Weekly Update: 3/29

It was a great week back at school in 5th grade!  I hope everyone had a great spring break and enjoyed some rest and relaxation.

Science- We continued our study of body systems- their structures and functions. 

Math- Our chapter 11 test on measurement will be next Tuesday, April 3. We finished learning about metric system conversions this week.  We reviewed today and will also review on Monday.   Students should also be working on ALEKS at home (at least 20 min. each week). Ask your student what their new 4th quarter ALEKS goal is! 

The Metric Song

Milli, Centi, Deci, meter

Deka, hecto, kilo, too

Put them with a gram and liter

That is all you have to do

Milli is the smallest measure

Ten of these a centi makes

One hundred centis make a unit

That’s not very hard to take

Liters measure only liquid

Grams measure weight or mass

Meters measure length or distance

You can go to the head of the class

*To the tune of Reuben, Reuben

 Writing- The kiddos worked on finishing their DARE essays this week!  They have been doing such a nice job with including evidence and citing their sources.

 Reading- We are continuing to analyze, discuss, and answer higher level questions relating to complex passages and texts as we prepare for the MAP test.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, Match 30 - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 11 - Early Release

Saturday, April 14 - Concord Family Fun Run

Sincerely,

Meredith Holtmann

Weekly Update: 3/11

Happy Sunday!  I hope everyone is having a great weekend! I am looking forward to another awesome week in 5th grade.

Here is what we are up to ...

Science:  We are learning about the circulatory and the respiratory systems!

Reading: We will be taking our last ELA Galileo test of the year this week during our reading time.  The kiddos will also have time to enjoy independent reading and small group time.

Writing:  We will be starting to write our DARE essays this week.  We will be using all that we have learned about essays this year to make sure that our essay is convincing and as research-based evidence!

Math: We will, also, be taking our last Math Galileo test this year.  We will be learning about the metric system conversions this week, as well.

Social Studies:  We are continuing our chapter about WWI!

Upcoming Events:

3/13: 5th Grade Spring Musical (Starts @ 7 -- be there at 6:45!)

3/15: Parent/ Teacher Conferences 4-7

3/16: 1/2 Day (11:50 dismissal-- no lunch!)

3/19 - 3/23: Spring Break -- No School

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Meredith Holtmann

Weekly Update: 3/2

I hope everyone had a wonderful week!

If you have not already, please make sure to send in the 6th Grade Course Recommendation Form with your student.  We just need the white copy back!

Here is what we've been up to this week...

Science: We are wrapping up matter and chemistry unit with an investigation and MAP prep style questions. Today, we began our unit on the Circulatory System.   

Writing: We are working on drafting our argument essay. They are working on adding powerful quotations, balancing evidence with analysis, and publishing their essay. We will share these out on Wednesday of next week.

Math: We took our chapter 10 math test and began chapter 11 this week, measurement. We will focus on converting customary units of length.

Reading: We are focusing on argument and advocacy, researching debatable issues. Every student chose a debatable issue and are researching both sides of the topic. We are focusing on looking at texts for relevant information and be able to think and wonder as they read. 

Social Studies: We are wrapping up the Industrial Revolution and starting the Causes and Consequences of World War I. 


Upcoming Events: 
3/6: Father/ Daughter Dance @ 6pm
3/9: Half Day (11:50 am dismissal)
3/13: 5th Grade Spring Musical @ 7 pm
3/15: Parent/ Teacher Conferences 4-7
3/16: Half Day (11:50 am dismissal)
3/19 - 3/23: Spring Break!

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Meredith Holtmann