Week of January 23-27

Dates to Know

Social Studies Study Guide Due: Thursday, 1/26

Social Studies Test over Colonization: Friday, 1/27

5^th Grade Basketball Game: Friday 1/27 @ 6:30pm @ South Oldham Middle

 

Wish List

Highlighters! We have suddenly gotten VERY low on highlighters and we use them almost daily. If anyone would like to make a donation to our classroom, we really need highlighters and your donation would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

 

5^th Grade Basketball Game

Students vs. Teachers Basketball game begins at 6:30pm. If your child is playing or participating in some way, please have he/she arrive no later than 6pm. For anyone who wishes to play, but was not drawn, you may still have a chance. If a child from our team is unable to make it at the last minute, I will draw from the remaining forms at the game that night, but your child must be wearing the 5^th grade t-shirt. Keep in mind that this is unlikely. However, I would encourage everyone to attend because regardless of whether you’re playing or not, it will be a fun night for all!

 

Social Studies Study Guide

While I’ve taught most concepts, not everything on the study guide has been covered in class just yet. Therefore, the kids may begin the study guide this weekend, but it’s not due until Thursday, 1/26.

 

Last call for STOMP registration!

If you forgot to send in your child’s registration for STOMP, please do so no later than tonight. She will accept take a picture via e-mail by tonight or you can electronically send it in.  I've attached the registration form again.  Thanks!

 

Here’s what we’re learning next week!

Reading: How does a reader expand his/her knowledge of a topic? Next week will consist of a variety of research lessons in preparation for the kids’ writing assignment on positive human activity. What are nonfiction text features? We will explore the different features of nonfiction and how to incorporate them into our own articles.

Writing: How do I effectively organize information from multiple sources? How do I write an effective lead? This week our class will begin writing articles about a human activity of their choice that has a positive impact on the environment. This will tie in with our study of Earth systems.

Science: How do humans positively impact the environment? This week we will explore ways in which humans positively impact Earth systems.

Math: How do we estimate sums and differences? How do we add and subtract mixed numbers?

Social Studies: What was the Triangular Trade? What types of governments existed during colonial times? We will study these topics and review for Friday’s test.

 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you and have a great weekend! J