Week at a Glance February 1

Note from the Teacher      
     I am glad to see all the hard work and effort the students have been putting into their projects! The due date has been adjusted a bit but we will finish them next week. The projects will be presented in class next!

    *Don’t forget to use these extra resources for help or to keep skills sharp:

 www.spellingcity.com ; www.connected.mcgraw-hill.com; www.ixl.com; 

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. 
      

Area Area of Focus 

Math:  Chapter 7  Expressions and Patterns

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: Our Nation Studies Weekly #15
Science: The Birth of Rocks - The Rock Cycle and Earth's Processes 

Mystery Science # 1 Could a volcano pop up where you live?

UpComing Events 
Feb. 2     Groundhogs Day

Feb. 12   Valentine Exchange

Homework Week of February 1

 

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

Week of February 1

Monday:
Math: Complete pgs. 491 - 492  in workbook.

Spelling: Complete pgs. 85/86.
Social Studies: Work on project.

Tuesday:

Math: Complete pgs. 503 - 504 in workbook.
Reading: Reread story Machu Picchu: Ancient City
Spelling: Complete pg. 75 
Social Studies:                
Wednesday:

Math: Complete pgs. 505 - 506 in workbook.
Reading: Study vocabulary.  Read Leveled Reader and complete Thinkmark questions
Spelling: Complete pg. 76
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #15 crossword puzzle.

Thursday:

Math: Complete pgs. 511 - 512 in workbook.
Reading: Reread story Dig this Technology 
Spelling: Complete pg. 77.
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #15 assessment sheet

Week at a Glance Janurary 25

 

Note from the Teacher

    Next week we will be wrapping up our Black American projects, We Make a Difference, which are due on February 2. Also, we will set a class goal to use the IXL program more consistently.  As part of homework or in class, 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" 80 or above.  

    Thank you for continuing to talk with your child daily concerning their work assignments, study habits, and  appropicate behavior, as well as, checking their planners for details and deadlines.  As always, thank you for your support.

Areas of Focus

Math: Chapter 6 Multiplying and Dividing Decimals *test Tuesday
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:  Mystery Science 
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly # 14

*Black Americans - We Make a Difference  project due 2/2/2021

Upcoming Events

January

Week of January 25 Homework

 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 25
Monday:
Math:   Complete workbook pgs. 467 - 469
Reading: Reread story Patterns of Change and complete pg. 121.
Spelling: Complete work packet pg. 73/74.
Social Studies:  Work on Black American project - We Make a Difference 

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 473 and 15 minutes on IXL.
Reading: Reread story The Story of Snow and complete pg. 231 Test Evidence questions.
Spelling: Complete work packet pg.75.
Social Studies: Work on Black American project - We Make a Difference 

Science: Mystery Science 

Wednesday:
Math:   Complete workbook pgs.485 - 486
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader. Answer Think Mark questions.

Spelling: Complete work packet pg. 73/74.
Social Studies:  Work on Black American project - We Make a Difference 

Science:  Mystery Science

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 488 - 490
Reading: Reread Fibonacci's Amazing Find and complete Make Connection quesions
Spelling: Complete work in packet pg. 76/77.
Social Studies: Work on Black American project - We Make a Difference  

Week at a Glance January 19

                          

Note from the Teacher

The next few weeks are packed with several new projects and assignments.  Please talk with your child and check their planner for details and deadlines.  As always, thank you for your support.

Areas of Focus

Math: Chapter 7 Mulitplying and Dividing Decimals

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

Genre:  Fantasy
*Friendly Letter project  due: January 19

Language Arts: Verb Tenses

Spelling: Words with open syllables  

Science:  Water on Earth - Chapter 7 *test on Thursday

Watery Planet  - Mystery Science #3 Can we make it rain?

Social Studies: *We Can Make a Difference project due Feb. 1

Upcoming Events 
January 18 - No classes - Martin Luther King holiday

Homework for Week of January 19

                                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 19

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 453 - 454
Reading: Reread story Suvivaland and complete vocabulary pg. 111 
Spelling: Complete pg. 68
Social Studies: Work on project. Research 3 - 5 facts.

Science: Study for test
Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 459 - 460
Reading: Reread story Westlanda and complete text evidence questions # 1 - 4
Spelling: Complete pg. 69
Social Studies: Work on project. Research 3 - 5 facts.
Science: Study for test

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 465 - 466
Reading: Study vocabulary, read Leveled Reader and complete Think Mark questions
Spelling: Complete pgs. 70 & 71
Social Studies: Work on project. Research 3 - 5 facts.

Week at a Glance January 11

 

Note from the Teacher

      This coming week the students will get back to their normal academic routine. Also, the students will be selecting a famous African American to research and study in honor of African American History month coming soon.  We will be working on this assignment both at school and at home.  Project guidelines will be sent home with each student in Friday folders.  Don't forget to begin working on the friendly letter assignment which is due the 19 of January. Those guidelines were dicussed and sent home today.  

        As always, thank you for your continued support! Stay safe and enjoy your weekend!

Areas of Focus

Math
Chapter  6  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
Language Arts
Action Verbs
Writing

Poetry & Letter Writing (friendly letter due Monday the 19th)

Spelling

Open Syllables
Science  Water on Earth - Chapter 7

Watery Planet  - Mystery Science #3 Can we make it rain?
Social Studies

 Our Nation Studies Weekly #13

Life in the English Colonies 
Famous African American project 

Upcoming Events

18 - Martin Luther King Jr. holiday; No classes

Martin Luther King Jr. 

Homework for Week of January 11

                          Wayne Country Day

                     Fifth Grade Homework

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

Monday                       
Math: Complete pgs. 427 - 428 in workbook
Reading: Reread story "A Reluctant Traveler" and complete pg.101 
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 62 and write missed words

Tuesday
Math: Complete pgs. 433 - 434 in workbook
Reading: Reread story "They Don't Mean It" and 

complete Stop and Check questions
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 63- word sort
Science: Complete pg. 68A in packet

Wednesday
Math: Complete pgs. 435 - 436 in workbook
Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader 

complete Think Mark questions
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 64 - word meaning
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #13 crossword

Thursday
Math: Complete pgs. 435 - 436 in workbook
Reading: Reread story "Where Did It Come From?" and complete
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 65 - edit & proofread
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #13 assessment sheet   

Science: Complete pg. 69A in packet

  

Week at a Glance January 6

 

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 we will  wrap up a few details from our previous studies.  Also, the students will be assigned The Witch of Blackbird Pond friendly letter project which will be due on Monday. Guidelines will be sent home with the students. 

        As always, thank you for your continued support! 

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 Monday, Jan.11
(Look for project guidelines)  
Social Studies: Colonial Life - Our Nation Studies Weekly #13

Science: Water on Earth Chapter 7

Watery Planet - Mystery Science #3 Can we make it rain?

Upcoming Events

January 6 - classes resume

Homework Week of January 6

                       

   

  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 January 6

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 409- 410
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond - essay question

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 415 - 416
Lanuage Arts: Write and edit friendly letter
Social Studies: Complete Our Nation Studies Weekly #13 assessment sheet
Science: Mystery Science #3 - complete assessment question