What will fifth graders be learning this week?
Positivity Project Focus: Other People Mindset: Being present and giving my attention
Literacy: Wrapping Up Writing About the Rainforest & Starting Our New Unit: Athlete Leaders of Social Change
Case Study: Jackie Robinson
Determining Main Ideas of Informational Text
Summarizing Informational Text
Math: Unit 5: Place Value & Decimal Operations
Social Studies: Causes of the American Revolution
The Boston Tea Party
The Intolerable Acts
The First Continental Congress
Science: Chemical Magic: Mystery #5 - Why do some things explode?
~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) - Here is the sign up to volunteer and help run activities at the party!
Mrs. Kern mkern@sjschools.org (26 students)
Mr. Werner lwerner@schools.org (24 students) Currently have 3 family members putting on games and 1 prepping. Are you able to party with us?
Check with your student's homeroom teacher if you want to send something more than a card.
Math Touchpoint
This week we began our next unit about Decimal Operations. We began with place value understanding as well as reading, writing, and rounding decimals. We will start adding and subtracting decimals then dive into multiplication and division with decimals and whole numbers. As we go throughout this unit, I highly encourage you to allow your student to “do the math” when it comes to purchasing food, clothing, items, etc. as it will provide them additional practice and a real-world context for their learning.
Sarett Nature Center
We had a fantastic time on Friday at Sarett, despite not being able to ski. Students used GPS devices to locate hidden caches, practiced orienteering inside, learned about Winter Survival Skills, and grew in their bird knowledge. Ask your student what he/she liked best!
Winter Conferences
Conferences this round are scheduled on an as-needed basis. If you would like to request a conference, please contact 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 12th - Late Start
Friday, February 14th - Friendship Parties (2:15)
Wednesday, February 19th - Late Start
Thursday, February 20th - half-day (parent-teacher conferences)
Friday, February 21st - half-day (parent-teacher conferences)
Wednesday, February 26th - Late Start
Friday, February 28th - half-day
Wednesday, March 5th - Late start
Wednesday, March 12th - Late start
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
Friday, March 28th - No School
Monday, March 31 through Friday, April 4th - No School
Thursday, May 9th - Field Trip to the Air Zoo (Chaperones Needed)
Tell Mr. Werner the Secret Word: Greenwood (which used to mean, forest)
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.
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:
Thank you for the tissues, Kleenex, and snacks that were donated this week.
Safe snacks, too (Free of peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs)
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! - I received two donations, thank you! Please try to remember to pack them a healthier snack daily if you can.
Paper Towels - Have a few donations - thank you!
Tissues/Kleenex! Our supply is LOW. 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?
Has your student practiced his/her multiplication and division facts?
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