December Newsletter
What's happening in 5th grade
Reading
We will be continuing our non-fiction research unit on Westward Expansion. We will be starting another non-fiction unit on tackling the complexity of non-fiction.
Math
We will be working to understand algebra (the concept of a variable used in math) and decimal operations.
Social Studies
We will explore the characteristics of the Southeast and research how people impact the environment along the east coast.
Writing
We will continue researching and composing a report about a subtopic within Westward Expansion.
Science
We will investigate cells under microscopes and drawing and labeling the different parts of cells. We will also compare and contrast vertebrates and invertebrates.
Reminders
Important Dates:
- December 2nd: Big Buddies Mustang Spotlight
- December 5th: School Wide Spelling Bee
- December 9th: D.A.R.E
- December 10th: MAP Reading
- December 11th: Interims sent home
- December 16th - December 20th: Solar System Presentations
- December 17th: MAP Math
- December 20th: Winter Sing-a-long
- December 23rd - January 5th: Winter Break
December Birthdays
Jaiden 12/2, Iryne 11/5, Joshua 11/7, Zaid 12/11, Angelia 12/12, Phillip 12/21, Alec 12/21