Newsletter Week of February 3

Note from the Teacher:
We have began discussing, The Wax Museum project, Take a Trip.  This project is an annual all time favorite of  the fifth grade.  The students have selected the topic to learn about and represent. The project consist of three main areas: research/note taking, a power point presentation, and a live display. The students will work on this project both at home and school.  A project sheet was sent home on Monday with each student.  Please start discussing the project details with your child and begin brainstorming model, props, and costume ideas.  Consistently working on this project will  alleivate any unnecessay pressure and stress when deadlines are due.
As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Area of Focus
Math: Adding and Subtracting  Fractions Topic 10

Reading:  Weekly Concept:  Into the Past
Essential Question:  How do we explan what happened in the past?

Skills:  Author's Point of View, Persuasive Article, Context Clues Latin Roots

Genre:  Persuasive Text

Language Arts:  Irregular Verbs

Spelling: r- Controlled Vowels Syllables

Social Studies: Life in the English Colonies (chapter 6) *test Wednesday
USA Weekly # 12
Wax Musesum Project Deadlines:
Props and models due Feb. 20
Slide show presentations due Mar. 3
Brochures due Mar. 4
Live display Mar. 5 
Upcoming Events
February
6 -  Madison's Happy Birthday
13 & 20 - C.O.P.E.
14 - Valentine Exchange
18 - Book Buddies
20 - Wax Museum props and models due for planning & setup
21 - Winter Break begins
March
5 - Wax Museum 9:00am - 11:00am  

Homework Week of February 3

Week of February 3

Monday:
Math: Complete pg.10.2 in workbook.
Reading: Reread story What was the purpose of the Inca's strange strings? and complete pg. 141 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg. 85/86.
Social Studies: Study chapter 6 for test.
Research and take notes for project.

Tuesday:

Math: Complete pg.10.3 in workbook.
Reading: Reread story Machu Picchu: Ancient City
Spelling: Complete pg. 75 in workbook.
Social Studies: Study chapter 6 for test.
Research and take notes for project.                   
Wednesday:

Math: Complete pg.10.4 in workbook.
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 76
Social Studies:
Research and take notes for project.
Finish USA Studies Weekly #12 crossword puzzle.

Thursday:

Math: Complete pg.10.5 in workbook.
Reading: Reread story Dig this Technology and complete pg. 143-144
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 77.
Social Studies: Research and take notes for project.
Finish USA Studies Weekly #12 assessment.

Newsletter Week of January 27

Note from the Teacher      
         Next week I will begin discussing The Wax Museum project with the class.  This project is an annual all time favorite of the fifth grade.  First, the students will select a famous American or place to learn about and represent. The project consist of three main areas: research/note taking, a power point presentation, and a live display of a famous American or place. The students will work on this project both at home and school.  A project sheet will be sent home with each student explaining the details.  Once your child's famous American or place has been approved, please start discussing the project details with your child and begin brainstorming props and costume ideas.  As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. 
      Also, the fifth grade class will be participating in the Community Orientation Prevention Education program, C.O.P.E., presented by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department.  Sergeant Walton will join us for a two day teaching session. The class will be introduced to important topics that children are often confronted with as they get older. For instance, topics may include: the dangers and effects of harmful substance, peer pressure, bullying, etc. Over the years, the students have gained valuable knowledge, as well as positive attitudes concerning these important topics. 

Don't forget to show your school spirit! 

Monday 27th: Hat Day - Choose your favorite hat to wear to school.
Tuesday 28th: Team Day - Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite team's apparel. 

Wednesday 29th:  Wacky Tacky Day - Dress crazy, the tackier the better!

Thursday 30th: PJ Day - Roll out of bed and come to school!                   

Friday 31st: RED, WHITE, BLUE Day - Wear WCDS colors to support our teams!

Area Area of Focus 

Math:  Fractions Topic 9  *test Thursday

Reading:  Weekly Concept: Teamwork
Essential Question:  What benefits come from people working as a group?

Skills:  Ask and answer questions, main idea and key details, Latin Roots

Genre: Informational Text

Language Arts: Linking Verbs 

Spelling: Consonant + le Syllables

Social Studies: Making a Difference presentations
USA  Studies Weekly #11
Introduce Wax Museum project

UpComing Events 
Jan. 27 - 31        Spirit Week
Jan. 28                Book buddies
Feb. 6                 Madison's Birthday
Feb. 13 & 20      C.O.P.E.
Feb. 14               Valentine Exchange
Feb. 18               Book Buddies

Homework for Week of January 27

Week of January 27

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.10
Reading: .Reread story Gulf Spill Superheroes  and complete pg. 131 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete pg. 79/80
Social Studies:
Science:

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.11
Reading: Reread story Winter's Tail  and complete pg. 136/137 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 81 in workbook
Social Studies: Work on project. Research and take notes.
Science:
Wednesday:

Math: Complete pg. 248 - 249 in textbook
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 82
Social Studies: Work on project. Research and take notes.
Science: 

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.7
Reading: Reread story Helping Hands and complete pg. 133-135
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 83
Social Studies: Work on project. Research and take notes.
Science: 

Newsletter Week of January 21

Note from the Teacher

This week we will be wrapping up our Famous Black American projects, We Make a Difference, which are due on January 24. The next few weeks will be packed with several new projects, assignments, and activities.  One class goal for the year is to use the IXL program more consistently.  As part of homework, the students will be assigned specific topics to cover, review, and practice. Using this program will allow students to sharpen their skills while working at their own pace. The goal is to work accurately and focus on their "smart score."  Please talk with your child daily concerning their work assignments and check their planner for details and deadlines.  As always, thank you for your support.

Areas of Focus

Math: Fractions - Topic 9
Reading: Weekly Concept- Patterns
Essential Question- Where can you find patterns in nature?
Genre- Expository Text
Skills- ask and answer, main idea, key details, Greek roots
Spelling:  Words with vowel teams
Language: Main and helping verbs
Science:  Plants Chapter 4 *test Thursday
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly # 10

*Famous Black American project due January 24

Upcoming Events

January

8 -    Hilton's birthday
12 -  Caroline's birthday
20-   Martin Luther King holiday - No classes
27 - 29 Spirit Week
28 -  Bookbuddies

Don't forget to show your school spirit this week!
Check out these daily themes:
Monday 27th: Hat Day - Choose your favoite hat to wear to school.
Tuesday 28th: Team Day - Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite team's apparel. 

Wednesday 29th:  Wacky Tacky Day - Dress crazy, the tackier the better!

Thursday 30th: PJ Day - Roll out of bed and come to school!                   

Friday 31st: RED, WHITE, BLUE Day - Wear WCDS colors to support our teams!

Homework Week of January 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 Janurary 21

Tuesday:
Math:   Complete workbook pg. 9.6 and 15 minutes on IXL.
Reading: Reread story Patterns of Change and complete pg. 121 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete work packet pg. 73/74.
Social Studies:  Work on Famous Black American project.
Science: Study Chapter 4, packet, and notes for test.

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.7 and 15 minutes on IXL.
Reading: Reread story The Story of Snow and complete pg. 126/127 in Your Turn workbook.
Spelling: Complete work packet pg.75.
Social Studies: Work on Famous Black American project.
Science: Study for chapter 4, packet, and notes for test.

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.8 and 15 minutes on IXL.
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader. Answer Think Mark questions.
Spelling: Complete work in packet pg. 76/77.
Social Studies: Finish Famous Black American Project.

Newsletter Week of January 13

Note from the Teacher

       Welcome back!  Hope everyone is relaxed and rested from our long break.  We are excited to get back into the swing of things.   
      This week the students will select a famous  African American to research and study in honor of  Black History month coming soon.  We will work on this assignment both at school  and at home.   Project guidelines will be sent home with each student in Friday folders.  
Areas of Focus

Math: Fractions and Decimals Topic 9 

Reading:  Weekly Concept:  Being Resourceful
Essential Question:  How can learning about nature  be helpful? 
Skills: summarizing, theme, context clues

Genre:  Fantasy

Language Arts: Verb Tenses

Spelling: Words with open syllables  

Science:  Plants

Social Studies: Life in the English Colonies 
Famous Black American project due January 24
Upcoming Events

8th  - Hilton's birthday
11th - Caroline's birthday

20 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; No classes
28 - Book Buddies

Martin Luther King Jr. 

Homework Week of January 13

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 Janurary 13

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.1
Reading: Reread story Westlanda and complete pg. 112 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 69
Social Studies: Work on project. Research 3 -5 facts.

Science: Complete pg. 46A in packet
Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.2
Reading: Reread story Westlanda and complete pg. 112 in Your Turn workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 69
Social Studies: Work on project. Research 3 -5 facts.
Science: Complete pg. 46A in packet 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 9.3
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader
Spelling: Complete pg. 70
Social Studies: Work on project. Research 3 -5 facts.
Science: 

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook 9.4
Reading: Reread story Plants with a Purpose and complete pg. 113-115
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 71
Social Studies: Work on project. Research 3 -5 facts.
Science: Complete pg. 47A in packet