5th Grade News

October 2, 2015

5th Grade News

Personal Matter-   As some of you might be aware, last week I was unexpectedly out of the classroom. I received word that my father-in-law took a turn and was going to be transferred to a hospice house. With that news, I flew down to be with family.  Then on Thursday, he passed away. This coming Friday, I again will be out of the classroom returning to Florida with my children for the weekend.  Thank you for understanding and support as my family and I grieve the loss of a father and grandfather.  I look forward to resuming my normal schedule October 12th.

UPCOMING DATES:

Oct 5 Can drive money is due

Oct 5 Sub sale money is due

Oct 7 Turkey Trot entry due

Oct 20 Parent Club meeting, 9:00am

Oct 27 Sub sale pick-up, 4:00-6:00pm

Oct 27 Turkey Trot, 5:00

Oct 29 Halloween parties

Oct 29 Skating party at Terry Hall, 6:30-8:30, no costumes please

Oct 30 No school

Can Drive Update!

Thank you so much for the incredible response to our 5th grade camp fundraiser can drive. Kids may collect this weekend; however no cans can be brought to school on Monday. All money should be turned in on Monday.  Thank you to all the parents that helped by taking back bags and bags of cans!  We appreciate your help!

Halloween News

Our Halloween Party will be Thursday, Oct 29th from 2:30-3:30. Costumes are allowed for the party. Please make sure that their costume is school appropriate (for example, no blood, gore, knives, guns). We will be having a school wide parade this year, earlier in the afternoon. More information to come at a later time. Below is list of volunteers who signed up at open house:

Willmore’s Class

Sweet Snacks- Elizabeth S and Heather Alber

Salty Snack-Mandy Weemhoff

Healthy Snacks- Jeanette Schuiteman

Game- Elizabeth Washington and STILL NEED ONE to help her

Drinks/Cups if needed- Chris Way

Napkins/Plates- Dawn Marvin

  

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. Weekly logs are always due on Mondays.

Subject Overview

Reading: Students are wrapping up the unit, Reading with Power. Students have responded to their reading in writing and conversations and will learn to make allusions and read with power and expression. We have also begun Interactive Reading Notebooks that allow students to show their understanding and mastery of each reading standard. Writing: Students are crafting personal narratives.  We will be putting our finishing touches on those pieces with strong leads and strong conclusions.  They are doing a great job so far this year!

Math: On Tuesday, we will be taking our Unit 1 test over fractions.  Unit 2 is over decimals- place value, addition, and subtraction of decimals will be emphasized. Be on the lookout for homework pages Mon-Thursday.

SS: Students have begun Unit 2- Three Worlds Meet: Europe (Old World), America (New World), and Africa.

Science: Students are learning to identify 8 constellations, as well as, being able to understand how objects in the sky appear to move.