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We had a great week as we
wrapped up a few of our units and started some new projects. Our fifth graders continue to show focus and
determination as they are becoming more independent. I have been very impressed with both the
writing and organization they are showing.
Math: We tested over Unit 5 last week and those tests
should be coming home today. As a
reminder, test corrections are still due, however they are counted as a
homework grade. We began our unit on
ratio and the students seem to have a firm grasp on this concept. This is our last unit in Singapore 5A, so
this week we will test over ratio and begin our next book!
Literature: We have all
enjoyed reading Where the Red Fern Grows, and the class is hard at work on their
100 point project. We have set a due
date on this for February 6. They have
had time in class to work on their project and they should also be taking the
time to work at home.
Writing: Our focus last week was on new noun jobs, such as those of direct address
and interjections. We also took some
time to review other parts of speech.
This week we will be reviewing helping and linking verbs and will
introduce transitive and intransitive verbs.
Science:
We will be taking our bones
test tomorrow. Today we will be
reviewing in class and students should take their notes home to study tonight. The next unit will be on muscles which we
will introduce this week.
History: Last week we
learned more about the various rulers in England and began creating a newspaper
article on the beheading of King James.
We will be peer editing these in class today and the final draft will be
due tomorrow.
Announcements:
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As always there
will be tutoring after school for Math on Tuesday from 2:45-3:15 and Grammar on
Thursdays.
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The field trip is
Thursday, January 29th. We
will be seeing “Sister Moses,” The story of Harriet Tubman at the Chandler
Center for the Arts. The bus will leave
school at 9:30 and we will be attending the 10:45 performance. We will then eat lunch at Tumbleweed Park and
will arrive back at school at 1:30 pm. Please be sure your child has a disposable
sack lunch with them, we will not have access to school lunch! Both
students and parent helpers will need to pay via the online portal at $20 per
ticket. If this amount is not realistic for your family please let me know,
there are scholarships available. We do
not want a child to miss the field trip due to finances. If you would like to meet us there, you may
purchase your ticket through the Chandler Center for the Arts. If you have not purchased your ticket yet,
please do so today. The payment portal can be reached here:
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Also, Spring Break will be here before you know
it and our Quintus camp is available!
Designed for parents
who want or need options for their students during school breaks, Quintus Camp is an enrichment camp with
time for play, learning, projects, and activities - all in a fun
"camp" atmosphere that will appeal to your grade K-6 student. With
flexible packages for parents (ranging from half-days to full and extended days),
Quintus Camp is the perfect choice for school break programming. Quintus will run
Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Archway Arete March
16th-20th.
If you have any questions, or need a copy of the registration
brochure, please email the Quintus Camp Director, Ms. Prestipino, at Quintus.Arete@GreatHeartsAZ.org
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Last,
but not least our class basket theme is “We Love Candy!” Our class parents have been working hard
organizing this and sent out an email with t a sign-up. Please be sure to take a moment and check it
out. Donations are due by Tuesday,
January 27th.
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