Newsletter February 4

Note from the Teacher:
We have began discussing, The Wax Museum project, Take a Trip.  This project is an annual all time favorite of  the fifth grade.  The students have selected the topic to learn about and represent. The project consist of three main areas: research/note taking, a power point presentation, and a live display. The students will work on this project both at home and school.  A project sheet was sent home today with each student.  Please start discussing the project details with your child and begin brainstorming model, props, and costume ideas.  As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Area of Focus
Math:  Fractions Topic 9 *test Thursday 
    Adding and Subtracting  Fractions Topic 10

Reading:  Weekly Concept:  Into the Past
Essential Question:  How do we explan what happened in the past?

Skills:  Author's Point of View, Persuasive Article, Context Clues Latin Roots

Genre:  Persuasive Text

Language Arts:  Irregular Verbs

Spelling: r- Controlled Vowels Syllables

Science:  Water on Earth - chapter 7

Social Studies: USA Weekly # 11
Upcoming Events
14-  Valentine Exchange
19 -  Book Buddies
        WCDS Open House
20 -  Mabry's Happy Birthday                                                                                                  
21 - Wax Museum 9:00am - 11:00am  

25 - Winter Break begins