WCDS 5th Grade: Newsletter Week of October 14

Note from the Teacher

The students finished reading Indian in the Cupboard. Don't forget that projects are due on Monday, October 14. 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. Also, the annual Spook Parade will be held on October 31st at 8:30 a.m. followed by a Trunk or Treat activity. Then after lunch, the students will particitpate in a carnival hosted by the upper school. Students may wear their costumes to school and may bring a change of clothes for later. Please, no pretend weapons with costumes. Don’t forget to bring a bag for your treats!

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

Area of Focus

Math: Topic 5 Dividing by 2- 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

*Book project due: October 14

Spelling: Plurals

Grammar: Singular and Plural Nouns

Science: Cells to Body Systems

Social Studies: Northwest region captials *test Tuesday
Southeast region capitals * test Friday
All 50 states and capitals *test October 24
Events

October
22nd - Book Buddies (fifth grade bring books)
25th - Report Cards
31st - Spook Parade, Trunk-or-Treating, & Carnival
November
1st - No school for grades 1-6 (teacher workday)
News from Dustydise...
We had a good week at school! I hope we can continue our behavior!
Mayor Weeks

If you have any questions or concerns please call

us @ 919-736-1045.