This Week in 5th Grade

Language Arts: We will explore cause and effect. Students will work in groups to record information on a a graphic organizer. Remember to read for 15 minutes each night!

Science: It is project time! We are preparing for the upcoming science fair with individual projects. Students will create a model of an organ at home and present it to the class. I encourage you to assist your student, but they should be doing the majority of the work.

Social Studies: Our land forms unit is wrapping up this week. Students did a fantastic job researching and writing paragraphs to describe their assigned land forms.

Math: Students are working on multiplication of multi-digit numbers. Additional practice at home will be helpful to your students. They can request a practice sheet to take home for extra credit.

Fun Friday

Students demonstrating model behavior and responsibility this week will earn the privilege of Fun Friday! This week the theme is tech. Students are welcome to bring devices from home to use or they can play games on our classroom computers. Students that have outstanding work or have had a citation for behavior this week will be sent to study hall during Fun Friday time.

Classwork Policies and Grades

Parents can stay connected with the Parent Portal app. I will update student grades weekly. Upcoming assignments will also be listed on the app so you can stay informed about what your student is working on. Student attendance will also be tracked on this app. You will receive an alert if your student is marked absent or tardy with explanation for the attendance record.

Students are responsible for turning in assignments by their due date. This is part of being a responsible fifth grade citizen. All late work received a deduction of 5 points for each day it is late. Parent will be notified about late work through the Parent Portal app.

I allow students to improve their grades by reworking problems missed on graded assignments. Students are required to attend a tutoring session to work on extra credit. Tutoring sessions are Tuesdays and Thursdays after school for one hour. If students need additional support, additional tutoring sessions can be scheduled in advance.

Students will have nightly homework Monday through Thursday, and reading expectations. Homework should be completed with minimal or no assistance. This is my chance to gauge student mastery of concepts. Students should also be reading at least 15 minutes each night.

What to Expect in 5th Grade

This year students will be expected to demonstrate responsibility characteristics. Here are some ways you can help your child prepare for a productive day of learning.

• A good night's rest and healthy breakfast will provide them with the energy they need for a productive day of learning.
• Encourage students to come to class prepared to learn. They should have completed homework assignments and materials.
• Ask students about our classroom routine and procedures. This will help remind them of the routine we established the first week of school.
• We will be doing more online research for projects this year. Together we can teach students the value of finding information online while keeping them safe. A great tool we will be using in class is www.cyberwise.org. I encourage you to keep the digital citizenship conversation going at home.