Classroom Update - 12.19.2014

Happy Holidays to all. May your New Year be filled with PEACE, JOY, and LOVE!

Good Afternoon Families!

Below are the targets we will be working on into the second grading period:

Literacy

**We will continue to work on using context clues to find the meaning of unfamiliar words.  

Writing

**We will continue to  practice opinion/argumentative writing.  Students will be asked to pick a stance and defend their argument using evidence from the text, as well as their own ideas.

Spelling: We will begin a new spelling unit in January. Our grade was chosen to try a new spelling curriculum, that we are all excited about. The district will be sending a letter home to you that will explain in more detail.

Math

**We will begin Unit 4, which covers multiplying and dividing fractions and mixed numbers and applying those concepts when presented with real world word problems.

Science

**We completed our cell unit and will be now exploring the Human Body Unit , where we focus on the bodys systems.

Social Studies

**We will start our discussion on economy, with a focus on goods vs. services, supply and demand, and trade.  Please be on the lookout for information regarding our 5th grade trade fair! We will send out trade fair information the first week we return. Students should be starting to think about what kind of product they will make for the trade fair

Friendly Reminders

**Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack.  Nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!  Also, because allergies, please make sure your child's snack complies with our district's safe snack list.

**Please continue to have your child practice their multiplication facts up to 12.

**Please remember to return all tests and CFA's that are attached to Friday Updates, as I keep those in their binders to review at conference time.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Have a wonderful time with your family this break!

Enzie Pangilinan

Classroom Update - 12.05.2014

Happy Friday Families!

It was great to see you all during conferences.  I truly enjoyed the opportunity to share your child's growth in fifth grade.  Thank you for your continued support in your child's education.  I hope your Thanksgiving holiday break was fantastic and I hope you enjoyed good food and special time bonding with family and friends.  The field trip to the Museum of Science and Industry was a perfect culminating activity for our students' weather unit.  They enjoyed the hands-on exhibits and learning outside of the classroom!


**MAP Testing Information
We are taking the winter MAP reading and math tests next week.  Below is our MAP testing schedule:
- Monday: Reading
- Tuesday: Math
Please make sure to get a good night's sleep and to have a healthy breakfast!


Below are the targets we are either currently  working  on or planning to work on as we move into the second grading period:


Literacy

**We are continuing to work on analyzing multiple accounts, while considering characters' points of view and their perspective.  

Writing

**We are writing opinion/argumentative writing.  Students will be asked to pick a stance and defend their argument using evidence from the text, as well as their own ideas.

Math

**We will continue to practice concepts from Unit 3, which covers adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers and applying those concepts when presented with real world word problems.

Science

**We will begin our Human Body unit, starting with cells and their purpose.

Social Studies

**We will start our discussion on economy, with a focus on goods vs. services, supply and demand, and trade.  Please be on the lookout for information regarding our 5th grade trade fair!

Friendly Reminders

**Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack.  Nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!  Also, because of allergies, please make sure your child's snack complies with our district's safe snack list.

**Please continue to have your child practice their multiplication facts up to 12.

**If your child is interested in visiting Belmont Village to sing to the Elderly on December 10th, please click on the link below:

Belmont Village Singing Permission Form

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.  Have a great weekend!

Enzie Pangilinan