Merry Christmas from Indiana!

Hi 5th grade,
My family and I  wish you and your family a Merry Christmas! It's been cold here but we haven't had too much snow. I made this baby snowman for you all. See you in January!

Give me 5! Christmas Edition Newsletter

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HW for Dylan

Hi Dylan,

How are your teeth?  

Here is your HW

1)  AR
2)  Catechism #8 Memory
3)  Bible Test due tomorrow
4)  Social Studies - compare the Jamestown colony with the Pilgrims at Plymouth
5)  Math Test #8

See you tomorrow!

I guess I'm too good at hiding!

Hi 5th Grade,
I guess I'm too good at hiding.  I'll hide in a spot that is a little easier to find.  And, besides, it's a little lonely hiding all by myself.  I've decided that I am going to join your class.  Would that be ok?  You are the most amazing fifth graders ever!  I can't wait for Mr. Goh to pull my stick to be a classroom helper or to classify a Shurley sentence.  
Bloggy the Elf

My hiding places have been too easy!

Hi 5th Grade,
I know, I know...my hiding places have been way too easy so far.  Today, I found a much better spot.  I love Christmas because it is a gregarious time of year.  If and when you find me, I will give you five!
Bloggy

Come and find me if you can!

Hi 5th Grade,
Don't worry if you can't find me tonight.  I found a better hiding place.  Even with a disability, I have a life without limits.  
Bloggy 

The Spot Website - check out the site and leave a comment

Hi 5th Grade,
Who's super excited about The Spot trip tomorrow?  Check out their website.  Leave a comment sharing one thing your learned about this organiztion.

http://www.spotfamilycenter.com/

Also, Bianca and Emily, here is your HW:

1)  AR
2)  Math Lesson 43
3)  Shurley Ch. 5, Lesson 4 - Classroom Practice 23
4)  Number the Stars Worksheet - Chapter 5
5)  Science Lab Report due tomorrow (1 lab report per group...Bianca, your group's is due one day after you come back)
6)  Field Trip tomorrow - Wear comfortable work clothes that you can get dirty in.  Bring a pair of work gloves or dish washing gloves if you have them.  Bring a snack, and lunch.  Bring in a gift to be wrapped.

Where's Bloggy?

Hi 5th Grade,
Yesterday I was too easy to find.  Tonight, show me the proof of your love by looking for me!
Bloggy the Elf

Where's Bloggy the Elf?

Hi 5th Grade,
Let's play a game of hide and go seek!  Want to play?  Here's my hint...on a clear night I can see these bright and clear.  FIrst person to comment on THIS entry with my location gets a prize!
Bloggy the Elf

Bloggy Elf - Come find me!

Hi 5th Grade,
My name is Bloggy the Elf.  Mr. Goh said his class would enjoy trying to find me.  I'll be hiding in the blog starting Sunday night.  Come find me and I'll have a special surprise for you.  I'll be leaving clues on the blog to help you.  
Come and find me if you can!  
Merry Christmas!

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 16

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HW for Leighton and Leah

Hey Leighton, how was cheerleading?  Leah, we are praying that you won't get sick.

Here is your HW:

1)  NTS - Ch. 3 and 4 worksheet
2)  Shurley Classroom Practice 22
3)  Math Lesson 42 - Lesson Practice and Written Practice
4)  Science - Lab Report due on Tuesday (I'll give one more class period)
5)  AR
6)  Bring gifts for Spot trip on Tuesday (invite your parents to come here Mrs. Vissicchio on Monday at 8:15)

HW for Chase

Hope you're feeling better Chase. 

HW

1)  Secret Garden Test Tomorrow
2)  Permission for The Spot Service Trip (you can get form from me tomorrow)

HW for Greg, Bianca, MaKenzi and Beau

Hi Everyone,

Here is your HW for tonight.

1)  Study for Secret Garden Test
- Socratic Questions, Vocabulary, Paragraph Response, Content ch. 16 to 27

2)  AR - 30 minutes

3)  Math - Lesson 40 (Lesson and Written Practice)

4)  Bring materials for tomorrow's Science Experiment

If you were sick, hope you're all feeling better.

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 15

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Who's excited about the Barnes and Noble trip?

Hi 5th Grade,

Who is excited to go on this field trip tomorrow???  Personally, I can't wait.  Here are a few reminders.

1)  You must be in school uniform.

2)  Please bring at least $8 for lunch.  You may want to bring more if you plan to make purchases at the bookstore.

3)  Bring your backpack to school tomorrow.  We'll pack bags and handout Friday Folders before we leave.

4)  If you plan on being dismissed directly from Ocala, I will dismiss you directly to your parents only.  If you have another arrangement, I must have a written note from your parents.

If you or your parents have any questions, or need to contact us while we're in Ocala, my phone number is 352-563-8026.

Spelling List for Test #5

threw
tail
tribal
profound
progress
treatment
pressure
studied
passive
straight
lowest
speedy
increasing
massive
hurried
receptive
government
explain
ration
action
spirit
exchange
agree
confinement
easy
length
stopping
trial
action
clapping
exchanging
feature
lowest
proclaimed
salty
statement
tension
toys
varied
worried

HW for Greg and Bianca

1)  AR - 30 minutes
2)  Math Review - complete Lesson Practice for lessons 25-30
3)  Bible - pp. 19-20 complete
4)  Bring in "nice things" for your Thanksgiving Brown Bag
5)  You both missed your Shurley Test today...you'll do it tomorrow if you're at school

Reminders:
Wednesday - Social Studies Test and Math Test #6

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 13

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We'll miss you Hannah!

Dear Hannah,
I will miss you.  I am thankful for the opportunity to get to know you and will be praying that you will be successful in home school.  Please drop by often to visit and know that you are always welcome.  We are on your side and you will always be a part of this class!  Even in tough times, it is your attitude that matters the most (James 1:2-4). 
Mr. Goh :)

Dear Hannah,
I enjoyed meeting you this year.  I am going to miss you.  I am sure home schooling will be fun!  :)  Love, Emily

Hannah, it was very nice getting to know you.  Stay with Jesus.  Josh

It won't be the same.  :(  Dylan

Hi Hannah, I miss you already.  I hope I get to see you around a lot at school.  I hope you enjoy being home schooled and I hope you can come visit the school and come to the field trips.  Your friend, Olivia Everts

Dear Hannah,
I am going to miss you so much :(  I'm very glad I got to know you better.  Me and my family will be praying.  Love, Lexi

We'll miss you.  Beau

I'll miss you!  I hope you will have fun in home school.  I know I DID!  Leah

We'll miss you.  I hope you will have fun in homeschooling Hannah.  Greg

Hannah, I'm glad I got the chance to get to know you.  It was interesting to learn about your life in China.  Hope you enjoy home-school.  Your friend, Beyonce

Hannah, I know you will like homeschool.  My sister is homeschooled and she has truly improved a lot.  I will miss you!  Leighton

Dear Hannah,
I hope you are happy in home school. We miss you very much and are praying for you. Isa

 

Chase's HW

1)  AR - 30 minutes
2)  Secret Garden - Content Quiz ch. 6-10
3)  Math Lesson 34 - Lesson Practice and Written Practice
4)  Social Studies - Test Monday
5)  Blog - watch the videos...leave a comment and comment on someone elses
6)  Hannah's Farewell party is tomorrow - bring what you're supposed to bring! 

Wycliffe BIble Translators

Here are 3 videos I would like you to watch.  I know that God will - or has already - gifted some of you with the gift of language.  If that is the case, perhaps He is calling you to work with an organiztion like Wycliffe so that you can share the Gospel to those that don't know Jesus.

Please leave a comment and comment on someone elses.

HW for Greg

1)  AR - 30 minutes
2)  CNN Student News - Watch today's episode (Nov. 12) and take notes
3)  Secret Garden - finish vocab to ch. 7
4.  Social Studies - finish note on 4 missionaries from ch. 3

*  Greg, I noticed that you haven't written your Lion, Witch and Wardrobe Unit Test.  You missed them when you were absent.  You must make this up this week.  Please let me know when you want to take it.  It has to be this week.

CNN Stuent News Link

http://www.cnn.com/studentnews/

HW for Isa

HW

1)  AR - 30 minutes
2)  Math Lesson 32 - Lesson Practice and Written Practice
3)  Find veterans and show them your appreciation
4)  Bring in brown lunch bag and "goodies" for your amazing person.
5)  Consider going to the Spot Family Center Silent Auction tonight and the Shelly Donahue presentations next week (see Friday newsletter)

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 12

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HW for Beau and Hannah

Hi Beau and Hannah,
I hope you're both doing better.  See you tomorrow.
Mr. Goh

HW

1)  AR - 30 minutes (make sure you continue logging progress)
2)  Bible - finish worksheet p. 17 and 18 on Genesis 22
3)  Bible memory for Friday - Jeremiah 31:33-34
4)  Secret Garden - Content Quiz ch. 1-4

* You will both be catching up on tests tomorrow (Social Studies, Spelling and Math)
- please let me know if you are not ready

Spelling Test Study List

write
whole
instead
anybody
barred
peaceful
change
rather
confronted
carrying
reinstate
create
delight
creased
snuggest
describe
resource
starring
finest
fanciest
strict
frightening
govern
loosely
studying
healthy
misreported
unconfirmed
inhuman
straighten
madder
athletes
tighten
wreckage
throughout

HW for Beau and Hannah

Hi Beau,
Hope you are feeling better. 

Hi Hannah,
Hope your doctor's appointment went well.

Here is your HW.

1)  AR
2)  Social Studies Test
3)  Spelling Test (list to be posted on the blog)
4)  Math Test #5 (Lessons 20-25)
5)  ch. 1-4 Content quiz will be on THURSDAY

How to speak in Yorkshire!

As we have started our next novel, The Secret Garden, check out the above video.

5th Grade Challenge...learn how to speak in an English Yorkshire Accent!

History of Halloween

Hi 5th Grade,

Be safe tonight if you're heading out to trick or treat.  Stay in groups.  Wear reflective clothing.  Be careful crossing roads.  With your parents, check your candy before you eat anything.  Be safe and have fun.

This video is a very quick history of halloween.

Nick Vujicic Video: Love WIthout Limits

Here is your HW.  Watch this video and leave a comment.  This is powerful stuff.  I think a lot of this relates to the social challenges you all face as students.  These are messages he is giving to Public Schools.  Therefore, there is little or no mention to the gospel.  But, don't be confused...what he is sharing is because Nick has the love of Jesus in his life.  I'll put another video on another day that shares his Christian testimony.

http://www.elfontheshelf.com/content/about-us

Cholera in India

Hi 5th Grade,

Here is some information about the cholera in India during the 19th century (that is 1800-1899).  Millions dies during this period primarily due to unclean, contaminated water. 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cholera_outbreaks_and_pandemics

We're almost at our 5000 pageview milestone.  Get there tonight and I'll bring something in on Friday. 

Also, here is HW for  MaKenzi

1)  AR - 30 minutes
2)  Secret Garden - take the AR quiz by this Friday
3)  Social Studies - Chapter 2 Checkup and flash cards
4)  Bible worksheet p. 16 #1-3
5)  Shurley Test tomorrow
6)  Get on the blog and look at this entry...obviously if you're reading this, you've already done it!
7)  Lamplighter Poem - Friday

LWW Test Bonus Questions

Hi 5th Grade,
Here are the test bonus questions.  These must be done this weekend and stapled to your test on Monday.  You will not have time to do these on Monday.  They must be done on  separate pieces of paper beforehand.  They may be computer printed, printed or in cursive.  Please just make sure they are neat.  Each bonus is worth up to 2% bonus for your novel test.

Have a good weekend!



1.  Define allegory in your own words. Explain how "Les Miserables" is an allegory of the Christian message. Please provide 3 separate examples that illustrate this.

2.  Compare and contrast (similarities and differences) The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe novel to the radio drama and/or the movie. 


Please answer in proper paragraph form on separate pieces of paper.

HW for Bianca and Beau

HW

1.  Secret Garden - finish up as much as the novel as you can.  AR test for the novel is due Nov. 1
2.  Study for the LWW test...see blog for the two bonus questions
3.  Sign up for SRCS Auction Basket and sign up for Parent/Teacher conferences

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 10

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Unit Test - Study Sheet

LWW Test

1. Vocabulary

-       Mix and match (5 marks)

-       Part of speech, define in your own words and you need to use the word in a sentence (5 words x 3 marks = 15 marks total)

e.g. Mr. Goh is golfing this afternoon with Mr. Nelson at Brentwood golf course. 

Part of Speech:  verb

Define:  Crazy game where men chase after a white little ball in a feeble attempt to put it into a small hole. 

Use it in a sentence:  Golfing with Mr. Goh is super fun because I like to watch him get angry as he tries to put this little white ball into a hole.

2. Speech Recognition (5 quotations x 3 marks  =  15 marks total)

 

Speaker?  Who is being spoken to?  What is happening in the story when this is said?

 

"What do they teach kids in school these days?"

Speaker:  Professor

Who is being spoken to:  Susan, Peter

What is happening:  Peter and Susan are concerned about Lucy because she continues to insist that Narnia is real.  They go to the professor to talk to him about it.

 

3. Short answer responses (4 questions x 5 marks = 20 marks total)

-       The socratic questions of my choice.

è  Please rephrase questions

è  Check carefully that you answer all parts of the question

è  Give direct evidence from the novel

è  4 sentences long

 

e.g. Define exposition.  What do you think is the exposition in the novel.  Make direct reference to the novel.

 

4. Paragraph response

 

a)         Define allegory.  Describe 3 similarities between the Bible and the novel that show how LWW is an allegory.

b)        Choose one of the four children.  How is their character directly or indirectly described in the novel.  Explain how their royal title (i.e. P the Magnificent, SS the Gentlethe Gneltel

S the Gentle, E the Just and L the Valiant) is appropriate.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe Reading Test Rescheduled to Monday!

Hi 5th Grade,
I have very sad news.  The Reading test is rescheduled to Monday.  We have not had a day this week that we have all been present so I have decided to move the test.  The test is challenging and I want you all to be ready.
I know you're all crying!  :)

HW for Josh, Hannah, and Leah

Hope you three are feeling better.  A reminder that the LWW Unit Test is on Friday.  If you're not ready due to being absent, please let me know and I'll change the date to early next week for you.  Get some rest and get better.  We miss you all.

HW

1.  Read the Secret Garden - finish by Oct. 28, AR Test by Nov. 1
2.  LWW - review ch 1-6 Vocab
3.  LWW - focus on Socratic Questions 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12.  These will most likely be on the test!
4.  Signup for Parent/Teacher Conferences and 5th Grade Auction Basket

HW for Bianca, Dylan, Josh, MaK, Isa and Hannah

Hi 5th grade.  Today we have a record number of you absent!  If you are sick, get some rest, drink lots of water and get better!  Avoid sugar!  Bacteria and viruses feed on sugar and it'll take longer for you to get better! 

Here is the HW for tonight.  Please do as much as you're able.  If you aren't feeling well, it's more important for you to rest up.  But, if you have to focus on anything, focus on preparing for our LWW Test on Friday.

1.  AR - 30 minutes
2.  Read The Secret Garden - it's presently due to be finished on Oct. 28.  I will probably extend that but I don't want you to stop reading!
3.  LWW - Review for Friday your Socratic Questions, Vocab and #10 Paragraph Response
4.  Finish Bible Noah worksheet (p. 15)
5.  Reminder:  Parents are to sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences and for the 5th Grade Auction Basket.

Also, Isa, I hope your sister is feeling better.  I heard about her broken arm.  Ouch. 

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 9

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HW for Chase and Bianca

1.  AR - 30 minutes
2.  Math Lesson 25 - Lesson Practice and Written Practice
3.  Review for Math Test #4 - you'll take this on Monday
4.  Sign up for SRCS 5th Grade Auction Basket (see previous blog post)
5.  Sign up for Parent/Teacher Conferences (see posted Friday Newsletter Oct. 18)

TGIF: Psalm 10/18 (October 18)

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

I am thankful for a loving family and a great Christian school.  I am thankful for a loving and caring God.  I am thankful for good friends.  I am thankful for food.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

Give thanks to the Lord for my family and for me to even be here today.,

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

I am thankful for all my pets.  I am thankful for food, shelter and water.  I am also thankful for my family.  I am also thankful for a good education.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

Thank you Lord for everything you have given me.  Thank you for friends, family and teachers. 

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

Lord, thank you for loving me; you didn't have to but you do.  Lord, thank you for my awesome friends and #1 teacher ever.  Thank you for my family.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

I am thankful for my family and firends.  Without them, my life would be more sinful.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

God, thank you for my family and friends and what you do everyday for me.  Thank you for my pet turtle and fish.  Thank you God for everything for you are mighty and powerful.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

I am so thankful for my friends and family and that I am able to go to a Christian school because not many epople have the money or don't have a good faith in Jesus to come to this school.  I am thankful for having Jesus in my life and that I have accepted him into my life. 

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

Thank the Lord for his Son and for the sun. 

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is the one true King.  He made the heavens and the earth and there I will sing praise to Him for He is my God.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

Dear Lord, thank you for giving me a wonderful family and amazing friends.  Thank you for my awesome teacher, Mr. Goh.  

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

I am thankful for everything and that God sent his son down on earth to forgive our sins.  I am also thankful for my Mom, my Dad, Julie, Billy, Tsonga, Vasha, Watson, Dande, Chestnut and Colby.  I am thankful for the food I eat.  Thank you for my Grandma and Grandpa and my Grandma and Grandpa in Virginia.  Thank you for my clothes, a good school, a good church and a place to live.  I am thankful for shoes to wear.

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good; His love endures forever.

5th Grade Auction Basket

Hi 5th Grade families,
A number of you have asked about our Auction Basket.
Below is a message from our 5th Grade Parent Rep.  Click on the link if you would like to sign up!  Thank you for your generous support of SRCS!

Seven Rivers 5th grade

Auction Basket

Hello, I'm Kim Yamrose, one of the mom's in the 5th grade and in charge of the auction basket for our room. We will be doing a gourmet kitchen item gift basket. I have priced each individual item and it works out to be between 18-22 dollars for each line. That is why you may see more than one item on a line. Amazon is a great resource for buying items if you need an idea of where to go. 

After the items are given to Mr. Goh's class I will collect them and put a basket together for us........unless there is someone else who is blessed and talented in that area and would want to create it?

I hope ya'll will be as excited as I am in giving with a happy heart for the benefit of our school. Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

 www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0F4AA4AF2DABF94-auction/12852389

Blog Bonus - Allegory

Hi 5th Grade,

Sorry this is late.  Here is your blog bonus.  It is worth 2% on your LWW Unit Test

Define allegory in your own words.  Explain how "Les Miserables" is an allegory of the Christian message.  Please provide 3 separate examples that illustrate this.

Please answer in proper paragraph form. 

Hannah's HW

Hope you're feeling better Hannah.

Here's your HW

1.  AR - 30 minutes
2.  Lion, Witch and Wardrobe - read ch. 15
3.  LWW - Socratic Questions #10 and #11
4.  CNN Student News (Oct. 9) - summarize 1 story and explain why it's important to you - write in 2 separate paragraphs

Video: For King and Country - "The Proof of your Love"

Based on 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Francis Chan Video: "Two Scariest Lies in Our World Right Now"

Hi 5th Grade,

Here is the video we watched today.  Isn't it amazing how The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is so similar to the Gospel of Jesus. 

Also, here is a link to Francis Chan's book, Crazy Love.

http://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Love-Overwhelmed-Relentless-God/dp/1434768511/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1381333883&sr=8-2&keywords=Crazy+Love

Math Blog Bonus

Hi 5th Grade,

Thank you for your focus and attention today in class.  It is a huge improvement from Monday.  Well done!!!

Here is tonight's Math Blog Bonus.  It is worth 2% on any future math test.

Johnny, Susan and Elisa met at lunch time.  The main topic of conversation was on how much they liked their teacher, Mr. Goh, and also on how they did on their Social Studies test.  Johnny got 44.5/55.  Susan got 50/55.  Elisa got 42/55.  What percentage did each student get on their respective tests?  Mr. Goh offered unlimited candy for the year for any student who got an A (90%+).  Did any student earn the candy prize?

YOU MUST SHOW YOUR WORK!  HAND IN ON A SEPARATE PIECE OF PAPER TOMORROW IN CLASS.

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 7

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HW for Beau, Bianca and Hannah

Hey Beau, Bianca and Hannah,
Here is your HW.  We missed you 3 today.  Hope to see you on Monday.
Mr. Goh

HW

1.  AR - 30 minutes
2.  Writing Journal - share your academic, social, physical and spiritual goals with your parents and have them sign
3.  Lion, Witch and the Wardrobe - finish reading to chapter 12...we'll have a quiz on Monday
- finish vocab to ch. 12
4.  Bring in quarters or dollar bills for ICC

Asian Food Day Pics

Hi 5th Grade,

Hope you enjoyed our Asian Food Day.  If you have any questions on how to prepare this meal or need recipes, let me know. 

Have a wonderful weekend!

Josh:  "I can't wait to eat this...I'm so hungry!"

 

Emily, the sushi chef!

 

"The harder I hit this rice, the more tasty it will be!"

 

Check out my egg!

 

You can do it Bianca...you can do it!!!

 

"...ok, now roll it carefully."

 

Bianca's masterpiece!

 

MaK's turn.

 

 

Dylan eagerly awaiting his yummy snack.

 

 

"Be careful with that knife, Mr. Goh."

 

 

Emily:  "Sushi isn't my favorite.  :("

 

 

Caleb:  "Let me out Daddy!"

 

"Thank you Mrs. Goh!  Go Cardinals!"

 

MaK:  "Mom, this is how you do it!"

 

"I'm so proud of myself"

 

"This rice is so sticky."

 

"Hmmm...not bad, not bad at all!"

 

Mr. Stack:  "Now Leighton, you need to be careful in this step."

Sushi Roll Video

Hi 5th Grade,

I hope you enjoyed Asian Food Day.  I will bring in the edamame tomorrow for snack!  Great job listening, rolling and cleaning up.  Below is the video I showed in class.  I encourage you to make sushi rolls with your family!  I will post the pictures Mrs. Stack took soon.

The government shutdown and the U.S. Debt

Hi 5th Grade,

I encourage you to have a good discussion with your parents tonight re: what we learned about the government shutdown.  The way our government spends money is a huge issue and one that needs to be addressed.

Below is a link to a realtime U.S. Debt calculator.  You will need to focus on your place values to understand the numbers.  Ask your parents what they think.  Have them comment on the blog too.

http://www.usdebtclock.org/