Newsletter Week of April 1

Note from the Teacher:    
     Hats off to the fifth grade!  The class has put a lot of effort into supporting our school! The Charger Challenge FUN RUN has kept us busy getting pledges, setting goals to get prizes, and learning about character traits. I hope the students will remember to have good CITIZENSHIP, find ZEST in whatever they do, push for mind GROWTH daily, display INTEGRITY always, and  encourage TEAMWORK.   Thank you parents for helping us "SPARK MINDS."
     Also, the students have been working hard on their poetry books.  We hope to finish writing our poems before our Easter break.

       Don't forget our class will be visiting Tryon Palace on April 9th. Please read and fill out the field trip and lunch forms as soon as possible. Forms and monies are due no later than April 6th.

Area of Focus:

Math: Topic 13 Solids     
Reading: Weekly Concept: New Perspectives
Essential Question: What experiences can change the way you see the yourself and the world around you?

Skills: Make predictions, compare and contrast, context clues 

Genre: Realistic Fiction

Language Arts: Clauses,complex sentences, context clue

Writing, editing, and illustrating poetry books.

Spelling: More words with suffixes
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 16
Science:  Earth's Changing Surface

 

Upcoming Events:

April
9th - Tryon Palace field trip
16th - Book buddies egg hunt
(Pleae send in donations of eggs  and candy)
19th - 23rd - Spring Break
24th - Classes resume
25th NC Symphony

Homework Week of April 1

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 April 1
Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 13.2.
Reading: .Reread  Miguel in the Middle and complete
pg. 201 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg. 121/122.
Language Arts:
Social Studies:
Science: Draw and label diagram of the earth's surface.

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 13.3.
Reading: Reread Ida B and complete summary.
Spelling: Complete pg. 123.
Language Arts: Write, proofread, edit, and type poem.
Social Studies: Read USA Weekly #16 and complete
crossword puzzle.
Science: Complete pg. 87A in science packet.

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 13.4.
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 124.
Language Arts:
Social Studies:
Science:
Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook 13.5.
Reading: Reread A Dusty Ride and complete pg. 203-  in 205 Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.125.
Language Arts: Write, proofread, edit, and type poem.
Social Studies: Complete USA #156 assessment sheet.
Science: Complete pg. 88A in science packet.

Newsletter Week of March 25

Note from the Teacher:

Here are a few reminders about our up coming projects and events:

FUN RUN

• Don't forget to take the  "weekend challenge" and reach out to friends and family to support our school by giving pledges towards the number of laps your student will complete on the day of the Fun Run. Visit funrun.com to learn more information.  
• Our class has been excited to "spark minds" as they learn how to be better citizens and create zest in their daily activties. 
• Thank you for helping us be a better school on person at a time! 

POETRY PROJECT 

         
          The students started a poetry project this week. This project will take place over the next couple of weeks and will focus on the process as well as the end results. The final product will be a book filled with different kinds of poetry and illustrations all written and created by the students. Please refer to the guidelines given to your child to help with this project. The poetry books will be presented at Young Author's Night on May 7. Thank you for your continued support. 

FIELD TRIP

• Our class will be visiting Tryon Palace on April 9th. 
• Look for more information and forms next week.  Forms and monies will be due no later than April 5th.

Area of Focus: 

Math: Topic 12 Perimeter and Area * test Wednesday            

Reading: Weekly Concept: Express Yourself                            
Essential Question: How do you express something that is important to you?

Skills: Lyric and Free Verse, Stanza and Meter, Theme

Genre: Poetry

Language Arts: homophones

Writing, editing, and illustrating poetry books.

Spelling: Suffixes –ence, -ance

Social Studies: Chapter 8 * test Thursday 
USA Studies Weekly #16

Upcoming Events:

March
26th -  Book buddies (Bring a book to share)
29th - "FUN RUN" 

April
9th -   Tryon Palace field trip

16th - Egg hunt for book buddies

19th - Spring break
24th - classes resume
25th - NC Symphony trip

Homework Week of March 25

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 March 25
Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 12.8
Reading: Reread How do I Hold the Summer? and complete
pg. 191 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg. 116/117.
Social Studies: Complete workbook page 70. 
Read USA Weekly #16 and complete crossword puzzle.

Tuesday:

Math: Complete pg. 316-317 in textbook
Reading: Reread  Words as Free as Confetti and complete 
pg.196 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg. 118.
Social Studies: Complete pg. 292 1 - 10  pg. 293 1 - 8
Complete USA Studies Weekly #16 assessement 

Wednesday:

Math: 
Reading: Read Leveled Reader and answer Thinkmark questions 
Spelling: Complete pg. 119.
Social Studies: Study Chapter 8 for test

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 13.1
Reading: Reread A Story of How a Wall Stands. Answer Make Connections questions
Spelling: Complete pg. 120.
Social Studies:

Newsletter Week March 18

Note from the Teacher:

            Also, please sign up for the Charger Challenege FUN RUN on March 29. Just go to www.funrun.com and register your child. Also, check your child's Friday folder for more information on how to register, enter pledges, and track progress. This will be an exciting event for all the kids as well as a great way to earn some extra money for our school. Thank you for your support!  

          Fast approaching is the annual egg hunt for our preschool book buddies. On April 16, the fifth grade will be hosting an egg hunt.  We are asking for donations of plastic eggs and individual pieces of wrapped candy to fill the eggs. (No hard candy or peanut products.) Please send in items by Monday the 1st. Thank you for making this a fun time for our class and our book buddies.  
         

Area of Focus:

Math:  Topic 12 Area and Perimeter 

Reading:  Weekly Concept - Consider Our Resources
Essential Question -  Why are natural resources valuable?

Genre - Expository
Skills - Summarize, Author's Point of View

Language Arts: Possessive Pronouns 
Bare books

Spelling: Words with /cher/, /zher/ sounds

Social Studies: The Road to War Chapter 8
USA Studies Weekly #15

Science: 

Upcoming Events:

March
22nd - report cards

26th - Book buddies (bring books to share)
29th - Charger Challenge FUNRUN 

           April
9th - Field trip 
16th - Egg Hunt for book buddies

Homework Week of March 18

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade 

HOMEWORK

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily.
 Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg 12.3/12.4.

Reading: .Reread story Power of Nature and complete pg. 181 in Your Turn workbook.

Spelling: Complete pg.109/110 in workbook.                                                                                 Language:  

Social Studies: Chapter 8 - Lesson 1; complete workbook pg. 66

Science:
Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 12.5.

Reading: Reread story One Well and answer questions 1-4.

Spelling: Complete pg.111 in workbook.

Language:  Type and edit poem.

Social Studies: Chapter 8 - Lesson 2 ; complete workbook pg. 67

Science: 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 12.6.

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader.  

Answer 2-3 Think Mark questions.

Spelling: Complete pg. 112 in workbook.

Language: Type and edit poem.
Social Studies:  
Science:

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 12.7.

Reading: Reread story The Dirt on Dirt

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 113 and study words for test.

Language:  Type and edit poem.

Social Studies:Chapter 8 - Lesson 3; complete workbook pg. 68/69

Science:

Newsletter Week of March 11

Note from the Teacher:

       We are off to a good solid start this week!  Please encourage your child to
finish the year strong with positive behavior and good work habits. 
         Also, our school will be particitpating in WCDS Charger FUN RUN fundraiser. Please take a moment to register your child online so he/she can participate and enjoy this fun experience. 

     

Area of Focus:

Math: Topic 11 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions *test Tuedsday
Topic 12 Area and Perimeter 

Reading:  Weekly Concept - Take Action

 

Time to SPRING ahead

Essential Queston - What can people do to bring about positive change?

Genre - Biography

Skills - Summarize, Author's Point of View,Prefixes and       Suffixes

Language Arts: Pronouns - Verb Agreement

Spelling: Homogaphs

Social Studies:

Science:  Weather Patterns*test Friday  

Upcoming Events: 
March
15th - third quarter ends
26th - book buddies - bring books
23rd - report cards
28th - FUN RUN fundraiser

Homework Week of March 11

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 

Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Monday:
Math: Complete textbook pg. 290-291
Reading: .Reread story Fredrick Douglass Freedom's Voice and complete pg. 171 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg.103/104 in workbook.
Social Studies:
Science: Complete pg. 79A in science packet
Tuesday:

Math:
Reading: Reread story Rosa and answer questions 1-4.
Spelling: Complete pg.105 in workbook.
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly #14 crossword puzzle
Science: 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 12.1.
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 106 in workbook.
Social Studies: Work on slide show.
Science: Complete pg. 80A in science packet

Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 12.2
Reading: Reread story Our Voices, Our Votes

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 108 and study words for test.
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly # 14 assessment
Science: Study chapter 8 for test