What will fifth graders be learning this week?
Positivity Project Focus: Love
Literacy: EL Module 2: Biodiversity of the Rainforest > Looking Closer at the Parts of a Literary Analysis Essay & Author’s Craft
Similes, Metaphors, & Idioms
Choosing a Focus Statement
Using Quotes → Choosing and Explaining Quotes
Math: Partial Quotient Long Division & Final Assessment on Unit 4 on Tuesday 1/25 (moved due to 2 snow days).
Social Studies: Causes of the American Revolution - The Stamp Act
Science: Chemical Magic: Mystery #3 - What would happen if you drank a glass of acid?
Math Touchpoint
This week we will continue reviewing the partial quotient algorithm for multi-digit division.
For more information about the partial quotient method, please see this video.
Please be sure to check out the entire Checkpoint A that should come home tomorrow (if it did not come home on Friday). As we continue to move forward in math, it’s important that students retain our prior learning. With all of our snow days and time off, many students struggled to retain their learning surrounding fraction multiplication and division. We will continue to loop back on those standards, but any additional support you can provide at home will only help. Thank you!
Dates to Know - This Week & Beyond
Tuesday, January 28th - Newest Ice Skating Day
Wednesday, January 29th - Late Start
Thursday, January 30th- Science & Culture Night
Wednesday, February 5th - Late Start
Friday, February 7th - Sarrett Field Trip
Wednesday, February 12th - Late Start
Friday, February 14th - Friendship Parties (2:15pm)
Wednesday, February 19th - Late Start
Wednesday, February 26th - Late Start
Planning Ahead for Special Events
Wednesday, March 12th is our Fifth Grade Music Performance at the SJ High School at 5:45 p.m.
Ice Skating
Our first field trip is right around the corner. On Tuesday, January 28th, we will walk to the John and Dede Howard Ice Arena. Each fifth-grade class will be going at a separate time.
Mr. Werner - Leave Lincoln at 9:40 & Return by 11:00
Mrs. Kern - Leave Lincoln at 12:30 & Return by 1:50
Mrs. Lawrence - Leave Lincoln at 1:30 & Return by 2:50
Field Trips & Chaperones
We have two field trips that we can invite chaperones to attend. Please remember that a volunteer form must be on file with the school to participate. Please let your student’s homeroom teacher know if you would like to chaperone.
Sarett Nature Center on Friday, February 7th (We have plenty of chaperones now. Thank you!)
If the weather allows, we will cross-country ski. If the weather is not conducive to skiing, we will participate in a geocaching activity.
We completed the lunch information but wanted to remind you that a sack lunch will be needed if you stated you would pack one.
Air Zoo on May 9th
This field trip allows lots of time for students to explore and allows parents or guardians to attend. More details will come later.
A bag lunch will be needed.
Donation Opportunities
We will continue to add to our wish lists as needs arise. Thank you for considering any additional donations.
Mrs. Kern’s Classroom Wish List:
Tissues and disinfectant wipes, please!
Safe snacks, too (Free of peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs)
I have added it to my Amazon wish list. Thank you for considering this!
Mrs. Lawrence’s Classroom Wish List:
We’re out of snacks! We would love some safe snacks for students who forget one!
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RA7YD3ZA3Q03?ref_=wl_share
Mr. Werner’s Classroom Wish List:
Snacks!
Paper Towels
Tissues/Kleenex! Our supply is EMPTY.
Many thanks for all of your support!
Science Volunteer Opportunity - Monday, 2/3/25
I could use some extra sets of hands. This lesson can be messy. Please email mkern@sjschools.org if you are interested in volunteering.
12:25 - 1:10 Werner’s Class in Science
1:10 -1:55 Lawrence’s Class in Science
2:50 - 3:35 Kern’s Class in Science
Thank you for considering donating your time ~ Mrs. Kern
Kern Book Clubs
Students in my homeroom in book clubs should finish reading their novels and completing their packets by the end of this week. Please check in with your student. Reading at home each night can include this book club reading.
~Kindness Parties~
Our next schoolwide classroom party is quickly approaching on February 14th at 2:15. Please reach out to your student’s homeroom teacher if you are interested in attending or donating food items (if you have not already).
Valentine cards are not required, but if your student does wish to send them in, please have one for everyone in the class.
Mrs. Lawrence kkarpus@sjschools.org (26 students)
Mrs. Kern mkern@sjschools.org (26 students)
Mr. Werner lwerner@schools.org (24 students)
Checklist
Have you checked your student’s Friday folder and reviewed work? (We did not send folders after this short week).
Have you checked with your student to see if he/she has any missing work to complete?
Is your students keeping up with their assigned IXL skills?
Has your student practiced his/her division facts?
Nightly Reading Homework:
Please read at least 25 minutes each day.
Questions to Ask:
What mistakes did the character make?
What is the author trying to teach the reader?
