5th Grade News

Upcoming Dates

• Dec 7, 8 Elf Factory
• Dec. 9 Last Day for Laurels Donations
• Dec 13 Christmas Program at Fellowship, 6:30 pm: K-2ND, 7:30 pm: 3RD-5TH
• Dec 19 Sing at Laurels and deliver gift bags
• Dec 21 Christmas Parties from 1:30-2:30 pm
• Dec 22-Jan 2 Christmas Break

Fifth Grade Christmas Service Project

We are collecting donations for residents at the Laurels through Friday, Dec. 9th. A note was sent home just before Thanksgiving with suggestions.  We are hoping to fill 40 gift bags and also create some cards.  We’ll present them after the students sing to the residents on Monday, December 19th.

Christmas Party Volunteers-Thanks to those who signed up to help with the parties.

Bolhuis’ Class-24 students

Sweet Snacks- Anne P, Kim V

Salty Snacks- Tricia K

Healthy Snacks- Tami W

Game- Brandi VH, NEED 1

Drinks/Cups if needed- Tammy B

Napkins/Plates- Bob F

Higgs’ Class

Sweet Snacks- Connie M, Jennifer N, Tammy V

Salty Snack- Laura R, Tara R

Healthy Snack- Heidi V

Game- Cara C, Erin G, Laura R, Tara R

Drinks/Cups if needed- Kate D

Plates/Napkins- Kristi W

Willmore’s Class

Sweet Snacks- Jessica N & Renae T

Salty Snacks- Carly V

Healthy Snacks-  NEED 1

Game- NEED 2

Drinks/Cups if needed-  NEED 1

Napkins/Plates- Michelle M

Elementary Ski and Snowboarding Club:  

The Hudsonville Ski and Board Club would like to invite students, siblings and parents of HPS Elementary Schools to purchase discount ski club cards to Bittersweet Ski Resort in Otsego. These cards allow discounted rates on lift tickets and rentals.  Monday is the official HPS club day, and we invite you to bring the family to Bittersweet for some fun with other HPS families.   Discount prices are also good everyday of the week after 3:30pm.   Pick up information in the office.  Registration is due December 9th.

Camp Pendalouan Can Drive

Our final can drive for camp will take place right after Christmas break. Tuesday, Jan 3rd to Monday, Jan 9th. The reason for this timeframe is hopefully we can return people’s holiday cans.

Subject Overview

Reading: We have kicked off our unit on nonfiction reading.  Students will be working on identifying main ideas with key details, summarizing and working with different text structures.  They can read a nonfiction selection as well as a fiction selection at the same time.  

Writing: Students will be creating an informational text on how an animal, of their choosing, adapts to their environment.

Math: Students have learned how to multiply and divide fractions and will be assessed on these skills next week.  

SS: We are finishing unit 2, Three Worlds Meet, and will be assessed on Dec. 15th  

Science: Students are learning how animals adapt in their environment and understanding the difference between inherited and acquired traits.