Happy Holiday

 

Have a wonderful holiday season!
Classes resume on Jan. 6, 2021

Week at a Glance December 14

 

Note from the Teacher                                            Christmas break is almost here. We are excited to be with our loved ones and share in this special holiday season.  Thank you for all of your support in making this a great year so far.  I wish you a wonderfully safe Christmas and New Year!

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 Tuesday, Dec. 22
(Look for project guidelines in Friday folder.)  
Social Studies: Colonial Life

Science: Water on Earth Chapter 7

Watery Planet - Mystery Science #2 When you turn on the faucet, where does the water come from?

Upcoming Events

December

15 - Happy Birthday Rhys!

18 - Report Cards Christmas celebration - (pajama day, lunch party, and movie) 

22 - NOON Dismissal! Last day of school for the holidays

January
6 -  Classes resume

Homework Week of December 14

Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily. 

Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Homework for Week of December 14         

Monday
Math: Complete pgs. 383-384 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response journal, vocabulary, and  quiztime questions.
Tuesday

Math: Complete pgs. 389-390  in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response journal, vocabulary, and quiztime questions.
Wednesday
Math: Complete pgs. 395 -  396 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response journal, vocabulary, and  quiztime questions.

Thursday

Math: Complete pgs. 401 - 402 in workbook

Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; response journal, vocabulary, and  quiztime questions.

Language Arts: Work on The Witch of Blackbird Pond friendly letter project. (Due 12/22)

Week at a Glance December 7

 

Note from the Teacher:
       It has been a busy, fun, and productive week!  We are excited for the holidays! Thank you for  sending in the items for our crafts. As always, thank you for your support and for making our school experience a great one!

FYI: Donations for the rescue group, Welfare of Our Furry Friends, (WOOFF) will be accepted until Christmas break. Needed items include dog food, cat food, cat litter, and cedar chips. Contact Ms. Basden for extra details.

Area of Focus:

Math: Chapter 5 Adding and Subtracting Decimals *test Wednesday

Reading:  The Witch of Blackbird Pond  Genre - Historical Fiction                        Language Arts:  Letter Writing 

Social Studies: Life in the Colonies - Colonial Christmas crafts

Our Nation Studies Weekly #11

Christmas Around the World activities

#Light the World activity

Science: Mystery Science - Watery Planet  How much water is in the world? 

You can never run out of love. You can give lots of it away,
and still have plenty left over for yourself.

Upcoming Events:

 December

15 Quarter Ends  
18  Report Cards
            21  Class Celebration
            22  Noon dismissal. Holiday break begins!!!
            January
            6  Classes resume

Payton 1st, Amara 8th, Rhys 15th
 

Homework for Week of December 7

 

Week of December 7         

Monday
Math: Complete pgs.365 - 366 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.

Social Studies: Light the World activity
Tuesday
Math: Complete pgs.367-368 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.Social Studies: Social Studies: Light the World activity

Wednesday
Math: TBD
Reading: Read chapter 16 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies: Light the World activity
Thursday
Math: TBD
Reading: Read chapter 18 in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; respond & quiztime.
Social Studies: Light the World activity