Fifth grade update 2/23

FIFTH GRADE NEWS AND COMMUNICATION

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23-29, 2015

A BIG thanks to those of you who have sent in your classroom donation for the auction!  It’s going to be “Cool For School!”  There’s already a cool desk and a funky lamp. Someone is going to get a neat study spot!

Passport this Thursday

UPCOMING DATES: Auction March 21

Olympia Junior Programs March 4 (NEXT WEEK!)  & 17 at 12:30 pm.  Chaperones and ushers needed for each performance.  Cost is $8 for both plays, or you may send $4 twice.

READ-IN THIS MONDAY!  Pajamas, funny books, pillows, bean bags, special guests, maybe a movie from one of our books...come prepared to relish the role of reading in our lives!

BIBLE:   2 Corinthians 6:16New International Version (NIV)

16 What agreement is there between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said:

“I will live with them

   and walk among them,

and I will be their God,

   and they will be my people.”

READING:   From the Mixed up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

 

Reading logs are due next Monday, signed  and totaled.

*****There are several titles missing from our classroom library.  Please help your student check their room for books marked STEELE or CCS.  Some are being waited upon by the next reader. *********

LANGUAGE ARTS:  We’ll be working with similes and expanding vocabulary through our latest novel.  Look for Shackleton papers to come home this weekend (I will email you their ungraded paper). They did a great job with their 5 paragraph essays. A few just need to finish typing theirs up.

SPELLING: Lesson 23 Due Friday, test Friday

SOCIAL STUDIES: The first few decades of our country were marked by growing pains as we tried to determine what kind of country we were going to be!  This is a neat section of history!

State notebooks- no home assignment!   Trivia cards!  We are making these in class this week.

STATES AND CAPITALS:

REVIEW 1-27, round 2.  Almost all students passed on the first try, we will have a second attempt this Friday.  The higher of the two grades will be taken.  If your child got 100% correct, they do not need to retake the test this week.

Quiz on Friday.  I locate them by number on a map and the students spell the state and capital correctly by the number.

LIBRARY:  Bring books this week

SCIENCE:   Learning the main bones of the human body by name, the structure and other jobs of our bones, and muscles.

PE : T, TH, F

MUSIC: M, W

ART : TH, F

Science Fair April 22

State Fair May 13   **Note date change

Famous Person Report

FAMOUS PERSON REPORT DUE February 19, 2015

1. Find a famous person born in your state.   Parentally supervised internet searches, library books about your state, or an encyclopedia (even an old one) are good places to look.
2. Find a few important facts about your person to include in your report.  Include the following: birth date, death date if they lived long ago or have passed on, city of birth, personal details, accomplishments, and “claim to fame” (why they are well-known.)
3. Using your facts, create a report about your person. Write 5-7 complete sentences.  Use good transition words, dates, places, and important facts.
4. Writing conventions of spelling, punctuation, and correct capitalization must be used.
5. Do not plagiarize (copy).  Put information into your own words.  Use a thesaurus if you are stuck on how to reword a sentence or idea.
6. Include a brief, handwritten or typed list of places you found your information.
7. Report may be typed or neatly handwritten.
8. Title : (Famous Person’s name), Famous Citizen of (Your State)
9. A photo or drawing of your person must be included, no smaller than 2” by 3”.

Weekly update

FIFTH GRADE NEWS AND COMMUNICATION

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 9-13,  2015

VALENTINE’S  DAY PARTY WILL BE THIS FRIDAY AFTER LUNCH.  Feel free to send capri suns, chips, fruit, or special snacks.  Students will likely have a great deal of candy in their valentine boxes as well.  They are welcome to create a fun box or simply bring a container to collect Valentines from classmates.  If your child participates, we ask that all friends receive a Valentine.  The complete class list is at the end of this note.

A BIG thanks to those of you who have sent in your classroom donation for the auction!  It’s going to be “Cool For School!”

BIBLE:  Pray for your students as we study the Trinity and the sovereignty of God.  These are big ideas and we continue to see that Christ calls us all to personal relationship with Him. This is a sweet year for many students as they come to realize their need for a Savior.  If you have time, take a moment to ask them about what they’re learning in Bible.

Deuteronomy 4:39New International Version (NIV)

39 Acknowledge and take to heart this day that the Lord is God in heaven above and on the earth below. There is no other.

READING:  Trial by Ice, the story of Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance.  We just finished this and are writing a 5 paragraph essay to recap what we read.

Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George?

*****There are several titles missing from our classroom library.  Please help your student check their room for books marked STEELE or CCS.  Some are being waited upon by the next reader. *********

LANGUAGE ARTS:  Contractions and 5 paragraph essay

SPELLING: Lesson 21 Due Friday, test Friday

SOCIAL STUDIES: The origins of the American Revolution  (see book above), the Revolution,  and the Constitution

Economy Map due Thursday-- We are doing this in class to gather information; it will only come home to be finished if your student did not use their time in class wisely.  We will have four hours this week to finish in class.  This should be ample.

STATES AND CAPITALS:  #16-23   Bismarck, North Dakota; Pierre, South Dakota; Lincoln,Nebraska; Topeka, Kansas; Des Moines, Iowa, Jefferson City, Missouri; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Madison, Wisconsin; Springfield, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; Columbus, Ohio; Lansing, Michigan.

Quiz on Friday.  I locate them by number and the students spell the state and capital correctly by the number.

LIBRARY:  Next week

SCIENCE:   Learning the main bones of the human body by name, the structure and other jobs of our bones, and muscles.

PE : T, TH, F

MUSIC: M, W

AUCTION UPDATE:  Look for a letter with details.

UPCOMING EVENTS:  Olympia Junior Program Plays- March  3?, March 16

Auction March 21

Science Fair April 22

State Fair May 13   **Note date change

CLASS LIST

Owen Anderson

Jairus Bailon

Jordan Cheney

Sophia Clerget

Bella Courcy

Bella Davis

Aubrey Harrington

John Johnson

Anna Moffett

Liam Morrison

Stephanie Silex

Sam Sims

Jianna Weidenmeyer

*Miss Molinaro will be our guest teacher that afternoon.  Middle school is going to an archaeological dig with state wildlife and fisheries scientists. Something to look forward to!

Parent info 2/2/2015

FIFTH GRADE NEWS AND COMMUNICATION

WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2-6,  2015

REPORT CARDS CAME HOME TODAY

THANKS FOR HELPING KEEP THE TRIP A SURPRISE!  YOUR KIDS WERE FANTASTIC AND WE ENJOYED THE DAY!

BIBLE:   John 14:26 But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.

Pray for your students as they are learning to manage their tasks, emotions, spiritual growth and relationships with others!  They are such good  kids, but fifth grade is academically challenging and full of personal change as well.  

READING:  Trial by Ice, the story of Ernest Shackleton and the Endurance   

Can’t You Make Them Behave, King George?

*****There are several titles missing from our classroom library.  Please help your student check their room for books marked STEELE or CCS.  Some are being waited upon by the next reader. *********

LANGUAGE ARTS:  Helping verbs, irregular verbs, verbs everywhere! We’ll start an essay over Shackleton soon, then watch the movie of the  adventure of the Endurance.

SPELLING: Lesson 20 Due Friday

SOCIAL STUDIES: The origins of the American Revolution  (see book above), the Revolution,  and the Constitution

State Map due Thursday

STATES AND CAPITALS:  #16-23   Bismarck, North Dakota; Pierre, South Dakota; Lincoln,Nebraska; Topeka, Kansas; Des Moines, Iowa, Jefferson City, Missouri; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Madison, Wisconsin; Springfield, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana.   Quiz on Friday.  I locate them by number and the students spell the state and capital correctly by the number.

LIBRARY:  Bring books to turn in on Wednesday.

SCIENCE:   Learning the main bones of the human body by name, the structure and other jobs of our bones, and muscles.

PE : T, TH, F

MUSIC: M, W

AUCTION UPDATE:  Look for a letter with details.

UPCOMING EVENTS:  Olympia Junior Program Plays- first week and third week in March.

Auction March 21

Science Fair April 22

State Fair Early May