Newsletter Week of December 17

                              

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!

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

Upcoming Events
December
20  LS Holiday Celebration 
      Disney Movie - Mary Poppins Returns
21 LS - pajama day  
      NOON Dismissal! Last day of school for the holidays!
January
14  Classes resume

Homework Week of December 17

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 

Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Homework for Week of December 17          

Monday
Math: Complete pg. 8.1
Reading: Read chapter 19 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.
Tuesday
Math: Complete pg. 8.2 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 21 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.
Wednesday
Math: Complete workbook pg.8.3
Reading: Complete Quiztime 17- 21.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.
Thursday
Math: Complete workbook pg. 8.4.
Reading: Unit test.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.

Newsletter Week of December 10

Note from the Teacher:
It has been a busy, fun, and productive week!  We are excited for the holidays! Don't forget money for the movie is due by the 14.   As always, thank you for your support and 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 

Social Studies:  The Struggle to Establish Colonies  Chapter 5  
USA Weekly Studies #8
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.

Upcoming Events:

 December

 14  Report Cards
       Music Program - A World of Christmas
             20  Lower School Holiday Celebration
                   Disney's movie  Mary Poppins Returns
                   (We will be leaving school at 8:05am sharp)
              21 Noon dismissal. Holiday break begins!!!
             January
            14  Classes resume

Homework Week of December 10

Week of December 10          

Monday
Math: Complete pg. 192-193 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 12 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 14 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 16 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 18 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond.
Social Studies: Work on and edit Thirteen Colonies slide show.

Homework Week of December 3

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 3            

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:
Science: Chapter 4 - review lesson 3 and complete summary pages
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
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly #6 crossword puzzle
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: USA Studies Weekly # 5 assessment sheet                                        

Newsletter Week of November 26

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…Dusty's Corner

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!

 

Homework Week of November 26

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 26
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. 35A in packet

Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 7.3
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 57
Social Studies:
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:  USA Weekly # 7 assessment
Science: complete pg. 36A in packet

Newsletter Week of November 19

Note from the Teacher:

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

For this trip, I am asking the class wear their WCDS t-shirts or school colors, and don't forget to 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:  review singular and plural nouns; possessive nouns
Gratitude journals
Social Studies:
USA Weekly Studies # 6
Science: Plants

Dusty's Corner store, Dusty Mart, is in need of cool items to sell.  No need to buy anything expensive, just fun and interesting.  We greatly appreciate any donations. 

Upcoming Events:

November 20        Soup Kitchen trip

                  21        Thanksgiving break begins

                              (Classes resume the 26th)
                  26 - 30 Book Fair
                  27        Read with book buddies

Homework Week of November 19

Homework Reminders

• 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.

Newletter Week of November 12

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 19th.

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.
Tutoring Sessions will be held each Tuesday after school from 3:15-3:45.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating your child has permission to stay.  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: Native Americans of North America Chapter 2 *test Tuesday
Connections Across Continents: Spain builds an Empire{ The voyages of Columbus, Different Worlds Collide, Life in New Spain)
Science: Plants 

 Enjoy your weekend! 

Thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 20 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 21 Thanksgiving break begins              Nov. 26 Classes resume Nov. 27 Book buddies No.v 26 - 30 Book fair

Upcoming Events

Nov. 20 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 21 Thanksgiving break begins

             Nov. 26 Classes resume
Nov. 27 Book buddies
No.v 26 - 30 Book fair

Ho mework Week of November 12

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 12 
Monday: 
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.1 
Reading: .Reread story The Lost Brocade and complete pg. 81 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 50 and write missed words three times each
Social Studies: USA Weekly #5 crossword puzzle 

Review chapter Chapter 2 and study for test.
Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.2 
Reading: Reread story Blancaflor and complete pg. 82 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 51 
Social Studies: USA Weekly #5 Think and review questions

Science: Plants
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.3 
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 52
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 5 assessment 
Thursday: 
Math: Complete workbook 6.4
Reading: Reread from Tale to Table and complete pg. 83-85
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 53
Social Studies:

Newsletter Week of November 5

Note from the Teacher

The fifth grade class will be visiting the local Community Soup Kitchen on November 20. 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 and early years, 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 19.

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 would like to welcome a new member, Suzanne Williford, to fifth grade. We are so excited to have her with us!                                              

Area of Focus   

Math: Topic 5 Dividing 2-Digit Divisors * test Friday
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:
Social Studies:  Native Americans  & Old World Meets New World
USA# Weekly 5 & 6

Upcoming Events 

Nov. 4    Fall Back! (Don't forget to change your clocks back.)

Nov. 6    Midterm Elections

Nov. 20  Community Soup Kitchen trip (Donations appreciated.)

Nov. 21  Thanksgiving break begins-(classes resume Nov. 26)
Nov. 26   Book Fair
Nov. 27  Book Buddies

Grateful for my sweet students!

Homework Week of November 5

    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 5           

Monday:                       

Math: Complete  workbook pg. 5.6                                                               

Reading: .Reread story Growing in Place and  complete  pg. 71 in Your Turn workbook

Spelling: Complete pg. 44  Write missed words 3 times each.                                                        

Social Studies: USA Weekly #5 crossword puzzle                                                    

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.7                                                                   

Reading: Reread story The Boy Who Drew Birds and complete  pg. 72 in Your Turn workbook

Spelling: Complete pg. 45                                                  

Social Studies: USA Weekly #5 Think and review questions                       

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.8                                                     

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader

Spelling: Complete pg.46

Social Studies: USA Weekly # 5 assessment                                   

Thursday:

Math: Complete textbook pg. 140 - 141                                                                   

Reading: Reread story Daedalus and Icarus and complete  pg. 72 in Your Turn workbook

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 47

Social Studies: USA Weekly # 6 crossword puzzle           

Election Day November 6

Go Vote!

                                

Newsletter Week of October 29

Note from the Teacher

Just a few reminders about up coming activities and events:

• Spook Parade will begin at 8:30. Students may wear their costumes to school for the Spook Parade on the 31st. They may also bring a change of clothes for the rest of the day. Please, NO  pretend weapons with costumes. 
• Trunk or Treat activity will follow the Spook Parade.

• Tutoring Sessions will be held each Tuesday after school from 3:10-3:45.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating your child has permission to stay.

Math: Topic 5  Dividing 2 - Digit Divisors

Reading:  Navajo Code Talkers (Please bring in your book.)

Language: Writing activites; review diagraming sentences
Indian in the Cupboard projects due on Oct. 30.
Science: Human Body Systems *test Tuesday
Social Studies:  Native Americans of North America
USA Weekly #5

Upcoming Events 

October 31 
Spook Parade - Trunk-or-Treat - Carnival
November 1
No school for 1- 8 grades - Teacher workday

Keep Clipping!

Homework Week of October 29

Week of  October 29 Homework

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.3
Reading:  Work on The Indian in the Cupboard project -  (due October 30)

Science: Study chapter 3 for test. 
Social Studies:  Chapter 2 workbook pg. 22

Tuesday: 
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.4.
Reading: Navajo Code Talkers
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 5 crossword puzzle

Wednesday & Thursday:
No assignments due

Newsletter Week of October 22

Note from the Teacher

     The students should be finishing their reading of Indian in the Cupboard soon.  They  decided they wanted to finish it independently.  Don't forget that projects are due on the 30 of October.  Also, just a reminder that the Spook Parade will begin at 8:30 a.m.  Students may wear their costumes to school and may bring a change of clothes for later. Please, no pretend weapons with costumes. Don’t forget to bring a bag for your treats!

      As always, thank you for your support! Enjoy your weekend!

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 4 Dividing by 1 Digit Divisors *test Wednesday  Topic 5 Dividing by 2- Digit Divisors 

Reading: Weekly Concept – Seeking the Answer

Essential Question - What can you do to get the

information you need?

Genre: Fairy Tale

Skills: Making Predictions, Character, Setting, Plot:

Compare and Contrast, Simile and Metaphor

*Book project due: October 30

Spelling: Plurals

Grammar:  Singular and Plural Nouns

Science:  Human Body Systems

Social Studies: All 50 states and capitals *test October 24
Events

 October
23rd - Book Buddies (fifth grade bring books)
31st - Spook Parade & Trunk-or-Treating
November
1st - No school for grades 1-6 (teacher workday)

If you have any questions or concerns please call 
us @ 919-736-1045.

 

Visit these sites for extra help:

www.waynecountryday.com
www.studiesweekly.com
www.spellingcity.com

www.personsuccessnet.com
www.ilike2learn.com
www.coolmath4kids. com
                                                      www.connected.mcgrawhill.com

 September and October donations are being tallied soon!
A  party will be given to the class with the greatest percentage received!   

Homework October 22

HOMEWORK
Monday: Complete workbook pg. 4.9
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.6
Reading: Reread story A Modern Cinderella; 
complete graphic organizer on page 71 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 37/38. Write missed words from pretest 3 times each.
Social Studies: Study state capitals for entire USA.
Science: Complete pg. 25A in packet. 
Tuesday:
Math: Complete textbook pg. 114 - 115
Reading: Reread story Where the Mountain Meets the Moon;
complete graphic organizer in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 39
Social Studies: Study state capitals for entire USA.
Science: Draw a diagram of the respiratory system.
Wednesday:
Math:
Reading: Read Leveled Reader Complete graphic organizer; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 40
Social Studies:
Science: Complete pg. 26A in packet

Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.1
Reading: Reread story The Princess and the Pea.
Complete pg. 53-55 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 41 and study for test
Social Studies:
Science:

Newsletter Week of October 15

Note from the Teacher

Just a few reminders about the next activities and events coming up:

• Indian in the Cupboard project guidelines sent home today.
• Book Buddy Time  will start this month. Please bring an age appropriate book to share with your buddy.
• Spook Parade will begin at 8:30. Students may wear their costumes to school for the Spook Parade on the 31st. They may also bring a change of clothes for the rest of the day. Please, NO  pretend weapons with costumes. 
• Trunk or Treat activity will follow the Spook Parade.

• Tutoring Sessions will be held each Tuesday after school from 3:10-3:45.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating your child has permission to stay.

Math: Topic 4  Dividing 1- Digit Divisors

Reading: Weekly Concept - Reaching a Compromise
Essential Question - What Do Good Problem Solvers Do?

Genre - Expository
Skills - problem and solutions; context clues: definitions and restatements; reread
Language: Kinds of Nouns
Spelling: Variant Vowels /o/; diphthongs /ou/, /oi/
Indian in the Cupboard projects due on Oct. 30.
Science: Human Body Systems
Social Studies:  Northeast capitals test on Tuesday, Southeast capitals test on Thursday
All 50 states and capitals *test Wednesday, October 24.
USA Weekly # 3

Upcoming Events 

October 12
WCDS Fundraiser
October 23
Book buddies (fifth graders bring a few books to share)
October 31 
Spook Parade & Trunk-or-Treat
November 1
No school for 1-6 grades - Lower School Teacher workday

News from Dusty's Corner
I enjoyed my time being mayor. Thank you for your support! I want to congratulate Mayor Kermode as our new mayor!!!     Mabry Chudy

We appreciate your Box Top donations!!!

Homework Week of October 15

Homework for the Week of  October 15

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.5 

Reading: Reread story "The Mayflower Compromise"
Complete vocabulary pg. 51 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 31/32
Social Studies: Study state capitals in NE region  of  USA 

Science: 

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.6
Reading: Reread story The Constitution

Happy Fall Y'all

Complete graphic organizer on pg. 52 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.33
Social Studies: Study state capitals for SE region of USA
Science: Complete pg. 24A in packet

Wednesday:
Math:  Complete workbook pg. 4.7
Reading: Read Leveled Reader book and complete questions assigned; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.34
Social Studies: Study state capitals in SE region  of  USA
USA Weekly # 3 crossword puzzle
Science: Draw and label chart on blood

Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.7
Reading: Reread story pg. 56-57      
Complete pg. 43-45 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes       
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 3 assessment
Science: Draw a diagram of the heart