Newsletter for September 4

Mrs. Creger's Fifth Grade News
       Welcome GRANDPARENTS! We can't wait to visit with our grandparents on Monday the 10th.

Note from the Teacher

     We are excited to be using Chromebooks this year. Each student has received a Chromebook device to use during the school year. Thank you for reviewing the contract agreement with your child. As part of our weekly instruction, the  students began learning Chromebook rules and procedures. We are anxious to use this device in our daily instruction and develop new skills. Just a reminder that the fifth grade will use their Chromebooks during school hours only. They are not allowed to carry them home. 

        Please encourage your child to be a smart, considerate, and respectful student. Thank you for the support! Have a safe Labor Day weekend! 

Area of Focus

Math:  Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers & Decimals *test Wednesday 

Reading: Weekly Concept - Seeing for Yourself Creating
Genre - Informational Text/Narrative Nonfiction
Skills - Ask and answer questions; cause and effect; homographs; idioms
Selection/vocabulary *test Thursday

Language Arts:  Compound Sentences; conjuctions; run-on sentences
Review diagramming sentences; subject and predicate

Writing-using descriptive/strong words' sensory details
Spelling: Words with u sounds 

Social Studies:  USA Weekly #3;  Regions: Midwest *test Wednesday;  Northeast *test Friday 

Science: Classifying Organisms *test Friday

At day’s end ask yourself,
“What have I learned today?”

Reminders

Please Look over graded work. Then  sign and return Monday in Friday Folder.

Events
Labor Day Holiday- no school - September 3rd 
Grandparent’s Day - September 10^th
Teacher Workday - No school - September 12th
News from Dusty's Corners
Enjoy your long weekend!
Please, please send in donations of small items to be sold in our town store.Mayor Chudy

Homework Week of September 4

Fifth Grade Weekly Homework

                         Week of September 4      
Students should use their planners to record 
assignments daily.
Keep up with any daily changes that may occur.

                      

Tuesday:

Math: Complete pg. 50 - 51                                                 

Reading: Reread story A Life in the Woods and complete workbook pg. 21.

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 14 and write missed words 3 times each.   

Social Studies: Study Midwest  region

Science: Complete pg. 6A in science packet.

Wednesday:

Math:                                                    

Reading: Reread story Camping with the President and answer Making
Connections Questions

Spelling: Complete workbook  pg. 15                                                                     

Social Studies: Study Northeast region; USA Weekly #3 crossword puzzle

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 3.1                                                                   

Reading:  Reread story A Walk with Teddy     

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 16/17 and study for test
Social Studies: Study Northeast region; USA Weekly #3 Assessment
Science: Complete pg. 7A in science packet and study for test

Newsletter for August 27

Wayne Country Day                                                                                    Week of August 27

Mrs. Creger's Fifth Grade News
Note from the Teacher
This week has gone by quickly as we have fallen into a nice, consistent routine. We will continue to work on being prepared and organized each day. Thank you for your patience as we become comfortable with the expectations and responsibilities of fifth grade.
Also, a state project was assigned this week. Please look for those guidelines and remember the project is due on Thursday, August 30.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Area of Focus
Math:  Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers & Decimals

Reading: Weekly Concept: Trial and Error
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Skills: vocabulary; problem and solution; idioms *test Thursday

Spelling: Words with long vowel sounds*test Friday

Language Arts:  subjects/predicates; compound subjects/predicates sentences; commas and conjunctions *test Friday

Writing- using descriptive/strong words

Social Studies:  USA regions *test Tuesday on SW region, *test Friday on West region

Science: Classifying Organisms

Reminders

Please Look over graded work in friday Folders,  sign, and return Monday. 
Also we are in need of  small items to furnish our town store.  

Events
Labor Day Holiday- No school - September 3rd
Grandparent’s Day - September 10th
Teacher workday (SACS) No school - September 12th
Dusty's Corner News
I am excitied to work with the fine citizens in fifth grade as their new mayor. I have been blessed with many amazing classmates and I love working with all of them. I have always loved leading people and setting an example for others. 
                                                                                                                    Mayor Chudy

Homework - Week of August 27

Fifth Grade Weekly Homework

         Week of August 27      

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily.

Keep up with any daily changes that may occur.

 Monday:

Math: Workbook page 2.4

Reading: Reread story Whitewater Adventure; complete Your Turn workbook pg. 11. Study vocabulary words.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 7/8.
Social Studies: Study Southwest region; work on state report.
Science: 

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook page 2.5.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 9.
Reading: Reread story Second Day First Impression: complete Your Turn pg. 12.
Study vocabulary words.
Social Studies: Study West region; work on state report.
Science: Complete pg. 4A in science packet.
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 2.6.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 10.
Reading: Read leveled reader and complete Thinkmark questions. Study vocabulary words. 
Social Studies: Study West region; complete state report.
Science:
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 2.7.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 11.

Reading: Reread story Lost in the Museum Wings; complete Your Turn pg. 13-15.
Social Studies: Study West region.
Science: Complete pg. 5A in science packet.

Newsletter Week of August 20

Wayne Country Day School                                                                         Week of August 20                                                         

    

  Mrs. Creger's 

Classroom News

Note from the Teacher

      Thank you for a great start! We have had nice week learning about each other and getting settled into our class. I am happy to announce that our mini society, Dusty's Divots, has been established. The citizens are enthusiastic about their new jobs and most anxious to fulfill their responsibilities.

       Please pay close attention to the flyers  in your child's Friday folder.  There is important imformation concerning acadmic websites, usernames, and passwords. Also, check out 
the WCDS school t-shirt form.  I am excited to have the chance to purchase a new shirt to show school spirit and wear it on special days such as field trips, field day, etc. 

If have any questions or concerns,  just let me know.  

Areas of Focus  

Math: Topic 1: Numeration *test Tuesday

Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting whole # and decimals

Reading: Theme: Meeting a Need
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Skills:  vocabulary; story elements:plot, characters, setting; sequence, problem/solution *test Thursday

Spelling: Words with short vowel sounds

Read! Read! Read!

*test Friday

Language Arts: types of sentences; punctuation
D.O.L. *test Friday

Social Studies: American People, American Land *test Friday

USA Weekly # 1

Upcoming Events 

September

3rd - Labor Day Holiday – no school 

10th – Grandparents’ Day
12th - Teacher Workday - (SACS) NO SCHOOL

News from Dusty's Divots
This has been our first full week of fifth grade! Congratulations to Mabry, our new mayor. Good luck citizens with your new jobs.  Dusty is here!  He is so cute; we love him!                      

Calling all citizens of Dusty's Divots. 
We are in need of small items for our town store.           

Reminders 

Any donation of tissues would be appreciated.
For homework help or extra information, check out these sites;
www.waynecountryday.com
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com
www.connect.mcgraw-hill.com
www.studiesweekly.com
www.spellingcity.com


Keep your attitude bright 
and your life will shine!

DAILY SCHEDULE

 Start the year out right by checking and signing your child's planner nightly. 

7:45 - 8;15      Arrival/Morning Work
8:15 - 9:05      Math
9:05 - 9:20      Break/Snack
9:20 -10:40     Reading/Language Arts
10:40 -11:25   P.E daily
11:25 - 12:00  LUNCH
12:10 - 12:40  Reading?writing
12:40 - 2:05    Science/Social Studies
2:05 - 2:55      Special Classes-Art, Music,Spanish
2:55 - 3:00      Dismissal

Homework August 20

Week of August 20           

Monday:

Math:  textbook pg. 18-19 Topic 1                               

Reading:  reread Fresh Idea, workbook pg. 1/2

Spelling: workbook pg. 1/2                        

Social Studies: WB pg. 8/9

Tuesday:

Math:                              

Reading:  reread One Hen, workbook pg. 3/4

Spelling: workbook pg. 3

Grammar: workbook pg. 1/2     

Social Studies: WB pg. 10/11

Wednesday:

Math:  WB pg. 2.1                                                              

Reading: reread leveled reader and complete activity

Spelling: workbook pg. 4

Grammar: workbook pg. 3                                                                       

Social Studies: Study for test

Thursday:

Math: WB pg. 2. 2                                                                              

Reading:  workbook pg. 6/7           

Spelling: workbook pg. 5/6

Grammar: workbook pg. 4/5

Social Studies: Study for test

*Important Websites www.waynecountryday.com www.spellingcity.com www.pearsonsuccessnet.com www.mcgraw-hill.com www.studiesweekly.com

Newletter Week of August 13

Wayne Country Day                                                          Week of August 13

               Mrs.Creger's Classroom News

Note from the Teacher

            Welcome to the fifth grade! We are off to a good start. Thank you parents for all of your help!  The kids are enthusiastic and eager to tackle the new school year!  I, too, am excited and look forward to the work and growth we will all accomplish as a class.

             Always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have. My classroom door is always open. You can leave a message for me in the front office, call me or you can shoot me an email.   WCDS: 919-736-1045  email:dcreger@waynecountryday.com
            As the school year begins, I want to remind all parents during drop off and pick up times to drive slowly, stay in your car, pay attention to the teachers while loading students, and please DO NOT park or drive on the grassy areas. Thank you for your support, your child's safety is most important.
           One final note, please pay special attention to the Chromebook agreement information as well as Power School student login paperwork found in your child's Friday folder.

Weekly Focus

Math: Topic 1 Numeration

Reading: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon  project/assessment

Story elements and study skills.

Language Arts: Goal setting, “I Can” writing

Social Studies:  Establish "Mini"Society
American People/ All About Me project

USA Weekly Studies – Week 1

Upcoming Events

August
14- School Pictures
September

3 - Labor Day - no school

10- Grandparent’s Day
25 - Oct. 3  - I.O.W.A. testing

If you think you can, you can.

                                           If you think you can’t,think again

Homework Week of August 13

Students are responsible for recording  assignments in planners     daily. Please check student planners for any  changes that may occur.

Week of August 14           

Monday:

Math: WB pg. 1.1                                                     

Reading:  Work on project for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by creating title, plot, setting cards.  Bring in wire/plastic hanger. 
Social Studies: Finish pledge, coin and seal activity; Lesson 1 - workbook pg. 4

Tuesday:

Math: WB pg. 1.2                                                     

Reading:  Work on project for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by creating climax and resolution cards.                                                      

Social Studies: Lesson 2 - workbook pg. 6

Wednesday

Math: WB pg. 1.3                                                     

Reading:  Work on project for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by creating character cards.                                                            

Social Studies: Lesson 3 – workbook pg.7

Thursday:

Math: WB pg. 1.4                                                     

Reading:  Finish the project “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.”  

Social Studies: Lesson 4 – workbook pg. 8

*Important Websites  
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com     www.mcgraw-hill.com     www.studiesweekly.com    
www.waynecountryday.com

Welcome Back! 2018-2019

Welcome to the fifth grade! I hope you have had a fun-filled summer and are excited about the new school year.  We have a big year ahead of us and will be learning many new and exciting things.

Here are some important reminders:

• Monday, August 6, Meet Your Teacher from 9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.                            Open House will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
• Wednesday, August 8, is the first day of school beginning at 8:00 a.m.
• Don’t forget the first day of school will be a full day. Bring a snack to enjoy! 

Looking forward to a great school year! 
Mrs. Dena Creger