Chapter 5 Lesson 8 Math Help

Here is a video to help with today's math lesson. If you need any further help please let me know.

Chapter 5 Lesson 5 Math Help

Here is a video for help with the Math Homework for tonight.

Google Presentation Video's

So I am working on completing the videos I told you I was going to produce for you all. I have noticed that some of you have already started playing around. I have to say they look fantastic and I am very pleased and very excited. I am very proud of those that have been working on this and I truly mean that. If there is something you are looking to do but don't know how please post here and I will see what I can do as far as making a video for you. All videos can been seen on the How-To link on the website.

Chapter 5 Lesson 3 Homework Help

Here is a video to help with Chapter 5 Lesson 3. If you have any further questions please let me know.

"Charlie"

So you asked for a video of the dog named Charlie well here he is. 

Math Help for Chapter 5 Lesson 2

Here is a video for Chapter 5 Lesson 2. If you need any more help please let me know.

Looking for a Christmas Tree

Honey Bear Trees…

If you are buying a fresh Christmas tree this year or need a fresh wreath or garland, Honey Bear Trees in Redwood City on Woodside or in San Carlos on El Camino is donating a percentage of your purchase back to our school. Tell them you are from Roosevelt School at checkout and they will make sure Roosevelt gets a portion of your sale.

Chapter 5 Lesson 1 Math Help

Here is a video to help with tonights homework. If you need any help please let me know.

Chapter 5 Key Concept

Here is a video to go over the Key Concept for Chapter 5. If you have any questions please make sure you ask.

Conference Schedule

Here is the schedule for the Parent / Teacher Conferences

Thursday, November 21, 2013
2:40 - Karla
3:00 - Julianna
4:20 - Alexa
4:40 - Rafaella
5:00 - Danny
5:20 - Maria
5:40 - Vanesa

Frida, November 22, 2013
2:40 - Walter
3:20 - Juan
3:40 - Norman
4:00 - Saul
4:20 - Krishara
4:40 - Mariah
5:00 - Jesus

Monday, November 25, 2013
8:20 - Kimberly
8:40 - Jasper
9:40 - Margret
11:00 - Denise
11:20 - Ismael
1:00 - Edgar
1:40 - Alberto
2:20 - Adrian

Tuesday, November 26, 2013
9:00 - Salvador
10:00 - Anthony
11:00 - Jazmin

Field Trip Information

With our Field Trip tomorrow students are allowed to bring the following items:
* Backpack (no binder or heavy materials)
* Pencils
* Water Bottle
* Layers
* Snack
* Book
* Lunch

Any questions please let me know.

What is wrong with this picture?

Are those Colonists on computers? I love history but this is a bit weird.

All Videos Now Converted

Hello everyone
I just finished converting all of the videos so you can watch them from all of your different devices. Just go back and and find the original posts and the videos will be there with a note saying they were updated.

Chapter 4 Lesson 10 Math Help

Here is a quick video for Chapter 4 Lesson 10. This was a easier lesson but just in case here you go.

TheatreWorks Performance

Here is a video from the 5th grade performance about the human body. After 2 weeks working with TheatreWorks they did a great job.

Chapter 4 Lesson 9 Math Help

Here is the video for tonight math lesson. If you still need help let me know.

Chapter 4 Lesson 8 Math Help

Sorry the video is up late. I am running a little behind this evening. Please let me know if you need any help.

Class Election Photos

Today we had our class elections. I will be counting the votes in the next few days and will announce the winners soon. We are still planning on having our Inauguration but we are having a bit of a struggle coming up with a date that works for everyone. Below you will find a photo gallery of pictures from our election process starting with speeches, campaigning (with treats), to making posters, and finally making our choices. I was very proud of these students. They did a great job.

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Math Help Chapter 4 Lesson 7

I had a few students join me today to help make the video for tonight. I hope this is helpful. If you have any questions please let me know.

Speeches Part 2

Thanks for your patients in waiting for these videos. It is a bit of a learning curve using the new software but I hope to have all the bugs worked out now. Here is the video from today's speeches. The Assistant Principal came and watched and she was very proud of the students. Personally I thought the students did a great job and I am extremely thrilled with what they accomplished.

Speeches Part 1

Here is the video from todays speeches. Sorry it took so long to get them up. This is my first time playing with the new version of iMovie that came out last week and I had to figure a few things out. I hope that you enjoy.

Speech Schedule For October 29th and 30th

On October 29th and 30th the class will be presenting their speeches for our class elections. Because of all the different pullouts and specials the times for these events are different for each day.

On October 29th the speeches will be starting at 1:00 pm. The students speaking on this day are as following:
Attorney General
1. Rafaella
2. Maria
3. Jazmin
4. Edgar

Chief of Staff
1. Alexa
2. Saul
3. Mariah

Secretary of Commerce
1. Karla
2. Juan
3. Krishara


On October 30th the speeches will be starting at 11:00 and will go until lunch at 12:00. The students speaking on this day are:

Secretary of the Treasury
1. Jasper
2. Alberto
3. Denise
4. Adrian
5. Katie
6. Norman

Vice President
1. Margret
2. Ismael
3. Danny
4. Salvador

President
1. Walter
2. Jesus
3. Vanesa
4. Devin
5. Julianna
6. Kim

Chapter 4 Lesson 5 Math Help

Here is a video for Chapter 4 Lesson 5.

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Chapter 4 Lesson 4 Math Help

Here is a little video to help with Chapter 4 Lesson 4. Remember to show all your work for these problems.

(Updated)

Chapter 4 Lesson 3 Math Help

I am so sorry I did not realize the post did not go up. Here is the video for Chapter 4 Lesson 3.

(Updated)

Chapter 4 Lesson 1 Help

Here is a video for Chapter 4 Lesson 1. I hope this is helpful. Leave me a note with what you think.

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Chapter 3 Lesson 7 Math Help

Here is a quick video for the homework tonight. Sorry it is a bit late but I hope if helps.

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Chapter 3 Lesson 5 Math Help

Here is a video to help with Chapter 3 Lesson 5. Make sure you read the directions before you do your work. If you have any questions please let me know.

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Classroom Election -

Here is the list of who is running for which Class Office. Students will be required to write a speech, create a poster, and campaign for the office they want. More details to follow.

Secretary of Commerce
Juan
Karla
Krishara

Secretary of the Treasury
Denise
Jasper
Katie
Alberto
Adrian
Norman

Attorney General
Edgar
Rafaella
Jazmin
Maria

Chief of Staff
Mariah 
Alexa
Saul
Jose

Vice President
Ismael
Salvador
Daniel
Margret

President
Walter
Julianna
Vanesa
Devin
Kimberly
Jesus

Your Hired!! - Classroom Jobs Selected

After going through all the application and hearing everyones interviews I have hired for the 10 classroom jobs for the 2013-2014 school year. There are the non-elected positions. Move information about the Election coming in November later.

Here are the jobs and the students hired to fulfill the roles:

Ambassador of Trade
Walter       Denise
Julianna     Krishara
Alexa

Administrators of the Environmental Protection Agency
Saul       Walter
Adrian   Edgar
Danny

Secretary of the Interior
Mariah
Alberto
Walter

Press Secretary
Jazmin       Salvador
Vanesa      Rafaella

Secretary of State
Mariah
Jasper

Secretary of Health and Human Services
Devin         Ismael
Norman      Margret

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Karla
Saul
Denise

Secretary of Homeland Security
Karla
Saul
Denise

Secretary of Education
Julianna
Kim

Secretary of Defense
Walter       Julianna
Karla         Rafaella
Saul           Adrian
Juan           Katie
Norman     Salvador
Danny       Kim
Denise      Maria

Trainings will be going on this week for each of the jobs with everyone starting there jobs after they are trained. The schedule will be posted early this week.

Chapter 3 Lesson 3 Help

Here is the the video for Chapter 3 Lesson 3. I am sorry that it is a bit late but I hope that it is helpful.

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Elected Offices Job Descriptions

Elected Positions

President – This student is the class leader. This student will be responsible for helping with important tasks around the classroom. This student will also be important for when we have guest teachers and subs. The job will require that they show guest around and help them with class rules and procedures. Finally, this student will run any votes we might have in the classroom as they become necessary.

Vice President – This student is second in command. They will assist the President with the job as described above. They will also fill in when the President is not in class or at school.

Chief of Staff – These two students are the classroom assistants. Their main job description is to help with different things that have come up in the classroom. This might include stuffing Thursday Folders, grading, or passing back papers for mailboxes and cubbies. These students play a major role in the day to day operation in the classroom.

Attorney General – This student or students is responsible for distributing the consequences or fines for those students who have broken a class rule. This student must be fair and respectful.

Secretary of the Treasury – One student will be in charge of the class money. They will be responsible for pay students on payday as well as collecting fines for students that have broken a class rule. This student should have good counting skills and be responsible and trustworthy.

Secretary of Commerce – This job will be the responsibility of one student. They will manage the class store this includes ordering and stocking the merchandise. This student must have good math skills and be able to create an inventory that is respectful to all the students in class.

Chapter 3 Lesson 2 Help

Here is a video for Chapter 3 Lesson 2.

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Chapter 3 Lesson 1 Help

Here is a video for Chapter 3 Lesson 1. Remember we are skipping Chapter 2 for now. It has come to my attention that the videos are no longer working on iPads. I am aware of this and am looking for alternatives. In the mean time you can continue to view them on the computer. I am sorry for the inconvenience and hope to have a solution soon.

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Job Interview Schedule

Tuesday
Recess
1. Kimberly
2. Mariah
3. Jazmin
4. Alexa

Lunch
1. Margret
2. Denise
3. Ismael
4. Alberto
5. Jose
6. Maria

Wednesday
Recess
1. Jasper
2. Edgar
3. Danny
4. Norman

Lunch
1. Jesus
2. Salvador
3. Katie
4. Juan
5. Adrian
6. Cruz

Thursday
Recess
1. Rafaella
2. Saul
3. Krishara
4. Devin

Friday
Recess
1. Karla
2. Vanesa
3. Julianna
4. Walter

All interviews will be conducted in Room 13. Please be on time and prepared. I will not have time for make up so please make it to your scheduled time.

Chapter 1 Lesson 10 Homework Help

Here is a video to help with Chapter 1 Lesson 10. Please make sure you follow the directions for each problem.

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Chapter 1 Lesson 9 Math Help

Here is a video for Chapter 1 Lesson 9.

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Chapter 1 Lesson 8 Math Help

Here is a video to help with Chapter 1 Lesson 8.

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Math Chapter 1 Lesson 6 Help

Here is a little help for Chapter 1 Lesson 6. Take a look.

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Math Chapter 1 Lesson 5 Help

Here is a video for Chapter 1 Lesson 5. I hope it helps please make sure you read the directions and before you do anything.

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Donors Choose

As teachers we want to make sure our students have everything they will need in their education. Over the last 10 years I have worked to show my students that school is not just pencils and books. Two years ago I started a program called Pencil Box News. This is a weekly news program the students create after school. We use what every resources I could find. You can see this program by clicking on the Pencil Box News link on the website. This year in an attempt raise the video quality I am looking at getting a new camera. I spent the summer researching and found one to use for this program. I posted the project on Donor Choose and encourage you to go and check it out. Right now for the next 5 days they are offering a dollar for dollar match if you put in the code Inspire. The project has been up for just a couple of days and is already more then half way funded. I thank you for taking the time to at least check it out.

Here is the link:

http://www.donorschoose.org/project/lights-camera-action/1063668/

Chapter 1 Lesson 3 Math help

Here is a video to help with Chapter 1 Lesson 3.

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Job Descriptions (Non Elected)

Non-Elected Positions

Secretary of Defense – This job will be the responsibility of any student that wants to apply. Students will work one day a week at lunch to keep order in the hallways. They will check for hall passes and help keep students from wondering the halls. The possible salary for this job is twenty dollars a week.

Secretary of Health and Human Services – This job will require two students to be in charge of the playground equipment. Students will be responsible for checking in and checking out the equipment. This jobs has a possible salary of twenty dollars a week.

Ambassador of Trade – This job will be the responsibility of two to three students. They will be in charge of checking books in and out of the class library and making sure students take reading quizzes. They will also be responsible for make sure the class library is neat and organized. This job has a possible salary of thirty-five dollars.

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development – This job will require two students to make sure the classroom is neat and organized before students go home. They will be in charge of classroom pick up at the end of the day. This job will have a possible salary of twenty dollars a week.

Secretary of State – This student is in charge of keeping the teacher’s state of mind in good shape. They will be in charge of keeping time, reminders and what ever else is need to keep the teacher going. This job has a possible salary of thirty dollars a week.

Secretary of Homeland Security – These three students will be in charge of the line. They will make sure that students follow the proper school rules when walking around the school. This has a possible salary of thirty-five dollars a week.

Press Secretary – These two students will be in charge of taking pictures during class events. They will also create flyers and posters for things around class. This job has a possible salary of twenty dollars a week with possible bonus later in the year.

Secretary of the Interior – These two students are responsible for the in-class technology. The possible salary for this job is thirty dollars a week.

Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (E.P.A.) – This job will require five students to take the recycling down when needed. This job has a salary of twenty dollars a week.

Secretary of Education – These two to three students will help with setting up project and different educational tasks around the classroom. This job will require a lot of work and therefore will have a possible salary of fifty dollars a week.

Back to School Night and Math Chapter 1 Lesson 2 Help

I want to remind everyone that tomorrow night is Back to School Night at Roosevelt. The nights event will start at 6:00 in the Gym with a message from our Principal and then we will meet in room 13 from 6:30 until 7:00. I look forward meeting all of the parents and talking about our class.

Here is a video review from our math lesson today.

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Chapter 1 Lesson 1 Math Help

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The Start of a New School Year

Well we are at that time again where school is about to start. I am looking forward to this year and watching the students grow and prepare for their next adventure. Please feel free to stop by the classroom at any time and se what is going on and come back and visit the website to get the latest news.

State Reports

Here is the video from the State Report Presentations. The students did a very nice job. I look forward to figuring out where I am going on vacation this summer.

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Heal Farms Field Trip

On Friday, May 31 our class will be going back to Heal Farms to harvest the fruits and vegetables we planted in the fall. I want to remind everyone that they have appropriate free dress and they need to bring a lunch with them. Look for pictures to come sometime this weekend from the Field Trip.

Outdoor Education Day 5 Going Home

Here is another set of pictures from Outdoor Ed. These are from the last morning. I might have one more album coming later this week of pictures from throughout the week. Enjoy!

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Outdoor Education Day 4 Activities

Hello Everyone-
This will be my last post from up here at camp. I will continue to take pictures tomorrow but I will not have them posted until tomorrow evening. The kids were fantastic this week and they all had a great time. Everyone is very tired including me. Goodnight and Enjoy!!

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Outdoor Ed Day 3 Day and Evening Activities

Good Evening Everyone-
It has been an extremely long day so this will be a short post. I am including our 5th and 6th albums in this post. These will include everything I have from day 3. I went on the Night Hike tonight so I was not able to get pictures of everyone doing their evening activities.

Everyone is doing well but a little tired tonight (including me). The weather has been amazing and the kids are working so hard. I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Here is the Day 3 Day Activities Album

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Here is the Day 3 Evening Activities Album

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Outdoor Education Day 2 Evening Activities

Here is my fourth album of pictures from up here. Sorry it is a little late. This is from Tuesday night where the kids did one of the 3 different night time activities. I hope to post one more album later this evening however I am going on the night hike which means I might not get the post up until late this evening.

Everyone is doing great!!

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Outdoor Education Day 2

Hello Again Everyone-
So today was a very busy day for us up here. Ms. Novikoff and I went to the beach with a great group of students. We took a ton of pictures. I also gave a few camera out to some students who were staying back at camp to do some other activities. I have taken every picture and created an album of all our days events.

At the beach we were lucky enough to see some whales breaching. This was amazing. In all my years coming up here I have never seen anything like that. I did take some pictures of this so make sure you look at those. The weather was fantastic!

The kids are doing fantastic and having a blast. I am really proud of all of them. I am done posting for the night and will have more pictures up tomorrow around lunch time.

Mr. Williams

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Outdoor Education Day 1 Evening Activities

Here are some pictures from Monday nights activities. The students are broken into 3 groups. One group did Earth Dance where they learn different dance steps from around the world. The second group went to Ocean Odyssey which gets them ready for Beach Day. The final group goes on the night hike where we had a special treat this week. Can you guess what it is?  I will be posting more pictures later tonight once I have had time to upload them.

Enjoy!!!
Mr. Williams

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Outdoor Education Day 1

Hello everyone-
So we just finished dinner so I am taking a minute to send off some pictures from the day so far. I will be at the beach tomorrow so I will not be able to get photos out until late tomorrow evening. Hope you enjoy.

Mr. Williams

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