Tuesday, November 24, 2015




5th Grade News- Blog Update

Christmas at the Laurels
Please see the note that went home today regarding the 5th grade
service project that will run through Dec. 7th.


Upcoming Dates
Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 7 Service Project Donations Due
Dec. 14 Goody Bag Assembly
Dec. 15 Christmas Program
Dec. 17 Christmas at the Laurels
Dec. 18 Classroom Christmas Parties
Dec. 21-Jan 1 Christmas Break


Spelling
On Mondays, your child should be bringing home their spelling words and the previous week’s spelling test.


Camp Pendalouan Can Drive
Our final can drive for camp will take place right after Christmas break. Monday, Jan 4th  to Friday, Jan 8th. The reason for this time frame is hopefully we can return people’s holiday cans.


Subject Overview
Reading:  Students are studying Non-fiction, the skills and habits necessary to read this genre.
Writing:  Students will be creating an informational text on how an animal, of their choosing, adapts.
Math: Students are learning how to multiply and divide fractions.
SS:  Students are studying Three Worlds Meet-Europe, America, & Africa.
Science: Students are learning how animals adapt in their environment.



Friday, November 6, 2015

5th Grade News- Blog Update

Upcoming Dates
Nov. 6    Hudsonville football at Rockford
Nov 9, 11, & 12   Parent Teacher Conferences
Nov 17                Parent Club Meeting 9am
Nov. 20    Health Video
Nov. 25-27    Thanksgiving Break
Dec. 15    Christmas Program
Dec. 18    Classroom Christmas Parties
Dec. 21-Jan 3    Christmas Break

Report Cards & Conferences
In backpacks today, you will find your child’s report card. We look forward to seeing you next week to discuss your child’s progress as well as answer any questions you may have.  

Assessments
Uni, Learn, Work, TestIf your child receives a 1 on any type of assessment, please do one of the following: sign the assessment and send it back to school the next day OR write a note in your child’s agenda stating you saw the assessment.

PE Cares Food Drive
Jars of Skippy peanut butterThe fifth graders are being encouraged to donate “proteins and other.” Tuna fish, peanut butter, baked beans, etc. are suggested, but anything would be appreciated. Toiletries, such as toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, and soap are also being collected. Thanks so much for taking this opportunity to help teach our students about compassion and love for others.

Square 1 Art orders
This Monday, November 9 is the deadline for Square 1 Art orders!
The grade with the highest percentage of participation will win an extra CLAY project this year!!! It is a VERY close competition. With just a few more orders placed your grade could win the extra clay project!
Money earned will go toward small and large things for the art room. We REALLY need new staplers, books on different cultures and artists that support the art curriculum, and if enough is raised a new projector and screen. With the addition of another projector in art we would be able to project the demonstration of techniques and a visual of the painting/photograph we are referencing large for all to see. :)
Thank you so much for supporting your young artist and the art program at Park!

Subject Overview
Reading: Students have continued the unit, Insight into Characters. Students build theories about characters and gather evidence to support their ideas
Writing: Students are working on Essays, which include a thesis(claim) and supporting evidence. Be sure to ask what topic your student chose.
Math: Students are learning how to multiply and divide fractions.
SS: We are studying the unit, Three Worlds Meet (Europe, America, Africa).  
Science: Students are learning about the different types of variables in a science experiment.