Welcome to 5th Grade and to this information webpage. On this page you will find info on fifth grade curriculum, important dates, current events, school related topics, and special occcasions. Please note that this page is updated regularly and is a great resource to your child's academic career.
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Sherry Hubbard
Congratulations: Brandon - SC President Taylor and Peyton - Class Reps
Get ready to Saddle Up for Success!!
What's Happening? We are ready to begin our Native American Impact Project! This project will continue for the next 6 weeks. Students will be learning through hands-on activities, research, and product presentations.
Technology Has Arrived In Our Classroom!!
We have been very busy using our new Promethean Active Board. This is an interactive computer board that allows students to use technology interactively while lessons are taught. We are having so much fun as we learn!! Yippee!
General Topics:
Newsletters - Newsletters will be sent home periodically. Important news/events and curriculum information will be included so please take time to read the newsletter when sent.
PTA - Please join the PTA - do it for you, your child, and your school.
How can you help your child improve their reading skills at home?
Make sure that they read at least 25 minutes each night.
Question them on what they read, this will help with comprehension.
Have them read a variety of things, this will help prepare them for the EOG.
Routinely Used Program:
Accelerated Reader (AR) - students are reading books on their assigned reading levels and takes quizzes on those books they have read. A quarterly reward will be given to those who read to their goal.
READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!!
Please ask to see and sign your child's agenda each night!!
Don't forget to sign your child's reading log on Thursdays.
Curriculum Info: Reading Story and Vocabulary: October 13 - La Bamba Vocabulary: applause, audience, debut, duo, embarrassed, limelight, pantomime, rehearsal, talent
Writing: Students will begin with narrative prompts before adventuring into expository writing. Students are in the process of creating a 'Tall Tale' of their own.
Important Dates....
October 13 - 3rd Native American Project Day October 14 - Extreme Play October 27 - Workday (No School for Students) October 27 - Report Card Conferences November 4 - Workday - Remember to Vote:) November 11 - Veteran's Day (No School)
~October Birthdays~
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you....." Kristina, Sterling, and Colton
HATS OFF to the following students for setting such a wonderful example in our classroom on a daily basis. Keep up the good work!!
September: Ryan and Alia
October:
November:
December: January: February: March: April: May:
Ways to Help Your Child:
Make sure he/she has a quiet place to study and work on homework.
Set a time for your child to work on homework.
Read with your child.
Ask your child about his/her day.
Review the work in your child's Thursday Folder.
Talk positively about school with your child.
Communicate with your child's teacher!
~Grading Scale~
A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 77 - 84
-----At risk of non promotion-----
D = 70 - 76
E = Below 70
~Homework Information~
Students write their homework in their agenda daily, which are to be signed by a parent each night. **Homework assignments will vary.
Reading:
Students will be expected to read 25 min. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. They are to complete their reading log each night and have it signed on Thursday by a parent. Reading logs are due on Friday.
Spelling:
Students will have spelling homework on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Mondays, students will write each spelling word 3 times each. On Wednesdays, students will be assigned a workbook page, or ABC order.
Journal:
Students will have a journal entry every Tuesday and Thursday.
~RULES~
Respect others.
Turn in ALL work on time.
Be a good listener.
Keep your body and belongings to yourself.
Be ready to Learn!!
Thank you for all that you have done thus far in your child's school career. As a team we can keep your child on the right track. If there are ever any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. The best way is through notes in planners or email me by clicking on the link above. You can also call the school and leave a voicemail, I will try my best to get in touch with you as soon as possible.
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