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.)

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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.

 

Visit these sites for extra help:

www.waynecountryday.com
www.studiesweekly.com
www.spellingcity.com

www.personsuccessnet.com
www.ilike2learn.com
www.coolmath4kids. com
www.connected.mcgrawhill.com

 
 

Newsletter Week of October 8

Note from the Teacher
We are finished with our I.O.W.A Assessments!
We are glad that is behind us and are ready for a little break!
Don't forget to pay attention to your child's planner, Friday
folder work and Power School. Since the grading period will be ending soon, I want                            everyone to be on the same page to support our students with a strong first quarter.

                    

Oct. 3-7

Enjoy your break!

Area of Focus  

Math: Topic 4  Dividing 1- Digit Divisors 

*test Friday 
Reading:  Finish  chapter 15 & 16 Indian in the Cupboard 
*project due Oct. 14
Weekly Concept - Reaching a Compromise
Essential Question - What Do Good Problem Solvers Do?

Genre - Expository

Skills - problem and solutions; context clues: definitions and restatements; reread
Language: Kinds of Nouns
Spelling: Variant Vowels /o/; diphthongs /ou/, /oi/ 

Science: Cells to System
Social Studies: Midwest capitals *test Thursday
Chapter 1 Life in the Western Hemisphere *test Friday 

News from Dustydise

       Don't forget to bring your recorder for music class. 
                    I hope ya'll enjoy your break!
                               Mayor Weeks

Keep Clipping!!!!

Upcoming Events         

¨   Oct. 2 - 7 Fall Break  (classes resume Oct. 8) 
¨   Oct. 18    Quarter End
¨   Oct. 22    Book Buddies (fifth grade bring books)
¨   Oct. 25    Report Cards 
¨   Oct. 31    Spook Parade & Trunk or Treat 
                     Book Fair begins

             

Homework for Week of October 8

Homework for the Week of  October 8

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.7 

Reading: Reread story "The Mayflower Compromise"
Complete vocabulary pg. 51 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 31/32
Social Studies: Study midwest state capitals. Complete workbook pg. 17  

Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 4.8
Reading: Reread story The Constitution

Happy Fall Y'all

Complete graphic organizer on pg. 52 in Your Turn Book; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.33
Social Studies: Study midwest state capitals. 

Thursday:

Math:  Complete textbook pg. 114 - 115
Reading: Read Leveled Reader book and complete questions assigned; read 20 minutes
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.34/35
Social Studies: Study chapter 1 Life in the Western Hemisphere