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**EOG's are quickly approaching. Testing schedule is May 14 - May 18. Due to this, we will be buckling down to review in Math, Reading and Science as well as continuing teaching curriculum in these areas**.

EOG PROCTERS NEEDED!!!!!

Proctors are needed for EOGs the week of May 14th (May 14-18). Horton is in need of 40 proctors each and every day that week. That's a lot of extra personnel needed! Please consider your schedule and call the office at 919-542-2303 stating the days that you are willing to serve. Proctors are asked to come to the school at 7:30 am for a brief training and most testing will be completed by noon.....EOGs can't take place with out proctors so we have a very special request for you to PLEASE volunteer! Thank you! (News from HMS web page)

Information on HMS web page that deserves another look!
A Note to Students and Parents As the weather warms up and we prepare for our End of Grade Tests, the administration and teachers at Horton Middle felt the time was right to remind all students of a few very important school expectations. Our student dress code is taken very seriously during the year. We expect the girls to wear tops that cover appropriately, straps that are as wide as a dollar bill and no undergarments such as bra straps should be visible. Midriffs’ must be covered. Shorts and skirts should be of appropriate length. We have instituted a new, simple standard to help everyone determine appropriate length. A parent may use a dollar bill placed above the knee cap of the student. The width of the dollar is the standard, not the length. If the skirt or shorts touches the dollar bill, it is long enough to wear to school. If a student wears leggings, their skirt must still be long enough to satisfy the dollar bill standard. Boys also may not wear tee shirts without sleeves unless they have a regular tee under it. Pants must be worn at the waist. Sagging pants will not be tolerated. Please wear a belt when necessary and do not wear jeans that are cut so low that they are impossible to pull up. Also, underwear must be covered by your pants. It should NEVER be visible. All students who wear jeans may not have holes that expose skin or underwear above the kneecap. Please use the dollar bill standard to determine this. If there is a question in your mind if an article of clothing is appropriate to wear to school or not, it probably isn’t, so don’t wear it. Horseplay is defined as running in the building, making excessive noise in the halls or disturbing any classroom or school-related activities. Pushing, shoving and hitting, EVEN IN FUN, are prohibited. Teachers have witnessed several other forms of aggressive behavior including tripping a friend as they walk down the hall or in the classroom. While this is not done in anger, it will lead to someone getting hurt and a host of other unnecessary problems. Students have been assembled by grade level to hear and review the above concerns. Those discussions also served as the student’s warning. There will not be a second or third warning. Teachers have been asked to report all incidents of this nature to administration immediately. The specific consequences for rule violations listed in the 2011-2012 Student Code of Conduct will be enforced. Students may be assigned in-school suspension immediately or depending on the offense, an out of school suspension may be necessary. Please review these expectations with your child. The main expectation is for all students to be focused on academics but at the same time we want students to have a safe, productive and very enjoyable end of the school year. With your help and continued support we will achieve this goal. Scholastic Book Fair week of April 2 Our class will shop Tuesday, April 3 from 8:30 until 9:00. Anyone having money to buy their books may also go anytime Wednesday and Thursday until 12:00.

Spring picture day will be April 17

Early Release at 11:30 on April 25 Spring break begins this week -- April 5 - April 13

EOG's May 14 - 18

Note from Ms. Mayer in the Media Center

"The media center will be hosting an additional Scholastic book fair this year during the week of April 2 through 5th (week prior to Spring Break). Thank you for your support of this fundraiser:) "

Our class will go to the Book Fair on Tuesday, April 3rd from 8:30 - 9:00

MOCK EOG at HMS

March 26, March 27, March 28 and April 4 the fifth grade classes at HMS will be conducting mock EOG assessments. These assessments will be just that - MOCK, to give students a feel of the real test in 6 weeks. Due to this, the students will be happy to report there will be no homework during those days.

== March 10 - Due to my computer doing some weird configurations, it has put EasyGradePro into the depth of my hard drive. Miss Charlotte, our computer guru, found my EasyGradePro but it was not my current one. By Friday afternoon, my EasyGradePro was home safe on my desktop but it was too late to get progress reports out. Due to this, progress reports will go home Tuesday. ==

Hope you all enjoy your 3 day weekend and I am looking forward to the students returning.
March 8

Note the additional page that has been added - EOG This will give you links to access old EOG passages in science, math and reading

**Week March 5**

**AR Quiz needs to be taken on an AR book (preferably on reading level) on or before March 16**

**Math: ordering fractions and decimals** **Changing fractions into decimals** **Changing decimals into fractions** **L.A. AR books Root words** **Science: Landforms until end of 9 weeks**  **Note land form vocabulary under projects**

**Good Web Site for Landforms:**

http://www.enchantedlearning.com/geography/landforms/glossary.shtml

**EOG's are quickly approaching. If a concept is covered in class and students need more practice, I am sending home extra practice. This is totally optional however, extra practice may help comprehension.**

**I tutor in math every Tuesday** **I tutor in reading every Thursday**

**Week February 27**
<span style="color: #20e45b; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**As of Friday, February 24 I will no longer record homework grades in EasyGradePro or my hard copy grade book. This has been a time intensive endeavor and this is something I can release to gain back 7-10 hours per week. To hold the students accountable, I will be giving weekly quizzes on material that was covered in homework so it is beneficial to do the homework even though it is not recorded.**

<span style="color: #20e45b; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**I thank all parents who are willing to make play dough. I will do my share also but I am grateful for all of your support. Play dough is a great manipulative to model landforms. I could not do this unity without you, so thank you!**

<span style="color: #20e45b; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**Math: Continue Fractions - adding/subtracting Mixed Numbers** <span style="color: #20e45b; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**Language Arts: Biography Stick Man - To be completed in Class** <span style="color: #20e45b; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;"> **Word study this week will again be in Vocabulary Workshop Unit 7** <span style="color: #20e45b; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**Science: Land forms** <span style="color: #20e45b; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**Social Studies : Revolutionary War**


 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">Math: Fractions: adding/subtracting unlike fractions **
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">Least Common Multiple **
 * <span style="color: #800080; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">Simplest Form **


 * Language Arts: Vocabulary Workshop ( See Spelling/Vocab. Tab) **
 * "Stick Man" book report (in class) **
 * AR Test due to be taken on or before March 2 **


 * Science: Land Forms **
 * We need lots and lots of play dough. If you are willing to make play dough, see recipe under projects **
 * Social Studies - Revolutionary War **

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**February 6**

<span style="color: #ff0000; font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**Math:** Divisibility Rules Fractions **Language Arts**: Poetry **Science** and **Social Studies**: Landforms **Social Studies** : American Revolution

A note will be coming home soon to request play dough.

Poetry Reading Valentine's Day

Vocabulary Workshop Quiz Friday

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**January 16**

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;"> **Grades are now current in EasyGradePro.**

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**We continue to work on writing, ecosystems and geometry. Our final States and Capitals test will be January 18.**

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**A small science project will be assigned this week. Much of the project will be done in class. Students will be able to select the their grade goal.**

January 9

I am unable to download grades so you will not be able to view grades on line. I worked on this 30 minutes late Friday afternoon and I was hoping I could come in Sunday to do this when the internet activity was not so heavy. This did not seem to help since I still can not download grades, so I am putting in a tech problem. I a sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused. If I am unable to get this solved by Tuesday and you would like to know your child's grades, drop me a note and I will print out a copy of their grades. I know the end of the 9 weeks is approaching and this is a critical time.

Math: Rotational symmetry, flips, slides LA: Narrative writing Science: Finalizing ecosystems Social Studies: States and Capitals

County benchmark testings begins January 9. These test will be online in our computer lab.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**January 2**

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; font-size: 90%;">**The nine week county assessments will be this month. All assessments will be on the computer and the schedule was given and approved by our curriculum coach and the county. Our class schedule is as follows:** Reading - January 10 Science - January 20 (revised date) Math - January 27

News from January 2 staff meeting:

HMS will hold a science fair this year. Note going home January 3. Projects due January 25

December 4 Spelling test this week Math vocabulary test this week

Point line line segment parallel lines

Intersecting lines perpendicular lines plane ray

Angle vertex protractor acute angle

Right angle obtuse angle straight angle polygon

Regular polygon triangle quadrilateral pentagon

Hexagon octagon heptagon nonagon decagon

Obtuse triangle Acute triangle Isosceles Triangle

Scalene Triangle Equilateral Triangle Right Triangle

Parallelogram Trapezoid Rectangle Square Rhombus

November 28

We are going to the Opera at Jordan Matthews Thursday. This event is sponsored by the county.

__**Ecosystem Vocabulary Words:**__

1. Carrying Capacity 2. Threatened Species 3. Community 4. Food Chain 5. Food Web 6. Biome 7. Ecosystem 8. Biotic 9. Abiotic 10. Aquarium 11. Terrarium 12. Endangered Species 13. Extinct 14. Population 15. Environment 16. Ecology 17. Biosphere 18. Habitat 19. Herbivore 20. Carnivore 21. Decompose 22. Predator 23. Organisms 24. Niche 25. Producer 26. Consumer 27. Parasite 28. Host 29. Mutualism 30. Limiting Factor 31. Prey 32. Scavenger 33. Omnivore 34. Symbiosis

We will have a test on these words Friday

November 21

Our unit on states and capitals begins next week. Information about this will be coming home. Please check the 'Parent Notes' and 'States and Capitals' Pages. All information sent home is on these pages.

November 13

Math: Algebra/Geometry until January 20 L.A. Literature Circles - each group will be reading book of their choice Science: Ecosystems until January 20 Social Studies - States and Capitals for next several weeks beginning after Thanksgiving

BOOK FAIR this week. Our shopping day is Tuesday

November 1

Math: During our Geometry unit in math, please check out the web sites listed on the web site page. Have your child go there often and explore geometry. These sites will help in our geometry unit. Science: Ecosystems L.A. Introducing Literature Circles.

Note from Ms. Mayer, our media specialist:

The **BOOK FAIR** will be held in the media center Nov 15-16-17 and students will be shopping with their Language Arts classes. Just FYI because there will be NO circulation of books during that time. Thank you...

5th grade and 8th grade will shop on Tuesday, Nov 15 6th grade will shop on Wednesday, Nov 16 7th grade will shop on Thursday, Nov 17th

Friday will be OPEN SHOPPING for all those with money to spend. If you wish, students may come from any class on this day for a few minutes for those last items.

October 24

There will be no school for students October 31. The is a required staff development for staff. Be safe going out collecting candy and remember the class room when candy goes on sale. I love to throw candy to students working hard.

For the next couple of weeks we will be learning elements of Literature Circles. For this week, we will not have a reading story but will read Leonard's Horse next week and this will expand over a 2 week period.

This week is the end of the 9 week grading period. We will be taking many post-tests this week so homework will be minimal. These tests will be on the computer.

For the month of December we are asking parents to provide incentives daily for the month. This is usually a hectic month and we still need students' focus. A positive way to do this is to offer a treat at the end of the day for students who have exhibited on task behaviors along with following the rules. The incentives can be individually wrapped candy, pencils, notepads, bouncing ball, colored pens, erasers, or anything you think 10 year olds would like. We will need this at the end of December but you can send the items in anytime since they are not perishable.

Also, before Winter Break we will be making Ginger Bread Houses. A list of items will be coming in November for this. I would like to remind you that I am asking a lot of parents during this time but I only expect what you are able to do. These are tough economic times and I understand. Do what you able and we will make it.

October 17

It has come to the 5th grade team's attention that many students are not proficient in multiplication math facts. It is imperative all students know their multiplication facts to be successful in 5th grade math. This is a 3rd grade skill but we are going to have to take the time to do this in 5th grade. I have a 20 minute block of time after recess that we are going to drill this skill. If your child struggles with this, they must practice at home!

I will give a one minute timed assessment to assess mastery. Each student is going to get an ice cream cone and once a child has mastered a level, they will get a scoop of ice cream to put on their cone. Once the ice cream tower is built for every student, we will celebrate by making ice cream sundaes.

Listed below are 2 web sites to practice multiplication facts. There are hundreds more. Any web site that give a student practice is acceptable. The goal is to learn these facts. Every child must master this before we can make our own sundae. The time period will be from October 17 - November 17.

[|htt]<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif;">[|p] [|://www.arcademicskillbuilders.com/games/grand_prix/grand_prix.html] www.multipilcation.com

October 10 Progress Reports, following the CCS policy of mid-term reports,will be sent home mid way during the 9 week grading period. Due to the rise in paper usage, I can not justify printing individual progress reports weekly. In the past 2 weeks alone, I have used over 200 sheet of paper to print progress reports. Grades are on-line now so you may check your child 's grades weekly on-line. I will upload grades every Friday afternoon. I will continue to inform you of any missing work your child has not turned in for the week in the folders I will send home on Friday. Any missing work will need to be turned in on Monday. The late policy will apply, unless your child was absent.

We will be weighing and measuring pumpkins later in the month, so your child will need 2 small pumpkins by the last week in October to do this activity.

There will not be a spelling test, vocabulary test or word study test this week. We will however have a quiz on the reading selection. "Inside Out."

We will have a math quiz on word problems Wednesday and Thursday. I will give the class 2 word problems on Wednesday to solve using the 5 step process and I will give them 2 word problems on Thursday.

October 3

Make-Up picture day is October 10

Mid-Term Progress Reports went out Friday, September 30

Math: Word Problems using strategies; Choose an Operation, Guess/Check, Draw a Picture, Make a table/chart, Logical Reasoning Students must follow the 5 steps to solve problem during this unit; Step 1: State the Facts Step 2: What is the Question Step 3: What can you Eliminate Step 4: Choose a Strategy and Solve Step 5: Does your answer make sense

Language Arts: Newberry / AR book report (to be done in class) Science: Weather Weather project will be assigned soon Social Studies: Colonies

District News

This is the note that was on CCS web page.

SchoolFusion offers parents access to their children's classrooms and information such as assignments, grades, and school events including athletic calendars and club schedules.
We are currently in the process of finalizing, and loading, student and teacher data into the system. We are running a small test with a group of parents to make sure that when we launch the website for all parents we will have had parent feedback on how it is working. We should have everything ready for schools to launch the system for parents before the end of the month. Letters will be sent home to parents from their schools with a link to a guide on how to sign up for the website. We appreciate your patience as we work through this new process and prepare to use this system."

September 26

The MId-Term Progress Reports will go out this week. Once the online Fusion is up and running for parents, you will be able to access your child's grades on-line and I will save a few trees by not sending home hard copies of grades.

Math: Completing decimals. Test on Tuesday, September 27 Language Arts: Author's Purpose Social Studies: Colonies Science: Weather

The week of October 3, students will be doing a book report in class. The books were checked out from HMS Media on September 22. The book had to be an AR book and a Newberry Award winning book. The students are taking these books home to read nightly and must have completed the book by October 3.

September 19

Math: Continue decimals; equivalent, not equivalent, ordering Language Arts: Character/Plot Social Studies: Constitution Science: Weather

Fund Raiser Kickoff

HMS will have Curriculum Night following the PTSA meeting Thursday. Much of the information to be addressed was included in the packet you received at Open House, August 23

I have softball duty earlier but if the game is close and extra innings are called, I may be late. The games have been known to run over but I will be here ASAP. I will leave the room open in case this happens. Our softball team is very exciting!!!!!

September 5, 2011

We have had a great start to a new year. Our class is absolutely wonderful and I am looking forward to working with each and every child. You have presented your best and I am honored to be able to work with your child.

In Language Arts we will be doing a rotational series with vocabulary, spelling and word study. You will be able to access the vocabulary online at: <span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> **http://www.sadlier-oxford.com/vocabulary**

<span style="font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;"> Students will write their spelling words in their planners on Monday mornings during spelling weeks.

In math we are learning about decimals; place value, equal, unequal, adding, subtracting, value of, etc.

August 22, 2011 I am excited about a new year and I am looking forward to many exciting days of learning. I believe all children are capable and that academic success is possible for everyone through hard work. Fifth grade is a more rigorous year than previous years that will require planning and effort for positive outcomes. Immediately, I want you to know I will make myself available to assist anyone needing extra help after school any day except Mondays. I will need written advanced notice (at least 24 hours) from a parent for anyone wanting to stay after school for extra help. Do not wait to let me know If your child does not understand a concept. Sometimes it just takes working together for one occasion for clarity.

I appreciate open, positive communication and want everyone to know I am here to teach their children. This is what I love to do and I feel blessed to be able to come to school everyday to teach children. I am excited about a new year and I am glad to have your child in my classroom.

To a great year, Lesa Henry

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**It is important for your child to read nightly. Find a book or book series they are interested in and have them read to themselves and read aloud to you. For your child to become a better reader, they must** //READ!!!!!!//