Friday, August 27, 2021


Wayne Country Day School                                                      Week of August 30 - September 3                                                      

    

  Mrs. Creger's 

Classroom News



Note from the Teacher

      Thank you for a great start! We have had a nice week learning about each other and getting settled into our class. I am happy to announce that our mini society, Creger Cove Town , has been established. The citizens are enthusiastic about their new jobs and most anxious to fulfill their responsibilities. 
     Please pay close attention to the flyers that will be sent in your child's Friday folder over the next few weeks. There will be important information concerning procedures, academic websites, usernames, and passwords. If you have any questions or concerns, just let me know. Enjoy your weekend!

Areas of Focus  

Math: Chapter 1: Place Value
Reading: Theme: Seeing for Yourself
Essential Question: How can experiencing nature change the way you think about it?
Genre: Narrative Nonfiction
Skills: sequence of events; point of view
Spelling: Words with long vowel sounds
Read! Read! Read!
*test Friday
Language Arts: subjects and predicates
Social Studies: American People, American Land 
Our Nation Studies Weekly #1
Upcoming Events 
September
1st - OPEN HOUSE 6:00
2nd - School Pictures 
6th - Labor Day Holiday – no school 
12th - Happy Grandparents’ Day
20th - 24th - I.O.W.A testing begins
30th - Oct. 4 FALL BREAK! 

News from Creger Cove Town
This has been our first full week of fifth grade! Congratulations to Thomas Gay, our new mayor. Good luck citizens with your new jobs. Calling all citizens of Creger Cove Town...
we are in need of small items for our new town store. Also, any donations of tissues and wipes would be appreciated! Thanks!        

For homework help or extra information, check out these sites;
www.waynecountryday.com
www.connect.mcgraw-hill.com or www.connected.com
www.studiesweekly.com
www.spellingcity.com
www.IXL.com/signin/waynecountryday
www.zoom.us.com

Keep your attitude bright 
and your life will shine!
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:45 - 8:00      Arrival, unpack, prepare for the day, morning work
8:00 - 8:25      Morning work continued
8:25 - 9:15      Math
9:15 - 9:30      Break/Snack
9:30 -10:30     Reading/Language Arts
10:30 -10:45   Recess
10:45 - 11:20  Language Arts
11:20 - 12:00  LUNCH
12:00 - 12:35  Science and/or Social Studies
12:35 -1:20     PE
1:20 - 1:55      Science and/or Social Studies
1:55 - 2:05      Bathroom, pack up/clean up
2:05 - 2:55      Special Classes-Art, Music, Spanish 
                        *10:15 - 11:00 STEM Thursday
                         *1:20 - 2:05  Library Thursday
2:55 - 3:15      Dismissal



Start the year out right by checking and signing your child's planner nightly

Homework Week of August 30

Wayne Country Day              Fifth Grade

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 
Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of August 30         
Monday:
Math:  Chapter 1.5  Place Value 
Complete workbook pgs. 41 - 42                            
Reading:  Reread A Walk with Teddy; answer the Make Connection questions;
study vocabulary words
Spelling: Unit 1 Week 2 
Write missed words 3x each and complete word sort pg. 19 in packet
Social Studies: Establish laws for Creger Cove

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 1.6  Place Value Through the Thousandths
Complete workbook pgs. 47 - 48                                                
Reading:  Read Level Reader; answer Think Mark questions; study vocabulary words 
Spelling: Unit 1 Week 2
Complete word sort pg. 19B in packet                                                   
Social Studies: 

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 1.7 Compare Decimals
Complete workbook pgs. 53 - 54                                                 
Spelling: Unit 1 Week 2
Complete word meaning pg. 20
Social Studies:  Finish pledge, coin and seal activity; Lesson 1 - worksheet pg. 4

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 1.8 Order Whole Numbers and Decimals 
Complete workbook pgs. 59 - 60                                    
Reading: Complete pgs. 23 -24 in packet Homographs and prefixes  
Spelling: Unit 1 Week 2
Complete proofreading pg. 21
Social Studies: Finish pledge, coin and seal activity; Lesson 1 - worksheet pg. 4

*Helpful Resources*    
www.connected.com     
www.studiesweekly.com    
www.waynecountryday.com
www.ixl.com
www.spellingcity.com
www.zoom.us.com

Sunday, August 22, 2021

Week at a Glance August 23

 

Wayne Country Day                                                          Week of August 23

               Mrs. Creger's Classroom News

Note from the Teacher
         Welcome to the fifth grade! We are off to a good start. Thank you parents for all of your help!  The kids are enthusiastic and eager to tackle the new school year!  I, too, am excited and look forward to the work and growth we will all accomplish as a class.
         Always feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns you might have. My classroom door is always open. You can leave a message for me in the front office, call me or you can shoot me an email.   WCDS: 919-736-1045  email:dcreger@waynecountryday.com
         As the school year begins, I want to remind all parents during drop off and pick up times to drive slowly, stay in your car, pay attention to the teachers while loading students, and please DO NOT park or drive on the grassy areas. Thank you for your support, your child's safety is most important.
         One final note, please pay special attention to the Chromebook agreement information as well as Power School student login paperwork found in your child's Friday folder.

Weekly Focus

Math: Chapter 1 Place Value
ReadingGenre Focus: NARRATIVE NONFICTION
Essential Question: How can experiencing nature change the way you think about it?
Story Selections: Life in the WoodsCamping with the Presidents; A Walk with Teddy
Skills: Words in Context; Homographs; Cause and Effect
*Summer Reading - Where the Mountain Meets the Moon  project/assessment/Elements of Literature
Grammar: Types of Sentences
Goal setting - “I Can” writing
Spelling: Short Vowels
Social Studies:  Establish "Mini" Society
American People/ All About Me project
Our Nation Studies Weekly – Week 1

Upcoming Events

September
1 -            BACK to School Night (6:00 - 8:00)
2 -            Individual School Pictures 
6 -            Labor Day - (NO SCHOOL)
20-24 -     I.O.W.A. testing
30-Oct. 4 FALL BREAK

Homework Week of August 23

 Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 
Keep up with any daily changes that occur.
Week of August 23         
Monday:
Math:  Chapter 1.1 Place Value 
IXL Math A1& A2 (15-20 minutes with 75% Smart Score)                                                  
Reading:  Reread Life in the Woods; list synonyms for vocabulary words
Spelling: Write missed words 3x each and complete word sort pg. 7 in packet
Social Studies: Establish laws for Creger Cove

Tuesday:
Math: Chapter 1.1 Place Value workbook pgs. 15-16                                                  
Reading:  review Life in the Woods; complete fluency sheet 
Spelling: Complete word sort pg. 7B in packet                                                   
Social Studies: Write, type, edit "I Can" poem

Wednesday:
Math: Chapter 1.2 Compare and Order # complete sheet pgs. 21 - 22                                                 
Reading:  Reread Camping with the President; complete vocabulary sheet
Spelling: Complete word meaning pg. 8
Social Studies:  Finish pledge, coin and seal activity; Lesson 1 - worksheet pg. 4

Thursday:
Math: Chapter 1.3 Fractions and Decimals complete sheet pgs. 27 -28                                                
Reading:  review Camping with the President; answer Respond to Reading questions  
Spelling: Complete proofreading pg. 9
Social Studies:   Finish pledge, coin and seal activity; Lesson 1 - worksheet pg. 4
*Helpful Resources*    
www.connected.com     
www.studiesweekly.com    
www.waynecountryday.com
www.ixl.com
www.spellingcity.com
www.zoom.us.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Welcome Back! 2021-2022

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Welcome to the fifth grade!  I hope you have had a fun-filled summer and are excited about the new school year.  We have a big year ahead of us and will be learning many new and exciting things.

Here are some important reminders:
  • Wednesday, August 11,  Meet Your Teacher from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.                       
  • Monday August 16, is the first day of school beginning at  7:45 - 8:00 a.m.
  • Don’t forget the first day of school will be a full day. Bring a snack to enjoy! 
  • Back to School slideshow will be emailed soon.
Looking forward to a great school year! 
Mrs. Dena Creger