Weekly Newsletter Grade 5
Dates: December 12-14
Curriculum Information for this Week:
Literacy: This week the students will be bringing home their graded informational writing. You will see their assessed writing that he or she completed INDEPENDENTLY. Students were given some time to do research on the Internet or books. Then, they used their writing folders, anchor charts, writing checklists and other tools to help them plan, draft, revise, and publish their piece. The scores on the rubric are: not yet meeting, approaching, meeting, and extending. Please note that “Meeting” scores are the expectations for the END of fifth grade.
While reading them, I learned a lot about a variety of topics!
Math: As we move forward in our decimals unit, students are learning to add and subtract decimals. We have multiple tools and strategies to help students develop conceptual understanding. As the week continues, they will choose ways that are most efficient for them.
Unit of Study:
Students will be finishing their PSA’s and Podcasts this week for a 5th grade share on Wednesday. Ask your child about their project. They have worked hard on the products are going to be great. In addition, some of the classes have put together a Brochure on their renewable energy source. Look out for those as well.
***NO HOME LEARNING THIS WEEK***
For more information and ways to support your child please visit the Parent Learning Connection page.
Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)
Friday Dec. 15...last day of semester 1
Monday Jan. 8, 2018...first day of semester 2
Enjoy your three week break and don’t forget...as Dory always says, “Just keep reading, just keep reading…”
Highlights - Last Week:
Christmas Around the World and the wonderful band concert...well done students and Ms. Endel
