As we head into our last couple of weeks we are staying busy and working hard!
Math: We began our new unit on percentages last week by learning how to convert fractions and decimals. This week our focus will be using percentages in real world examples by doing word problems. Yesterday we discussed common percentages and their decimal and fraction conversion. We will have a short quiz over this on Wednesday.
Math: We began our new unit on percentages last week by learning how to convert fractions and decimals. This week our focus will be using percentages in real world examples by doing word problems. Yesterday we discussed common percentages and their decimal and fraction conversion. We will have a short quiz over this on Wednesday.
Literature: We are enjoying reading The Secret Garden and learning quite a bit of new vocabulary. This book will be our last literature unit of the year, so students will be reading both at school and at home. We will be planning a celebration the last week of school, so be on the lookout for more info on that!
Writing: The remainder of the year we will be focusing on a review of the grammar concepts we have studied thus far and will be completing a few short writing assignments.
Science: Our plant unit is underway. The class brought in leaves last week and we enjoyed learning how to classify different shapes and characteristics. This week we will be looking at the internal structure of plants and different types of plants.
History: We are right in the middle of the Civil War. Last week we learned about a few of the battles and now we are focusing on notable individuals of the war. The students should be reviewing their civil war vocabulary nightly.
History: We are right in the middle of the Civil War. Last week we learned about a few of the battles and now we are focusing on notable individuals of the war. The students should be reviewing their civil war vocabulary nightly.
Announcements
- Tutoring will be available both Tuesday and Thursday. We will be focusing on word problems using percentages.
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Wish List:
- I know the end of the year is near, but please check with your students to be sure they have necessary supplies, especially glue sticks, pencils, and erasers.
Important Dates:
- CORRECTION!! Thursday, May 7, Spring Concert, arrival time, 6:40 pm
- · Friday, May 8, 11:45-1:30: 5th grade tour of the PREP School and lunch/panel with prep mentors. BRING a lunch. Students will be able to buy treats at the snack shack, so they may bring money as well, however, hot lunch will NOT be available that day.
- · Thursday, May 21st, 11:00 am-12:00 pm: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony. This will be followed by a barbecue lunch at 12:20, more details are forthcoming.
Enjoy a few pictures from our math time with the Prep Students!
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