What will fifth graders be learning this week?
Positivity Project Focus: Teamwork
Literacy: EL Module 3: Athlete Leaders of Social Change
Finding Main Idea & Details in texts
Summarizing Informational Text
Math: Unit 5: Place Value & Decimal Addition & Subtraction
Social Studies: Causes of the American Revolution
The Second Continental Congress
The Declaration of Independence
Our next assessment will be the week of March 3!
Science: Supporting a Claim with Evidence & Reasoning; Start Our Space Unit
Music and Performance Information
Mrs. Richards asked for us to share a link for you and your students.
Please visit her blog and be sure to check out the fifth grade page.
https://sites.google.com/sjschools.org/mrsrichardsmusicpage/5th
Math Touchpoint
This week we will dive into addition and subtraction of decimals!
As we move through this unit, I highly encourage having your student take on some responsibility during your family shopping if they have yet to. Giving students a set budget and encouraging them to work within those confines to buy specific items can help solidify their estimation skills and addition & subtraction skills. Having them count out exact change and check the change that comes back from the cashier is another easy way to work on these lifelong skills! Rounding would also be a great way to to get an estimate of the cost before finding out the exact total too. Many thanks for your help!
Science Update
Science assessment on Chemical Magic will go home this week in your student’s Friday folder.
Winter Conferences
Conferences this round are scheduled on an as needed basis. If you would like to request a conference, please reach out to your student’s homeroom teacher to sign up for one.
Mrs. Lawrence - kkarpus@sjschools.org
Mrs. Kern - mkern@sjschools.org
Mr. Werner - lwerner@sjschools.org
Dates to Know - This Week & Beyond
Wednesday, February 26th - Late Start
Friday, February 28th - half-day
Wednesday, March 5th - Late start
Wednesday, March 12th - Late start
3/12/25: 5th Grade Music Performance at 5:45 p.m.
Friday, March 14th - Pi Day
Wednesday, March 19th - Late start
Wednesday, March 26th - Late start
Friday, March 28th - No School - First day of Spring Break
Monday, April 7th - School resumes
Planning Ahead for Special Events
Monday, May 5th: Field Trip to the Air Zoo (Chaperones Needed)
Friday, May 9th - Elementary Track Meet
5th Grade Music Performance
5th Grade will have their school music performance on Tuesday, March 11th at 8:50 a.m. at Lincoln school.
The 5th Grade evening performance will be on Wednesday, March 12th at 5:45 p.m. at SJ High School. Please plan to have your student at St. Joe High School ahead of the start time. More details will be coming soon.
Music Recruitment for Upton Middle School
Music teachers from Upton came and spoke with 5th graders recently during their music classes about the opportunity to join band, choir, or orchestra for next year.
On March 4th, 5th Graders will visit SJ High School from 1:20-2:20 to hear the high school orchestra, choir, and band perform and have the opportunity to ask questions.
On Friday, March 7th, teachers & volunteers will come to Lincoln to allow students to try out various instruments between 9:00 - 11:00.
On Tuesday, March 11th, there is a PARENT MEETING at 7:00 at St. Joseph High School to inform parents about the Performing Arts opportunities, including how and where to rent instruments.
Field Trips & Chaperones
We have one field trip left 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 by March 27th to allow plenty of time for background checks. As a chaperone, you will be responsible for a small group as groups spread out to tour the Air Zoo.
Air Zoo Trip Date Monday, May 5th
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.
*Check out the Air Zoo: Aerospace & Science Experience at this link. Note: It is not a zoo with animals.
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:
We are already in need of tissues again. We’ve used a lot this season. Paper towels would be helpful too.
Mrs. Lawrence’s Classroom Wish List:
We’re out of snacks! We would love some safe snacks for students who forget one!
We’re almost out of tissues and paper towels!
Mr. Werner’s Classroom Wish List:
Snacks! - Please try to remember to pack a healthier snack daily if you can.
Paper Towels - Have a few donations - thank you!
Tissues/Kleenex! Our supply is building back up! Thank you for a few donations!
Nightly Reading Homework:
Please read at least 25 minutes each day.
Questions to Ask:
What did you read about today?
What connections did you make?
Checklist
Have you checked your student’s Friday folder and reviewed work?
Have you checked with your student to see if he/she has any missing work to complete?
Can your student line up and add decimals?
