What will fifth graders be learning this week?
Positivity Project Focus: Forgiveness
Literacy: Research projects focused on individuals who inspired positive change in the world, followed by a deep dive into researching a natural disaster in our upcoming module.
Math: Starting our Unit 6 - Decimal and Fraction Operations
Social Studies: M-Step Prep & Problems Facing the New Nation
Science: M-Step, Measurement Practice
Testing Season
What we affectionately call “the testing season” is upon us. 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
Advanced Math Assessment / Placement info
The advanced Math assessment window closes on April 11th. Once we hear anything about the results, we will be sure to pass the information along.
Dates to Know - This Week & Beyond
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
Wednesday, April 16th - Late Start
Wednesday, April 23rd - Late Start
Wednesday, April 30th - Late Start
Wednesday, May 7th - Late Start
Wednesday, May 14th - Late Start
Wednesday, May 21th - Late Start
Wednesday, May 28th - Half Day
Thursday, May 29th - Half Day
Friday, May 30th - Half day / last day
Planning Ahead for Special Events
Monday, May 5th: Field Trip to the Air Zoo
Friday, May 9th: Elementary Track Meet 9:15 a.m. -12:45 p.m.
Thursday, May 29th: 5th Grade Farewell Breakfast
Friday, May 30th: Awards Ceremony
Fifth Grade Teacher/Student Farewell Breakfast
While it is not until May 29th, 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 are asking for ONE baby picture of your 5th grader.
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:
Snacks! - WE ARE OUT!
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!
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 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?
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