CAFE Updates
Mrs. Franke and Mrs. Canham's 5th Grade Class
April 2018
Pictures from BizTown and Wax Museum were added to the photo section on our website!
Academics
Reader's Workshop
We have started to dig into different text structures. We will be comparing and contrasting these text structures to be able to think more deeply about events, ideas, information and concepts presented.
Writer's Workshop
Currently we are working on poetry. Students are engaged in hands on activities while learning how to analyze and compare poems!
Math
We are continuing to work with decimals. Most students have now moved into multiplying and dividing decimals. Then, we will be working on converting units of measurement starting with the metric system and then moving on to the customary units.
Science
We are off to a great start in our human growth and development unit. We will be finishing up on Friday.
Science Fair - May 8th
In 5th grade, students are assessed on the scientific method through completion of a science fair project. The students will be picking a problem/question that they will be trying to answer for their science fair project. The beginning of this project (planning, PHEOC structure) will be done here at school. Then the actual experiment and data collection will need to be completed at home. A calendar will be created for each of the students to fill out with your guidance to plan a timeline for completing this project. The students' calendars will be found in their Google Drive (science folder). Here is a link to what the calendar looks like. (This project will be introduced to students this Friday, but we wanted to give you a heads up.)
Extras
Forward Testing
5th grade will be taking the Forward Exam (A Wisconsin state mandated assessment) April 23rd-April 27th. Our testing times are scheduled for the morning (starting around 10:00 every day).
As parents you can assist in preparing your child(ren) in the following ways:
Ensure regular attendance during the examination window;
Have your child(ren) get plenty of rest by going to bed at a reasonable time;
Provide a healthy breakfast; and
Review the helpful information that is attached about the Forward Exam.
Spring Concert/Musical
Our 13 Colonies Musical will be our Spring Concert! The musical will be performed on May 11th at 2:30 in the Parkview gym. Please check with your child on what costume they may need for this performance.
May 24th will be the Night of FAME at Cedar Creek Park where 5th grade will perform some of the songs from our musical.
Opportunity Day
Opportunity Day is on Friday. May 4th. Please make sure your child's form is sent back by April 12th.
5th Gr. End of Year Slide Show
A photo sharing site has been set up to help collect pictures for our 5th grade end of year celebration slide show and year books.
Visit the site at: https://parkview5thgrade2018.shutterfly.com/
Enter this site password: parkview18
Pictures to upload are any school function from any year at Parkview (K-5)