Hang in there, kids! Only a few days left! Monday, you will have your last test EVER here at Midvalley. We are still asking for donations of $3 each for the pizza at our end of school party. Every kid will be served, regardless of contribution.

This is an OPTIONAL assignment for students that received a "NYM" (Not Yet Mastered) grade on their report card in the first term for the Matter Unit. This is an opportunity to replace that NYM with an "M" (Mastered). It is not a guarantee. Using Google Docs, complete the following assignment:

"Write a five paragraph essay on Matter, as discussed in science class. The essay must include an introduction, a conclusion, and a three-paragraph body. Please explain physical changes and how you can distinguish them. Also, explain chemical changes and evidence that a chemical change may have occurred. Finally, explain how matter cannot be created or destroyed, just changed from one form to another. You may use all the materials from science class. Here is a link to the main handout: http://www.uen.org/core/science/sciber/TRB5/downloads/01literacy.pdf

This is due on Monday.

We will be finishing the SAGE Math test tomorrow, which completes our SAGE testing this year. The kids have been working hard and we are almost through! Just a quick look at the upcoming schedule:

• May 26, Monday: No School, Memorial Day
• May 27, Tuesday: Safety Patrol Bowling Field Trip
• May 28, Wednesday, 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm: DARE Graduation
• June 3, Tuesday, 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Awards assembly
•                            1:30 pm - 3:15 pm: Water Party!
• June 4, Wednesday, Last day of School!! Talent Show!! No cafeteria service today! We are collecting donations of $3 per person to order pizza. Everyone will be served, regardless of donation. School is dismissed at 1:00 pm.

Oh yeah, we had a little accident today. Have a look:

Math:
Tomorrow is the SAGE Math test. Be prepared! Your homework for tonight is to take a look at the practice test at www.sageportal.org  Click on "Students and Families", then "Training Tests", then you'll be directed to the student log-in page. Click the "Sign In" button, then select your grade (5), the click "Yes". Finally, select "Math Grades 5-6".

Be sure to play around with the site and see what the questions are like. We will spend some time doing this tomorrow morning as well.

Culture Fair!!
Fifth grade students are to meet at 7:45 pm at the 4th grade doors dressed all in black. You will be getting your war-paint on, in time for your performance at 8:20 pm. Can't wait to see you there!!

Math: Solve this secret message: (-4,6)(3,-7)(4,6)(8,3)  (-9,-5)(-7,-8)(-8,-1)(8,8)(-4,6)(7,-5)(-3,-4)  (8,3)(-7,-8)(3,-7)(-4,6)  (-9,-5)(-9,3)(2,-2)(3,9)! Then write a secret message to the person who sits across from you! (minimum of 10 characters)

To access your Google Docs account and work on your DARE essay, follow these directions: http://prolearning.canyonsdistrict.org/uploads/8/7/1/9/8719529/accessing_csddocs.pdf or check out this page:
http://prolearning.canyonsdistrict.org/csd-docs.html

Math: P.415 1-4
Science: The science SAGE test is tomorrow! Tonight's homework: I assigned one of four regions (mountains, swampy, forest, desert) to each table. You are to come up with an imaginary creature that lives here. You must specify what traits this creature has that give it a survival advantage and allows it to thrive in that environment. Please include a picture. Be creative!!
Language: No spelling, but vocabulary words were assigned, test Friday.

SAGE Language: We had part 1 of the SAGE Language test today. I this the kids did well, although I won't know for sure until I see the results and I'm not sure when that will be. At any rate, the kids seemed confident and there were no tears, so I can't complain! Part 2 will be on Thursday.
Math: My notes from Mr. Reese, our sub, indicated that he taught and reviewed volume, but he wasn't confident that everyone was "getting it." Today, I reviewed volume with the class and will be moving on soon.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Thank you for all the wonderful gifts and notes. I really appreciate you all! My class is really fantastic and I wouldn't trade these kids for anyone!