What will fifth graders be learning this week?
Positivity Project Focus: Humility
Literacy: Opinion Writing
Math: Reviewing standards, preparing for Adv. Math test and learning M-Step software
Social Studies:
The Revolutionary War - Battles in the South; The Treaty of Paris
Science: Practicing with M-STEP format & review of Spaceship Earth
Earth’s Rotation: Cause of Day & Night
Earth’s tilted axis: Cause of Seasons
Earth’s Orbit: Cause of Seeing Different Constellations Each Season
Sun’s Path Changes with Seasons
Phases of the Moon
Math Touchpoint
Believe it or not, we do not have a touchpoint this week. This week we are focusing on reviewing old math techniques and tricks to better ourselves for our advanced math test on Wednesday 3/26. I have sent out an email to those student's families who are not interested in taking the advanced math test. If you did not receive the email, then your student is interested. Please chat with them about it as some students are considering.
We will also be trying the M-Step tool kit and learn how to interact with the software.
Upcoming Health Lesson
Please read, sign, and return for consent or to exclude your student’s participation in the lesson. Return to your student’s homeroom teacher ASAP. We are still missing several. The health class is scheduled for this Thursday, 3/27.
Testing Season
What we affectionately call “the testing season” is upon us. After break, we will use Tuesdays as our main testing day and provide additional time on Wednesdays for any students that may need it.
As mandated by the state of Michigan, fifth grade students will take the M-STEP for ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies to look at their learning over their elementary years. (Results usually are not released until the fall.)
Tuesday, 4/8 - Science M-STEP
Tuesday, 4/15 - Social Studies M-STEP
Tuesday, 4/22 - ELA M-STEP
Tuesday, 4/29 - Math M-STEP
Students will also take our local assessments, NWEA Reading and NWEA Math. (Results to these assessments are available within 24 hours.)
Tuesday, May 6th - NWEA ELA
Tuesday, May 13th - NWEA Math
What can you do to help your student? Encourage healthy sleeping and eating habits. Drinking water is crucial to the brain as well. Last, consider doing something fun on Tuesday evenings to celebrate a day of hard work.
Interesting Reads
Dates to Know - This Week & Beyond
Wednesday, March 26th - Late start / Author Visit
Thursday, March 27th - Health Lessons
Friday, March 28th - No School - First day of Spring Break
Monday, April 7th - School resumes
Tuesday, April 8th - Werner/Karpus-Lawrence to Planetarium
Wednesday, April 9th - NO Late Start
Thursday, April 10th - Kern to Planetarium
Planning Ahead for Special Events
Monday, May 5th: Field Trip to the Air Zoo
Friday, May 9th: Elementary Track Meet
Thursday, May 29th: 5th Grade Farewell Breakfast
Friday, May 30th: Awards Ceremony
Next Year Electives
Here is the link you should have received from another email, but we wanted to make sure you received it.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmbJo1lQ7j5foGa-yvsK97WhkJ0RC4RRvyerF3l7yN4IkaOw/viewform
Please complete by March 27th.
Fifth Grade Teacher/Student Farewell Breakfast
While it is not until May 30th, this event will be here before we know it. Fifth-grade teachers and students will eat breakfast together in the cafeteria and have a special send-off. We will be asking for ONE baby picture of your 5th grader after Spring Break if you want to think about which one you would like to submit.
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 recent donation of nut free, egg free snacks. Multiple parents donated. Thank you.
Mrs. Lawrence’s Classroom Wish List:
We are out of tissues and disinfecting wipes! We really could use some, please!
Mr. Werner’s Classroom Wish List:
Snacks! - WE ARE OUT! The office is nearly OUT as well.
Paper Towels
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 are you reading at school?
What other types of books might you be interested in reading?
Choose a quote from the text. What do you think this part means?
Checklist
Have you completed the Google Form next year’s electives? See link above.
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?
Have you talked with your student about the advanced math test?
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