5th Grade Newsletter- March 2, 2018
Upcoming Dates       
* March 6                Soc St Colonies Test
* March 9                           Early Release
* March 19 & 21         Parent Teacher Conferences
* March 30-April 6         Spring Break
* April 10                 5th Grade M-Step
* April 13                Early Release

Camp’s Winning Picks
Last week during a 5th grade meeting, we held a drawing for a fully paid camp tuition and 2 Camp Pendalouan t-shirts.  Names were put in the bucket based on help that was provided during the can drives.  And the winners are…..tuition paid plus a t-shirt: Abrie, t-shirt: Danica and Jovaan !  Congratulations everyone!


Read-a-Thon Recap
Today was all about READING.  The students did a wonderful job during the annual Read-A-Thon.  They had almost three hours to read independently, enjoyed a visit from Mr. Field  and Mr. Tom as guest readers, ate a wonderful pizza lunch, and participated in a five round prize drawing!  Thanks to all of the parents who were able to donate prizes and time to make the Read-a-Thon a huge success.


Middle School Transition 
Yesterday, the students headed to the high school for a Middle School Kick-Off assembly. The assembly included a showcase of our secondary music programs and provided the 5th graders a brief video overview of the courses available to them next year. 
Course selections will be sent home sometime the week of March 12th. On March 16th, our 5th graders will be trying out the different instruments available for band and orchestra.  The choir teacher will also be here to talk with kids who are interested in choir. 

Band/Orchestra Parent Information Meetings
Pick one that works best for your schedule.  The meetings include the same content.


March                19        Baldwin St. Middle School Cafeteria 7:00 P.M.
March                21        Riley St. Middle School Cafeteria 7:00 P.M.


What’s happening in… 
Reading:  Students are reading their independent reading books and teachers are finishing up running records for upcoming report cards.
Writing: Students are drafting personal narrative stories, using many great strategies
Math: Students will begin order of operations, area, volume and story problems including all operations.
SS: Students are studying Colonization and Settlement.  Our social studies test will be on Tuesday, March 6.