Week at a Glance - January 5

  

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 Multiply and Divide Decimals 
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond *test Friday
Genre: Historical Fiction
Language Arts: Letter Writing
Friendly Letter Project *due Monday, Jan.10
(Look for project guidelines)  
Social Studies: southeast capitals

Upcoming Events

January 5 - classes resume

Homework - January 5

 

   

  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 5

Wednesday:

Math: to be assigned
Reading: Read assigned chapter, answer questions, and response letter 

Social Studies:  Study the southeast state capitals

Thursday:

Math: to be assigned
Language Arts: The Witch of Blackbird Pond - essay question

Write and edit friendly letter

Social Studies: Study the southeast state capitals

Winter Break

 

Have a wonderful holiday season!
Classes resume on Jan. 5, 2022

Christmas Activities

 The fifth graders enjoy showing off their Christmas glasses, 

scarves, orange pomanders, and mulch spreading project. 

Week at a Glance December 20

                                

Note from the Teacher

Thank you parents for all the wonderful food and goodies! We love you and appreciate all you do for us! 

Weekly Area of Focus  

Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond
Genre: Historical Fiction
Project: Friendly Letter
Language Arts: Letter Writing
Social Studies: Christmas Around the World

State Capitals for the Northeast *Test Tuesday

Upcoming Events
December
20 - Pajama Day
21 - NOON Dismissal! Last day of school for the holidays!

January
5  Classes resume

Week at a Glance December 13

  

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 5  Add and Subtract Decimals *test Friday
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond 
Genre: Historical Fiction
Language Arts: Letter Writing 
Social Studies: Colonial Life and Christmas Around the World

Midwest Capitals *test Wednesday

Upcoming Events

December

17 - Music Program - Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree 

17 - Report Cards 

       Christmas class celebration - (lunch party and movie) 

20 - Pajama Day; cookies and coco

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

January
5 -  Classes resume

Homework Week of December 13

 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 13         

Monday
Math: Complete pgs. 359 - 360 in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response letter and  quiztime questions
Tuesday

Math: Complete pgs. 365 - 366  in workbook
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response letter and quiztime questions
Wednesday
Math: Complete pgs. 
Reading: Read assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond; complete response letter and  quiztime questions

Thursday

Math: Complete pgs. 367 - 369  in workbook

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

Week at a Glance December 6

Note from the Teacher
       As we approach this busy time of year, our class will be participating in many fun learning activities and projects.  For several upcoming projects, please send in the following items: 1 light bulb, 1 colored crew or knee sock, 1 pie tin pan, and 1 medium to large orange.
      We will continue to focus on academics as the 2nd quarter quickly comes to an end.  Please help your child come to school rested and  prepared to learn. 

    Also, we are excited to share we are reading a new novel, The Witch of Blackbird Pond. This historical fiction novel takes us back to the seventeenth-century, as a young girl experiences the hardships faced by many colonists. This is a great book to help the students learn about the early start of our country. We will be reading this novel both in class and outside of class so please encourage your child to keep up on their reading assignments.

     As always, thank you for your continued support for your child and our class.  You are such an integral part of our success and we could not do it without you!
Area of Focus  

Math:
Chapter 5  Adding and Subtracting 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

Historical Fiction
novel reading - The Witch of  Blackbird Pond
Spelling:

Open Syllables

Language Arts
Verb Tenses
Writing

Letter Writing

Science  Mystery Science: Web of Life

Where do fallen leaves go?

Social Studies

State Capitals - SW capitals *test Tuesday

Western capitals *test Friday

Upcoming Events
December 

14 - Music Program

17 - Quarter Ends

19 - class Christmas party        

21 - Noon dismissal

22 - Holiday Break begins

January

5  - Classes resume

Homework December 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 December 6      

Monday                       
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 333 - 334 in workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 139

Reading: Complete Respond to Reading questions for "They Didn't Mean it"

Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.

Social Studies: Study SW region capitals
Tuesday
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 339 - 340 in workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 139B

Reading: Complete pgs. 18 - 19 in Reading Writing Companion

Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Study the capitals in the western region
Wednesday
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 345 - 346 in workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 140

Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Study the capitals in the western region
Thursday
Math: Chapter 5 complete pgs. 347 - 348  in workbook
Spelling: Complete pg. 141/142

Reading: Read the assigned chapter in The Witch of Blackbird Pond and respond using a friendly letter format.
Social Studies: Study the capitals in the western region

Week at a Glance November 29

Note from the Teacher

Our class was able to collect and send items to the Community Soup Kitchen.  It was a wonderful way to show our support and help others during the holidays.  I hope you have a safe and wonderful holiday with your friends and family!

Area of Focus

Math

Chapter  5  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

Letter Writing 

Spelling

Open Syllables
Science  

Social Studies

Our Nation Studies Weekly #7

South West States region capitals *quiz Tuesday

Western States region capitals *quiz Friday

                        

                                                

                                News from...Creger Cove

Hello! It’s been a short but fun week! 

We had a great time colleting items for the Soup Kitchen! Thank you for your donations.

 I wish all of you a special Thanksgiving! 

Homework November 29

      

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily.   

Keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of November 29          

Monday                       

Math: Complete pgs. 307 - 308                                                              

Reading: .Reread story A Reluctant Traveler and complete pgs. 6 - 7 in RWC

                             Spelling: Complete pg. 127                                                         

Social Studies: Study state capitals for south western region                              

Tuesday

Math:  Complete pgs. 313 - 314                                                           

Reading: Respond to Reading pg. 12 in RWC

                             Spelling: Complete pg. 128                                            

 s                            Social Studies:  Study state capitals for the western region                                                        

Wednesday

Math: Complete pgs. 319 - 320                                                    

Reading: Reread They Didn't Mean It and complete Make Connection questions

                             Spelling: Complete pg. 129

Social Studies: Study state capitals for the western region                                     

Thursday 

Math: Complete pgs. 327 -328                                                                     

Reading: Review vocabulary words and complete Stop and Check questions for They Didn't Mean It

Spelling: Complete pg. 130

Social Studies: Study state capitals for the western region                                        

Week at a Glance - November 22

  Note from the Teacher:

        It has been another great week and all have worked hard.  Thank you for homework helps, signing planners, and supporting us daily! 

       We will continue to accept any donations for the Community Soup Kitchen. 

                                        Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving! 

           

Area of Focus:
Math: Chapter 4 Dividing Two - Digit Divisors
Reading: The Witch of Blackbird Pond novel
Language Arts: review possessive nouns
Gratitude journals
Social Studies: Thanksgiving
Science: Life Science Plants *test Tuesday

    News from Creger Cove

   We love our book buddies! 

                       Happy Thanksgiving!

Mayor Parker

Upcoming Events:

November  

24  Thanksgiving break begins
29  Classes resume

Week at a Glance November 15

Note from the Teacher:

Don’t forget we are still collecting items for the local Community Soup Kitchen.  Donations will be accepted until the 22nd. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give me a call.  As always, thank you for making our school experience a great one.

Area of Focus:

Math
Chapter 4 Dividing by a Two-Digit Divisor
Reading
Weekly Concept: Making it Happen
Essential Question: What motivates you to accomplish a goal?
Genre: Poetry

Skills: repetition and rhyme, narrative and free verse, theme

Language Arts
Prepositional Phrases
Writing

 Poetry & Letter Writing
Spelling

Closed Syllables
Science

Life Science - Plants
Social Studies

 Our Nation Studies Weekly #8

State Capitals

 News from Creger Cove...
Don't forget to bring a book to share with your book buddies. 

 We would greatly appreciate any donations for the Community Soup Kitchen. 

Upcoming Events:

November
15  Book Buddies - Please bring a book to share
22  Last day for donations for Community Soup Kitchen 

24- 26  Thanksgiving break - no school

      (Classes resume the 29th)

Homework November 15

                              Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily 

and keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of November 15
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 281-282
Reading: Reread A Simple Plan and Rescue; complete pgs. 160 - 161 in RWC
Spelling: Complete pgs. 114 - 115  and write missed words three times each
Science: Complete pg. 35A

Social Studies:  

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 287 - 288
Reading: Complete pg. 166 in RWC
Spelling: Complete pg. 115
Science:
Social Studies: 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 291 - 293

Reading: Reread Stage Fright and Catching Quiet; Respond to Reading questions

Spelling: Complete pg. 115A/115B

Science: Complete pg. 36A

Social Studies: 

Thursday:

Math: 
Reading: Study vocabulary. Read Leveled Reader and answer ThinkMark questions
Spelling: Complete pg. 117
Science: 
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #7 Assessment sheet

Week at a Glance November 8

 

Note from the Teacher

We need your help! The fifth grade class will be collecting paper products for the Community Soup Kitchen. 

This year Soup Kitchen is in need of some special items because they are serving take out meals only. They need individual take out trays or containers,  prepackaged plastic ware, and paper lunch bags. Donations of paper plates, napkins, plastic ware, bowls, and cups are appreciated as well to be used in the future.  Ziploc bags of any size, plastic wrap, and aluminum foil are also appreciated.  Please send donations to room 108 (fifth grade) by November 22. Thank you for your support!

Area of Focus

Math: Chapter 4 Divide by a Two - Digit Divisor 

Reading: Essential Question- When has a plan helped you accomplish a task?
Genre: Folktale
Skills: theme; make predictions, and personification
Language Arts: possessive nouns
Spelling: contractions
Science: Life Science - Plants
Social Studies:  Study all 50 states - *Test Friday

 Enjoy your weekend! 

News from Creger Cove.....

This has been a great week! Please continue to be a good citizen by completing your work, listening, and following directions.  We are looking forward to Veteran's Day.  Don't forget to wear red, white, and blue!  Also, we would like to congratulate Matilda Parker, our new mayor of Creger Cove!

Thank you for your service!

Upcoming Events

Nov. 10 Open House Nov. 11 VETERAN'S DAY No school  (TWD) Nov. 15 Bookbuddies  (bring books to share) Nov. 8 - 22 Donations for   Community Soup Kitchen

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving break begins              Nov. 29 Classes resume

Upcoming Events

Nov. 10 Open House

Nov. 11 VETERAN'S DAY

No school  (TWD)

Nov. 15 Bookbuddies 

(bring books to share)

Nov. 8 - 22 Donations for 

 Community Soup Kitchen

Nov. 25 Thanksgiving break begins

             Nov. 29 Classes resume 

Homework November 8

                                      Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade Homework

Students should use their planners to record assignments daily 

and keep up with any daily changes that occur.

Week of November 8
Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 261 - 262
Reading:  Study vocabulary. Read Leveled Reader and answer ThinkMark questions

Spelling: Complete pg. 102 - 103 and write missed words three times each

Social Studies:  Study all states

Tuesday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 267 - 268
Reading: Reread story  From Tale to Table and complete pgs. 150 - 151
Spelling: Complete pgs. 103A - 103B

Science: Complete pg. 34A in packet
Social Studies: Study all states

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 269 - 270

Spelling: Complete pgs. 104 - 105
Reading: Study vocabulary
Science:  TBA
Social Studies: Study all states

Week at a Glance November 1

 Note from the Teacher

The fifth grade class will be asking for items to donate to the local Community Soup Kitchen.  This is a wonderful opportunity for our class to reach out and make a difference in our area.  Take out trays, silverware packets, water bottles, and brown paper lunch bags are especially in need this year.  Of course paper plates, napkins, plasticware, cups, tin foil, plastic wrap, baggies, serving gloves. etc. are needed as well.  We will be asking the lower school and early years to help provide products to serve the patrons.  Any donations of items will be accepted any time up until the November 22.

Area of Focus

Math: Chapter 3 Divide by a One-Digit Divisor *test Tuesday

Chapter 4 Divide by Two-Digit Divisor 
Reading: Essential Question - When has a plan helped you accomplish a task?
Genre: Folktale
Skills: theme; make predictions, and personification
Language Arts: More Plural Nouns
Spelling: Inflectional Endings
Science:  Web of Life 

Mystery Science #1
Social Studies:  Southeast Region *test Wednesday

 All 50 states  *test Wednesday - November 10
Our Nation Studies Weekly #6

Upcoming Events 

November 

2     Election Day

11   No school  (teacher workday)

19   Bookbuddies - 5th grade bring books

News from Creger Cove
     Have a great weekend! Be safe!

Homework November 1

 

    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 November 1         

Monday:                       

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 239 - 241                                                             

Reading: Reread story The Magical Brocade and  complete pgs. 136 - 137 in Reading/Writing Companion

Spelling: Complete worksheet pgs. 90 -91 and write missed words 3 times each.  

Science:                                                       

Social Studies:  Study Southeast region states                                                 

Tuesday:

Math:                                                                  

Reading: 

Spelling: Complete worksheet pgs. 91A - 91B

Science:                                                

Social Studies:  Study Southeast regions states                    

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 255 - 256                                                     

Reading: Reread story Blancaflor

Spelling: Complete worksheet pg. 92

Science: 

Social Studies:                                 

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 261 - 262                                                                  

Reading: 

Spelling: Complete worksheet pg. 93

Science:  

Social Studies: 

Our Nation Studies Weekly # 6 assessment  sheet  

Happy Halloween 2021

 

The class had a wonderful time celebrating Halloween and finishing the Indian in the Cupboard unit.
Thank you for the delicious lunch, doughnuts, and treats!
We appreciate all you do to support us and make so things special!

Week at a Glance October 25

  Note from the Teacher

                                                                                                                                                    

Just a few reminders:

• Don't forget the Spook Parade and Trunk or Treat will be Friday the 29th. 
• Students may wear costumes to show off that day but please NO pretend weapons. 
• It is not to late to send in candy, treats, or prizes if you have not done so! All goodies will be shared during the early years and lower school "Trunk or Treat" activity.  
• Also, Tutoring Sessions will be starting on October 26 and then on each Tuesday from 3:15 - 3:45pm.  If your child is interested in attending, please write a note each week in their daily planner indicating they have permission to stay. 
• TWD - NO school on Wednesday, November 11.

Area of Focus

Math: Chapter 3 Divide by a One-Digit Divisor 

Reading: Weekly Concept - Reaching a Compromise

Essential Question - What Do Good Problem Solvers Do?

Genre - Expository

Skills - problem and solutions; context clues: definitions and restatements; reread

Spelling: Plurals

Grammar:  Singular and Plural Nouns

Social Studies: Studies Weekly #5

Midwest region *test Tuesday

Northeast region * Friday

Science: Mystery Science - Web of Life 

Why would a hawk move to New York City?

Upcoming Events 

October 29 
Spook Parade &  Trunk-or-Treat
November 11
No school - Teacher workday