Newsletter Week of December 2

Our class was able to serve and help others today at the local Community Soup Kitchen.  It was a wonderful learning experience and all left with hearts full of warmth and gratitude. Thank you for all of your support in raising such wonderful children!  
I hope you have a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving with your friends and family!

Note from the Teacher
       As we approach this busy time of year, our class will be participating in many fun learning activities and projects.  For several upcoming  projects, please send in the following items by Friday the 7th: 1 light bulb, 1 colored crew or knee sock, 1 pie tin pan  and 1 medium to large orange.
      We will continue to focus on academics as the 2nd quarter quickly comes to an end.  Please help your child come to school rested and  prepared to learn.
     As always, thank you for your continued support for your child and our class.  You are such an integral part of our success and we could not do it without you!
Area of Focus  

Math
Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Topic 8 Geometric Ideas
Reading
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction
*novel reading - The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Language Arts
Diagraming Sentences
Writing

 Poetry & Letter Writing

Social Studies

 Spain Builds an Empire 

Upcoming Events
December 
9 - 13 - Hour of Code
12 - Lower School Christmas Music Program
17 - Book Buddies        
19 - Class party      
20 - Noon dismissal

Homework Week of December 2

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 December 2           

Monday                       
Math:  Topic 7 complete pg.194-195 in textbook
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Chapter 4 WB pg. 36
pages
Tuesday
Math: 
Reading: Complete worRead the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Chapter 4 WB pg. 38
Wednesday
Math: Complete workbook pg. 8.1
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Chapter 4 WB pg. 39
Thursday
Math: Complete workbook 8.2
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies:  Chapter 4 pg. 152 -153 in textbook #1 - 10    

Newsletter for Week of November 18

Note from the Teacher:
Just a few reminders:

• Community Soup Kitchen  trip on Tuesday, November 26.  
• Collecting donations of paper products still.
• Come dressed in WCDS colors for our trip.
• Don't forget to bring a bagged lunch to eat on Tuesday. 

               Looking forward to a great experience!

Area of Focus:

Math: Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing with Decimals 
*test Tuesday

Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Language Arts:  Diagraming Sentences

Gratitude journals

Social Studies: Thanksgiving

                                                              Dustydise News

    This has been another great week!  Don't forget to send in items for the Soup Kitchen.  Also, we need to keep working hard on homework and make sure we get our planners signed daily. 

                       Happy Thanksgiving!

Mayor Brock

Upcoming Events:

November 
25  Happy Birthday Megan!26  Trip to Community Soup Kitchen 

27  Thanksgiving break begins
December
2    Classes resume

                         

Reminder:  
Our classroom store is in need of cool items to sell.  We would greatly appreciate any donations.

Homework for Week of November 18

Homework Reminders

•  Review and complete pg.192-193 in math textbook for test Tuesday.
• Wear your WCDS colors and bring a bagged lunch for our trip on Tuesday.

Newsletter Week of November 18

Note from the Teacher:

Don’t forget on Tuesday the 26 of November, we will visit the local Community Soup Kitchen.  We are still collecting last minute donations of paper products until the 25th. Please wear your  WCDS t-shirts or school colors 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.

Area of Focus:

Math
Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Reading
Weekly Concept: Cultural Exchange
Essential Question: What can learning about different cultures teach us?
Skills: Theme; Summarize; Context Clues-Cause and Effect
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction
*novel reading - The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Language Arts
Action Verbs
Writing

 Poetry & Letter Writing
Spelling

Open Syllables
Science 
Human Body Systems *test Thursday
Social Studies

 USA Studies Weekly #9

 News from Dustydise...
The store is in need of cool items to sell.  No need to buy anything expensive, the Dollar Store has fun things for just a dollar.  We would greatly appreciate any donations. 

Upcoming Events:

November
19  Book Buddies - Please bring a book to share
26  Community Soup Kitchen trip

27  Thanksgiving break begins

      (Classes resume the 2nd)

Homework Week of November 18

Wayne Country Day

Fifth Grade Homework

*Students should use their planners to record assignments each day in class.

Students should follow any changes made. 

Assignments made in class may vary from this post. 

Monday                       
Math: Complete pg. 7.5 in workbook
Reading: Reread story "A Reluctant Traveler" and complete pg. 101 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 62 and write missed words
Science: Complete pg. 26A in science packet
Tuesday
Math: Complete pg 7.6 in workbook
Reading: Reread story "They Don't Mean It" and complete pg. 102 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 63- word sort
Science: Study for test
Wednesday
Math: Complete workbook pg.7.7
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 64 - word meaning
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly #9 crossword
Science: Study for test
Thursday
Math: Complete workbook 7.8
Reading: Reread story "Where Did It Come From?" and complete
pg.103-105
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 65 - edit & proofread
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly #9 assessment sheet     

Newsletter Week of November 11

Note from the Teacher

Don’t forget to send in paper products (paper plates, bowls, napkins, silverware, cups and baggies/wrap) for the local Community Soup Kitchen. We will be collecting donations until Monday the 25th.

Also, we are excited to start reading a new novel, The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This historical fiction novel takes us back to the seventeenth-century, as a young girl experiences the hardships faced by many colonists. This is a great book to help the students learn about the early start of our country. We will be reading this novel both in class and outside of class so please encourage your child to keep up on their reading assignments. Thank you for your support!

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 6 Algebric Expressions * test Tuesday
Topic 7 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals
Reading: Essential Question- What motivates you to accomplish a goal?
Genre: poetry
Skills: theme; repetition and rhyme; homographs
Novel-The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Language Arts: prepositional phrases
Spelling: closed syllables
Science: Human Body Systems
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly #8

 Enjoy your weekend! 

News from Dustydise.....

This has been a great week! Please continue to be a good citizen by completing your work, listening and following directions. We are looking forward to Veteran's Day. Don't forget to wear red, white, and blue!
Mayor Brock

Thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 4 & 25 Happy Birthday  Megan & Macayla Nov. 19 Book buddies Nov. 26 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 27 Thanksgiving break begins              Dec. 2 Classes resume

Upcoming Events

Nov. 4 & 25 Happy Birthday 
Megan & Macayla

Nov. 19 Book buddies

Nov. 26 Community Soup Kitchen trip

Nov. 27 Thanksgiving break begins

             Dec. 2 Classes resume 

Homework Week of November 11

Wayne Country Day

Fifth Grade Homework

*Students should use their planners to record assignments each day in class.
Students should follow any changes made. Assignments made in class may vary from this post. 

Week of November 11
Monday:
Math: Complete textbook pg. 164-165 Topic 6
Reading: Reread story "A Simple Plan" and "Rescue" complete pg. 91 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 50
Social Studies:
Science: Draw  and label digram of respiratory system
Tuesday:
Math:
Reading: Reread story "Stage Fright" and "Catching Fire" complete pg. 92 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 56
Social Studies:
Science: Complete pg. 25A in packet

Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 7.1
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 57
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly # 8 crossword
Science: Draw and label digestive system
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook 7.2
Reading: Reread from "Foul Shot" and complete pg. 93-95
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 58
Social Studies:  USA Weekly # 8 assessment
Science: complete pg. 26A in packet