5th Grade News

5th Grade News- Blog Update

We just sailed through the first two weeks!  Thank you so much for the wonderful start

to our year. We really appreciate the letters (Million Words) we have been receiving. They have helped us more than you can believe. If you havenʼt handed in the letters/notes yet, please do so as soon as you have time.

We also really appreciate the communication we have had so far. In addition to calling or emailing us, you can always write comments or questions in your childʼs agenda and on our Blogs.  When we see those comments, we will try to respond back that day. We look forward to another great week!

The 5th graders are getting used to our new routines, as well as learning how to take ownership of their own learning.  A few examples are... knowing when it's time to focus, realizing the right time to talk with neighbors, recognizing when not to reach into their desks, asking for help, and remembering what materials are needed for each of their classes.

Reading Homework

Remember your child needs to be reading throughout the week. The goal is to read at least 140 minutes in a week. When they do read, they can read anything as long as they are reading. You may want to suggest a book that will help them reach their 40 book challenge.

Agenda Reflection

Every Friday, your child will reflect on their biggest success of the week. As well as making note of missed homework or any warning for the week. Parent signature on those days count as a homework assignment.

What’s happening in…

Reading:  Students have been setting into reading workshop and have started reading their 40 book mission.

ELA+:  Students are crafting personal narratives, where they are bringing small moments to life for the reader.

Math: Students are studying fractions.  Be on the lookout for homework pages Mon-Thursday.

SS:  Students are reviewing government and the Constitution.  Each student has a set of 22 flashcards to help with some important vocabulary.  The quiz is on Friday, Sept. 25th.  

Science: Students are working on understanding the scientific method. There is a quiz on Thursday, Sept. 24th.

Upcoming Dates

Sept 18- Oct 5 Frandale Sub- Fundraiser

September 22 Picture Day

September 24 Science Quiz

September 25 Social Studies Quiz

Sept 28- Oct 2 Can Drive