Holiday

Have a wonderful holiday season!
Classes resume on Jan. 13, 2020

Newsletter for Week of December 16

                              

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 Geometirc Ideas *test Tuesday
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond *test Wedsneday
Genre: Historical Fiction
Language Arts: Letter Writing
Friendly Letter Project *due Thursday Dec. 19th
(look for project guidelines in Friday folder.)  
Social Studies: Colonial Life

Upcoming Events
December
17 - Bookbuddies puppet show
19  - Christmas celebration and lunch party
20 -  Pajama day  
      NOON Dismissal! Last day of school for the holidays!
January
13 -  Classes resume

Homework Week of December 16

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 16          

Monday
Math: Complete pg. 214 -215 in textbook
Reading: Read chapter 20  in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond and quiz time questions.
Tuesday
Language Arts: Work on The Witch of Blackbird Pond friendly letter project
Wednesday
Language Arts:  Work on The Witch of Blackbird Pond friendly letter project

Newsletter Week of December 9

Note from the Teacher:
It has been a busy, fun, and productive week!  We are excited for the holidays! Don't forget to send in items for our crafts: a tube or knee sock, a light blub, pie tin plate, and a medium to large orange.  As always, thank you for your support and for making our school experience a great one!
Area of Focus:

Math: Topic 8 Geometric Ideas 

Reading:  The Witch of Blackbird Pond  Genre - Historical Fiction
Language Arts:  Letter Writing 

Social Studies:  The Struggle to Establish Colonies  Chapter 5   
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

12  Music Program  - Lower School
13  Report Cards
            19  Class Celebration
            20  Noon dismissal. Holiday break begins!!!
            January
            13  Classes resume

Homework Week of December 9

Week of December 9          

Monday
Math: Complete pg. 8.4 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 12 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies: Complete workbook pg. 42.
Tuesday
Math: Complete pg. 8.5 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 14 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies:
Wednesday
Math: Complete pg.8.6 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 16 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies: Complete workbook pg. 43.
Thursday
Math: Complete pg. 8.7 in workbook.
Reading: Read chapter 18 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies:  Complete workbook pg. 44.

Newsletter Week of December 2

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 Thanksgiving with your friends and family!

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 7th: 1 light bulb, 1 colored crew or knee sock, 1 pie tin pan  and 1 medium to large 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 for 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
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction
*novel reading - The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Language Arts
Diagraming Sentences
Writing

 Poetry & Letter Writing

Social Studies

 Spain Builds an Empire 

Upcoming Events
December 
9 - 13 - Hour of Code
12 - Lower School Christmas Music Program
17 - Book Buddies        
19 - Class party      
20 - Noon dismissal

Homework Week of December 2

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 2           

Monday                       
Math:  Topic 7 complete pg.194-195 in textbook
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Chapter 4 WB pg. 36
pages
Tuesday
Math: 
Reading: Complete worRead the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Chapter 4 WB pg. 38
Wednesday
Math: Complete workbook pg. 8.1
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Chapter 4 WB pg. 39
Thursday
Math: Complete workbook 8.2
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies:  Chapter 4 pg. 152 -153 in textbook #1 - 10    

Newsletter for Week of November 18

Note from the Teacher:
Just a few reminders:

• Community Soup Kitchen  trip on Tuesday, November 26.  
• Collecting donations of paper products still.
• Come dressed in WCDS colors for our trip.
• Don't forget to bring a bagged lunch to eat on Tuesday. 

               Looking forward to a great experience!

Area of Focus:

Math: Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing with Decimals 
*test Tuesday

Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Language Arts:  Diagraming Sentences

Gratitude journals

Social Studies: Thanksgiving

                                                              Dustydise News

    This has been another great week!  Don't forget to send in items for the Soup Kitchen.  Also, we need to keep working hard on homework and make sure we get our planners signed daily. 

                       Happy Thanksgiving!

Mayor Brock

Upcoming Events:

November 
25  Happy Birthday Megan!26  Trip to Community Soup Kitchen 

27  Thanksgiving break begins
December
2    Classes resume

                         

Reminder:  
Our classroom store is in need of cool items to sell.  We would greatly appreciate any donations.

Homework for Week of November 18

Homework Reminders

•  Review and complete pg.192-193 in math textbook for test Tuesday.
• Wear your WCDS colors and bring a bagged lunch for our trip on Tuesday.

Newsletter Week of November 18

Note from the Teacher:

Don’t forget on Tuesday the 26 of November, we will visit the local Community Soup Kitchen.  We are still collecting last minute donations of paper products until the 25th. Please wear your  WCDS t-shirts or school colors 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 7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
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 
Human Body Systems *test Thursday
Social Studies

 USA Studies Weekly #9

 News from Dustydise...
The store 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
19  Book Buddies - Please bring a book to share
26  Community Soup Kitchen trip

27  Thanksgiving break begins

      (Classes resume the 2nd)

Homework Week of November 18

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. 

Monday                       
Math: Complete pg. 7.5 in workbook
Reading: Reread story "A Reluctant Traveler" and complete pg. 101 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 62 and write missed words
Science: Complete pg. 26A in science packet
Tuesday
Math: Complete pg 7.6 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
Science: Study for test
Wednesday
Math: Complete workbook pg.7.7
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 64 - word meaning
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly #9 crossword
Science: Study for test
Thursday
Math: Complete workbook 7.8
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 #9 assessment sheet     

Newsletter Week of November 11

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 25th.

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 Algebric Expressions * test Tuesday
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: Human Body Systems
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly #8

 Enjoy your weekend! 

News from Dustydise.....

This has been a great week! Please continue to be a good citizen by completing your work, listening and following directions. We are looking forward to Veteran's Day. Don't forget to wear red, white, and blue!
Mayor Brock

Thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 4 & 25 Happy Birthday  Megan & Macayla Nov. 19 Book buddies Nov. 26 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 27 Thanksgiving break begins              Dec. 2 Classes resume

Upcoming Events

Nov. 4 & 25 Happy Birthday 
Megan & Macayla

Nov. 19 Book buddies

Nov. 26 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 27 Thanksgiving break begins

             Dec. 2 Classes resume 

Homework Week of November 11

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 11
Monday:
Math: Complete textbook pg. 164-165 Topic 6
Reading: Reread story "A Simple Plan" and "Rescue" complete pg. 91 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 50
Social Studies:
Science: Draw  and label digram of respiratory system
Tuesday:
Math:
Reading: Reread story "Stage Fright" and "Catching Fire" complete pg. 92 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 56
Social Studies:
Science: Complete pg. 25A in packet

Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 7.1
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 57
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly # 8 crossword
Science: Draw and label digestive system
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook 7.2
Reading: Reread from "Foul Shot" and complete pg. 93-95
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 58
Social Studies:  USA Weekly # 8 assessment
Science: complete pg. 26A in packet

Newsletter Week of November 4

Note from the Teacher

The fifth grade class will be visiting the local Community Soup Kitchen on November 26. 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, plasticware, cups, tin foil, plastic wrap, baggies, etc. are always in great need. Any donations of items will be accepted any time up until the November 25.

For this trip, I am asking that the kids 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.

Our class would like to congradulate our new class mayor, Reagan Brock. We are so excited to support her as she serves and leads us!          

Grateful for my sweet students!

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 6 – Variables and Expressions

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

Spelling:  Contractions

Grammar:  Possessive Nouns

Science:  Human Body Systems
Social Studies:  

Upcoming Events 

Nov. 3     Fall Back! Don't forget to change                   your clocks back.

Nov. 4     Book Fair
Nov. 19   Bookbuddies

Nov. 26  Community Soup Kitchen trip
               (Donations appreciated.)

Nov. 27  Thanksgiving break begins 
               (Classes resume  on Dec. 2.)

Macayla-4th
Megan-25th 

Homework Week of November 4

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily 

and keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of November 4 
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.3
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
Science: Complete pg. 24A in packet

Social Studies:  

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.4
Reading: Reread story Blancaflor and complete pg. 82 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 51 
Science:
Social Studies: 

Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.5
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 52
Science: Complete pg. 25A in packet
Social Studies:
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook 6.5
Reading: Reread from Tale to Table and complete pg. 83-85
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 53
Science:
Social Studies:

Newsletter Week of October 28

Note from the Teacher

Here are just a few reminders: 

• Dont't forget on the 31st the Spook Parade will begin at 8:30 am followed by a Trunk or Treat activity.  The carnival hosted by the upper school will begin after lunch.

• Students may wear costumes to show off that day but   please NO pretend weapons with costumes. 

• Also, Tutoring Sessions  have begun.  Each Wednesday from 3:15 - 3:45 I will work with students in needed areas.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating your child has permission to stay.
• NO school for grades 1-8 on Friday, November 1.

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 6  Variables and Expressions

Reading:  Weekly Concept: Joining Forces
Essential Question - How do different groups contribute to a cause?The Unbreakable Code *Navajo Code Talkers (Please bring in your book.)

Indian in the Cupboard  review,  assessment, and movie
Language: Adverbs, writing activites, review diagraming sentences
Science: Human Body Systems
Social Studies:  USA State capitals *test Wednesday
USA Weekly #7

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 28

Homework for Week of October 28

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.1
Reading:  Reread story Shipped Out
Science: To be assigned
Social Studies:  Study states and capitals

Tuesday: 
Math: Complete workbook pg. 6.2
Reading:  Reread the story The Unbreakable Code - Navajo Code Talkers
Science: To be assigned
Social Studies: Study states and capitals
USA Weekly # 7 crossword puzzle
Wednesday & Thursday:
No assignments due

Newsletter Week of October 21

Note from the Teacher 

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

• Our Book Buddy Time  will be on the 22nd of this month. Please bring an age appropriate book to share with your buddy.
• The annual Spook Parade will be on the31st and will begin at 8:30 am. Students may wear their costumes to school for the Spook Parade.  Please, NO pretend weapons with costumes. 
• Following the Spook Parade, students will particitpate in a Trunk or Treat activity.  After lunch, the students will enjoy a carnival sponsered by the upper school.
• Tutoring Sessions will be held each Wednesday after school from 3:15 -3:45.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in your child's daily planner indicating they have permission to stay. 

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 5 Dividing 2-Digit Divisors *test Friday
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:  Cells to Organs *test Friday
Social Studies:  All 50 states and capitals *test Wednesday - October 30
USA Studies Weekly #6

Upcoming Events 

October 18
Quarter ends
October 22
Book buddies (fifth graders bring books to share)
October 23
Report cards
October 31 
Spook Parade, Trunk-or-Treat, & Carnival
November 1
No school  (teacher workday for grades 1- 8)

News from Dustydise
     Have a great weekend!
           Mayor Weeks

We appreciate your Box Top donations!!!

Homework Week of October 21

    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 October 21          

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  and write missed words 3 times each.  
Science:                                                       

Social Studies:                                                   

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 
Science:  Complete pg. 16A in packet                                                 

Social Studies:                      

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.8                                                     

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader and answer Think Mark questions

Spelling: Complete pg.46
Science: Complete pg. 54 - 55 in textbook

Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly # 6 finish crossword puzzle                                   

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
Science:  Study chapter 2 and notes 

Social Studies: USA  Studies Weekly # 6 assessment  sheet         

Homework for week of October 14

HOMEWORK
Monday: 
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.1
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 northwest capitals
Science: Draw a animal and plant cell diagram
Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.2
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 southeast capitals
Science: Complete pg. 14A in packet
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.3
Reading: Read Leveled Reader Complete graphic organizer; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 40
Social Studies: Study southeast captials
Science: 

Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 5.4
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: Study southeast capitals
Science: Complete pg. 15A in packet

Newsletter Week of October 14

Note from the Teacher

      The students finished reading Indian in the Cupboard.  Don't forget that projects are due on Monday, October 14.   Tutoring sessions will be held each Wednesday after school from 3:15 - 3:45.  If your child is interested in staying, please write a note each week in your child's daily planner indicating they have permission to stay.  Also, the annual Spook Parade will be held on October 31st  at 8:30 a.m. followed by  a Trunk or Treat activity. Then after lunch, the students will particitpate in a carnival hosted by the upper school.  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 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 14

Spelling: Plurals

Grammar:  Singular and Plural Nouns

Science:  Cells to Body Systems

Social Studies: Northwest region captials *test Tuesday
Southeast region capitals * test Friday
All 50 states and capitals *test October 24
Events

 October
22nd - Book Buddies (fifth grade bring books)
25th - Report Cards
31st - Spook Parade, Trunk-or-Treating, & Carnival
November
1st - No school for grades 1-6 (teacher workday)
News from Dustydise...
We had a good week at school! I hope we can continue our behavior! 
                                                                                              Mayor Weeks

If you have any questions or concerns please call 

us @ 919-736-1045.

 

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