Fifth Grade Flyer
March 28, 2016
Fifth Grade Families:
Good Morning!
Happy Spring! We hope that everyone had a great Spring Break and Easter Weekend with family and friends. Spring time also means MAP Testing is right around the corner. This is the time of the year where it seems to fly by. Here are a few reminders on some important events coming up:
MAP Testing:
MAP test is quickly approaching. We will be preparing for the test by doing some released MAP items from previous years, reviewing tricky math concepts, working on comprehending reading passages and reviewing science concepts. It is very normal for the students to be nervous about the test!
To bring some encouragement to the students and help with their nerves, I am asking a favor. Please think of someone in your child’s life who is important, inspirational, or just someone your child thinks is awesome! Some examples include: mom, dad, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, babysitter, grandma, grandpa, teacher, etc. Once you have chosen the person, please have them write a letter of encouragement to your child. When the letter is complete, please send it to me in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on the front (shhh… this is a secret!). The letters are due back by Friday, April 15th.
On the first day of MAP testing, I will hand out the letters for the students to read. They will be so surprised and hopefully, it will give them that extra boost to “do their best on the test!” Please let me know if you have any questions!
We will be testing on the following days:
Thursday, April 28th All Day
Friday, April 29th All Day
Monday, May 2nd All Day
Wednesday, May 4th All Day
Thursday, May 5th Morning
Volunteer Luncheon:
Language Arts:
In writing, the students are starting a new unit of study. They will be learning different ways to write an argumentative piece by suspending their judgment and gathering evidence to support both sides. The students first topic they will be arguing about is whether or not our school should ban or allow chocolate milk in our school's cafe. Ask your child what their opinion is on this topic!
Math:
Science:
Topic 1: Matter/Atoms
Topic 2: Static Electricity
Topic 3: Current Electricity (series and parallel)
Topic 4: Energy Transfer
Social Studies:
Upcoming Events:
Monday, April 4th: Blues Night
Tuesday, April 5th: NO CCL Volunteer Luncheon
Wednesday, April 13th: Early Dismissal 12:46pm
Monday, April 18th: Bread Company Night 4-8pm
Friday, April 22nd: Earth Day
Saturday, April 23rd: District Art Show @ Selvidge Middle School 12-3:30p,
Monday, April 25th: Progress Reports posted to Infinite Campus Portal
Friday, April 29th: School Principal's Day
Tuesday, May 3rd: National Teacher Appreciation Day
Friday, May 6th: Visit LaSalle Middle School and Wildcat Bash 4:30-7:30pm
Monday, May 9th: Track Meet
Tuesday, May 10th: Culver's Night 4-8pm
Wednesday, May 11th: Early Dismissal 12:46pm
Thursday, May 12th-Monday, May 16th: Smoky Mountains Field Trip
Monday, May 23rd: Epic 6 Celebration Field Trip
Tuesday, May 24th: Field Day
Wednesday, May 25th: Last Day of School: 5th Grade Graduation and Picnic
Early Dismissal 12:46pm
Fifth Grade
Email: lastnamefirstname@rsdmo.org
Website: http://www.rockwood.k12.mo.us/eurekael/Pages/default.aspx
Location: 442 West 4th Street, Eureka, MO, United States
Phone: 636-733-3150