Newsletter Week of December 18

                               

Note from the Teacher

"

Christmas break is almost here. We are excited

to be with our loved ones and share in this special

holiday season.  Thank you for all of your

support in making this a great year so far.  I

wish you a wonderful Christmas and safe New

Year!

"Light the World"

Weekly Area of Focus  
Math: Topic 8 Shapes 
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Genre: Historical Fiction
Project: Friendly Letter due Jan. 13
Language Arts: Letter Writing
Social Studies: Colonial Life
Thirteen Colonies slide presentation

Students may leave after the performance.

Upcoming Events
December
18  Share with book buddies
19  LS - pajama day
20  LS Holiday Celebration 
      Disney Movie - Ferdinad 
21  Music Program - Holiday Hoopla  @ 10:00
      Last day of school for the holidays!
January
11  Classes resume

      

5th Grade News…      What a great week!  It has been fun making ornaments. We cannot wait to visit and share with our book buddies!  We want to wish Richa  good luck in her new home and school!  We will miss her!

Newsletter Week of December 11

Note from the Teacher:
It has been a busy, fun, and productive week! We are excited for the holidays!
As always, thank you for making our school experience a great one!
Area of Focus:

Math:  Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals *test Tuesday 
Topic 8 Geometric Ideas 

Reading:  The Witch of Blackbird Pond  Genre - Historical Fiction
Language Arts:  Poetry/Letter Writing 
Science: Plants *test Monday

Social Studies:  The Struggle to Establish Colonies  Chapter 5  
USA Weekly Studies # 8-9
Thirteen Colony slide show project 
Life in the Colonies 
Colonial Christmas crafts

You can never run out of love. You can give lots of it away,
and still have plenty left over for yourself.

Students may leave after the performance.

Upcoming Events:

 December

 15  Report Cards
             18  Read with book buddies
             20  Lower School Holiday Celebration
                   Disney's movie  Ferdinand
                   (for details see flyer in Friday folder)
             21  Music Program - Holiday Hoopla
                   Noon dismissal. Holiday break begins!!!
             January
            11 Classes resume

Hour of Code

Homework Week of December 11

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 

Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of December 11          

Monday
Math: Complete pg. 192-193 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 6 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.
Tuesday
Math: Complete pg. 8.1 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 8 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.
Wednesday
Math: Complete workbook pg.8.2
Reading: Read chapter 10 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.
Thursday
Math: Complete pg. 8.3 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 12 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.

Newsletter Week of December 4

Note from the Teacher
       As we approach this busy time of year, our class will be participating in many fun learning activities and projects.  For several upcoming  projects, please send in the following items by Friday the 8th: 1 light bulb, 1 colored crew or knee sock, 1 pie tin pan  and 1 orange.
      We will continue to focus on academics as the 2nd quarter quickly comes to an end.  Please help your child come to school rested and  prepared to learn.
     As always, thank you for your continued support of your child and our class.  You are such an integral part of our success and we could not do it without you!

Area of Focus  

Math
Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Topic 8 Geometric Ideas
Reading
Weekly Concept: Cultural Exchange
Essential Question: What can learning about different cultures teach us?
Skills: Theme; Summarize; Context Clues-Cause and Effect
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction
*novel reading - The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Language Arts
Action Verbs
Writing

 Poetry & Letter Writing
Spelling

Open Syllables
Science 
Plants *test Thursday
Social Studies

Bella- 5th    Keely - 29th  

 The Struggle to Found Colonies 

Upcoming Events
December 
4-8  Hour of CODE
20- Lower School Christmas Party
       Ferdinand the movie
21 - Noon dismissal

Music Program at 10:00
Students are free to leave after the performance.

       









January 
11 - classes resume

       For it is in giving that we receive.        Francis Assisi

Helping Hands at the Soup Kitchen
November 21, 2017

Homework Week of December 4

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 

Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of December 4            

Monday                       

Math: Complete pg. 7.6 in workbook                                                               

Reading: .Reread story A Reluctant Traveler and complete  pg. 101 in Your Turn workbook

Spelling: Complete workbook  pg. 62 form words                                                         

Social Studies: USA Weekly #8 crossword puzzle/complete 13 Colonies flip book                                   

Science: Chapter 4 Lesson 4 

Tuesday

Math:  Complete pg 7.7 in workbook                                                            

Reading: Reread story They Don't Mean It  and complete  pg. 102 in Your Turn workbook

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 63 word sort                                              

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Social Studies: 
Science: Complete pg. 37A in science packet

Wednesday

Math: Complete workbook  pg.7.8                                                     

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 64 word meaning

Social Studies:                                    

Science: Study for test

Thursday 

Math: Complete workbook 7.9                                                                     

Reading: Reread story Where Did It Come From? and complete pg.103-105

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 65 edit & proofread

Social Studies: Select colony and begin research                                         

Science: 

Newsletter Week of November 27

                                              
Note from the Teacher

Our class was able to serve and help others today at the local Community Soup Kitchen.  It was a wonderful learning experience and all left with hearts full of warmth and gratitude. Thank you for all of your support in raising such wonderful children!  

I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your friends and family!

                                

Area of Focus
Math: Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals

Reading:  Essential Question- What motivates you to accomplish a goal?

Genre: poetry

Skills: theme; repetition and rhyme; homographs

Novel-The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Language Arts: prepositional phrases

Spelling: closed syllables

Science: Plants

Social Studies: The Struggle to Found Colonies

                                  

                                     
News from…Cregersboro

Hello! It’s been a short but fun week! We had a great time serving at the Soup Kitchen!  I wish all of you a special Thanksgiving!

December 
5th  - Bella
29th - Keely

Obi & McKee

Upcoming Events

Nov. 22- Thanksgiving break begins-

(Classes resume on Nov. 27.)

Homework Week of November 27

Wayne Country Day

Fifth Grade Homework

*Students should use their planners to record assignments each day in class.
Students should follow any changes made. Assignments made in class may vary from this post. 

Week of November 27
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 7.1
Reading: .Reread story "A Simple Plan" and "Rescue" complete pg. 91 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 50
Social Studies: USA Weekly #7 crossword puzzle
Science: Draw plant diagram
Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 7.2
Reading: Reread story "Stage Fright" and "Catching Fire" complete pg. 92 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 56
Social Studies: USA Weekly #7 Think and review questions
Science: Complete pg. 36A in packet

Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 7.3
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 57
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 7 assessment
Science: Draw and label plant diagram
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook 7.4
Reading: Reread from "Foul Shot" and complete pg. 93-95
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 58
Social Studies:
Science: study vocabulary

Newsletter Week of 20 November

Note from the Teacher:

Don’t forget on Tuesday the 21 of November, we will visit the local Community Soup Kitchen.  Also, we are still collecting last minute donations of paper products until the 20th.

For this trip, I am asking that the class wear their WCDS t-shirts and bring a bagged lunch to eat that day.  It is going to be a neat experience for everyone!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.  As always, thank you for making our school experience a great one.

Area of Focus:
Math: Topic 6 Algebraic Expressions *test Tuesday                        Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing with Decimals
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Language Arts: singular and plural nouns; possessive nouns
Gratitude journals
Social Studies: Chapter 4 *test Monday
USA Weekly Studies # 6

 The Cregersboro's store, Dusty Mart, is in need of cool items to sell.  No need to buy anything expensive, the Dollar Store has fun things for just a dollar.  We would greatly appreciate any donations. 

Upcoming Events:

November 21 Soup Kitchen trip

                  22  Thanksgiving break begins

                         (Classes resume the 27th)

Homework Week of November 20

Homework Reminders

     

• Study chapter 4 in social studies for test on Monday.
• Complete textbook pg. 164-165 in math for test Tuesday.
• Wear your WCDS t-shirts and bring a bagged lunch for our trip on Tuesday.

Week of November 13 Newsletter

Note from the Teacher

Don’t forget to send in paper products (paper plates, bowls, napkins, silverware, cups and baggies/wrap) for the local Community Soup Kitchen. We will be collecting donations until Monday the 20th.

Also, we are excited to start reading a new novel, The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This historical fiction novel takes us back to the seventeenth-century, as a young girl experiences the hardships faced by many colonists. This is a great book to help the students learn about the early start of our country. We will be reading this novel both in class and outside of class so please encourage your child to keep up on their reading assignments.Thank you for your support!

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 6  Variables and Expressions

Reading: Plan of Action

Essential Question: When has a plan helped you accomplish a task? 

Skills: making predictions; theme; personification

Genre: Folktale

*The Witch of Blackbird Pond novel *Historical Fiction

Language Arts:  Possessive Nouns

Writing: poetry

Spelling: contractions 
Social Studies: Connections Across Continents: Spain builds an Empire{ The voyages of Columbus, Different Worlds Collide, Life in New Spain)

 Enjoy your weekend! 

Thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 16 No classes in Lower School- teacher workday Nov. 17 Book buddies Nov. 21 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 22 Thanksgiving break begins              Nov. 27 Classes resume

Upcoming Events

Nov. 16 No classes in Lower School- teacher workday

Nov. 17 Book buddies

Nov. 21 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 22 Thanksgiving break begins

             Nov. 27 Classes resume 

Week of November 13 Homework

:

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 
Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of November 13
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.4
Reading: .Reread story The Lost Brocade and complete pg. 81 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 50
Social Studies: USA Weekly #6 crossword puzzle
Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.5
Reading: Reread story Blancaflor and complete pg. 82 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 51
Social Studies: USA Weekly #6 Think and review questions
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.6
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 52/53
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 6 assessment
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook 6.7
Reading: Reread from Tale to Table and complete pg. 83-85
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.
Social Studies:

Newsletter Week of November 6

Note from the Teacher

The fifth grade class will be visiting the local Community Soup Kitchen on November 21. This is a wonderful opportunity for our class to reach out and make a difference in our area. The students will help prepare and serve a meal to those less fortunate. In addition to helping feed others, I would like to ask that our class, as well as the lower school, help provide paper products to serve the patrons. Paper plates, napkins, silverware, and cups are always in great need. Donations will be accepted any time up until the November 20.

For this trip, I am asking that the kids wear our WCDS t-shirts and bring a bagged lunch to eat that day. It is going to be a neat experience for everyone. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call. As always, thank you for making our school experience a great one.

Our class voted for a new mayor for this term. Congratulations Mayor Richa Patel!!!                                              

Area of Focus   

Math: Topic 5 Dividing 2-Digit Divisors * test Tuesday
Topic 6 Patterns and Expressions
Reading: Weekly Concept - Investigations
Essential Question - How do we investigate questions about nature?
Genre – Informational Text - biography
Skills – reread, sequence, Greek and Latin suffixes
Language Arts: More Plural Nouns
Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Science: Human Body Systems *test Thursday
Social Studies: Old World Meets New World
USA # Weekly 5 & 6

Upcoming Events 

Nov. 5    Fall Back! (Don't forget to change your clocks back.)

Nov. 17  Book Buddies

Nov. 22  Community Soup Kitchen trip (Donations appreciated.)

Nov. 22 Thanksgiving break begins-(classes resume Nov. 27)

Grateful for my sweet students!