Friday, March 11, 2016

Friday, March 11th, 2016

Happy Friday Families!

It has been a breath of fresh air this week as we are enjoying some warmer, spring-like temperatures. It is hard to believe we are starting our final trimester. Here is what we are/will be working on in the next couple of weeks:


Literature:
We have been reading the book Explorers: Triumphs and Troubles. We are using this text to determine main ideas and details. We are also determining the author's purpose and point of view. The text is guiding the students' opinion writing as well. They are finding what motivated the explorers and supporting those motivations from good text evidence.


Math:
We are in Unit 5 working on measurement. This week we have practiced converting different sized standard measurement within a given measurement system, and using these conversions to solve multi-step real-world problems. Next week we will be working on measuring volume by counting unit cubes.


Science:
We are wrapping up the body systems unit and will begin light and sound soon.


Social Studies:
We are beginning our patriotism unit. We are starting by looking deeply into our Pledge of Allegiance and discussing its meaning.



Important Dates and Reminders:
**3/15 NO SCHOOL - Teacher Institute Day
**3/16 Variety Show Auditions - Beginning at 3:00
**3/17 PTO 5th Grade Guys Night Out
**3/23 Early Release at 2:00 - Parent/Teacher Conferences 5:00-8:00 pm
**3/24 NO SCHOOL-Parent/Teacher Conferences 10:00-1:30
**3/25 NO SCHOOL-District Holiday
**3/28-4/1 NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
** Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack. Nothing feeds the brain like a healthy snack!
** Please continue to have your child practice their multiplication facts up to 12.


Joshua's Jam Website Link:
Please click on the link below to view Joshua's Jam DIPG Fundraiser T-Shirt website. You can view and/or purchase t-shirts, sweatshirts, and stickers directly from the site.


If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you and have a wonderful weekend!


Enzie Pangilinan