Newsletter January 28 - February 1

Note from the Teacher      
         Next week I will begin discussing, The Wax Museum project with the class.  This project is an annual all time favorite of the fifth grade.  First, the students will select a famous American or place 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 or place. 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 or place 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. 
      The fifth grade class will be participating 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 class will be introduced to important topics that children are often confronted with as they get older. For instance, topics may include: the dangers and effects of harmful substance, peer pressure, bullying, etc. Over the years, the students have gained valuable knowledge, as well as positive attitudes concerning these important topics. 

       

            

Don't forget to show your school spirit this week!
Check out these daily themes:
Monday: Hat Day - Choose your favoite hat to wear to school.
Tuesday: Wacky Tacky Day - Dress crazy, the tackier the better!

Wednesday: Team Day - Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite team's apparel. 

Thursday: PJ Day - Roll out of bed and come to school!                   

Friday: RED, WHITE, BLUE Day - Wear WCDS colors to support our teams

Thank you for your support and school spirit!

Area of Focus 

Math:  Fractions Topic 9 

Reading:  Weekly Concept: Teamwork
Essential Question:  What benefits come from people working as a group?

Skills:  Ask and answer questions, main idea and key details, Latin Roots

Genre: Informational Text

Language Arts: Linking Verbs 

Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables

Science:  Water on Earth - chapter 7

Social Studies: USA Weekly # 12
Wax Museum project

 UpComing Events 
Jan. 28 - Feb. 1   Spirit Week
Feb. 14               Valentine Exchange
Feb. 19               Book Buddies
Feb. 20               Mabry's Birthday
Feb. 21 & 22      C.O.P.E.

January 29 - Homework

Week of January 28

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.4
Reading: .Reread story Gulf Spill Superheroes  and complete pg. 131 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg. 79/80
Social Studies:
Science:

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.5
Reading: Reread story Winter's Tail  and complete pg. 136/137 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 81 in workbook
Social Studies: Work on project. Research and take notes.
Science: Complete pg. 67A in packet
Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.6
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 82
Social Studies: Work on project. Research and take notes.
Science: Draw diagram of Water Cycle

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.7
Reading: Reread story Helping Hands and complete pg. 133-135
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 83
Social Studies: Work on project. Research and take notes.
Science: Complete pg. 68A in packet

Newsletter Week of January 22

Note from the Teacher

This week we will be wrapping up our Famous Black American projects, We Make a Difference, which is due on January 25. The next few weeks will be packed with several new projects and assignments.  The class is excited to start a new program, IXL.  As part of homework, the students will be assigned specific topics to cover, review, and practice. Using this program will allow students to sharpen their skills while working at their own pace. The goal is to work accurately and focus on their "smart score."  Please talk with your child daily concerning their work assignments and check their planner for details and deadlines.  As always, thank you for your support.

Areas of Focus

Math: Shapes - Topic 8 *test Tuesday
Fractions - Topic 9
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
Social Studies:  The Struggle to Found Colonies  Chapter 5 *test Thursday
USA Studies Weekly # 9 -  11

*Famous Black American project due January 25

Upcoming Events

January

3 - Chase's birthday
4 - Jarrett's birthday
21- Martin Luther King holiday - No classes
28 - Spirit Week

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 21

Tuesday:
Math:  Retest if assigned and 15 minutes on IXL. 
Reading: Reread story Patterns of Change and complete pg. 121 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete work packet pg. 73/74.
Social Studies:  Work on Famous Black American project. Study Chapter 5 test.
USA Studies Weekly # 9 - 11

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.1 and 15 minutes on IXL.
Reading: Reread story The Story of Snow and complete pg. 126/127 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete work packet pg.75.
Social Studies: Work on Famous Black American project. Study for chapter 5 test. USA Studies Weekly # 9 - 11
Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.2 and 15 minutes on IXL.
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader. Answer Think Mark questions.
Spelling: Complete work in packet pg. 76/77
Social Studies: Finish Famous Black American Project.
USA Studies Weekly # 9 - 11

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Newsletter January 14

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 Tuesday and letters are due on January 14.  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 

Reading:  The Witch of Blackbird Pond *test Tuesday

Genre: Historical Fiction

Language Arts:  Writing and editing letters; research and note taking 
Friendly letter  assignment due on Monday Jan. 14                                      

Social Studies:  Life in the Colonies/ Famous Black Americans projects are due Jan. 25. 
Science: 

Upcoming Events

4 -   Jarrett's birthday
15 - Book buddies - 5th grade bring books

21 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; No classes

Martin Luther King Jr.