Summertime 2022

ENJOY MAKING
SWEET SUMMER MEMORIES!

 

End of Year!

                                                         Great Expectations

It’s time to say, “Good -bye.”
 Our year has come to an end. 
I’ve made more cherished memories, 
And many more new friends.
 I’ve watched you all learn and grow, 
And change from day to day.
 I hope that all the things we’ve done, 
Have helped in some small way. 
So it’s with happy memories, 
I send you out the door. 
With great hope and expectations, 
For what next year holds in store. 

Love,
Mrs. Creger 




Thank you for a wonderful year!
I hope you have an enjoyable and 
relaxing summer!

      

Summer Reading List

Rising Fifth Grade

*Blood on the River: Jamestown 1607

*Where the Mountain Meets the Moon

*Navajo Code Talkers:

*Secret American Indian Heroes of World War II

Rising Sixth Grade

*A Single Shard by Park

* The Hive Detective by Burns

* Paddle to the Sea    

Note from the Teacher:          Don’t forget to pay all fees and fines before the last day. Report cards will not be given out to students who have a balance of any kind.  Also, return all textbooks, library books, and school devices. Please check the lost and found for any misplaced items. 

Area of Focus:

Reading: Johnny Tremain - movie & popcorn party

Language Arts: Explanatory writing & demonstration  

Upcoming Events: 

May

25th - Last Day of School - NOON dismissal

Week at a Glance May 16

 

Note from the Teacher: 
Just a few reminders as we prepare for the end of the year:

• Don’t forget to pay all fees and fines before school ends. 
• Report cards will not be given out to students who have a balance of any kind. 
• Also, return all textbooks, library books, and school devices.  
• Please check the lost and found for personal misplaced items.     

Area of Focus:
Math: 

Chapter 9 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions *test Friday

Reading:
Novel Reading - Johnny Tremain *test Friday
Language Arts:
Expository writing 
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly # 19 - 20
Upcoming Events:
May
20th -  Bookbuddies

24th - Class end of year celebration
25th - Last day of classes- NOON dismissal

Homework - May 16

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 May 16
Please check your child's daily planner for homework assignments.

GET READY!

Week at Glance May 9

Note from the Teacher:                                     As the school year comes to a close, I want to take this opportunity to express my most sincere thanks for the support and dedication you have given.  You have helped each child reach for and achieve their goals.  Thank you for sharing your children with me.  I have enjoyed working with each one of them.                                                                                                                                                      Our last few weeks will conclude with us finishing our novel, reviewing what we have learned in math, exploring expository writing, and adding closure to our poetry study. Don’t forget to pay any fees and fines before the last day.  Report cards will not be given out to students who have a balance of any kind.  Also, return all textbooks, library books, and school devices.                                                    Lastly, don't forget our field trip to Tryon Palace is this Tuesday. Just a few reminders:

• Be on time! We will leave school by 8:15am
• .Wear WCDS t-shirts or colors.
• Bring a snack for the ride down.
• Send money if your child is interested in shopping at the gift shop.                                                                                                                                                                                                       Again, thank you for a wonderful year!

Area of Focus:

Math:  Chapter 10  Multiplying and Dividing Fractions
Reading: Johnny Tremain

Language Arts: Expository Writing

Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #18

Upcoming Events:
May 
10th - Tryon Palace Field Trip

13th - Field Day

25th - Last day of classes -  NOON dismissal

Homework for Week of May 9

 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 May 9

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 749 - 750

Reading: Read assigned section in Johnny Tremain and answer questions

Language Arts:  Write and edit expository paper

Social Studies: Read  Our Nation Studies Weekly #18 a

Tuesday:

NO HOMEWORK 

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 755 - 756

Reading: Read assigned section in Johnny Tremain and answer questions
Language Arts:  Write and edit expository paper

Social Studies: Complete Our Nation Studies Weekly #18 assessment sheet

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 757 - 758

Reading: Read assigned section in Johnny Tremain and answer questions
Language Arts: Write and edit expository paper

Week at a Glance May 2

 

Note from the Teacher:

    It is hard to believe we have a little less than four weeks of school left. We will continue to focus on the academics along will finishing up our last novel reading of the year, Johnny Tremain.

       Don't forget our class will be visiting Tryon Palace on May 10th. Please read and fill out the field trip and lunch forms as soon as possible. Forms and monies are due no later than the 6th.

       Also, our poetry books are finally finished!  The kids did a wonderful job preparing their books and can't wait to share!

Area of Focus: 
Math: Chapter 10 Multiplying and Dividing Fractions  
Reading: Novel - Johnny Tremain

Genre: Historical Fiction

Language Arts: Expository Writing

Social Studies:  Our Nation Studies Weekly # 18
Science:  Earth's Changing Surface - Minerals & Rock Exploration

Upcoming Events:
May
5th - Music Program 

10th - Field Trip - Tryon Palace 

13th - Field Day

           Bookbuddies

25th - Last day of classes - noon dismissal

Homework for the week of May 2

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 May 2

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 723 - 724

Reading: Read assigned chapter of Johnny Tremain and answer questions

Language Arts:  Write and edit acrostic poem

Social Studies: Read assigned articles in Our Nation Studies Weekly #18 

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 729 - 730

Reading: Read assigned chapter of Johnny Tremain and answer questions

Language Arts: Edit, print, and illustrate poem

Social Studies: Finish reading articles in Our Studies Weekly #18 and complete crossword puzzle

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 737 - 738

Reading: Read assigned chapter of Johnny Tremain and answer questions

Social Studies: Complete Our Nation Studies Weekly #18 assessment sheet

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 743 - 744

Reading: Read assigned chapter of Johnny Tremain and answer questions
Language Arts: Write and edit expository  paper.

Social Studies: 

Week at a Glance for April 25

Welcome back! 

We are back in the swing of things as

 we prepare for the final weeks of school.  

Please encourage good work habits and respectful behavior 

so we can finish the year out strong!

Thank you for your continued support!

          On May 10, our class will have the opportunity to visit Tryon Palace in New Bern, NC.   We are excited to be able to explore and study more than 300 years of early American history.  We will be able to interact with costumed interpreters as well as view and study art exhibits, galleries, and gardens.  Please look over the detailed flyer and form in your child's Friday folder.  Forms and money may be turned in as soon as possible

 but no later than May 6. 

 

Area of Focus:
Math: Chapter 9 Add and Subtract Fractions *test Tuesday 

Chapter 10 Multiply and Divide Fractions
Reading: Weekly Concept: Scientific Viewpoints          

Essential Question: How do natural events and human activities affect the environment?

Skills: Ask and Answer Questions, Author's Point of View,  Root Words

Genre: Expository Text

Language Arts: Comparing with good or bad

Spelling: Suffixes -ion
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly # 17
Science:  Earth's Changing Surface

Upcoming Events:

May

5th - Hip, hip, hurray, it's May music program

10th - Trip to Tryon Palace
13th - Field Day 

13th - Book buddies

Homework - Week of April 25

 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 April 25

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 695 - 696

Reading: Reread Should Plants and Animals from Other Places Live Here? Complete pgs. 62 - 63 in RWC workbook 

Spelling: Complete pgs. 294 - 295 in packet

Tuesday:

Math: 

Reading: Reread  The Case of the Missing Bees and complete pgs. 66 -67 in RWC workbook

Spelling: Complete pgs. 295A - 295B

Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #17 crossword puzzle

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 711 - 712

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader. Complete Thinkmark questions

Spelling: Complete workbook pg. 296

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 717 - 718

Reading: Reread Busy, Beneficial Bees and answer Make Connection questions. Study vocabulary words and meanings.

Spelling: Complete workbook pg.297 and study words

Social Studies: Complete Our Nation Studies Weekly #17 assessment

Homework for April 20

 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 April 20
Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 693 - 694
Language Arts: Type and edit Holiday poem
Science: Complete questions 1 - 11 on pg. 294. Study for test.

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 695 - 697
Language Arts:  Type and edit Table of Contents
Science: Complete questions 12 -20 on pg. 295. Study for test.

Week at a Glance April 20

 

Note from the Teacher:
    Welcome back!  I hope you all had a nice break.  

Wow, it is hard to believe our school year is quickly coming to an end. We will continue to learn, study, and work hard until the last day of school. Thank you for  supporting your child with their homework, assignments, and final projects. We want to finish the year out strong! 

       

Area of Focus: 

Math: Chapter 9 Add and Subtract Fractions *test Friday

Language Arts: Editing paragraphs; poetry &  illustrations 

Science:  Earth's Changing Surface * test Friday

Upcoming Events:
April

20th classes resume

Easter Break Week April 15

 

Hope you enjoy this special break!

WCDS is closed April 15 - April 19

Classes resume on April 20

Week at a Glance April 11

                                         

    The class had a ball hiding eggs and assisting their book buddies with the hunt!  It was a sweet, fun time for all!  Please do not forget to send in  four hard boiled eggs in a carton on April 13.  We can't wait to decorate them.   As always, thank you for supporting what we do in the classroom!        

Area of Focus:

Math: Chapter 9 Adding and Substracting Fractions    

Reading: Weekly Concept: Better Together
Essential Question: How do shared experiences help people adapt to change?

Skills: Make predictions, dialect, compare and contrast

Genre: Historical Fiction

Language Arts: Adjectives

Writing, editing, and illustrating poetry books

Spelling: Suffixes
Social Studies: Our Nations Studies Weekly # 17
Science:  Earth's Changing Surface *test Thursday

 

Upcoming Events:

April

13th - Send in 4 hard boiled eggs
15th - 19th - Spring Break
     20th - Classes resume

       

Homework for April 11

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 APRIL 11

Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 669 - 670

Reading: Study Vocabulary words and complete pg. A1 - A3

Spelling: Complete pgs. 282 -283 in packet
Language Arts: Work on poem illustrations  
Science: pg. 93A in packet

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 675- 676

Reading: Reread story and answer Make Connection questions

Spelling: Complete pgs. 283A - 283B

Language Arts: Work on poem illustrations 

Science: study for test

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 681 - 682

Reading: Read Leveled Reader and complete ThinkMark questions

Spelling: Complete pgs. 284 -285 in packet
Language Arts: Work on poem illustrations  
Science: study for test

Week at a Glance April 4

 

Note from the Teacher:                                                                                        Please don't forget to send in donations of plastic eggs  and candy for our book buddies' egg hunt by April 6. The class is excited to host the hunt and spend this time with their book buddies.                         The students have been working hard on their poetry books.  We hope to finish writing our poems before our Easter break and then plan to turn our attention to adding illustrations to each poem.                 This year as part of our spring activities, we will be dying eggs using a few different methods.  Please have your child bring in  four hard boiled eggs in a carton on April 13.  This will be a fun activity to explore several science concepts as well.  Decorative eggs will be returned home with each child.  As always, thank you for supporting what we do in the classroom!        

Area of Focus:

Math: Chapter 9 Adding and Substracting Fractions    

Reading: Weekly Concept: Better Together
Essential Question: How do shared experiences help people adapt to change?

Skills: Make predictions, dialect, compare and contrast 

Genre: Historical Fiction

Language Arts: Adjectives

Writing, editing, and illustrating poetry books

Spelling: Prefixes
Social Studies: Our Nations Studies Weekly # 16
Science:  Earth's Changing Surface

 

Upcoming Events:

April
8th - Book buddies egg hunt

(Please send in donations of eggs  and candy by the 6th)

13th - Send in 4 hard boiled eggs
15th - 19th - Spring Break
20th - Classes resume

Homework Week of April 4

                                                 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 April 4
Monday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 645 - 646
Reading: Reread  The Day the Rollets Got Their Moxie Back and complete pgs. 38 - 39 in RWC workbook
Spelling: Complete pgs. 270 - 271 in packet
Social Studies: 
Science: 

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 651 - 654
Reading: Study vocabulary and complete pgs. 34 -37 in RWC workbook
Spelling: Complete pgs. 271A - 271B in packet
Language Arts: Write, proofread, edit, and type poem
Social Studies:
Science: Complete pg. 91A in packet

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 657 - 658
Reading: Study vocabulary and reread Bud, Not Buddy and complete Stop and Check questions
Spelling: Complete pg. 272 in packet
Language Arts: Write, proofread, edit, and type poem
Social Studies:
Science: 
Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 667 - 668
Reading: Study vocabulary and complete Respond to Text - Summarize pg.381 
Spelling: Complete pg.273 in packet and study words for test
Language Arts: Write, proofread, edit, and type poem
Social Studies: Complete Our Nation Studies Weekly #16  assessment sheet
Science:

Week at a Glance March 28

Note from the Teacher:

     Fast approaching is the annual egg hunt for our preschool book buddies. On April 8th, the fifth grade will be hosting an egg hunt. We are asking for donations of plastic eggs and individual pieces of wrapped candy to fill the eggs. (No hard candy or peanut products.) Donations will be accepted until Wednesday, April 6th.  Thank you for making this a fun time for our class and our book buddies.

Area of Focus:
Math: Chapter 9 Add and Subtract Fractions 

Reading: Unit 5 Week 2 - Concept - Now We Know 

Essential Question: How can scientific knowledge change over time?

Spelling: Homophones 

Language Arts: Complex Sentences; poetry & illustrations 

Science: Earth's Changing Structure 

Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #15

Upcoming Events:
April
8th - Easter Hunt for book buddies
15th - 19th - Easter Break
20th - classes resume

         

Homework March 28

                                     Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade 

HOMEWORK

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

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 617 - 618

Reading: Study vocabulary and complete reading sheet

Spelling: Complete pg. 258 - 259 in packet.                                                                                  

Language:  Type and edit poem.
Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 623 - 624

Reading: Review vocabulary and reread "The Crow and the Pitcher" answer the Make Connections questions

Spelling: Complete pgs. 260A- 260B  in packet.

Science: Complete pg. 89A

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 629 - 630

Reading: Study vocabulary and read Leveled Reader and answer 

ThinkMark questions

Spelling: Complete pg. 261 in packet.

Language: Type and edit poem.

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 635 - 636

Spelling: Complete pg. 262 and study words for test.

Language:  Type and edit poem.

Social Studies: Studies Weekly #15 assessment 

Science: Complete pg. 90A

Week at a Glance March 21

      

Note from the Teacher:

     The students have worked hard this week!  Their poetry books are coming together nicely!  They are creating new pieces of poetry and illustrating them too. They can't wait to share their final product with you! 

    Thank you for your support!  Enjoy your weekend!

Area of Focus: 
Math:
Chapter 8 Fractions and Decimals *test Friday
Reading: Weekly Concept: Now We Know        Essential Question:  How can scientific knowledge change over time?

Skills: Ask and Answer Questions, Cause and Effect, Greek Roots 

Genre: Expository Text

Language Arts: Complex Sentences

Poetry 

Spelling: Homophones
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly # 14 
Science:  Our Earth's Changing Surface

Homework - March 21

                                          Wayne Country Day Fifth Grade 

HOMEWORK

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

Monday:
Math: Complete workbook pgs. 587 - 588

Reading: Reread story Changing Views of the Earth and complete vocabulary pg. 6 - 7.

Spelling: Complete pg. 246 - 247 in packet.                                                                                  

Language:  Type and edit poem.
Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 593 - 594

Reading: Review vocabulary and complete pgs. 9 - 10 in RWC workbook.

Spelling: Complete pgs. 247A- 247B  in packet.

Science: Complete pg. 89A in packet

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 599 - 600

Reading: Study vocabulary and reread When Is a Planet Not a Planet? and answer Stop and Check questions  

Spelling: Complete pg. 248 in packet.

Language: Type and edit poem.
Science: Complete  pg. 90A in packet

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 601 - 602

Reading: Review story and vocabulary

Spelling: Complete pg. 249 and study words for test.

Language:  Type and edit poem.

Social Studies: Studies Weekly #14 assessment 

Week at a Glance March 15

 Note from the Teacher: 

          The students will begin a poetry project next week. This project will take place over the next couple of weeks and will focus on the process as well as the end results. The final product will be a book filled with different kinds of poetry and illustrations all written and created by the students. They will create a poem each day in class and may be asked to finish it at home.  Please refer to the guidelines that will be given to your child to help with this project.  Thank you for your continued support!

Area of Focus: 

Math: Chapter 8 Fractions and Decimals            

Reading: Poetry 

Lyric and Free Verse, Stanza and Meter, Theme

Language Arts: Creating, editing, and writing various types of poetry

Social Studies:  Our Nation Studies Weekly #13

Science: The Birth of Rocks and Earth's Processes 

                                          Upcoming Events:

Time to Spring Ahead - March 13

March 11 - 3rd Quarter Ends

March 13 - Daylight Savings Time

March 14 - TWD -  No School

March 17 - St. Patrick's Day

March 18 - book buddies

                   Report Cards

March 21 - OPEN HOUSE 6 -8

Homework for March 15

                              

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  March 15

Tuesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 567 - 568

Reading: Read poems of your choice

Language Arts: Work on poem   
Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #13 crossword puzzle

Wednesday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 573 - 574

Reading: Read poems of your choice

Language Arts: Work on poem 

Thursday:

Math: Complete workbook pgs. 575 - 576

Reading: Read poems of your choice

Language Arts: Work on poem 
Social Studies: Read and complete Our Nation Studies Weekly #13 assessment sheet

Week at a Glance March 7

 

Welcome Back! We have had a good solid week. 

Please encourage your child to finish this quarter with positive behavior and good work habits.

Thank you!

 

Area of Focus: 

Math: Chapter 8 Patterns *test Tuesday

 Chapter 9 Fractions and Division           

Reading: Weekly Concept: Express Yourself   Essential Question: How do you express something that is important to you?

Skills: Lyric and Free Verse, Stanza and Meter, Theme

Genre: Poetry

Language Arts: Pronouns and Homophones

Spelling: Suffixes –ence, -ance

Social Studies: Our Nation Studies Weekly #12

Science: Weather Patterns *test Tuesday

Upcoming Events:

March

14th -  No School - TWD

18th - Report Cards

BooK Buddies

April
15 - 19  No School - Spring Break begins

20th - classes resume

Time to Spring Ahead - March 13