Week of October 16 - October 20

Battle of the Books

For students who are competing in the Battle of the Books competition, this link to the Media Center website has the book list, journal/question page, and parent letter.

Battle of the Books Information

MATH
Block 1
NBT. 6:  Division
*We continue working on our multiplication project independently during class time.

*Small groups will be pulled throughout the week to introduce division using PARTIAL QUOTIENT.  
HOMEWORK: 
IXL - Any unfinished IXL assignments 
(A.11, C.7, D.3, D.4, D.23, D.30, H.3, L.7, and L.8)
**Please have your child login to IXL and check to make sure they have completed these assignments!!!  The goal is to score a 90 or higher.**

These are assignments that date back to September.  This is a lot of work to complete in one week.  If your child hasn't completed these assignments, please use this as an opportunity to speak with them about the importance of homework completion.  Please encourage them to do as much as they can this week in order to get as many of the incomplete assignments finished.

Block 2
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
OA.4:  Factors, multiples, prime, composite

*We continue to work on factors, multiples, and prime & composite numbers through small group interactions.
*We continue to work on area model and partial product strategies to solve multi-digit multiplication problems.

HOMEWORK: 
IXL - Any unfinished IXL assignments 
(A.10, A.11, B.2, C.7, D.3, D.4, D.5, L.7, and L.8)
**Please have your child login to IXL and check to make sure they have completed these assignments!!!  The goal is to score a 90 or higher.**
These are assignments that date back to September.  This is a lot of work to complete in one week.  If your child hasn't completed these assignments, please use this as an opportunity to speak with them about the importance of homework completion.  Please encourage them to do as much as they can this week in order to get as many of the incomplete assignments finished.

SCIENCE
**BOTH BLOCKS**

GSES4P3: Relationships between balanced and unbalanced forces, to include: - An investigation on the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
- Simple machines (lever, pull, wedge, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and screw)
- Impact of simple machines on forces

*We will review for our unit summative this week.

HOMEWORK:
Study Forces & Motion and Simple Machine Review AND Vocabulary
**Simple Machines Quiz:  Friday, 10/20**
**UNIT SUMMATIVE HAS BEEN MOVED TO Tuesday, 10/24**

Social Studies
**BLOCK 2 ONLY**

SS4H4: The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

- Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams

*We will introduce important people in the American Revolutionary War.

HOMEWORK:
NIGHTLY - Look over "Causes of the American Revolutionary War" worksheet.

DA$H, NOHS Homecoming Parade, & Report Cards

DA$H for Excellence 

October 20th, we will run the DA$H in Block 2. My Block 2 class will run at 1:05-1:20.  Parents who are not already volunteering may attend, however, you must remain in the "spectator section".

NOHS Homecoming Parade

On Thursday, October 19th, Rocky Branch 5th graders will be walking in the NOHS parade.

COME JOIN US!  Students who are interested in joining should wear comfortable shoes, bring a bag of candy and meet at the RBES bus lanes by 5:40pm.  Wear your RBES spirit wear or Titan spirit wear.  Please be on time!  The parade line up begins at 6:00.

Report Cards

Report cards come home this Friday, October 13th. Please be sure to look over your child's report card and sign & return JUST the envelope.

Week of October 10 - October 13

MATH
Block 1
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
*We will be using real life application through story problems to work on each of these strategies.
*We are nearing the portion of the unit and are doing a multiplication project as a culminating activity.  Be sure to ask you child about their 'resort' project!
HOMEWORK: 
IXL - H.3 and D.23 (Due Friday, 10/13)

Block 2
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
OA.4:  Factors, multiples, prime, composite
*We continue to work on factors, multiples, and prime & composite numbers through small group interactions.
*We continue to work on area model and partial product strategies to solve multi-digit multiplication problems.

HOMEWORK: 
IXL - A.11 (Due Friday, 10/13)
**QUIZ (10/13) - Multiplication Strategies, Factors, Multiples, 
Prime & Composite**

SCIENCE
**BOTH BLOCKS**

GSES4P3: Relationships between balanced and unbalanced forces, to include: - An investigation on the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
- Simple machines (lever, pull, wedge, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and screw)
- Impact of simple machines on forces
*We continue our investigation into simple machines and how they make our lives easier.

HOMEWORK:
Study Forces & Motion Vocabulary
**QUIZ (10/13) - Forces & Motion**

Social Studies
**BLOCK 2 ONLY**

SS4H4: The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

- Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.

- Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.

- Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.

- Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams

*We will discuss vocabulary and causes of the American Revolutionary war.
*We will finish learning about the causes of the American Revolutionary War.

HOMEWORK:
NIGHTLY - Look over "Causes of the American Revolutionary War" worksheet.

Book Character Parade

Secret Santa Information

If your family is in need of assistance during the holiday time, please contact Mrs. Porter, our school counselor for information regarding the Secret Santa program.  All Secret Santa applications will be due on Friday, October 27, 2017.  Mrs. Porter's Phone:  706-769-3235 Ext 1307 or Email: bporter@oconeeschools.org

NOHS Homecoming Events

A Message from NOHS. . . .

NOHS will have a Homecoming parade, bonfire, and food trucks on 10/19 from 6-8pm in the NOHS gravel lot. The parade will be held at 6:30pm along Titan Way, and the bonfire/community pep rally will begin at 7:15pm. The following food trucks will be there: The Varsity, Mac the Cheese, and Kona Ice.  Follow the link below to pre-order food:

Food Order Form

You won't want to miss this fun community event!

Week of October 2 - Ocotber 5

REMINDERS:
*Field Trip on Thursday, 10/5
*No school on Friday, 10/6 (teacher workday) or Monday, 10/9 (Fall break)

MATH
Block 1
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
OA.4:  Factors, multiples, prime, composite
*We continue to work on multiplication strategies, as well as factors, multiples, and prime & composite numbers.  
*We will be using real life application through story problems to work on each of these strategies.
HOMEWORK: 
NONE

Block 2
NBT. 5:  Multiplication
OA.4:  Factors, multiples, prime, composite
*We continue to work on factors, multiples, and prime & composite numbers through small group interactions.
*We will introduce two multiplication strategies this week; partial product and area model.  Please talk to your kids about these strategies and have them show you how they work!

HOMEWORK: 
IXL:  D.3 and D.5 (Due Thursday, 10/5)
*For D.5, please make sure students use one of the two strategies they've been taught to solve the multiplication equations.

SCIENCE

GSES4P3: Relationships between balanced and unbalanced forces, to include: - An investigation on the effects of balanced and unbalanced forces.
- An argument to support the claim that gravitational force affects the motion of an object.
- Simple machines (lever, pull, wedge, inclined plane, wheel and axle, and screw)
- Impact of simple machines on forces
*This week we will wrap up our investigations into why gravitational forces affect the motion of an object.
*We will begin learning about simple machines and their impact on forces.

HOMEWORK:
None

Social Studies
**BLOCK 2 ONLY**

SS4H4: The student will explain the causes, events, and results of the American Revolution.

- Trace the events that shaped the revolutionary movement in America, including the French and Indian War, British Imperial Policy that led to the 1765 Stamp Act, the slogan “no taxation without representation,” the activities of the Sons of Liberty, and the Boston Tea Party.

- Explain the writing of the Declaration of Independence; include who wrote it, how it was written, why it was necessary, and how it was a response to tyranny and the abuse of power.

- Describe the major events of the American Revolution and explain the factors leading to American victory and British defeat; include the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Saratoga, and Yorktown.

- Describe key individuals in the American Revolution with emphasis on King George III, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, Patrick Henry, and John Adams

*We will discuss vocabulary and causes of the American Revolutionary war.
*We will finish learning about the causes of the American Revolutionary War.

HOMEWORK:
Study the "Causes of the American Revolutionary War" worksheet.