5th Grade News!
For the Week of September 28 - October 2
A Message about Parent Communication:
Our 5th grade website will be updated every Friday with the week's newsletter and other important information that parents and families may find helpful. Please check back weekly for the most up to date information. We appreciate your flexibility as we transition to this new system!
5th Grade Google Homepage : http://bit.ly/twe5th
Learning Objectives
Reading
- Making inferences and analyzing characters
- ***Assessment on Thursday, October 1***
Language Arts
- Revising and editing short stories to add interesting dialogue
Science
- Examining physical properties of water
Math
Using area, perimeter, and volume to solve problems
***Multiplication Assessment on Wednesday, September 30***
Social Studies
- Examining the thirteen original colonies
- ***Colonies Test on Wednesday, September 30***
Homework
Due FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
Math - Homework #4
Reading - Menu Item
Science - No homework this week.
Information and News
Upcoming Events
- Early Dismissal - October 2
- Read, Deed, Run Registration and Payment Deadline - September 28, 4:00pm (more information below)
- Fishing Field Trip at Outdoor Learning Center - October 9. Permission slips and were sent home on Tuesday, September 15.
Important Information
Read, Deed, Run Information:
If you still have any questions, please contact Laurie Haseltinelaurielhaseltine@katyisd.org
Follow this link to see frequently asked questions:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rQ4cds4fTdBwA2-Uga1CNr1SVkpB9isIqNaR2jlNAQA/edit?usp=sharing
Follow this link to register for TWE RDR program: http://goo.gl/forms/XxY1kE2Svv
PTA Information:
- Join the PTA! Your participation and voice are welcomed and needed to shape the direction of our planning and collaboration with Tom Wilson Elementary. Please join by going to our website at: http://twepta.org/twepta2014/index.php/en/spirit-store. Questions? Contact Kim Eckhardt at membership@twepta.org.
- If you have ordered any Spirit Gear items, either online or at Meet Your Teacher Night, and have not received them, please contact Monica at spiritgear@twepta.org.
- Get your TWE Yearbook NOW! TWE Yearbooks are on sale at their lowest price of $30 until 23rd. When you pre-order your yearbook by Oct. 23rd, you will receive 4 icons FREE with the purchase of the $5 personalization. What a great deal! At this time, you will also be able to purchase a custom ad to send a special message to your child. These custom ads are only available while supplies last. To pre-order your TWE Yearbook, go to http://jostensyearbooks.com and type in Tom Wilson Elementary. Yearbook orders will only be taken on-line. If you have any questions, please contact Stephanie Manko at yearbook@twepta.org.
PACKPON Dates - 1st Nine Weeks
10/2 -- Extra Recess
10/9 -- Homeroom Games
10/16 -- Board Games
Other Packpons **Dates will vary by Homeroom
Kickball w/ switch class
Lunch w/ the teacher
Inspirational Quote of the Week
High achievement always takes place in the framework of high expectation.
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com
Stay Connected to TWE!
5th Grade Google Homepage : http://bit.ly/twe5th
TWE Pack Prints Blog: http://twepackprints.blogspot.com/
5th Grade Team Members
Willie Manning - WillieRManning@KATYISD.ORG
Julie Longoria - JulieALongoria@KATYISD.ORG
Julie Hernandez - JulieRHernandez@KATYISD.ORG
Lisa Stratton - LissaMStratton@katyisd.org
Kailey Miller - KaileyMiller@KATYISD.ORG
Abbie Artley - AbigailEArtley@KATYISD.ORG