5th Grade Happenings
Happy
Thanksgiving! It was a pleasure to meet
with each of you over the last few weeks.
I am really lucky to have such a wonderful class and such supportive
parents. So thank you!!!
Upcoming events:
1. State
Report: We have chosen our states and finished our first assignment of
writing business letters to the Department of Tourism for our states. You shoulds
have received 2 calendars for our state report, one for parents and the second
for your child’s binder. Please keep one
posted at home as a daily reminder to stay organized.
2. Language Arts: We have wrapped up persausive writing for the
first part of the year and are moving on to summary writing. We are continuing
to read the Sign of the Beaver. This coming of age novel takes place in
early colonial America and goes along with our studies in history.
3. Social
Studies: We are studying European
Explorers. Our next project is on a European Explorer of their choice. Please
help your child review by using an on-line tutorial at http://tutorial.teachtci.com/. We are also continuing to memorize our
States and Capitals. We will be having a test on the states and capitals Tuesday, December 17th. We
will be having a map test in the end of January of the states. Here is a great website to have your child
practice. http://www.yourchildlearns.com/mappuzzle/us-puzzle.html
4. Science: We have finished the Water Planet unit and
are moving into Mixtures and Solutions.
5. Winter Concert: Dec 13th at 1:00 P.M., please remember to dress
appropriately for our concert.
6. Outside
Reading for the 2nd Trimester is due Febraury
28th, 2013
A
= 3000 pages Please check for requirements.
B
= 2000 pages
C
= 1300 pages
