Fifth Grade News
February 11, 2019
Students of the Week
Tyler Gay is our Reading Star of the week: "Tyler has been working so hard lately and has such wonderful manners in our classroom! He is a great role model!" -Mrs. Mohler
Upcoming Dates and Important Events
February 12th- Literacy Benchmark Testing
February 13th- Math Benchmark Testing
February 14th- Fifth Grade Valentine's Celebration
February 15th- Club Day
March 15th- No school for students
March 19th- McTeacher Night
March 21st- Report Cards
March 22nd- PRIDE Assembly ONLY
March 25th-29th- Spring Break
April 5th- Spring Picture Day
Read Across America Week February 25th-March 1st Spirit Days- Students are allowed to dress up for these days! We encourage them to participate!!!
Tuesday, Career Day (Oh the Places You'll Go!). Dress for your future career.
Wacky Wednesday : Wear mixed up clothes
Thursday: PJ Day (I Am Not Going to Get Up Today!)
Friday: Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss! (March 2) Book Character Day. Dress as your favorite book character and don't forget to bring the book!
Literacy
Spelling Test- Thursday February 21st
Book Project- March 13th
Social Studies- Mohler Homeroom
These events include:
-Spanish American War
-Yellow Journalism
-Harlem Renaissance and Jazz Age
-Social Reform
Math
Wednesday February 13th- Math Benchmark Testing
Thursday February 14th- Quiz over adding and subtracting decimals
Friday February 15th- Spiral Review Quiz
Monday, February 18th- Unit 6 Math Test covering adding and subtracting decimals
Science-Reeves Homeroom
Driving Question: Why does the sun appear larger and brighter compared to other stars?
Focus Questions: Why do some stars appear brighter than others in the night sky? Is the sun a star?