We hope everyone had a fun and relaxing Labor Day weekend. Although this school week is shorter, it will be just as busy! Please mark your calendars for the following upcoming MAPS testing dates. Students will be assessed in reading, math, and language skills. On those days, please make sure to be well rested, fed, and ready to do your best on the test!
Mrs. Christy: Monday 9/17 (R), Tuesday, 9/18 (M), Monday 9/24 (L)
Ms. Reese: Tuesday 9/18 (R), Monday 9/24 (M), Tuesday 9/25 (L)
Ms. DeBow: Wednesday 9/19 (R), Tuesday 9/25(M), Wednesday 9/26(L)
Don’t forget that the Fall Fundraiser packets are due on September 10. Thank you for participating in this event to help our school! Finally, get excited for our Boys Reading Night on September 18 from 6-7 p.m. and Girls Reading Night on September 25 from 6-7 p.m. They are sure to be fun-filled events!
Below you will find your homework for the week. You should expect to spend 50 minutes each school night on homework. Everything is due on Friday so be sure to budget your time accordingly. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Have a great week! J
Vocabulary: On the back of this page are words that come from the stories we are currently reading in our literacy textbook. You need to know the definition, the part of speech, and how to use it correctly in a sentence. You will have a vocabulary test on all 10 words on Friday. The format of the test will vary each week.
Word Work/Spelling: Each night you will need to study your spelling words for homework. Spelling tests will be on Fridays. This week we will focus frequently misspelled words. Be sure you know how to spell these words correctly in your writing too. Here are your 20 words:
1. about 6. usually 11. something 16. was
2. except 7. no 12. sometimes 17. one
3. myself 8.know 13. who 18. won
4. then 9. new 14. doesn’t 19. buy
5. what 10. knew 15. didn’t 20. by
Reading: In order to become a better reader, you must read! You should read a book of your choice for at least 20 minutes each night.
Writing: In class, we will continue learning to write short constructed response paragraphs. We will also begin to learn many different “writing tools” to make our writing more descriptive and detailed. We will have a “Vocabulary Parade” on Friday. For homework, prepare your costume to dress like your favorite vocabulary word. (It can be any descriptive word you choose.) Be sure to write your word somewhere on your costume and be ready to explain the meaning of your word to your classmates. The parade will be on Friday at 3 p.m.
Science: In class, each fifth grade class will begin new units. Mrs. Christy’s class is studying Earth Science. Ms. Reese’s class is studying physical science. Ms. DeBow’s class is studying Life Science. Complete worksheet pages 9-10 on deserts and tropical rain forest biomes to review important concepts. This is due Friday and will be for a grade.
Social Studies: In class, we will review the History Alive chapter 14 on the Constitution and begin Chapter 15 on the Bill of Rights. We will continue to review the 3 branches of government. Complete worksheet pages5-6 to learn more about Congress/the legislative branch. This is due on Friday and will be for a grade.
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