

What are your thoughts and feelings about Covid-19? 

 

Social Studies

AC Students!  Many of you are missing assigned work, such as Quizzizz and Readworks.  A zero in one of theose slots could be the difference in an A an a B!!!  Please make sure all work is complete.

Nearpod:   Nearpod

• In order to fill in the final pages in your journal, you will need to log in to Nearpod.

Teachers will be monitoring student access and completion of the Nearpod activity.

Post a picture of completed notes on Edmododo, as a message to your teacher.  Once you’ve typed your message, you can look down to find the paperclip!  The paperclip will let you attach a typed not, or a picture of completed notes!

Thursday's e-Learning Work 3.18.2020

If you have Target today, please note that this work is in addition to Target's work.

 

Reading

1.  If you have not yet completed Meet Rosa Parks on Readworks, please complete it now!  This was assigned while we were still in school, but a few folks did not complete it.

 

2.  Your input is needed on a question posted on Edmodo under Reading.  A reply is expected!

 

3. Read for 20min using Signposts as you read. Please send via Edmodo Message ** When you finish reading for 20 minutes, pick one of your signposts to write a response on it. Use the signpost anchor questions to help you write a response.

 

Math

1.  Packet Work: Complete Thursday 5-A-Day Math block for WEEK 1

 

2.  Finish work on Shape Up! Coordinate grid activity – Please send your teacher a picture of your completed assignment via Edmodo messages

• You need to have this completed by the end of today.

• Day two – Color the shapes using the respected color per the instructions on the paper

3.  Log into Edmodo, and look under Math tab.  I've had some questions about 5-A-Day, and I showed images there that may be helpful.

4.  Do an IXL task if you have any extra time.  (Look on Edmodo for suggested tasks.)

5.  A 5-A- Day answer video is going to be posted on Edmododo under math.

 

Writing/ ELA

1.  Packet Work: Complete Thursday 5-A-Day Grammar block for WEEK 6.   Use your ELA journals to help you complete the grammar 5-A-Day.

2.  Journal Entry: Title it → Day 4 – March 19, 2020

**Write about what you did today. Things to think about in your journal entry: ▫ How was your day different from a normal day at school?

▫ What did you and your family talk about?

▫ Did you discuss what is going on with Covid-19?

▫ If so, what was discussed?

▫ What are your thoughts and feelings about being out?

▫ What are your thoughts and feelings about Covid-19?

You may send this to me as a 365 document.  Please send this to me on Edmodo, as a message.  If you are writing a message, you will see a a paper clip under the text you have typed.  Click on the paperclip, and you can attach the journal document.  I'd like for us to have a conversation about what you've written, and this is an easy way to do that.

Social Studies

 

1.  If you have not yet completed Meet Rosa Parks on Readworks, please complete it now!  This was assigned while we were still in school, but a few folks did not complete it.

2.  Quizizz

•Go to  Quizzizz.  Complete the Civil Rights quiz.  

• You may take it over again, and SHOULD,  until you reach 80%. Challenge yourself to reaching 100%. Teachers will be monitoring student access and completion of the Quizizz activity. Students please put your first and last name when you start the Quizizz to receive credit.

 

3.  Journal: We do NOT need pictures of our social studies notes today!

• Read about each person in your Newspaper Week 26

• Read Article: Rising Above • Complete the Assassinations notes page in your journal

If you have lost your Newspapers DO NOT FEAR!!!!  Clever is here!  :  )

Either go to Clever directly, or through the school page.  You can access all three newspapers there, along with all the connected materials!