5th Grade Newsletter
Monday, November 2nd, 2020 - Friday, November 13th, 2020
Bison On Track Calendar Adjustments Due to Power Outages
On Track Calendar
What assignments do I turn in to my teacher?
Student Spotlight
Math
Math: Unit 7 Geometric Measurement: Volume
We will be mastering these key 5th grade math standards in this unit.
5.GM.2.1 Recognize that the volume of rectangular prisms can be determined by the number of cubes (n) and by the product of the dimensions of the prism (axbxc = n). Know that rectangular prisms of different dimensions (p, q, and r) can have the same volume if axbxc = pxqxr = n.
5.GM.2.2 Recognize that the surface area of a three-dimensional figure with rectangular faces with whole numbered edges can be found by finding the area of each component of the net of that figure. Know that three-dimensional shapes of different dimensions can have the same surface area.
5.D.1.1 Find the measures of central tendency (mean, median, or mode) and range of a set of data. Understand that the mean is a “leveling out” or central balance point of the data.
Links to Video Lessons
Numbers Rock Volume Vide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZxXUb9iAZc
Net of a Cube Demo: https://video.link/w/Ea3ub
Finding Surface Area with Nets: https://video.link/w/mX2ub
Mean Median Mode Song: https://video.link/w/MS2ub
Math Academic Vocabulary
One of the best ways to improve your student's MAP math score it to get them familiar with the vocabulary used during testing. Quizlet is a great site to use.
https://quizlet.com/168498657/nwea-math-vocabulary-flash-cards/
Math Facts
If your student struggle with 5th Grade Math, one reason can be that they are struggling with their math facts. Encourage daily practice of Math facts to produce fluency using flash cards or interactive Math games and apps. Below are a few helpful resources:
https://www.multiplication.com/games/all-games
https://www.mathplayground.com/ASB_Index.html
https://www.weareteachers.com/active-math-games/
Math TGA #2 Due 10-12-20
Unit 3 Lesson 14: Big Ideas Mini Project
Planning a Vacation.
Make sure this got turned into your homeroom teacher!
Reading / ELA
Unit 5: Finding Their Way
Students will begin prewriting their on TGA #2 in ELA Unit 5, Lesson 6. TGA #2 is an Informational Essay and is due to your homeroom teacher by 5:00 PM on Monday, November 23rd (ELA Unit 6, Lesson 7). Students have received their Seesaw text codes and will work on TGA #2 in Seesaw. Students will write an Information/Expository essay about a celestial body, such as a planet, a star or a comet making sure to reference information found within Stargazing and/or The Brightest Sky. Both can be found in the OLS and are linked below.
Please see below for the rubric (Grade 5 Writing Rubric) that will be used in grading your Teacher Graded Assignments (TGAs) this year and let that be your checklist before turning in your final drafts. If you have a printer, I recommend you print the rubric and keep it handy as you are working on your essay. This is the same rubric the State Department of Education will use to score your essay in April.
Hidden Figures (Lessons 12-15) is a novel that was sent with your K12 curriculum.
Science
We will finish Unit 3 on the Atmosphere and then blast off to explore Unit 4 in Space.
Remember Science is "optional," but attendance is highly encouraged since all 5th graders will be tested in Science on the OSTP in April.
11/03/2020 - Unit 3, Lesson 8 Climates & Change
11/05/2020 - Unit 3, Lesson 9 Unit 3 Review & Assessment in OLS
11/10/2020 - Unit 4, Lesson 1 Planets & Orbits
10/29/2020 - Unit 4, Lesson 2 The Sun
*Students have 2 weeks to complete USA Test Prep Assignments. Instructions are in the OLS lesson when they need to go to USA Test Prep.
Some Extra Fun: Create a place to collect art items and recyclables you may want to use for creating things in Science. Feel free to create things that will help you understand Science concepts. Take pictures of you with your Science creations/labs and email/File Share them to Ms. Lewellen with your name and your homeroom teacher's name. CREATE BRAVELY!
Tips and Tricks for a Smooth Year
- Attendance is extremely important for all class connects. Even though Science is considered “optional” it is still highly encouraged.
- Create a family schedule so everybody knows when students are in class connects
- Come prepared! Cook, eat, use the restroom, feed animals, do chores, run errands before/after class connects.
- Stay on track every day with the On-Track Calendar.
- Check USA Test Prep regularly for assignments, quizzes, and “Tickets Out the Door.”
- Email all teachers (Homeroom, Interventionist, SpEd) when the student will be absent.
- Clean out cache and cookies regularly to help with computer speed and memory.
https://safeYouTube.net/w/acZO
https://safeYouTube.net/w/sdZO
- Watch recordings of class connects missed. Here is a helpful video to demonstrate how to access recordings through the OLS.
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYhtb8pqCc
- All OLS (Online School) lessons require 80% Mastery for completion. The video below demonstrates a lesson that has not been marked complete because it was not mastered by the student.
https://screencast-o-matic.com/watch/cYhtb7pqkc
- It is highly encouraged students have 3 notebooks (simple one subject notebooks are perfect) so that they may take notes in Math, Reading and Science classes.
Important Upcoming Dates
- November 2nd: Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00-8:00 PM
- November 5th: Parent/Teacher Conferences 6:00-8:00 PM
- November 6th: No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8:00 AM-12:00 PM
- November 23rd: ELA TGA #2 Due (Unit 6, Lesson 7)
- November 25th-27th: No School - Thanksgiving Break
- December 1st-4th: NWEA Testing in Class
- December 11th: 2nd Quarter Grades Due in Gradebook
- December 16th: Last Day of 2nd Quarter; All Work Completed by 5:00 PM
- December 17th-18th: No School - Teacher Work Day
- December 21st-January 1st: No School - Winter Break
2020-2021 Academic Calendar
Important Websites
5th Grade Teachers
Krissi Duff
(405) 259-9478 ext. 2180
Amey Henderson
Amy Lewellen
Katy McLain
(405) 259-9478 ext. 3138
Michelle Ochsner
(405) 259-9478 ext. 3192
Beth Spinks
(405) 259-9478 ext. 3175
Jennifer Williams
(405) 259-9478 ext. 3277
Shari Winters
(405) 259-9478 ext. 3148
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