Neswletter Week of April 29

Note from the Teacher:

      It is hard to believe we have a little less than four weeks of school left. We will continue to focus on the academics along will finishing up our last novel reading of the year, Johnny Tremain.

     Also, don't forget to check out our poetry books at Young Author’s Night on April 30 at 6:20pm. The kids did a wonderful job preparing their books!
Area of Focus: 
Math:
Topic 16 Ratios and Percents
Reading: Weekly Concept: Now We Know             
 Essential Question:  How can scientfic knowledge change over time?

Skills: Ask and Answer Questions, Cause and Effect, Greek Roots 

Genre: Expostory Text

Language Arts: Adjectives that Compare

Spelling: Suffixes -less and -ness
Social Studies: USA Weekly # 18- 19
Science:  Earth's Changing Surface - Minerals & Rock Exploration

Upcoming Events:
May
30th - Young Authors's Night
2nd - Music Program 10:00am
7th -  Bookbuddies
21st - Last day of classes

Homework Week of April 29

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 29

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 16.1

Reading: Reread Changing Views of Earth

and complete pg. 221Your Turn workbook.
Johnny Tremain read assigned section 

Spelling: Complete pg. 139
Social Studies: USA Weekly #18 crossword puzzle
Science: 
Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 16.2

Reading: Reread  When Is a Planet Not a Planet?  and complete pg.235/236 in Your Turn workbook.
Johnny Tremain read assigned section

Spelling: Complete pg. 140

Social Studies: Read USA Weekly #18 and complete assessment sheet.

Science: 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 16.3

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader.
Johnny Tremain read assigned section

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 141

Social Studies: 

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook 16.4

Reading: Reread New Moon and complete pg. 237/238  in Your Turn workbook.
Johnny Tremain read assigned section

Spelling: Complete workbook pg.142.

Social Studies: Complete USA Weekly #19 crossword puzzle

Newsletter Week of April 24

Hope you enjoy this special  break!

WCDS is closed April 19 - April 23

Classes resume on April 24. 

 Just a few reminders for when we return:
      Don't forget we will be attending Meymandi Concert Hall on Thursday the 25 to hear the NC Symphony in Concert.  We will be leaving at 8:15 am and will return by the end of the school day.  Please have your child bring a snack and $10.00 for lunch. Also, dress appropiately for the day. 

         Also, Young Author's Night is fast approching.  The class has been diligently working on their poetry and illustrations.  We can’t wait to share all of our hard work with you! Hope to see you there!

Area of Focus: 

Math: Topic 15 Solving and Writing Equations and Inequalities *test Friday
Reading: Novel reading - Johnny Tremain
Genre: Historical Fiction 

Science:  Earth's Changing Surface *test Friday

Upcoming Events:

19th - 23rd - No school - Spring Break beings

24th - Classes resume

25th - NC Symphony trip

30th- Young Authors' Night

Homework for Week of April 24

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 24
Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 15.5
Reading:  Read the assigned chapter in Johnny Treiman
Social Studies: Read and complete USA Studies Weekly #18 crossword puzzle
Science: Complete questions 1 -13 on pg. 294. Study for test.

Thursday:

Math: Complete Topic 15 Test in textbook on pg. 390-391.
Reading:  Read the assigned chapter in Johnny Tremain
Social Studies: Read and complete USA Studies Weekly #18 assessment sheet.
Science: Complete questions 14 -20 on pg. 295. Study for test.

Newsletter Week of April 15

Note from the Teacher:
    Wow, it is hard to believe our school year is quickly coming to an end. We will continue to learn, study, and work hard until the last day school. Thank you for  supporting your child with their homework, assignments, and final projects. We want to finish the year out strong! 

        We hope to finish illustrating our barebooks next week and are excited to present them at Young Author's Night on April 29.
         Don't forget to send in eggs and candy pieces to fill the eggs. We can't wait to spend time with our preschool book buddies as they hunt for eggs!
Area of Focus: 

Math: Topic 15 Solving and Writing Equations and Inequalities
Language Arts: Illustrate poetry books.

Social Studies: USA Weekly # 16
Science:  Earth's Changing Surface *test Thursday
Upcoming Events:
16th - Egg hunt  for Book buddies
19th - 23rd - No school - Spring Break beings
24th - Classes resume
25th - NC Symphony trip
30th- Young Authors' Night

Homework Week of April 15

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 15
Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 15.2
Language Arts: Work on illustrations for poetry book.
Social Studies: Read and complete USA Studies Weekly #16 crossword puzzle
Science: Complete pg. 93A in packet.

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 15.3
Language Arts: Work on illustrations for poetry book.
Social Studies: Read and complete USA Studies Weekly #16 assessment sheet.
Science: Study for test.

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 15.4/15.5
Language Arts: Work on illustrations for poetry book.
Social Studies: Read and complete USA Studies Weekly #17 assessment sheet.
Science: Study for test.

Thursday:

Language Arts: Work on illustrations for poetry book.

Newsletter Week of April 8

 April Showers Bring May Flowers

Note from the Teacher

Another long but productive week!
The students have been working hard on their poetry books and look forward finishing them soon. Please remember to send in colored plastic eggs and candy to fill them. The fifth graders are anxious to hide the eggs for their bookbuddies. Lastly, don't forget our field trip to Tryon Palace is this Tuesday.
Just a few reminders:

• Be on time! We will leave school by 8:15am.
• Wear WCDS t-shirts or colors.
• Bring a snack for the ride down.
• Send money if your child is interested in shopping at the gift shop.

Area of Focus: 

Math: Topic 13 Solids *test Thursday
Language Arts: clauses, complex sentences, context clue
Writing, editing, and illustrating poetry.                                                                                                Social Studies: USA Weekly # 16                                                                                                  Science: Earth's Changing Surface

Upcoming Events:

 9th - Field Trip to Tryon Palace
16th - Easter egg hunt for preschool book buddies
19th - 23rd - Spring break begins
24th - Classes resume

Homework Week of April 8

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 8
Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 13.7/13/8.
Reading: Reread The Day the Rollets Got Their Moxie Back
Complete pg. 211 in Your Turn workbook.
Language: Proofread and edit poems. Type Question poem.
Spelling: Complete pg. 121/122.
Social Studies: Read USA Weekly #16 and complete
crossword puzzle.
Science: Complete pg. 91A in science packet.

Tuesday:

Math:
Reading:
Spelling: Complete pg. 123.
Language: Proofread and edit poems.
Social Studies:
Science: 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete pg.242 - 243 in text book.
Reading: Reread Bud, Not Buddy and complete pg. 213-215 in workbook.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 124.
Language: Proofread and edit poems. Type Weather poem.
Social Studies:
Science: Complete pg. 92A in science packet.
Thursday:

Math:
Reading: Reread Musical Impressions of the Great Depression and complete pg. 216-217 in Your Turn workbook.
Language Arts: Finish any poems.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.125.
Social Studies: Complete USA #16 assessment sheet.
Science: Draw and label diagram of the Rock Cycle.