Monday, October 20, 2014
Week of October 20- October 24
We have a very busy week this week!
A Few Interesting Events:
Today we will be going outside to see Lady Long Rider, as she makes her way through New Hampshire. Check back here for some pictures of our meeting! Also if you would like more information on her go to her blog: http://www.endeofthetrail.com/blog/
Tomorrow Mrs. Fonte will be coming in to talk with us about the Constitution and share some of her artifacts she has collected over the years.
On Friday, as a part of Digital Citizenship Week, Mrs. Prewandowski will be coming in to talk to our students about their "digital footprints" and proper blog etiquette as part of our GRIT lesson.
This Week In Fifth Grade:
Writing: We continue to work on writing narratives and expanding our writing to include character development and problem and solution.
Reading: We are working on asking questions to help guide our reading.
Science: We are starting our new science unit on Electricity. We will start exploring circuits and and how electricity works.
Social Studies: We are still working on the branches of government, this week we will complete learning about the Judicial Branch.
Math: We are learning to multiply two digit numbers this week.
WIN: We are working in Literature Circle Groups. Ask your student about the book they are reading.
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Week of October 13-17
Happy Tuesday!
We hope you all enjoyed your long weekend, and the festivities of the WFFF!
This week in fifth grade:
Writing: We continue to work on narrative stories, with distinct beginnings, middles, and ends. We are starting to work on developing strong main characters and introductions that grab the attention of the reader. Students have been getting their inspiration from silly pictures displayed on the board.
Reading: Students continue working in their literature circle groups, reading independently, and working on story features.
Math: Students had their Topic 2 test last week, and we will begin Topic 3 on Multiplying Whole Numbers this week. This should be a bit of a review. It would be beneficial to your student to practice his/her multiplication facts at home, too.
Science: We will be finishing up the Scientific Method this week and will be having a test on Friday. Students will leave class on Wednesday with a study guide, Thursday we will study together, and Friday will be the test.
Social Studies: We continue to learn about the Three Branches of Government and The Bill of Rights.
Other News:
Scholastic book orders will arrive this week!
We will be having our second Friday assembly this week.
We hope you all enjoyed your long weekend, and the festivities of the WFFF!
This week in fifth grade:
Writing: We continue to work on narrative stories, with distinct beginnings, middles, and ends. We are starting to work on developing strong main characters and introductions that grab the attention of the reader. Students have been getting their inspiration from silly pictures displayed on the board.
Reading: Students continue working in their literature circle groups, reading independently, and working on story features.
Math: Students had their Topic 2 test last week, and we will begin Topic 3 on Multiplying Whole Numbers this week. This should be a bit of a review. It would be beneficial to your student to practice his/her multiplication facts at home, too.
Science: We will be finishing up the Scientific Method this week and will be having a test on Friday. Students will leave class on Wednesday with a study guide, Thursday we will study together, and Friday will be the test.
Social Studies: We continue to learn about the Three Branches of Government and The Bill of Rights.
Other News:
Scholastic book orders will arrive this week!
We will be having our second Friday assembly this week.
Monday, October 6, 2014
Week of October 6-9
We have a short week, Friday is a teacher workshop!
This Week in Fifth Grade:
Writing: We will be finishing up our Constitution Persuasive Writing and move on to some narrative writing.
Science: We are beginning to discuss the importance and role of the Scientific Method.
Social Studies: We will be delving deeper into the branches of government.
Math: We will be having our second math test on adding and subtracting decimals and will begin our third unit on multiplying whole numbers.
Reading: We are really getting into our literature circle groups. Students are reading one of the following books: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Three Times Lucky, Surprises According to Humphrey, or All The Wrong Questions: Who Could That Be At This Hour.
Students will begin Math Cart this week. Our new staff member, Mrs.Abbot will be coming around to do quick math activities with each class on Wednesday afternoons.
Have a great FOUR day weekend!
This Week in Fifth Grade:
Writing: We will be finishing up our Constitution Persuasive Writing and move on to some narrative writing.
Science: We are beginning to discuss the importance and role of the Scientific Method.
Social Studies: We will be delving deeper into the branches of government.
Math: We will be having our second math test on adding and subtracting decimals and will begin our third unit on multiplying whole numbers.
Reading: We are really getting into our literature circle groups. Students are reading one of the following books: Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Three Times Lucky, Surprises According to Humphrey, or All The Wrong Questions: Who Could That Be At This Hour.
Students will begin Math Cart this week. Our new staff member, Mrs.Abbot will be coming around to do quick math activities with each class on Wednesday afternoons.
Have a great FOUR day weekend!
Monday, September 22, 2014
Week of September 22-26
This week should be a lot calmer than last week! Today is the first Kearsarge Math League Meet at Simonds School!
Writing: We will be finishing up our Constitution Essays this week. Students will be looking deeper into their writing, focusing on complete sentences, and proper capitalization and punctuation.
Science: We will be starting experiments on acids and bases, as well as, physical and chemical changes. These activities should be fun!
Social Studies: We are hoping to finish up the writing of the Constitution and begin exploring the three branches of government.
Math: We have completed our first math topic! We are now starting in on adding and subtracting decimals. This week we will focus on rounding and estimating to add and subtract.
Reading: We are continuing to work on non-fiction texts. We are also beginning to have debates about what we are reading. Students are required to pick a side and tell why. Some students will be picking a side they are not truly for, and having to stand up for it.
Spelling: Many students have not been completing their spelling homework. Remember three 100's in a row moves you up to the next level!
Reminders about this week:
Friday we will be having the puberty talk. Boys will go with Mr.Shepherd and Mr.Vozzolo, and girls will be with Mrs.Richardson and Ms. Connor. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us if you have any questions.
Please be sure to pass in your child's vaccination permission slip if you would like to participate in the flu shot here at school.
Writing: We will be finishing up our Constitution Essays this week. Students will be looking deeper into their writing, focusing on complete sentences, and proper capitalization and punctuation.
Science: We will be starting experiments on acids and bases, as well as, physical and chemical changes. These activities should be fun!
Social Studies: We are hoping to finish up the writing of the Constitution and begin exploring the three branches of government.
Math: We have completed our first math topic! We are now starting in on adding and subtracting decimals. This week we will focus on rounding and estimating to add and subtract.
Reading: We are continuing to work on non-fiction texts. We are also beginning to have debates about what we are reading. Students are required to pick a side and tell why. Some students will be picking a side they are not truly for, and having to stand up for it.
Spelling: Many students have not been completing their spelling homework. Remember three 100's in a row moves you up to the next level!
Reminders about this week:
Friday we will be having the puberty talk. Boys will go with Mr.Shepherd and Mr.Vozzolo, and girls will be with Mrs.Richardson and Ms. Connor. Please do not hesitate to contact any of us if you have any questions.
Please be sure to pass in your child's vaccination permission slip if you would like to participate in the flu shot here at school.
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Open House Tonight!
Don't forget to stop by Open House tonight!
We will be having sign-ups for Parent-Teacher Conferences and showcasing some of your students' work.We hope to see you tonight!
Monday, September 15, 2014
Week of September 15-19
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A few reminders about this week:
Open House is Wednesday starting at 6:30 P.M. Hope to see you there!Picture Day is Thursday 9/18. Don't forget to send in the photo packet.
What we are up to:
Science: We are finishing up our Periodic Table of the Elements - you will have to be sure to stop up and see it on Wednesday! We will be having our first science test next week.
Social Studies: We are finishing up the writing on the Constitution and will begin working on the Amendments.
Math: We are finishing up our topic 1 on Place Value and will be having our first Math test around the end of this week.
Writing: Students are working on Constitution Day essays, focusing on Cyber-bulling and about whether or not the First Amendment should be changed to help do something about Cyber-bulling.
Reading: Students continue to do independent reading, and will be adding to their reading blogs, as well as logging what they read. Please help your child keep a log of books they are reading at home so they can add it to their log. We will be doing logs and blogs each Friday, if your student misses that day, and you have internet easily accessible to you, please have your child update their blog and log over the weekend.
We are looking forward to another busy and successful learning week! We hope to see you all Wednesday at Open House!
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