5th Grade Newsletter for October 14-18

Things to Remember:

·         Picture retake day is this Thursday.

·         All Veteran’s Day essays are due on Thursday. Please return the blue information sheet that was sent home last week to inform us if you would like to invite a Veteran(s) to our celebration in November.

·         The science extra credit project and report must be turned in by October 18 to receive credit.

·         Fall Break begins next week. Have a safe and relaxing 2 weeks! See you when school resumes November 4.

Vocabulary: We will not have any new vocabulary this week. Instead, we will review and practice the words we’ve had thus far this year.

Spelling: This week’s words will be a review of the vowel and consonant patterns for adding –ing to base/root words.  Study the words each night for the test on Friday.

1.       set-setting          6. grin-grinning      11. move-moving      16. read-reading      21. work-working      

2.       cut-cutting          7. beg-begging        12. hike-hiking           17. float-floating      22. fix-fixing

3.       stop-stopping    8. hum-humming    13. live-living               18. feel-feeling         23. go-going

4.       spell-spelling      9. add-adding          14. have-having          19. talk-talking        24. snow-snowing

5.       jog-jogging         10. come-coming    15. take-taking           20. push-pushing

Reading: This week students will chose a NON-FICTION book to read in class and at home for 20 minutes per night (minimum). Students must complete his/her non-fiction novel and MENU #5 by this FRIDAY.

Writing: Students will continue learning and practicing the skills for persuasive/opinion essay writing. We will be writing about the fictional islands we created earlier in the year.

Science: A review packet is being sent home today. This is DUE ON FRIDAY. This week we will focus on mixtures and solutions and the three states of matter (pages 93-100). Not only is this packet an important science lesson and review of the unit we just learned, it also reinforces valuable reading and writing strategies. Remember, if your child is having difficulty, he/she is encouraged to attend a 5^th grade teacher’s extra help session. The FINAL Mixtures and Solutions TEST will be this WEDNESDAY. A study guide is going home with your child that has everything he/she will need to know for the test.

Social Studies: We are wrapping up our unit on government in the History Alive book (chapters 14 & 15). All tests are open notes/book. Students are encouraged to find the evidence in the text. 

5th Grade Newsletter for October 7-11

Things to Remember:

·         Our field trip to the Capitol is Tuesday. Buses will leave at 9:30 a.m. and return at 2:00 p.m.

o   Students are encouraged to wear BTE spirit wear if they have it.

o   Dress comfortably and appropriately for the weather.

o   Bring a DISPOSABLE SACK lunch and drink.

o   Students will be responsible for anything they bring. Do not bring money or electronics! If you want to bring a camera, you are responsible for keeping track of it.

·         PTCO “Trunk or Treat” event is this Friday from 6:30-8:30. It will definitely be a fun night. Hope to see you there!

·         The science extra credit project and report must be turned in by October 18 to receive credit.

Vocabulary: This week’s words come have the root in- meaning “not” and semi- meaning “half” or “partly.” The test on Friday will cover definitions and parts of speech.

1.       inactive(adj.)                                                     6. semicolon (n.)

2.       informal (adj.)                                                   7. semiconscious (adj.)

3.       insignificant (adj.)                                            8. semiformal (adj.)

4.       insomnia (n.)                                                     9. semiprecious (adj.0

5.       semiannual (adj.)

Spelling: This week’s words involve the pattern of adding –ing to words with VCe and VVC patterns.  Study the words each night for the test on Friday.

1.       use-using                           6. write-writing                                 11. mail-mailing                                  

2.       close-closing                      7. skate-skating                                12. moan-moaning                         

3.       wave-waving                     8. eat-eating                                       

4.       trade-trading                     9. look-looking                                                                 

5.       close-closing                      10. clean-cleaning                                                                           

Reading: Students must complete his/her fiction novel and MENU #4 as both are DUE this FRIDAY.

Writing: Students will be formally assessed this week on informative essay writing.  Afterwards, we will begin a unit on persuasive writing.

Science: A review packet is being sent home today. This is DUE ON FRIDAY. This week we will focus on properties of light (pages117-120). Not only is this packet an important science lesson, it also reinforces valuable reading and writing strategies. Remember, if your child is having difficulty, he/she is encouraged to attend a 5^th grade teacher’s extra help session.

For mixtures and solutions in class, we will conduct an experiment called “fizz quiz.”

Social Studies: We are wrapping up our unit on government in the History Alive book (chapters 14 & 15). All tests are open notes/book. Students are encouraged to find the evidence in the text. Our field trip to the Capitol is on Tuesday!

5th Grade Newsletter for September 30-October 4

Things to Remember:

·         Student Council members will meet Tuesday morning at 8:00 in Ms. Reese’s room.

·         Help Sessions: Each 5^th grade teacher is offering extra support before or after school each week. Please contact your child’s teacher if you are unaware of when these sessions are occurring.

·         Spirit Wear orders are due this Wednesday, October 2.

·         The science extra credit project and report must be turned in by October 18 to receive credit.

Vocabulary: This week’s words come have the root tele meaning “far away” and astr meaning “star; outer space.” The test on Friday will cover definitions and parts of speech.

1.       telecast (n.)                                                        6. astronaut- (n.)

2.       teleconference (n.)                                        7. astronomical (n.)

3.       telegraph (n.)                                                    8. astronomy (n.)

4.       telemarketing (n.)

5.       telescope (n.)

Spelling: This week’s words involve the pattern of adding –ing to words with VC and VCC patterns.  Study the words each night for the test on Friday.

1.       ask-asking                          6. shut-shutting                                                11. pass-passing                                

2.       swim-swimming               7. get-getting                                     12. rest-resting                

3.       sit-sitting                             8. yell-yelling                                       

4.       jump- jumping                  9. run-running                                                                  

5.       stand-standing                  10. pick-picking                                                                

Reading: Your child is starting a NEW fictional chapter book today! It MUST be read by Friday, October 11. Students will have 15-30 minutes every day to read in class. They should also read at least 20 minutes each night at home. This book MUST be brought to school each day as in-class assignments will be given in the Reader’s Response Notebook based on the reading. MENU #4 is also DUE FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11.

Writing:  We are finishing up our unit on informative essay/article writing. Ask your child about his/her piece that we wrote in class on how history has affected our nation. They are also writing an independent piece this week on how weather affects our lives. Our focus is the organization of 5 paragraphs with supporting details and textual evidence.

Science: A weekly review packet will be sent home each Monday. This is DUE ON FRIDAY. This week we will focus on forces of motion (pages 121-124 and 101-104). In class, we will continue FOSS Kit called “Mixtures and Solutions.” This week we will focus on saturation and concentration of solutions.

Social Studies: We are studying the U.S. government, including the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Tests will be open notes/book and if students are listening and participating in class notes and discussion they should do very well.

5th Grade Newsletter for September 23-27

Dear Families,

This is just a reminder that Girls’ Reading Night is on Thursday, September 26. Doors open at 5:45 and it will go through 7:30 p.m. Please RSVP for this event by calling 720.886.4049. We hope to see you there!

Our first field trip is right around the corner! In conjunction with our social studies unit on government, we will be visiting the Capitol in Denver on October 8. Please read and return the permission slip being sent home today.

The science extra credit project is going home today. Crystals and reports must be turned in by October 18 to receive credit.  Have a great week! J

Vocabulary: This week’s words come have the root aqua meaning “water” and terr meaning “land.” The test on Friday will cover definitions and parts of speech.                                      

1.     aquatic (adj.)

2.    aquamarine (adj.)

5.    subterranean (adj.)

8.    territory (n.)

3.    aquaculture (n.)

4.    Mediterranean (n.)

6.    terrace (n.)

7.    terrain (n.)

Spelling: This week’s words are a review of vowel patterns in one-syllable words. Study the words each night for the test on Friday.

1.       chief                       6. twig                                  11. thank                             16. groan                 

2.       wrap                     7. sharp                                12. brave                             17. phone

3.       smell                     8. theme                             13. scout                              18. climb   

4.       whine                   9. brief                                 14. plot                                 19. quit     

5.       fruit                       10. when                             15. front                               20.  quote

Reading: Students will be expected to read a fiction book of his/her choice every 2 weeks. This book MUST be brought to school each day as in-class assignments will be given in the Reader’s Response Notebook based on the reading. BOOK #3 and MENU #3 are DUE THIS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27.

Writing: We will continue writing informative articles focusing on using textual evidence to support a claim. Articles that we read in class from Time for Kids and Story Works magazines will serve as models for our writing.

Science: A weekly review packet will be sent home each Monday. This is DUE ON FRIDAY. This week we will focus on static electricity, gravity, and friction (pages 113-116 & 121-124). In class, we will continue FOSS Kit called “Mixtures and Solutions.” This week we will focus on concentration of solutions.

Social Studies: We are studying the U.S. government, including the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Tests will be open notes/book and if students are listening and participating in class notes and discussion they should do very well.

Newsletter for September 16-20

We hope everyone is doing well after an eventful 3-day weekend and that you have not suffered from too much rain damage. We have our fingers crossed for sunshine this week! Remember, this is a shortened week due to an inservice day for teachers on Friday. We hope to see our boys at Reading Night this Thursday evening. Please read the following reminders and let us know if you have any questions. Thanks so much!

 

·         MAP Testing begins this week. We will be setting goals and working towards achieving them.

·         Island Projects are due this Thursday.

·         A science homework packet on ‘thermal energy’ will go home today and be due on Thursday.

·         There will be no new spelling or vocabulary this week.

·         Today students should have chosen a new chapter book to read for the next two weeks and complete the reading menu #3. The book and menu items (all 9) are due Friday, September 27.

·         In science we will continue our study of mixtures and solutions by observing the properties of crystals. Look for an extra credit assignment this week that will be due October 18. Students may bring in his/her project earlier if they prefer.

·         In social studies we will finish georaphy and begin our study of government.