Friday, January 26, 2018

Newsletter Week of Janurary 29

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Note from the Teacher      
         This week we will be wrapping up our Famous Black American project, We Make a Difference, which is due on Thursday, Febraury 1. Also, I will  begin discussing, The Wax Museum project.  This project is an annual all time favorite of  the fifth grade.  First, the students will select a famous American to learn about and represent. The project consist of three main areas: research/note taking, a power point presentation, and a live display of a famous American. The students will work on this project both at home and school.  A project sheet will be sent home with each student.  Once your child's famous American has been approved, please start discussing the project details with your child and begin brainstorming props and costume ideas.  As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
        Starting this week,  the fifth grade class will participate in the Community Orientation Prevention Education program (C.O.P.E.) presented by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department.   Deputy Stine will join us for a two day teaching session. The children will be introduced to important topics that children are often confronted by as they get older. For instance, topics may include: the dangers and effects of harmful substance, peer pressure, etc. Over the years, the students have gained valuable knowledge, as well as positive attitudes concerning these important topics. 
   

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Don't forget to show your school spirit this week!
Check out these daily themes:
         Monday: Team Day-Show your team spirit by wargin your favorite 
                         team's apparel.
         Tuesday: PJ Day - Roll out of bed and come to school!       
         Wednesday: Wacky Tacky Day- Dress crazy, the tackier the better!
         Thursday:  Character Day - Come dressed as your favorite storybook                
                            character, Superhero or Disney character.
         Friday: RED OUT Day: Wear RED to support the Chargers! Day


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Thank you for your support and school spirit!




                  
     


Area of Focus
Math: Fractions and Decimals Topic 10
Reading:
Weekly Concept- Patterns
Essential Question- Where can you find patterns in nature?
Genre- Expository Text
Skills- ask and answer , main idea, key details, Greek roots
Spelling:  Words with vowel teams
Language: Main and helping verbs
Science:
Social Studies:  The Struggle to Found Colonies  Chapter 5 *test Monday
Famous Black American Project due on February 1
USA Weekly # 9 & 10

Image result for box top clip artUpComing Events
Jan. 29-Feb. 2    Spirit Week
Feb. 14               Valentine Exchange
Feb. 23               Book Buddies
Feb. 28               Caroline's Birthday

Homework Week of January 29

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 Janurary 29
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.6
Reading: .Reread story Patterns of Change and complete pg. 121 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg. 73/74
Social Studies: USA Weekly #9 crossword puzzle.  Work on Famous Black American project.
Science: Complete worksheet.
Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.7.
Reading: Reread story The Story of Snow and complete pg. 126/127 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 75 in workbook
Social Studies: Work on Famous Black American project.
Science: Complete worksheet.
Wednesday:
Math:  Complete workbook pg. 9.8/9.9
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 76
Social Studies: Finish Famous Black American Project.
USA Weekly # 9 crossword puzzle
Science: Complete worksheet.
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook 9.10
Reading: Reread story Fibonacci's Amazing Find and complete pg. 123-125
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 77
Social Studies: Complete USA Weekly #9 assessment
Science: Complete worksheet.

Friday, January 19, 2018

Newsletter Week of January 22

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Note from the Teacher
The next few weeks are going to be packed with several new projects and assignments.  Please talk with your child and check their planner for details and deadlines.  As always, thank you for your support.

Areas of Focus
MathFractions and Decimals Topic 9 
Reading:  Weekly Concept:  Being Resourceful
Essential Question:  How can learning about nature  be helpful? 
Skills: summarizing, theme, context clues
Genre:  Fantasy
*Friendly Letter project  due: January 22
Language Arts: Verb Tenses
Spelling: Words with open syllables  
Science:  
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Social Studies: Life in the English Colonies *test Friday
*Famous Black American project due January 31

Upcoming Events
January
13 -  Kyler's birthday
19 - Tori Beth's birthday
26 - Book buddies

Homework Week of January 22

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 Janurary 22
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.1
Reading: .Reread story Survialand and complete pg. 111 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 67/68
Social Studies: USA Weekly #9 crossword puzzle
Science:

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.2
Reading: Reread story Westlanda and complete pg. 112 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 69
Social Studies:
Science:  
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.3
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 70
Social Studies:
Science: 
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook 9.4
Reading: Reread story Plants with a Purpose and complete pg. 113-115
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 71
Social Studies:
Science: 

Friday, January 12, 2018

Newsletter Week of Janurary 15

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Note from the Teacher
       Welcome back!  Hope everyone is relaxed and rested from our long break.  We are excited to get back into the swing of things.   
      This week the class will finish the novel  The Witch of Blackbird Pond.   It has been such a great book!   The students will take a final test on the novel this Friday and letters are due on January 22.  Also, the students selected a famous  African American to research and study in honor of  Black History month coming soon.  We will work on this assignment both at school  and at home.   Project guidelines were sent home with each student in Friday folder.  

Areas of Focus 
Math: Topic 8 Shapes * test Thursday
Reading:  The Witch of Blackbird Pond *test Friday
Genre: Historical Fiction
Language Arts Writing and editing letters; research and note taking 
Friendly letter  assignment due on Monday Jan. 22.                                      
Social Studies:  Life in the Colonies/ Famous Black Americans projects are due Jan. 24. 
Science

Upcoming Events
13-  Klyer's birthday
15 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; No classes   
26 - Book buddies

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Martin Luther King Jr. 



















    

Homework Week of January 15

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework
Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 
Keep up with any daily changes that occur.
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Week of January 15
    
*No school on Monday                       

Tuesday
Math: Complete workbook pg. 8.5/8.6.
Reading: Read The Witch of Blackbird Pond; chapter 19  and respond.
Social Studies: Complete 5-8 note cards.
Wednesday
Math: Complete pg. 214-215 in textbook.
Reading: Read The Witch of Blackbird Pond; chapter 21 and respond. Begin friendly letter assignment.
Social Studies: Complete 5-8 note cards & complete workbook pg. 52  
Thursday 
Math:
Reading: Complete Quiztime 17-21 and work on friendly letter assignment.
Social Studies: Complete 5-8 note cards.