I will be sending home progress reports this Thursday, April 30. Please review the grades with your child. A couple caviats…the writing grade is really incomplete in that we are still in the writing process for our latest genre: narratives. These grades can fluctuate based on their in class essay. In addition, on the math grade you may notice several EXC (excused) assignments. This is because I have a small group that has gone ahead of the class a few lessons. I hope this doesn’t cause much confusion. Have agreat week!
Email me for details on a summer cooking camp hosted by my wife and Toby chefs. The camp filled up quickly last year. It is open to any elementary student. Fliers will also be sent home in the coming weeks.
The fifth grade classes will be presenting a tribute to America at our annual PTO Parent performance. We will be singing patriotic songs and celebrating our American heritage. Please plan on joining us!
If you’d like to order any books for April, now is the time to send in your completed form and a check made out to Scholastic Books. Thank you to Mrs. Harder for stepping up to organize this for us all. Her quick work of the ordering process gives us a quick turnaround on getting our books!
I hope you all had a nice break from the day-to-day grind. I think both the students and I feel refreshed and ready for the challanges of our last term together. The time will fly by quickly with CST testing, field trips, family life curriculum and end of the year celebrations (more info on all to follow in time).
Homework will continue to be regular, but these first two weeks will include homework time dedicated to studying for their states and capitals test. I have given every student study guides and practice tests to use as resources.
Mark your calendars…our annual PTO performance will be Tuesday, April 28. We will be celebrating Americana with songs and readings.
Something new…In my never ending pursuit to stretch my students, I have started a novel study for my high achieving readers. Several students will be working in a group to read and work on standards-based activities related to the novel, In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson. The work will be completed in class during reader’s workshop.
Here’s to a great end of fifth grade! Please email me to stay in touch, or swing by our class to talk or help out. I will always find something for you to do!
One of the standards for the fifth grade is for students to know and identify the states and capitals in the United States. Students were given a pretest and time to correct errors. They can study from this test as it will be similar to the real assessment after we return in the Spring. Spelling counts, too. They may also take their atlas home to study from, but it must be kept in excellent shape, or you may find a charge from the library at the end of the year. Good luck Americans!
Please have your child bring their favorite (or latest) book and a pillow for our trimesterly read in.
Sandy has been chosen as our Student of the Month for Leadership, Teamwork, and Initiative. I want to commend her on her hard work, her cooperative spirit, and her effort. Nice job Sandy!
Our minimum day is next week on a Thursday…mark your calendars. School gets out at 12:30 and we will not return until April 6! Have a wonderful off track month of March!
March 3 will be our first field trip to the B Street Theatre. The actors at B Street are very kid-friendly and I think this play will engage both the boys and the girls. I have taken this trip before and most of my kids really enjoy the experience of a live play. I am really looking forward to an adventure off our campus and a chance to share time with the kids in a fun environment. Make sure to ask them how they liked the experience!
