Weekly Update 3/31

Hello everyone!! I hope you all had a fabulous week! 

Science: We spent time working in stations focused on food chains, food, webs, and the adaptations of living things.

Math: In math this week we began our geometry chapter.  We learned about polygons and talked about the attributes of triangles and quadrilaterals.  We also discussed 3-D figures.  Our chapter 12 test will be on Friday 4/7!

Writing:  We worked on researching for our DARE essay and some students began their draft.  We will be turning our essays into Officer Ryan (our DARE officer) and she will be choosing a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner from our class.  The kiddos have been working really hard on their essays! 

Reading:  We discussed several test taking strategies and have been practicing those strategies in small groups.

Upcoming Events: 

4/5: Early Release 

4/7: Geometry Test & Growth and Development video

4/17-4/28: MAP Testing (I will be sending an email soon with more information about MAP Testing!) 

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Holtmann

Homework 3/30

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Google Classroom

Homerun Club tomorrow!

Homework 3/16

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Homework 3/14

Music Performance @ 6:45 (high school auditorium)

Read 20 minutes

Finish study guide then check it (answer key is on google classroom)

Chapter 11 Study Guide Math (Test Thursday 3/16)

Spring Conferences

If you would like to sign up for a spring conference please use the link below to sign up.

Conference Sign Up

Flyer Family Shirt (Thurday)

On Thursday (3/9), we will be taking a picture of the whole 5th grade.  Please have your child wear their Flyer Family t-shirt.  If they cannot find their t-shirt have them wear another Concord shirt.  Thanks!! 

Homework 3/7

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STUDY for science test TOMORROW!

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Permission Slip for Field Trip (Due Monday)

Homework 3/6

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Finish Science study guide if you didn't finish it at school
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Weekly Update: 3/3

Happy Friday, everyone!! Hope it's been a great week! 


Science:  We learned about simple and complex machines and designed some of our own machines!  We are getting ready to wrap up this chapter and will have our chapter 11 test next Wednesday.

Math: We began our chapter on measurement this week.  We learned how to use a ruler to make precise measurements.  We also worked on converting between units of length and weight using the customary system.

Writing: We finished writing our chocolate milk argument essay and had a debate to celebrate our hard work.  We are starting another essay on a chosen topic! 

Reading: We continued our research on our topics and discussed how to engage in good conversations and thinking as we research.  We will begin focusing on test taking strategies next week.


Upcoming Events:

3/7: Father/ Daughter Dance @ 6pm

3/10: 3rd Quarter Ends & Half day

Have a great weekend!!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Holtmann

Homework 3/2

Google Classroom

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Chapter 11 Information (Science)

Dear Parents,

The Ch. 11 Forces and Motion science test will be Wednesday,March 8. We will be reviewing in class March 6-7. To prepare and study at home, please use the following resources:

Science Book pages 464-485
Ch. 11 Vocabulary Cards
Ch. 11 Study Guide
Ch. 11 Book Study Guide page 493
Ch.11 Review Test pages 402-404
Online Textbook:
How to Login to Science Book at Home
Go to www.pearsonsuccess.net
Username: 24firstnamelastname
Pass: PASSWORD1 (ALL CAPS!)


Lesson Breakdown:

Lesson 1- What are Forces? (pages 464-469)
Vocabulary: force, contact force, friction, non-contact force, gravity
A force is a push or pull.
Contact forces, such as friction, only happen when objects touch.
Non-contact forces, such as gravity, can act from a distance.
Identify types of contact forces and non-contact forces.

Lesson 2 - What are Newton’s Laws? (pages 470-477)
Vocabulary: acceleration, inertia
Due to inertia, objects resist changes in motion.
Acceleration depends on an object’s mass and the force acting on it.
Every force creates an equal and opposite force.
Students WILL NOT have to use the formula to find force on page 476.

Lesson 3- What are machines? (pages 479-485)
Vocabulary: simple machine, lever, pulley, wheel and axle, inclined plane, wedge, screw
Identify examples of all 6 simple machines.
Complex machines use two or more simple machines.

Homework 3/1

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