5th Grade Newsletter
Monday, November 30th, 2020-Friday, December 11th, 2020
Bison On Track Calendar Adjustments
All students should be working a minimum of 1 hour in Exact Path for Math and 1 hour in MindPlay for Reading per week.
On Track Calendar
What assignments do I turn in to my teacher?
Student Spotlight
Math
Math: Unit 9 Decimals
We will be mastering these key 5th grade math standards in this unit.
5.N.2.1 Represent decimal fractions using a variety of models (e.g., 10 by 10 grids, rational number wheel, base-ten blocks, meter stick) and make connections between fractions and decimals.
5.N.2.2 Represent, read and write decimals using place value to describe decimal numbers including fractional numbers as small as thousandths and whole numbers as large as millions.
5.N.2.3 Compare and order fractions and decimals, including mixed numbers and fractions less than one, and locate on a number line.
5.N.2.4 Recognize and generate equivalent decimals, fractions, mixed numbers, and fractions less than one in various contexts.
Links to Video Lessons
Decimals Equal Fractions Video: https://youtu.be/t9vqm2eM5mk
Decimal Point Video for Kids: https://youtu.be/odVdt83tsr8
Decimal Number Rock: https://youtu.be/68TBZRfaKnA
Comparing Decimals: https://youtu.be/RHUl4kZDD6c
Comparing Decimals : https://youtu.be/w0or6RJrBWI
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 #3 Due 2-4-21
Unit 10 Lesson 12: Big Ideas Mini Project
Extended Problems.
This TGA will need to be File-shared!
Reading / ELA
Unit 6 - Moments in History
This unit will introduce four historical figures who showed tremendous courage and whose bold actions had long-lasting consequences on countless others. As you read about each individual, you will explore the key details in their stories, make inferences about them, and determine the most important ideas these texts express. Along the way, you will learn about words and affixes whose origins come from the Greek language. Being able to call on these words and word parts can really help you improve your reading and polish your own writing.
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 essays. This is the same rubric the State Department of Education will use to score your essay in April.
Science
Blast off into Unit 4 SPACE! We will explore the various planets as well as the beautiful transitions of stars and constellations. Take a family trip outside to look up and admire the night sky. What specific cluster is shown in the picture to the left (hint it's Ms. Lewellen's favorite celestial body)?
Remember Science is "optional," but attendance is highly encouraged since all 5th graders will be tested in Science on the OSTP in April.
12/01/2020 - Unit 4, Lesson 6 Constellations
12/08/2020 - Unit 4, Lesson 7 Galaxies
12/10/2020 - Unit 4, Lesson 8 Gravity/Motion
12/15/2020 - Unit 4, Lesson 9 Review and Assessment
*Students have 2 weeks to complete USA Test Prep Assignments. Instructions are in the OLS lesson and on the On-Track Calendar 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
- December 1st-7th: NWEA Testing in Class (Alternate CC Schedule for students at either 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 2:00 PM).
- 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 Days
- December 21st-January 1st: No School - Winter Break
- January 4th-5th: No School - Teacher Work Days
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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