Happy Holiday

 

Have a wonderful holiday season!
Classes resume on Jan. 6, 2021

Week at a Glance December 14

 

Note from the Teacher                                            Christmas break is almost here. We are excited to be with our loved ones and share in this special holiday season.  Thank you for all of your support in making this a great year so far.  I wish you a wonderfully safe Christmas and New Year!

Area of Focus  

Math: Chapter 6 Mulitply and Divide Decimals 
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond *test Friday
Genre: Historical Fiction
Language Arts: Letter Writing
Friendly Letter Project *due Tuesday, Dec. 22
(Look for project guidelines in Friday folder.)  
Social Studies: Colonial Life

Science: Water on Earth Chapter 7

Watery Planet - Mystery Science #2 When you turn on the faucet, where does the water come from?

Upcoming Events

December

15 - Happy Birthday Rhys!

18 - Report Cards Christmas celebration - (pajama day, lunch party, and movie) 

22 - NOON Dismissal! Last day of school for the holidays

January
6 -  Classes resume

Homework Week of December 14

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 

Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Homework for Week of December 14         

Monday
Math: Complete pgs. 383-384 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response journal, vocabulary, and  quiztime questions.
Tuesday

Math: Complete pgs. 389-390  in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response journal, vocabulary, and quiztime questions.
Wednesday
Math: Complete pgs. 395 -  396 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response journal, vocabulary, and  quiztime questions.

Thursday

Math: Complete pgs. 401 - 402 in workbook

Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; response journal, vocabulary, and  quiztime questions.

Language Arts: Work on The Witch of Blackbird Pond friendly letter project. (Due 12/22)

Week at a Glance December 7

 

Note from the Teacher:
       It has been a busy, fun, and productive week!  We are excited for the holidays! Thank you for  sending in the items for our crafts. As always, thank you for your support and for making our school experience a great one!

FYI: Donations for the rescue group, Welfare of Our Furry Friends, (WOOFF) will be accepted until Christmas break. Needed items include dog food, cat food, cat litter, and cedar chips. Contact Ms. Basden for extra details.

Area of Focus:

Math: Chapter 5 Adding and Subtracting Decimals *test Wednesday

Reading:  The Witch of Blackbird Pond  Genre - Historical Fiction                        Language Arts:  Letter Writing 

Social Studies: Life in the Colonies - Colonial Christmas crafts

Our Nation Studies Weekly #11

Christmas Around the World activities

#Light the World activity

Science: Mystery Science - Watery Planet  How much water is in the world? 

You can never run out of love. You can give lots of it away,
and still have plenty left over for yourself.

Upcoming Events:

 December

15 Quarter Ends  
18  Report Cards
            21  Class Celebration
            22  Noon dismissal. Holiday break begins!!!
            January
            6  Classes resume

Payton 1st, Amara 8th, Rhys 15th
 

Homework for Week of December 7

 

Week of December 7         

Monday
Math: Complete pgs.365 - 366 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.

Social Studies: Light the World activity
Tuesday
Math: Complete pgs.367-368 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.Social Studies: Social Studies: Light the World activity

Wednesday
Math: TBD
Reading: Read chapter 16 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies: Light the World activity
Thursday
Math: TBD
Reading: Read chapter 18 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies: Light the World activity

Week at a Glance for November 30

 We were able to provide some items for the local Community Soup Kitchen.  Thank you for all of your support!  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 4h: 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. 

    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.

     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
Chapter 5  Adding and Subtracting Decimals
Reading
Genre: Realistic Fiction/Historical Fiction
*novel reading - The Witch of  Blackbird Pond
Language Arts
Diagraming Sentences
Writing

 Poetry & Letter Writing

Science  Mystery Science: Watery Planet 

How much water is in the world?

Social Studies

 Our Nation - Studies Weekly #10

Upcoming Events
December 

15 - Quarter Ends        

22 - Noon dismissal

23 - Holiday Break begins

January

5  - Classes resume

Payton 1st, Amara 8th, Rhys 15th
 

Homework for November 30

 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 November 30           

Monday                       
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 339 - 340 in workbook
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: 
pages
Tuesday
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 345 - 346 in workbook
Reading: Complete worRead the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: 
Wednesday
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 347 - 348 in workbook
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: 
Thursday
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 353 - 354 in workbook
Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Studies Weekly #10 assessment sheet 

Week at a Glance November 23

 Note from the Teacher:

        A special shout out to the students who handled virtual learning like champions!!! From my end, everything went smoothly. I think we can all agree we are glad to be back to seated instruction even if it is only for a few days before our holiday break. Thank you parents for your behind the scences support.  

       Also, we will still accept any donations for the Community Soup Kitchen. 

                                        I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

           

Area of Focus:

Math: Topic 5 Adding and Subtracting with Decimals 

Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond

Language Arts:  review possessive nouns

Gratitude journals

Social Studies: Thanksgiving

   Tiki Town News

   We are glad to see everyone is safe and back to school. 

                       Happy Thanksgiving!

Mayor Parker

Upcoming Events:

November  

25  Thanksgiving break begins
30    Classes resume

                         

Week at a Glance November 9

 

Note from the Teacher

We need your help! The fifth grade class will be  collecting paper products for the Community Soup Kitchen. 

This year Soup Kitchen is in need of some pecial items because they are serving take out meals only. They need individual take out trays or containers,  prepackaged plastic ware, and paper lunch bags. Donations of paper plates, napkins, plastic ware, bowls, and cups are appreciated as well to be used in the future.  Ziploc bags of any size, plastic wrap, and aluminum foil are also appreciated.  Please send donations to room 108 (fifth grade) by November 23. Thank you for your support!

Area of Focus

Math: Chapter 4 Divide by a Two - Digit Divisor * test Tuesday

Chapter 5 Add and Subtract Decimals
Reading: Essential Question- When has a plan helped you accomplish a task?
Genre: Folktale
Skills: theme; make predictions, and personification
Language Arts: possessive nouns
Spelling: contractions
Science: Web of Life  Mystery Science #6 Why did the dinosaurs go extinct?
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #9

 Enjoy your weekend! 

News from Tiki Town.....

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! Also, we would like to welcome Addison to our class!
Mayor Davis

Thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 11 VETERAN'S DAY No school  (TWD) Nov. 23 Donations for   Community Soup Kitchen

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving break begins              Nov. 30 Classes resume

Upcoming Events

Nov. 11 VETERAN'S DAY

No school  (TWD)

Nov. 23 Donations for 

 Community Soup Kitchen

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving break begins

             Nov. 30 Classes resume 

Homework for Week of Novemeber 9

                                     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 9
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 291-293
Reading: Reread story The Lost Brocade and complete pg. 81 
Spelling: Complete pg. 50 and write missed words three times each
Science: 

Social Studies:  

Tuesday:
Math: 
Reading: Reread story Blancaflor and complete pg. 82 
Spelling: Complete pg. 51 
Science:
Social Studies: 

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 307 - 308
Reading: Study vocabulary. Read Leveled Reader and answer ThinkMark questions
Spelling: Complete pg. 52/53
Science: 
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #9 Assessment sheet

Week at a Glance November 1

The class had a wonderful time celebrating Halloween and finishing Indian in the Cupboard unit.
Thank you for the delicious lunch, doughnuts, and treats!
We appreciate all you do to support us and make so things special

Note from the Teacher

The fifth grade class will be asking for items to donate to the local Community Soup Kitchen.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our class to reach out and make a difference in our area.  Take out trays, silverware packets, water bottles, and brown paper lunch bags are especially in need this year.  Of course paper plates, napkins, plasticware, cups, tin foil, plastic wrap, baggies, serving gloves. etc. are needed as well.  We will be asking the lower school and early years to help provide products to serve the patrons.  Any donations of items will be accepted any time up until the November 22.

Area of Focus

Math: Chapter 3 Divide by a One-Digit Divisor *test Tuesday

Chapter 4 Divide by Two-Digit Divisor 
Reading: Essential Question - When has a plan helped you accomplish a task?
Genre: Folktale
Skills: theme; make predictions, and personification
Language Arts: More Plural Nouns
Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Science:  Web of Life 

Mystery Science #1
Social Studies:  Southeast Region *test Tuesday

 All 50 states  *test Friday - November 12
Our Nation Studies Weekly #6

Upcoming Events 

November 

2     Election Day

11   No school  (teacher workday)

19   Bookbuddies - 5th grade bring books

News from Creger Cove
     Have a great weekend! Be safe!

          

Homework for November 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 November 2         

Monday:                       

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 261-262                                                             

Reading: Reread story Growing in Place and  complete  pg. 71 in Your Turn workbook

Spelling: Complete worksheet pg. 44  and write missed words 3 times each.  

Science:                                                       

Social Studies:  Study captials for all states.                                                 

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 267-268                                                                  

Reading: Reread story The Boy Who Drew Birds and complete  Make Connections questions

Spelling: Complete worksheet pg. 45 

Science:                                                

Social Studies:  Study captials for all states.                    

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 269-270                                                     

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader and answer Think Mark questions

Spelling: Complete worksheet pg.46

Science: 

Social Studies:  Study captials for all states.                                  

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 281-282                                                                   

Reading: Reread story Daedalus and Icarus and complete  pg. 72 in Your Turn workbook

Spelling: Complete worksheet pg. 47

Science:  

Social Studies: Study captials for all states.

Our Nation Studies Weekly # 8 assessment  sheet  

Week at a Glance - October 26

 Note from the Teacher

                                                                                                                                                                

Just a few reminders:

• Don't forget the Spook Parade will be Friday the 30th. This will be for the kids only. Due to extra safety percautions, no parents or on lookers this year. 

• Students may wear costumes to show off that day but please NO pretend weapons. 

• It is not to late to send in candy, treats, or prizes if you have not done so! All goodies will be shared during an early years and lower school "Door or Treat" activity.  

• Also, Tutoring Sessions  have begun.  Each Wednesday from 3:15 - 3:45.  If your child is interested in attending, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating your child has permission to stay.

• NO school for grades 1-8 on Wednesday, November 11.

Area of Focus

Math: Chapter 3 Divide by a One-Digit Divisor * test Tuesday

Chapter 4 Dividing by Two-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

Spelling: Plurals

Grammar:  Singular and Plural Nouns

Social Studies: Election Process

Southeast region captials *test Wednesday

Upcoming Events 

October 30 
Spook Parade &  Door-or-Treat
November 11
No school for 1- 8 grades - Teacher workday

Homework for Week of October 26

 

HOMEWORK
Monday: 
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 239 - 241
Reading: Reread story A Modern Cinderella; 
complete pg. 71 
Spelling: Complete workbook pgs. 37/38. Write missed words from pretest 3 times each.
Social Studies: Study southeast capitals

Tuesday:
Math: 
Reading: Study vocabulary words
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 39
Social Studies: Study southeast capitals

Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 255-256
Reading: Read Leveled Reader complete Thinkmark questions
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 40
Social Studies: 

Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 261-262
Reading: Reread story The Princess and the Pea and Make Connection questions
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 41 and study for test
Social Studies: 

WORMS, WORMS, and more WORMS!

 

Week at a Glance for October 19

 Note from the Teacher 

Just a few reminders about the next activities and events coming up:

• The annual Spook Parade will be on October 30. This year please no parents or onlookers as we continue to keep our environment safe.  Students may wear their costumes to school for the Spook Parade.  Please, NO pretend weapons with costumes. 
• Instead of a Trunk or Treat activity, the early years and lower school with participate in a Door- or -Treat.
• Donations of bagged wrapped candy, prizes, or treats are needed for door to door. Please send goodies by October 23. 
• 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: Chapter 3  Dividing 2- Digit Divisors 

Reading:  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: Web of Life - Mystery Science #5 

Why do you have to clean a fish  tank and  not a ponds?
Social Studies: Midwest capitals *test Wednesday
Our Nation Studies Weekly #7 Colonization 

Upcoming Events 

October 16
Quarter ends
October 23
Report cards
October 30 
Spook Parade & Door-or-Treat
November 11
No school  (teacher workday for grades 1- 8)

News from Tiki Town
     Have a great weekend!
           Mayor Davis

We appreciate your Box Top donations!!!

Homework

 Homework for the Week of  October 19

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 219-220

Reading: Reread story The Mayflower Compromise and complete Make Connection questions
Complete vocabulary pg. 51 

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

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 225-226
Reading: Reread story The Constitution

Happy Fall Y'all

Complete Stop and Check questions 
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.33
Social Studies: Study Norheast state capitals

Science: 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 231-232
Reading: Read Leveled Reader book and complete questions assigned
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.34
Social Studies: Study Northeast state captials

Science:

Thursday:

Math:  Complete workbook pgs. 237-238
Reading: Reread Creating a New Nation and Make Connection questions
Spelling: Complete workbook pg.35
Social Studies: Study Northeast state captials

Science: 

Week at a Glance October 12

Note from the Teacher

      The students finished reading Indian in the Cupboard. Don't forget that projects are due on Monday, October 12. 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. 

     As always, thank you for your support! 
Enjoy your weekend!

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 3 Multiplying Whole Numbers
Reading: *Book project due on October 12
Weekly Concept - New Technology
Genre - Informational Text-Persausive Article
Skills - Author's Point of View, Greek and Latin Prefixes, Reread Strategy

Vocabulary/selection *test Thursday
Language Arts: Run-On Sentences and Fragments
Spelling: Words with R controlled vowel sounds *test Friday
Science: Web of Life - Do worms really eat dirt? Mystery Science #4

Social Studies:  Our Nation Studies Weekly #6  Exploration 

*Captials test -  Wednesday Southwest region;  Friday Northwest region

Events

 October
23rd - Report Cards

News from Tiki Town...
We had a good week at school! I hope we can continue to work hard and have good behavior! 
                                                                                              Mayor Davis

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.connected.mcgrawhill.com

Homework for week of October 12

 

Homework for Week of October 12

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs.183 - 186

Reading: Reread story Are Electronic Devices Good for Us? and complete vocabulary page 41

Spelling: Complete pgs. 25/26; write missed words 3x's each
Social Studies: Label flash cards with capitals of southwest region and study. 

Science: 
Tuesday: 

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 93-194
Reading: Reread story The Future of Transportation; answer Stop and Check questions
Spelling: Complete pg. 27
Social Studies: Study state capitals of the southwest region.
Science: *to be assigned in class
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs.199 - 200
Reading: Read leveled reader book; complete questions assigned; study vocabulary
Spelling: Complete pg. 28
Social Studies: Label flash cards with capitals of northwest region and study. 
Science: *to be assigned in class
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 205 - 206
Reading: Reread story 2o Invent; answer Make Connection questions
Spelling: Complete pg.29 and study words
Social Studies: Studies Weekly #6 assessment sheet; Study state capitals of the northwest region  
Science: *to be assigned in class

Week at a Glance for October 5

 

Note from the Teacher
            We are finished with our I.O.W.A Assessments! The kids did a great job and we are glad that is behind us! We are ready for a little break!
           Don't forget we need your help! Please register online at www.charlestonwrapstore.com and share with your family and friends. You can easily order and submit payments on online!  Remember, all of the profits raised will go to benefit our school!

Since the grading period will be ending soon, please pay attention to your child's planner, Friday folder work and PowerSchool.  I want everyone to be on the same page to support our students with a strong first quarter.

                    

Area of Focus  

Math: Chapter 3  Divide by a One-Digit Divisor  

Reading:  Indian in the Cupboard  *project due Oct. 12
Weekly Concept - New Technology
Genre - Informational Text-Persausive Article
Skills - Author's Point of View, Greek and Latin Prefixes, Reread Strategy
Vocabulary/selection *test Thursday
Language Arts: Run-On Sentences and Fragments
Spelling: Words with R controlled vowel sounds *test Friday

Science: Decomposer & the Matter Cycle
Social Studies: All States Regions *test Friday October 9
Our Nation Studies Weekly #5

News from Tiki Town 

                    I hope ya'll enjoy your break!
                               Mayor Davis

Keep Clipping!!!!

Upcoming Events         

¨   Oct. 1 - 4 Fall Break  (classes resume Oct. 5) 
¨   Oct. 16    Quarter End
¨   Oct. 23    Report Cards 
¨   Oct. 30    Spook Parade 

              

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