Congratulations parents, you
have almost made it through fifth grade!
I hope everyone had a restful week off and was able to enjoy time with
family and friends. We are looking
forward to a wonderful fourth quarter as our fifth graders end their time as
elementary students.
Math: After looking
over our math review I decided that it would be best to do a little more review
of operations with decimals. We played a
game in class today and began a review packet.
We will continue this tomorrow and will definitely test on Thursday.
Literature:
We are about a week into Across Five Aprils. The students have been working on a
packet as they read which will be graded at the end of the unit. It is very important that they stay up to
date with their assignments so they do not fall behind.
Writing: Today we introduced our research paper based on the Westward
Expansion. Each student chose a topic to
research in order to write a paper and create a presentation board. Their homework tonight is to look over the
project with you and bring back a signed slip indicating that both you and they
understand the guidelines. They will
need all of their research by Monday. If
they need articles printed, please email me the link and I will take care of
that. If internet access is an issue for
your family please let me know and I will provide a time for them to research
in class.
Science:
Thank you to those of you who
sent in candy for our neuron project; it was a great way to end the third
quarter! This week we will be focusing
on parts of the brain and will begin to prepare for the test. Our goal is to test next Tuesday.
History: Last week we
learned about how transportation and slavery impacted Westward Expansion. This week we will be focusing on Manifest Destiny.
Announcements:
- · As we get closer to the end of the year we have been discussing the importance of personal responsibility. We have a few long term projects going in class and it is my goal that the students use these as opportunities to grow and mature as learners. Making sure they have their agendas filled out and necessary supplies is a part of this. It is clear everyone is making progress in this area, but sometimes a gentle reminder, such as “Do you have everything you need?” is helpful!
- · As it gets warmer it is very important that your child has a water bottle; please remind them to bring theirs to school.
- · As always there will be tutoring after school for on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45-3:15. Since we will not be doing grammar for the next couple of weeks, both days will be focused on Math.
- · Students are now permitted to wear navy shorts; it’s getting warm!
Wish List:
- · Index Cards
- · Pencil Top Erasers
Important
Dates:
- · Tuesday, March 31: Nervous System Test (Tentative)
- · Friday, April 3: No School (R&R!)
- · Wednesday, April 8: Fine Arts Night
- · April 13-15: AZMerit Testing
- · Friday, May 8, 11:45-1:30: 5th grade tour of the PREP School/lunch/panel with prep mentors.
Field Day Fun!
Our Candy Neurons!
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