5th Grade Newsletter- September 8th
Upcoming Dates
September 12- Parent Club Meeting @9am
September 15- Early Release Day
September 22- Picture Day
Oct 2- Oct 6- Can Drive
October 6- Color Run
We just sailed through the first two weeks and had a great time getting to know our 5th graders! We have begun to dive head first into our curriculum. We have been busy already! As a 5th grade team, we would like to thank you for your generosity in purchasing school supplies and classroom donations. We have been “wowed” by your efforts! Thank you very much!
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. Reading logs are due on Mondays with a parent signature.
M-Step- We sent home M-Step reports that details how your child performed on these assessments. Attached parent report you will find a Parent guide to help you make sense of the information.
We will take the 5th grade M-Step after spring break.
Color Run- Here are the details for the 2017 Color Run:
Friday, October 6, 2017 - Walk/Run begins at 6pm
Pre-party and food beginning at 4:30pm at Hughes Park
The course is 1.5 miles through Hughes Park and Park elementary with fun color powder stations
COST - $8.00 per person for Park Elementary families and $10.00 per person for non-Park families or same day registrations. This cost includes an event t-shirt.
Pledges are the fundraising component to our event!
There are some fun prizes this year that include: boy and girl bikes, fit bit, razor scooter and a hoverboard. A new type of prize was added this year is a CLASS TRIP to Rebounderz during the school day! This fun day will include a pizza lunch and bus transportation.
DEADLINE ***SEPTEMBER 18***
Event packets will only be sent home with your student with paid registrations, or pick up day of event.
What’s happening in…
Reading: Students have been setting into reading workshop and have started reading their 40 book mission.
Writing: Students are crafting personal narratives/memoirs, 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 studying Our Government, with a focus on the Constitution and Bill of Rights.
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