5th Grade Homework Newsletter for February 20-22 & 25-27

This week we will have school Wednesday-Friday.

Next week we will have school Monday-Wednesday.

·         Report cards will go home Friday. Please sign the envelope and return it on Monday.

·         Please make sure you have signed up for a Parent/Teacher conference next week. Students are highly encouraged to attend the conference.

·         Please make sure your child has enough pencils and crayons for him/her to use in class. Many students’ supplies have run out and need to be replenished.

·         Don’t forget to order your yearbook before Friday, March 8. Cost is $15.

·         If you are interested in volunteering to lead interviews, shop meetings, or help in a shop at Young Ameritowne on May 13, please mark your calendar now to attend a mandatory parent training session on Tuesday, April 23 at 6 p.m. in Ms. Reese’s room.  Reminders will be sent again closer to the actual training date.

·         Look out for an upcoming message or email from your teacher regarding snacks for TCAP. Your help would be greatly appreciated.

·         TCAP testing will take place Tuesday, March 12-Wednesday, March 20. Attendance is extremely important, so please make sure to be here on time and schedule all appointments accordingly.

1.      There will be no spelling or vocabulary this week or next.

2.      Homework due on Friday, February 22:  Science review packet (pages 110-114).

3.      Homework due on Wednesday, February 27: Reading poetry packet (all).

4.      Read each night for at least 20 minutes.

5.      Nightly math homework will be given and be due the next day to review in class.

Here’s What We’re Learning in Class:

Reading: Review summarizing, inferring, context clues, and short constructed responses.

Writing: We will write extended 5 paragraph persuasive essays that incorporate supporting arguments, counterpoints, and a conclusion with a call to action.

Science: Review of the scientific method, interpreting tables/graphs, experiment variables, and test taking strategies.

Social Studies: Complete and review Chapter 9 on Colonial America.

Math: We will continue unit 7, which focuses on measurement. The test will be on Tuesday, March 5. Skills include volume, capacity, customary v. metric measurements, weight, temperature, and time.