Homework 2/28

Google Classroom (print out and complete if you didn't get one from me)

Read 20 minutes

*Home Run Club Tomorrow!!*

Weekly Update 2/24 (a few days late!)

I hope everyone had a fabulous weekend! 

Here's what we were up to last week...

Science:  We learned about Newton's laws by doing an experiment with a paper helicopter and using our book and peers to discuss how we notice these laws in everyday activities.

Math:  We wrapped up chapter 10 and took our test on Friday.  Today we are taking a pretest for chapter 11 and will jump right into measurement on Tuesday!

Writing:  We continued doing research for our chocolate milk argument essay and began writing our first draft.  We are looking forward to publishing that piece this week!

Reading:  We are also practicing researching a topic in reading.  We are spending time realizing that reading does not only have to be sitting down and reading a chapter book but it can also be reading short articles to learn about a new topic.

Upcoming Events: 

2/28: Mother/ Son Dance

3/1: Homerun Club

Have a great week!!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Holtmann

Homework 2/23

Read 20 minutes

Study for at least 30 minutes for your math test!

Answer Key for Chapter 11 Study Guide

Homework 2/22

Read 20 minutes

Start studying for math test (finish study guide if you didn't finish at school)

Write 10 (do some research and take notes)

Two Reminders!

The middle school placement form that was sent home on Friday needs to be returned by this Friday.  Keep the yellow copy for your records and return the white copy to school.  

If your child participated in Read to Succeed and wants to receive their Six Flags ticket they will need to return their reading log to school by Friday.  You can print another copy if you scroll down on the blog, I posted it a week or two ago.

Thank you!! :)

homework 2/21

Read 20 minutes

10 minutes of ALEKS

Chapter 10 (math) Study Guide (Test Friday) -- We are going to be working on this in class this week.

Weekly Update 2/17

Happy Friday!! I hope you can enjoy the beautiful weather this weekend!

Science:  We began our chapter on forces and simple machines!  We are looking forward to doing some hands on activities with chapter! 

Math:  During math this week we learned how to multiply fractions-- fractions by whole numbers, fractions by fractions, mixed numbers by mixed numbers.  We also began learning about dividing fractions!  We will be having a chapter 10 test, next Friday, 2/24! 

Writing:  We celebrated our literary essay unit and began our argument essay today!  We are debating whether chocolate milk should or should not be served in our cafeteria.  The kids are super excited and had some great ideas of how we could collect evidence.  We have been discussing how we have to learn about both sides of an argument to write the best essay.

Reading:  We celebrated finishing our fantasy unit in reading and are now beginning our next unit-- Argument and Advocacy.  We are looking forward to working in research groups to learn about a topic that we feel passionate about! 

**Reminder: Read to Succeed logs are due next Friday (2/24)!!**

Upcoming Events: 

2/20: No School (President's Day) 

2/24: Flyer Families (Wear T-shirt)

Parents,

Your child will be bringing home a 6th grade course recommendation form today. Please complete the bottom portion, sign, and return the WHITE copy (keep the yellow for your own records). These need to be returned by Friday, Feb. 24. Thank you! 

Have a good weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Holtmann

Tomorrow is spring picture day!

Girls on the Run!

   Here are a few details:

Practices are on Monday and Thursday from 3:20-4:45. They start on Feb. 27- May 13. The race is on Saturday, May 13 downtown. They have until 

Feb. 22 at noon to go online to register at: https://girlsontherunstlouis.org/program/about-program/registration

Parents can contact me if they have any questions at: sstrebler@lindberghschools.ws

or the Head Coach, Molly Hayes at mollyhayes28@gmail.com

Homework 2/14

Read 20 minutes
Google Classroom

Valentine's Day!

***Reminder: Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and we will be having a celebration at school!  If your child would like to pass out valentines, please send in 25 so that each member of our class can receive one!  Since we are not allowed to bring in candy and food to hand out to others, you may send in a snack for your child only to enjoy during our celebration.  Please let me know if you have any other questions!  Happy Valentine's Day! ***

Homework 9/17

Read 20 minutes
ALEKS 20 minutes

Weekly Update: 2/3

Happy February!  Hope it has been a great week!  We've been busy in 5th grade...

Science:  During science this week, we spent time reviewing for our test and then took our test today!  We used Quizlet and jeopardy games to prepare for the test!


Math:  This week  we learned about adding and subtracting (with and without renaming) mixed numbers.  The kids have been doing really well with fractions!  We will have our chapter 8/9 test next Tuesday 2/7.  The study guide was posted on the blog yesterday and we completed it today during class.


Writing:  We finished our second literary essay this week and celebrated yesterday by recording us reading them on the Seesaw app.  We then left comments for each other to give each other feedback!  We will be working on another literary essay next week!


Reading:  We discussed using nonfiction texts to help us better understand fantasy texts and also had a great conversation about how the characters in our books are complex just like us!

Upcoming Events:

2/7: Sheldon Field Trip AM & Math Test PM

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Holtmann

Chapter 8/9 Math Test Study Guide

Homework 2/2

Google Classroom

Study for Chapter 9 Science Test

Homework 2/1

Read 20 minutes
Play math game on google classroom for 15 minutes