Newsletter Week of September 3

Mrs. Creger's Fifth Grade News

       Welcome GRANDPARENTS! 

We can't wait to visit with our grandparents on Monday the 9th. 

Early years and lower school students will provide a small music program 

to honor our grandparents.

Note from the Teacher

         Please look for state report project guidelines that have been sent home in Friday folders. The students will complete this assignment at home and the project is due on Monday, September 9.
        We are excited to be using Chromebooks this year. Each student has received a Chromebook device to use during the school year. Thank you for reviewing the contract agreement with your child. As part of our weekly instruction, the  students began learning Chromebook rules and procedures. We are anxious to use these devices in our daily instruction as we develop new skills. Just a reminder that the fifth grade will use their Chromebooks during school hours only. They are not allowed to carry them home.  

        Please encourage your child to be a smart, considerate, and respectful student. Thank you for the support! Have a safe Labor Day weekend! 

Area of Focus

Math:  Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers & Decimals *test Wednesday 

Reading: Weekly Concept - Seeing for Yourself Creating
Genre - Informational Text/Narrative Nonfiction
Skills - Ask and answer questions; cause and effect; homographs; idioms
Selection/vocabulary *test Friday

Language Arts:  Compound Sentences; conjuctions; run-on sentences
Review diagramming sentences; subject and predicate

Writing-using descriptive/strong words' sensory details
Spelling: Words with u sounds 

Social Studies:  USA Weekly #3;  Regions: Southwest  region *test Wednesday;  West  region*test 
Friday  

Science: 

At day’s end ask yourself,
“What have I learned today?”

Reminders

Please look over graded work. Then sign and return Monday in Friday Folder.

Events 
Labor Day Holiday- no school - September 2nd 
Grandparent’s Day - September 9^th
Individual student projects - State Reports due on Sept. 9
^{IOWA testing - September 23rd - October 1st} 
Birthdays
3rd  Ansley & Henry
19th Bryce

News from Dustydise
Enjoy your long weekend!
Thank you for your donations for our town store.  
Mayor Weeks

Homework Week of September 3rd

Fifth Grade Weekly Homework

                                                              Week of September 3      

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily.

Keep up with any daily changes that may occur.

                      

Tuesday:

Math: Complete pg. 50 - 51                                                 

Reading: Reread story A Life in the Woods and complete workbook pg. 21.

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 14 and write missed words 3 times each.   

Social Studies: Study Southwest region * test Wednesday

Science: 

Wednesday:

Math:                                                    

Reading: Reread story Camping with the President and answer Making
Connections Questions

Spelling: Complete workbook  pg. 15                                                                     

Social Studies: Study West region *test Friday; USA Weekly #3 crossword puzzle

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pg. 3.1                                                                   

Reading:  Reread story A Walk with Teddy     

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 16/17 and study for test
Social Studies: Study West region *test Friday; USA Weekly #3 Assessment
Science: 

Newsletter August 26

Wayne Country Day                                                                                    Week of August 26

Mrs. Creger's Fifth Grade News
Note from the Teacher
This week has gone by quickly as we have fallen into a nice, consistent routine. We will continue to work on being prepared and organized each day. Thank you for your patience as we become comfortable with the expectations and responsibilities of fifth grade.
Also, a state project will be assigned. Please look for those guidelines and remember the project will be due on Friday, September 6.  Hope you have a wonderful weekend!

Area of Focus
Math:  Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting Whole Numbers & Decimals

Reading: Weekly Concept: Trial and Error
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Skills: vocabulary; problem and solution; idioms *test Thursday

Spelling: Words with long vowel sounds*test Friday

Language Arts:  subjects/predicates; compound subjects/predicates sentences; commas and conjunctions *test Friday

Writing- using descriptive/strong words

Social Studies:  Overview chapter *test Thursday

Science: 

Reminders

Please look over your child's graded work in Friday folders,  sign, and return on Monday. 
Also, we are in need of  small items to furnish our town store.  As always, please help us stay healthy by keeping your child home if he/she are sick. 

Events
Labor Day Holiday- No school - September 2nd
Grandparent’s Day - September 9th

News from Dustydise
I am excitied to work with the fine citizens in fifth grade as their new mayor. I have been blessed with many amazing classmates and I enjoy working with all of them.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Mayor Bryce Weeks

Homework Week of August 26

Fifth Grade Weekly Homework

         Week of August 26      

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily.

Keep up with any daily changes that may occur.

 Monday:

Math: Workbook page 2.4

Reading: Reread story Whitewater Adventure; complete Your Turn workbook pg. 11. Study vocabulary words.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 7/8.
Social Studies: Workbook pg. 8
Science: 

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook page 2.5.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 9.
Reading: Reread story Second Day First Impression: complete Your Turn pg. 12.
Study vocabulary words.
Social Studies: Workbook pg. 10. Study for test.
Science:
Wednesday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 2.6.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 10.
Reading: Read leveled reader and complete Thinkmark questions. Study vocabulary words.
Social Studies: Workbook pg. 11. Study for test.
Science:
Thursday:
Math: Complete workbook pg. 2.7.
Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 11.

Reading: Reread story Lost in the Museum Wings; complete Your Turn pg. 13-15.
Social Studies: Think about and select three states you would be interested in doing a report on.
Science: 

Newsletter Week of August 19

Wayne Country Day School                                                                         Week of August 19                                                         

    

  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, Dustydise, 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 academic websites, usernames, and passwords.  If you have any questions or concerns,  just let me know.  

Areas of Focus  

Math: Topic 1: Numeration *test Tuesday

Topic 2: Adding and Subtracting whole # and decimals

Reading: Theme: Meeting a Need
Genre: Realistic Fiction
Skills:  vocabulary; story elements:plot, characters, setting; sequence, problem/solution
*test Thursday

Spelling: Words with short vowel sounds

Read! Read! Read!

*test Friday

Language Arts: types of sentences; punctuation
D.O.L./grammar *test Friday

Social Studies: American People, American Land *test Friday

USA Weekly # 1

Upcoming Events 

August
21st - HAPPY BIRTHDAY CADE!!!
September

3rd - Labor Day Holiday – no school 

9th – Grandparents’ Day
23rd - I.O.W.A testing begins

News from Dustydise
This has been our first full week of fifth grade! Congratulations to Bryce Weeks, our new mayor. Good luck citizens with your new jobs.  Dusty is here!  He is so cute; we love him!                      

Calling all citizens of Dustydise:
We are in need of small items for our new town store.           

Reminders: 

Any donation of tissues would be appreciated.

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


Keep your attitude bright 
and your life will shine!

DAILY SCHEDULE

7:45 - 8:25      Arrival/Morning Work

8:25 - 9:15      Math

9:15 - 9:30      Break/Snack

9:30 -10:40     Reading/Language Arts

10:40 -11:25   P.E daily

11:25 - 12:00  LUNCH

12:10 - 12:40  Reading/Writing

12:40 - 2:05    Science/Social Studies

2:05 - 2:55      Special Classes-Art, Music,Spanish

2:55 - 3:15      Dismissal

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

Homework Week of August 19

Week of August 19           

Monday:

Math:  textbook pg. 18-19 Topic 1                               

Reading:  reread Fresh Idea, workbook pg. 1/2

Spelling: workbook pg. 1/2                        

Social Studies: WB pg. 6/7

Tuesday:

Math:                              

Reading:  reread One Hen, workbook pg. 3/4

Spelling: workbook pg. 3

Grammar: workbook pg. 1/2     

Social Studies: WB pg. 8/9

Wednesday:

Math:  WB pg. 2.1                                                              

Reading: reread leveled reader and complete activity

Spelling: workbook pg. 4

Grammar: workbook pg. 3                                                                       

Social Studies: WB pg. 10

Thursday:

Math: WB pg. 2. 2                                                                              

Reading:  workbook pg. 6/7           

Spelling: workbook pg. 5/6

Grammar: workbook pg. 4/5

Social Studies: Study for test

*Important Websites 
www.waynecountryday.com www.IXL.com/signin/waynecountryday www.spellingcity.com 
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com www.mcgraw-hill.com www.studiesweekly.com

Newsletter Week of August 12

Wayne Country Day                                                          Week of August 12

               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 ordering covers for your child's Chromebook, getting earbuds, and returning in paperwork.  Also, do not forget to visit the digital bookstore on the school website to order your child's consumable workbooks for this year. 

Weekly Focus

Math: Topic 1 Numeration

Reading: Where the Mountain Meets the Moon  project/assessment

Story elements and study skills.

Language Arts: Goal setting, “I Can” writing

Social Studies:  Establish "Mini"Society
American People/ All About Me project

USA Weekly Studies – Week 1

Upcoming Events

August
21 - Happy Birthday Cade!
September

2 - Labor Day - no school

9 - Grandparent’s Day
23 - 27  - IOWA Testing

If you think you can, you can.

                                           If you think you can’t,think again

Homework Week of August 12

Students are responsible for recording  assignments in planners     daily. Please check student planners for any  changes that may occur.

Week of August 12         

Monday:

Math: WB pg. 1.1                                                     

Reading:  Work on project for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by creating title, plot, setting cards.  
Social Studies: Finish pledge, coin and seal activity; Lesson 1 - workbook pg. 4

Tuesday:

Math: WB pg. 1.2                                                     

Reading:  Work on project for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by creating climax and resolution cards.                                                      

Social Studies: Lesson 2 - workbook pg. 6

Wednesday:

Math: WB pg. 1.3                                                     

Reading:  Work on project for “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon” by creating character cards.                                                            

Social Studies: Lesson 3 – workbook pg.7

Thursday:

Math: WB pg. 1.4                                                     

Reading:  Finish the project “Where the Mountain Meets the Moon.”  

Social Studies: Lesson 4 – workbook pg. 8

*Important Websites  
www.pearsonsuccessnet.com     
www.mcgraw-hill.com     
www.studiesweekly.com    
www.waynecountryday.com
www.ixl.com

Welcome Back! 2019 - 2020

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:

• Monday, August 5, Meet Your Teacher from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.                            Open House will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the gym.
• Wednesday, August 7, is the first day of school beginning at 8:00 a.m.
• Don’t forget the first day of school will be a full day. Bring a snack to enjoy! 

Looking forward to a great school year! 
Mrs. Dena Creger