November Update

Due to technical difficulties ( My school computer is known for this....) the blog is just NOW being updated!

Conferences are half over!  This Thursday I have round 2 starting at 5:30.  For security reasons conferences are listed by student initials only.


5:30 T.G.
5:45 N.B.
6:00 C.R.
6:15 M. H.
6:30  C. K.
6:45  N.H.
7:00 K.E.
7:30 A.L.
7:45 F.W.
8:00 A.W.
8:15  M.B.

    5th graders are currently working on memorizing the 50 states via song.... as well as doing the Pledge of Allegiance in sign language.  We've only learned the first 8 states.... but they should have down the pledge.

Math - The kids are working on number operations ( math facts) geometry/measurement and problem solving. (Story problems)   Make sure they are getting those math facts down first!

Social Studies - Groups B and D are now in Social Studies.... Students will be learning about Government.

Science - Groups A and C are now in Science.  By Friday all students in ALL groups should have science term card sets 1 - 8 completed.  The next test on term cards will be on December 7th.

I have a sheet that breaks down all the term cards by set if you would like it to be able to organize the cards by set for practice.  This next test will be over sets 1 - 6.

All students now have an orange science workbook. This is to come to class with them daily.  If they lose it, they will need to buy another with their tickets.   In the books we are working on Motion and Forces....gravity, friction, speed and distance, and of course term cards.

Remember no School 11/22 and 11/23.  Unlike last year we DO have school the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.

Girls on the Run

Girls on the Run - If your young lady is interested in signing up for Girls on the Run, forms went home yesterday. They are due back November 20th (Tuesday of next week)

Christmas

Christmas party will be with all 5th grades again in the Cafeteria.  We'll have the buffet again and some crafts and games for the kids to rotate between.  The date is usually the Thursday before break, which is December 20th this year.  Friday the 21st (Winter Solstice... shortest day light hours of the year for the northern hemisphere) is typically the school pajama day. That hasn't been confirmed yet however... I"ll let you know for sure as the date approaches.

Ski Trip

Forms / permission slips for the ski trip will be going out immediately following Thanksgiving break.  Look for these forms to come home. The ski trip is currently scheduled for January 18th. We'd love to have you join us! This is one of our best trips!