Happy Monday Families!
I apologize for the late post! We are already halfway through October, and the year feels as if it's flying by! Please continue to read below to learn all about the exciting happenings in 5th grade!
I apologize for the late post! We are already halfway through October, and the year feels as if it's flying by! Please continue to read below to learn all about the exciting happenings in 5th grade!
Literacy
*We are reading our second shared reading book of the year - Washed Up by Paval Kapadia. Also, we are continuing to work on our reading learning targets - finding theme, summarizing, and comparing/contrasting characters and settings (LIT.5.1-3)
Writing
*Students are in the process of planning and drafting their informative/expository essays. Connecting to ecosystems, students picked an environment to focus on. After utilizing graphic organizers to plan and researching information, they are writing and editing their rough drafts. Be sure to ask your student what he/she learned about while researching their chosen environment!
Math
*We are continuing to focus on fractions during our second unit in math. The students have been learning how to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators by finding common denominators and equivalent fractions (5.NF.1). Also, they've been applying and stretching their knowledge to solve fractions story problems (5.NF.2).
Social Studies
*We have started Social Studies this week, and our first unit includes indentured servitude and slavery. Students will be learning about the differences between the two and how indentured servitude eventually lead up to slavery during the colonial era.
Science
*We are continuing our focus on understanding the characteristics of various ecosystems around the world.
Upcoming Events
Oct. 24: EARLY RELEASE DAY (Dismissal @ 2PM)
Oct. 31: Halloween Parties
Friendly Reminders
** 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.
** The weather is starting to get cooler. Please send your child to school with layers, jackets, sweaters, etc. to stay warm.
Have a great week!
Enzie Pangilinan
Have a great week!
Enzie Pangilinan
