Fabulous Fifth Grade

We would so appreciate any donations of Clorox wipes. 

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  We will be out of school on November 25,26, and 27th. 

Nov. 19 5th Grade Musical

           2:00 and 7:00

Nov. 19 Open House 6:30

Nov. 20 Class Showcase at Rendezvous-Howard’s Class

Nov. 23 Lang. Arts Test

Nov. 24 Math Test/Howard

Nov. 24 Math Test/Taylor

Nov. 24 Reading Unit 2 Test

Nov. 24 Chapter 4 S.S. Test

Nov. 24 OU/OSU Spirit Day Nov. 25-27 Thanksgiving Break

Social Studies

Our current chapter is “Building the First Permanent Colonies”, Chapter 4.  With this chapter we will do a series of questions, activities and projects that cover the chapter.  Please check the website for information regarding the chapter 4 study guide and any other information.  I am hoping to test Chapter 4 on Tuesday, November 24th.

Math

We are now on Topic 6  which covers Variables and Expressions.  We will learn how to evaluate algebraic expressions using multiplication, addition, and subtraction.  We will also learn the Distributive Property to simplify equations. 

Please continue working with your child on their multiplication facts.  I added a few games in the links section on our website to assist students in learning his or her facts.

Language Arts

We began Ch. 8 in grammar on Monday.  It includes object pronouns, mixed pattern sentences, verb tense, and principal parts of verbs.  We will review tomorrow and test on Monday.  Don’t forget to send a note letting me know you studied together for five extra points.  Tuesday we will do a fun, creative writing activity.

Math

We tested over Topic 6 on Tuesday, and began Topic 20, yes 20, on Wednesday.  It covers probability.  It’s a short Topic so we will test on Tuesday, November 24.  The Topic 20 test out of the textbook is a great way to review.  Don’t forget to send a note letting me know you studied together for five extra points.

**When multiplying and/or dividing large numbers, it is much easier and faster for the students if they know their math facts.  Please be sure your child practices his/her math facts nightly to become fluent.

Science

This week in science we will be continuing our study of mixtures and solutions.   We will complete  our investigation about reaching saturation dealing with salt and citric acid.

Math

We will continue topic 5 over number and fraction concepts.  We will be learning  about numbers and the number line, equivalences, patterns, and mathematical processes.  We will be learning about equivalent fractions and  how to reduce fractions to the simplest form.  Please remember to practice the multiplication facts with your child. It really makes a difference for them when we do ROCKET MATH.

Spelling

We will not  have a set of Spelling Words next week due to Thanksgiving Break. The set of spelling words will always be in the spelling folder,  agenda, and on Teacher Web.  Remember 5pts. if you study with your child for Spelling Tests on Fridays!

Reading

Next week, we will work on reviewing Unit 2 from the last 5 stories we have read and the different concepts that we have learned. On Tuesday we will have a test on the different concepts we have learned in the past five weeks.  The past five weeks concepts are on the Teacher’s Web for each story. We will review in class on Monday.

Math

We are working on Topic 6 this week.  It is over Variables and Expressions.  The students are being introduced to algebra with using variables in equations ,distributive property, and order of operations. Next week, Topic 6 Test will be on Tuesday, November 24. We will review on Monday, November 23. Please remember to continue to review multiplication and division facts