We finally opened the lotion! Took Jack 5 tries! Thanks for all the generous holiday gifts! So spoiled! Peace~

MATH OPPORTUNITIES :)

Good evening families! 
As the year unfolds before us we all have so much to be reflective upon.  There's certainly ups and downs in any year but I'd like to look at it as all learning experiences.   Warm wishes to you all this holiday season and always.  

This message is in regards to math and providing a varied of opportunities for all students.  PLEASE save this blog post to access throughout the remainder of the year.  

Below are three documents that I hope will do just that.  These videos, ixl skills, braingenie, and other collected videos, are accessible for students at any point.  This is a compilation of ways to review for students who need their math skills sharpened, and for those who need to continue to feel challenged within standards.  

Students were also given IXL and Tenmarks login in the fall to supplement the daily lessons.  Please take advantage of those memberships and contact me at any time if you have trouble logging in.  Students are provided with individual skills to work on in Tenmarks.  Please let me know if you have any questions and/or other suggestions to best meet the needs of your child. 

Best to you for 2017! :) 
Thank you, 
Kate Karlonas 

CCSS Trimester 1 Supplemental Materials and Review

CCSS Trimester 2 (Current work, review and looking ahead)

CCSS Trimester 3 Preview upcoming material

European Explorer Trading Cards came out great!😊

Kids' countdown....

Pool!!!

The Columbian Exchange

Brunch Thursday, 12/22

Hi All, 

We're  hosting a Geikie/Karlonas students' Team Brunch on Thurs, 12/22 @ 10:30am.  

We realize it's a hectic time of year, but if at all possible, please send in something for everyone to share.  Here's a sign up of brunch items.  In the past students have brought in muffins, donuts, fruit, quiche, sides of bacon, chips/salsa, plates, drinks, etc.  It should be fun.  

Thank you for all you do and have a wonderful winter break relaxing with family and friends.

Best, 

Heather and Kate :)  

Marquette the explorer

Indoor Recess with Karaoke

Move the Decimals Parody

Multiplying Decimals by powers of 10

Multiplying decimals by powers of 10

Multiplying Decimals- Is the answer reasonable?

Pizarro Helpful Video

Cabaza de Vaca

Exploration Story Time

Explorer Song- Everyone Knows 'em Now

Trading card information needed:

Solving logic puzzles

SS: Age of Exploration Mini Project Due Wed, 12/21 (Done during school)

Students began a new unit today on European Exploration.  Choose from this list of explorers.  Everyone will be assigned an explorer to research and create a Trading Card on that explorer.  This is Due Wednesday 12/21.
Here's a checklist to see if your Trading Card has everything needed.
Here's is the rubric for the Trading Card.

Also:
Chapter 4 Quizlet is also assigned and to study the vocabulary on CH. 4 by 12/20.

Chapter 4 Quizlet Explorers Come to the Americas Click Here

Chapter 3 QUIZLET CLICK HERE

Marco Polo class notes. Open note/book quiz Monday

SS- Chapter 3 Open Book Quiz MONDAY

Another video to help you BORROW!

Subtraction with Borrowing

Marco Polo Helpful Links

Marco Polo’s Odyssey


Marco Polo's Journey

Notes from class

Timbuktu, Africa Gold-Salt Trade

The City of Timbuktu, Africa

http://easyscienceforkids.com/all-about-timbuktu/

http://www.ducksters.com/history/africa/trade_routes_of_ancient_africa.php

Great slideshow, EW!

Planning a turkey dinner on a budget

Planning their very own Thanksgiving meal!

Class bookmarks! 😊

Dear Geikie/Karlonas 5th Graders and Families,

Our TEAM has earned a reward! We're heading to Ocean House of Pizza on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd.  Please bring in money.  Great job this trimester! Keep it up! :)

Mrs. Karlonas and Mrs. Geikie :)

So deep in historical thought 😄