March 20th- 4H Community Service Activity
March 23rd- Power Unlimited Show
March 24th- A National Holiday- YUMMYYYYYY!!!
March 25th- Early Release Day
March 26th- March Book Log CHeck (A response is due)
March 27th- No School
March 30-April 5th- Spring Break (yes, you have an assignment!)
April 6th- Last day to prepay for 5th Grade Formal
April 7th- Storyteller comes to Sheffield (assembly)
April 8th- 4H Agriculture Day (morning only)
April 9th- 5th Grade Formal (It is going to amazing!)
April 10th- No School
April 15th- Early Release Day
April 17th- Teacher's Kickball Game- Make your poster to cheer on your teachers!
April 24th- Last Day to Pay for Islands of Adventure Trip
April 24th- Career Day at Sheffield Elementary
April 28th- April Book Log Check (May 1st at 8:25 a.m. will be the last opportunity to meet your book goal for the Reading Celebration)
May 1st- Reading Celebration (Everyone who meets their goal of 25 books, gets a shirt!)
May 4th- Marine Science Center (Bring a decorated jug for the contest) (CHAPERONES ARE NOT NEEDED FOR THIS FIELD TRIP)
May 12th- End of the Year Trip to Islands of Adventure (CHAPERONES NEEDED)
May 25th- No School
June 4th - Fifth Grade Farewell (Yes, I will cry)
June 5th - Last Day of School ( Yes, I will cry so more)
There are still a few things that are still in the planning stages, but this is a majority of upcoming important dates!
Hope this helps!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Response to Literature Outline
A response is due for the March Book Log Check on March 26th. Here is the outline that we have been using in class.
Paragraph 1-
Engaging beginning
Title/author
Summary including specific details
Paragraph 2-
Favorite part of the text
Explain why it is your favorite part
Author's purpose
Message or lesson of the story
Paragraph 3-
Connection
Explanation of connection
Recommendation
Explanation of recommendation and to what audience
Paragraph 1-
Engaging beginning
Title/author
Summary including specific details
Paragraph 2-
Favorite part of the text
Explain why it is your favorite part
Author's purpose
Message or lesson of the story
Paragraph 3-
Connection
Explanation of connection
Recommendation
Explanation of recommendation and to what audience
Friday, March 6, 2009
We have spirit!
We have spirit! Yes we do!
We have spirit! How about you!
Mrs. Lammi's and Mrs. Schermann's classes won the Spirit Stick today at the FCAT Pep Rally!
Here's a few of us showing our pride!
National Name Tag Day
National Name Tag day was a hit! Almost all of the students brought in their nametag that described them! They were totally awesome and showed some definite creativity! Way to go guys!
FCAT
We will be taking the FCAT starting next week! Below is the schedule of testing.
Tuesday, March 10th - Mathematics (80 minutes)
Wednesday, March 11th- Mathematics (80 minutes)
Thursday, March 12th- Reading 2 tests (60 minutes each)
Monday, March 16th- Science (60 minutes)
Tuesday, March 17th- Science (60 minutes)
Please ensure that all students are here and on time during testing.
Tuesday, March 10th - Mathematics (80 minutes)
Wednesday, March 11th- Mathematics (80 minutes)
Thursday, March 12th- Reading 2 tests (60 minutes each)
Monday, March 16th- Science (60 minutes)
Tuesday, March 17th- Science (60 minutes)
Please ensure that all students are here and on time during testing.
Poster Contest!
What is is all about?
BE THE CHANGE . . . VOLUNTEER! POSTER CONTEST
Do you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month for the state of Florida
the city of Jacksonville or that April 19th—25th is National Volunteer Week? Each
April, HandsOn Jacksonville honors outstanding volunteers at their annual Celebration
of Service event. As part of this salute to volunteering, HandsOn Jacksonville (
sponsoring the BE THE CHANGE...VOLUNTEER! POSTER CONTEST to educate public
about volunteering...what you and I can do to make our community better.
Poster Contest Guidelines
1. The contest is open to all Duval County Public School (DCPS) 5th graders.
2. The purpose of the contest is to educate the public about volunteering.
3. Entries should illustrate a message that communicates that volunteering changes the world
in which we live and can be done by anyone, including children, adults and the elderly.
4. Entries should not include trademark symbols, brand names, or characters (e.g. Snoopy).
5. Submissions should be no larger than 11” x 17”.
6. The original artwork must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.
7. The deadline for entry is March 16, 2009 hand delivered or sent through school mail to:
Myra Simmons, Duval County Public Schools
1701 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32207
email address: simmonsm@duvalschools.org
8. The winning posters will be selected by The Art Center Cooperative, 2009 recipients of the
HandsOn Jacksonville Art of Caring Award. The artists of the winning posters will be notified
by March 23rd.
9. Winners will be recognized at the annual Celebration of Service event on April 2, 2009
where the most outstanding posters will be on display.
10. If you have any questions, contact Myra Simmons, 904-390-2993 at DCPS.
BE THE CHANGE . . . VOLUNTEER! POSTER CONTEST
Do you know that April is Volunteer Appreciation Month for the state of Florida
the city of Jacksonville or that April 19th—25th is National Volunteer Week? Each
April, HandsOn Jacksonville honors outstanding volunteers at their annual Celebration
of Service event. As part of this salute to volunteering, HandsOn Jacksonville (
sponsoring the BE THE CHANGE...VOLUNTEER! POSTER CONTEST to educate public
about volunteering...what you and I can do to make our community better.
Poster Contest Guidelines
1. The contest is open to all Duval County Public School (DCPS) 5th graders.
2. The purpose of the contest is to educate the public about volunteering.
3. Entries should illustrate a message that communicates that volunteering changes the world
in which we live and can be done by anyone, including children, adults and the elderly.
4. Entries should not include trademark symbols, brand names, or characters (e.g. Snoopy).
5. Submissions should be no larger than 11” x 17”.
6. The original artwork must be submitted. Copies will not be accepted.
7. The deadline for entry is March 16, 2009 hand delivered or sent through school mail to:
Myra Simmons, Duval County Public Schools
1701 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32207
email address: simmonsm@duvalschools.org
8. The winning posters will be selected by The Art Center Cooperative, 2009 recipients of the
HandsOn Jacksonville Art of Caring Award. The artists of the winning posters will be notified
by March 23rd.
9. Winners will be recognized at the annual Celebration of Service event on April 2, 2009
where the most outstanding posters will be on display.
10. If you have any questions, contact Myra Simmons, 904-390-2993 at DCPS.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Character Sketch Example
A Character Sketch
Writing Skill A Character Sketch
VOICES OF THE REVOLUTION: Paul Revere
Paul Revere: Life on the Run
“Off he would run, hat clapped to his head,
and coattails flying.” This was the view people
often had of Paul Revere, for he was
so busy and fast moving that his neighbors
probably saw his back more often than they saw
his front. He was one of the most famous and
active people of the Revolutionary period.
He lived in Boston and kept so busy that it is
almost impossible to list all the jobs, careers, and
events he was involved in. Besides being
a silversmith, Paul Revere was a bell ringer, dentist,
portrait engraver, hymnbook publisher, picture and
picture frame merchant, printer and engraver,
Revolutionary leader, spy, messenger, express rider,
money engraver, powder mill supervisor, cannon
maker, lieutenant colonel in the Massachusetts
militia, metal foundry owner, coppersmith, and
church bell maker.
His heroic role in the American Revolution
included being a leader of the Sons of Liberty, the
group that enacted the Boston Tea Party to protest
English taxes. He spied on the British and was the
fastest express rider in the colonies. He was chosen
for the famous ride to warn colonists of
approaching British soldiers on April 18, 1774.
Paul Revere was bold, confident, and daring,
and when he fell into trouble, his quick thinking
and fast actions helped him escape with his life
more than once. On the other hand, he was in
such a hurry that he sometimes forgot things, left
projects unfinished or late, or wrote in a messy
manner. When things didn’t go well, he just kept
going, kept trying, kept busy, and kept taking
risks. In short, Paul Revere always looked for new
and exciting things to do, and often found or
created them.
Writing Skill A Character Sketch
VOICES OF THE REVOLUTION: Paul Revere
Paul Revere: Life on the Run
“Off he would run, hat clapped to his head,
and coattails flying.” This was the view people
often had of Paul Revere, for he was
so busy and fast moving that his neighbors
probably saw his back more often than they saw
his front. He was one of the most famous and
active people of the Revolutionary period.
He lived in Boston and kept so busy that it is
almost impossible to list all the jobs, careers, and
events he was involved in. Besides being
a silversmith, Paul Revere was a bell ringer, dentist,
portrait engraver, hymnbook publisher, picture and
picture frame merchant, printer and engraver,
Revolutionary leader, spy, messenger, express rider,
money engraver, powder mill supervisor, cannon
maker, lieutenant colonel in the Massachusetts
militia, metal foundry owner, coppersmith, and
church bell maker.
His heroic role in the American Revolution
included being a leader of the Sons of Liberty, the
group that enacted the Boston Tea Party to protest
English taxes. He spied on the British and was the
fastest express rider in the colonies. He was chosen
for the famous ride to warn colonists of
approaching British soldiers on April 18, 1774.
Paul Revere was bold, confident, and daring,
and when he fell into trouble, his quick thinking
and fast actions helped him escape with his life
more than once. On the other hand, he was in
such a hurry that he sometimes forgot things, left
projects unfinished or late, or wrote in a messy
manner. When things didn’t go well, he just kept
going, kept trying, kept busy, and kept taking
risks. In short, Paul Revere always looked for new
and exciting things to do, and often found or
created them.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
HELP!
Our amazing State Reports are almost complete, however we have pretty much depleted several of our supplies in class. Due to budget constraints that are hitting the county and effecting Sheffield as well, we just do not have the funds to replenish what we used. If you could send in any of the following, it would be greatly appreciated.
1. Glue sticks
2. Florescent color paper
3. 3x5 note cards
4. Long construction paper
Thank you so very much!
Mrs. Lammi :)
1. Glue sticks
2. Florescent color paper
3. 3x5 note cards
4. Long construction paper
Thank you so very much!
Mrs. Lammi :)
Friday, January 9, 2009
Extra Credit Opportunity
We have several activities currently going on in class, so therefore this activity is strictly extra credit only. If you would like to participate in the contest, please read below.
Who May Enter: The contest is open to students in grades 5, 8, and 12 in all Duval County public schools.
Theme:
“If you could speak with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., what would you say to him to describe how society has changed since his I have a Dream Speech”
What do you win????
Awards:
GRAND PRIZE FINALISTS
*Recite their essay at the Willie Gary/Martin Luther King Luncheon in January 2009 (location and date to be determined).
*Participate in an all expense paid one-day trip to the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia
*Receive two tickets to WEG/MLK Luncheon for family
*Permission forms for the trip must be signed by a parent/guardian
*Students may be accompanied by a parent/guardian on trip to Atlanta. (Expenses for ONE parent/guardian will be paid by organization) Please note, if the parent/guardian and student do not participate in the trip once the tickets have been purchased, they will be responsible to reimburse the Willie Gary Classic for the cost of the two airline tickets.
Willie Gary/Martin Luther King Essay Contest
Contest Information
Purpose
This contest is an annual contest to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be in conjunction with the Willie Gary/Martin Luther King Luncheon.
The purpose of this essay contest is multi-fold, it provides students an opportunity to learn about Dr. King’s message and why we celebrate him; it gives students a chance to reflect and express creativity; it challenges them to achieve. Though every student won’t receive a prize, they are winners in that this teaches them to strive for excellence.
Theme
The essay theme is “If you could speak with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., what would you say to him to describe how society has changed since his I have a Dream Speech”
Students should express in 400 words or less.
~~In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream that one day all the people of America would be able to stand together, holding hands and singing. That we would all be able to overcome our differences and live harmoniously, without incidence or prejudice. King also encouraged us to think and act differently. His dream, and as a result our lives today are a testament that dreams can and do come true. This essay contest encourages students to recall and express their dreams, while creating an active document to use as a goal guide when reaching those dreams~~
Suggested Reading
I Have A Dream (1963)
Essay Format
Maximum 400 words
Typed is preferred with multiple pages stapled, not paper-clipped, but handwritten essays will be accepted
Student name, age, grade, school, teacher name, and principal should be clearly written on back of the last page of essay
Who May Enter: The contest is open to students in grades 5, 8, and 12 in all Duval County public schools.
Theme:
“If you could speak with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., what would you say to him to describe how society has changed since his I have a Dream Speech”
What do you win????
Awards:
GRAND PRIZE FINALISTS
*Recite their essay at the Willie Gary/Martin Luther King Luncheon in January 2009 (location and date to be determined).
*Participate in an all expense paid one-day trip to the King Center in Atlanta, Georgia
*Receive two tickets to WEG/MLK Luncheon for family
*Permission forms for the trip must be signed by a parent/guardian
*Students may be accompanied by a parent/guardian on trip to Atlanta. (Expenses for ONE parent/guardian will be paid by organization) Please note, if the parent/guardian and student do not participate in the trip once the tickets have been purchased, they will be responsible to reimburse the Willie Gary Classic for the cost of the two airline tickets.
Willie Gary/Martin Luther King Essay Contest
Contest Information
Purpose
This contest is an annual contest to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It will be in conjunction with the Willie Gary/Martin Luther King Luncheon.
The purpose of this essay contest is multi-fold, it provides students an opportunity to learn about Dr. King’s message and why we celebrate him; it gives students a chance to reflect and express creativity; it challenges them to achieve. Though every student won’t receive a prize, they are winners in that this teaches them to strive for excellence.
Theme
The essay theme is “If you could speak with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., what would you say to him to describe how society has changed since his I have a Dream Speech”
Students should express in 400 words or less.
~~In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King had a dream that one day all the people of America would be able to stand together, holding hands and singing. That we would all be able to overcome our differences and live harmoniously, without incidence or prejudice. King also encouraged us to think and act differently. His dream, and as a result our lives today are a testament that dreams can and do come true. This essay contest encourages students to recall and express their dreams, while creating an active document to use as a goal guide when reaching those dreams~~
Suggested Reading
I Have A Dream (1963)
Essay Format
Maximum 400 words
Typed is preferred with multiple pages stapled, not paper-clipped, but handwritten essays will be accepted
Student name, age, grade, school, teacher name, and principal should be clearly written on back of the last page of essay
DUE TO MRS. LAMMI BY WEDS. January 14th!!!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
State Reports
State Report information went home last Friday. Students have received an outline, a sourcebook to keep all their materials and notes in, and a bibliography guide. A due date document has been stapled in the student's Report Sourcebook. The next due date is Tuesday. Please refer to the websites that have been given on the outline and the others that have been given in class.
Reports are due Friday, January 23rd.
Reports are due Friday, January 23rd.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Winter Break Celebration
Our Winter Break Celebration will be on Thursday, December 18th. Check back for more details!
Old St. Andrews Church and Merrill Museum House Field Trip
Field Trip Information
We will be going to the Old St. Andrews Church and Merrill Museum House on Dec. 8th. Students will eat lunch before we leave for the field trip and are encouraged to bring an extra snack so they can have something when we return to school.
Any parents that would like to attend the field trip with us will need to meet us at Old St. Andrews Church.
If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Schermann or I know!
Thanks bunches!
We will be going to the Old St. Andrews Church and Merrill Museum House on Dec. 8th. Students will eat lunch before we leave for the field trip and are encouraged to bring an extra snack so they can have something when we return to school.
Any parents that would like to attend the field trip with us will need to meet us at Old St. Andrews Church.
If you have any questions, please let Mrs. Schermann or I know!
Thanks bunches!
MAGNET SCHOOL INFORMATION
I received information today about the Magnet Program Deadlines. I know several of my students are planning to apply for Middle School Magnet Programs, so I am posting the important dates and deadlines here. If you have questions, please call the Magnet Office. Hope this helps! :)
Duval County Public Schools
Magnet Programs
2009 – IMPORTANT DATES
Pre-printed Magnet Application & Magnet Reference Guide
To be mailed to students’ homes beginning January 2, 2009
Magnet Information Sessions
Looking for information about magnet programs, and a chance to ask questions? You’ll hear a presentation by a magnet representative and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Thursdays
January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 19
DCPS Administration Building
Cline Auditorium • 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Magnet Mania & More
Showcase of all magnet programs and other school choice options that give parents and students the chance to speak with school representatives and collect information.
Saturday
January 10, 2009
Jacksonville Fair Grounds
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Magnet District-Wide Open House
No appointments are necessary; just visit the schools of your choice during these times.
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
9am till 10am • 11am till noon • 1pm till 2pm
Magnet Application Drop Off
Magnet staff will be available on this Saturday to accept applications or answer questions.
Saturday
February 21, 2009
DCPS Administration Building – In the Lobby
8am till noon
Application Deadline
Duval County Public Schools Administration Building
1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
For more Magnet and School Choice information visit our web sites
www.magnetprograms.com or www.duvalchoice.com
Applications must be received in the Magnet Programs Office by 4:30 p.m.
Friday
February 27, 2009 • 4:30pm
Duval County Public Schools
Magnet Programs
2009 – IMPORTANT DATES
Pre-printed Magnet Application & Magnet Reference Guide
To be mailed to students’ homes beginning January 2, 2009
Magnet Information Sessions
Looking for information about magnet programs, and a chance to ask questions? You’ll hear a presentation by a magnet representative and have an opportunity to ask questions.
Thursdays
January 8, 15, 22, 29 & February 5, 12, 19
DCPS Administration Building
Cline Auditorium • 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Magnet Mania & More
Showcase of all magnet programs and other school choice options that give parents and students the chance to speak with school representatives and collect information.
Saturday
January 10, 2009
Jacksonville Fair Grounds
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Magnet District-Wide Open House
No appointments are necessary; just visit the schools of your choice during these times.
Wednesday
January 28, 2009
9am till 10am • 11am till noon • 1pm till 2pm
Magnet Application Drop Off
Magnet staff will be available on this Saturday to accept applications or answer questions.
Saturday
February 21, 2009
DCPS Administration Building – In the Lobby
8am till noon
Application Deadline
Duval County Public Schools Administration Building
1701 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
For more Magnet and School Choice information visit our web sites
www.magnetprograms.com or www.duvalchoice.com
Applications must be received in the Magnet Programs Office by 4:30 p.m.
Friday
February 27, 2009 • 4:30pm
TRANSPORTATION CHANGES
Just a quick reminder!
With the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays, please send in a written note (in the agenda is fine) if your child will be leaving early or if their mode of transportaion will change. This will allow your child's teacher to gather any work that they may miss, or will help us to remind your child in case they forget during dismissal.
Thanks for all of your continued support!
With the hustle and bustle of the upcoming holidays, please send in a written note (in the agenda is fine) if your child will be leaving early or if their mode of transportaion will change. This will allow your child's teacher to gather any work that they may miss, or will help us to remind your child in case they forget during dismissal.
Thanks for all of your continued support!
Monday, November 24, 2008
What should I do over Thanksgiving?
All students need to continue working on Florida Achieves. All students who return on Dec. 1st with no open assessments will receive a treat.
The Movie Poster must be completed by Monday, December 1st and BOOKLOGS in the back of the agendas shold be updated.
HOME READING LOGS ARE DUE DECEMBER 1st.
Vocabulary words should be studied over the break. We will have our Vocabulary Test on Friday, Dec. 5th. Students were given their sheets today!
The Movie Poster must be completed by Monday, December 1st and BOOKLOGS in the back of the agendas shold be updated.
HOME READING LOGS ARE DUE DECEMBER 1st.
Vocabulary words should be studied over the break. We will have our Vocabulary Test on Friday, Dec. 5th. Students were given their sheets today!
THE RESULTS ARE IN!
Congrats to Dominic and Macy!
Dominic won the election in class and will now represent us as our CLASS PRESIDENT!
Macy will be working as our Vice-President and will join Dominic in making this year the best one ever.
It was a great race and all the candidates did an excellent job campaiging!
Dominic won the election in class and will now represent us as our CLASS PRESIDENT!
Macy will be working as our Vice-President and will join Dominic in making this year the best one ever.
It was a great race and all the candidates did an excellent job campaiging!
Friday, November 21, 2008
November Book Response
On December 1st, we will have our November Book Log check. Students received a red notice in their agendas on November 20th, explaining the Movie Poster Response that is required. Each student must have their book log in their agenda updated with the books they have read for the month. Lately, our emphasis has been on conventions, ensuring that punctuation, capitalization, and spelling have been attended to. The same will apply to the book log in the back of the agenda. All students who have their NOVEMBER book log page SIGNED BY A PARENT will get to move up on the UPBOARD!!!
The directions need to be followed on the top of the movie poster. Don't forget to write the title and author of your book at the top of the page where is says READING ASSIGNMENT.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
The directions need to be followed on the top of the movie poster. Don't forget to write the title and author of your book at the top of the page where is says READING ASSIGNMENT.
If you have any questions, please let me know!
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Spelling Words for the YEAR!
The link is to a spelling game for this week. Refer back to this posting if you forget your spelling words, leave your agenda at school, or forget to write them down. Every Monday, when it is a spelling week, you should record them in your agenda.
The link is:
http://www.spellingconnectionsonline.com/game1.php
It is set up for this week, but if you click at the top and change the unit to the unit we are working on each week, you will have your words. The unit can be found on the bottom of your homework assignments for Spelling. We are on unit 15 this week.
Hope this helps!!!! :)
The link is:
http://www.spellingconnectionsonline.com/game1.php
It is set up for this week, but if you click at the top and change the unit to the unit we are working on each week, you will have your words. The unit can be found on the bottom of your homework assignments for Spelling. We are on unit 15 this week.
Hope this helps!!!! :)
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Spelling help!
http://quizlet.com/set/537826/
Check out the spelling game for practice. These are some of the words you guys missed on the last spelling test!
Check out the spelling game for practice. These are some of the words you guys missed on the last spelling test!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Be "IN THE KNOW" with what is going on at Sheffield
Please visit our school website frequently to be up to date with what is going on here at school. Pawprints have not been coming home this year, because we have gone "GREEN." This week, though, you will see the pawprint coming home with your child containing information about our current fundraiser (which is extremely YUMMY).
http://www.duvalschools.org/sheffield/
http://www.duvalschools.org/sheffield/
HOME READING LOGS
Home Reading Logs need to be completed nightly. These are used to monitor what students are reading and ensuring that they understand the material they are reading. Often I am getting back papers that have capital letters missing at the beginning of sentences, in the titles, and for proper nouns. Also, I am seeing an abundance of misspelled words. If a word is on the page or in something you just read, it should not be spelled incorrectly. Many times, logs are coming back to school and the summary is either way to brief, or not able to be understood. Students must read over their entries each night and then a parent should sign it.
Parents, please do NOT sign the child's log if they need to make corrections. Help them with what is incorrect and then sign. This helps out more than you know.
Beginning on Monday, when logs are turned in, Home Reading Logs will be graded by a rubric.
The criteria is listed below.
Parents, please do NOT sign the child's log if they need to make corrections. Help them with what is incorrect and then sign. This helps out more than you know.
Beginning on Monday, when logs are turned in, Home Reading Logs will be graded by a rubric.
The criteria is listed below.
- Summary is complete and makes sense.
- Pages were logged in corectly and time spent reading was recorded.
- Capitalization and spelling were right MOST of the time.
- Handwriting was neat and easy to read.
- Titles were written clearly and correctly.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Lions, and Tigers, and Bears...Oh MY!
On November 7th, Sheffield 5th graders visited the Jacksonville Zoo. It was tons of fun and everyone had a great time trying to find the answers to the scavenger hunt. Also, who new that there were so many nouns at the Zoo. A day out of the classroom was sure needed and very much enjoyed!
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