April 22-26

April 22-26

Updates:

- This sign up genius link is asking for volunteers for our very last fundraising event of the school year!  Please click on it and see if you are available to help.

Community Night Snack & Drink Sales

- Portfolio Picnic - April 29 - May 1  Picnic Sign Up Link & Picnic Info Link

- Science STAAR – May 15^th

- Exhibition Night – May 23^rd  

- 5^th Grade Promotion - May 28^th

What's Coming Up Next Week?

Math: We will continue learning percentages and take a test on Wednesday. Here is a video that helps explain the concept: Percents: Math Antics

Problem Solving Quiz on Friday

Reading:  We will start our final book clubs on Monday!

-Spelling Test on Friday

Quizlet Week 31

Science:  

• The different types of forces and how they affect motion
• How simple machines make work easier/more efficient
• Simple Machines Video

Social Studies: We will be learning about Reconstruction and the amendments that followed.

Exhibition:

We are wrapping up revisions & edits to research papers and will begin working on presentation supports. Each group will need a trifold board (and any extra supplies you may want to create an eye-catching board)(preferably by Tuesday, 4/23), these can be purchased at Office Depot, Staples, Target, etc. I suggest that if one group member makes the purchase, other group members chip in $1-2 to cover the cost.

April 8-12

April 8-12

Updates: 

- Math STAAR - Tuesday, April 9

- Reading STAAR - Wednesday, April 10

- Due to testing, visitors/volunteers will not be allowed on campus on Tuesday or Wednesday

·     - Please be sure to get lots of rest and a healthy breakfast prior to testing

·     - Each test may last up to 4 hours - I suggest packing an extra snack or two, but please make sure these are "CLEAN" and "quiet" so that we don't mess up our test documents or disturb others.

·      - Students may read after testing - be sure to have a good book ready to keep you busy until the entire grade level completes the day's testing

·      -  Field Trip to the Menil Collection - April 12

·      - Please be sure to wear your grey 5th grade class shirt!!!

·      -  Spring Holiday - April 19

Monday - Final review of math and reading strategies for testing taking, and small groups will address any last minute content concerns.

Tuesday & Wednesday - Testing 8am - 12pm. Lunch, ancillary, and recess will follow.

Thursday - We will begin a life science project involving research of various biomes and the adaptations that help organisms thrive there.

Friday – Menil Field Trip 8-12 and the rest of the day will be fully dedicated to working on the science project and exhibition papers' revising and editing. We will not have a POD, quizlet, or spelling quiz this week.