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Important Upcoming Events & Information:
Look for weekly newsletters in your child's Monday folder.
Global Scholars testing is almost complete for our class!
February 6- No School
February 17-20 No School
This week in class....
Science- Technology
Reading- Bridge To Terabithia
English- Similes & Metaphors
Writing- Fantasy Stories
Math- Test this week
*We are taking timed multiplication tests daily and all 100% tests can be seen in our classroom on our wall of "Multiplication Masters!"
*Multiplication practice logs are encouraged but are not a grade this trimester. Although, students may still turn in their minutes for a green slip and a special prize!
*Please send your child to school with a coat- we WILL be going outside this winter!
* Please check and sign your child's planner daily. It is a wonderful way for teachers and parents to communicate!
* Your child is able to bring in a healthy snack for the afternoon. All water bottles must be see through.
*Students have been practicing math facts with Mad Minute everyday!
"Without heroes we are just plain people & don't know how far we can go"
STUDY YOUR MULTIPLICATION FACTS NIGHTLY!!
READ READ READ!!
READ to your child every day to provide a strong foundation!
Limit screen time & increase "lap time" & dinner conversation...
YOU are your child's best teacher!
IDEAS FOR IMPROVING READING COMPREHENSION AT HOME:
1. Favorite Books- Read and reread favorite books with your child and have them read independently. This will develop reading confidence and fluency. This also offers a chance to practice reading expression.
2. Follow Along- Find an interesting book at your child's reading level. Read as your child follows along.
3. Books on Tape & CD- The newest way to read. Have the tape/CD play as your child follows along with the book. This will build fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension quickly. This is a great idea for trips in the car too!
4. Read Aloud Time- Have your child read anything to you or take turns reading back and forth.
5. Choral Reading- Read a short story, book, song or poem together. You can make beautiful music with words!
**Handwriting--Practice cursive writing in a journal. Write about all the wonderful sights, sounds and smells of the school year.**Reading-
-Visit your local library and dive into an adventurous book!
-Continue reading new & exciting books over the summer.
-Read for 45 minutes daily.
**Math-
-Practice multiplication facts daily.
-Challenge a friend to a multiplication show down! Who knows more math facts?!
Also don't forget to check out Mr. Brewer's Class Links! Click here!
****QUALITY FAMILY TIME!****
Visit healthyfamilytime.org
* At your next family meal, have everyone share the best thing that happened to them that day.
* Read a book with mom, dad, sister or brother.
*Pick a night for a family walk or game night.
5th Grade 2009-2010 Supply List:
*3 packs of pencils
*2 boxes of crayons
*2boxes of colored pencils
*2 packages of markers
*3 or more packs of loose leaf paper
*pencil box
*scissors
*2 or more boxes of kleenex
2 or more rolls of paper towel
*10 different colored folders
*12 one subject notebooks
*3 composition notebooks
*1 package erasers
*ruler
*bottle of hand sanitizer
*dictionary
*thesaurus
*2 glue sticks
*2 packs of band-aids
*lysol wipes
Classroom donations are always welcome!!
*tape
*white-out
*sharpie markers
*snacks
*prizes for prize box
*expo whiteboard markers
*paper clips
*staples
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Welcome to 5th Grade! |
