Bulldog Bulletin
Belmont Elementary 5th Grade
English Language Arts
This week 5th graders will continue to explore perspectives of the loyalists and separatists by getting to experience what it might have felt like to be a colonist who was taxed without representation.
We will also continue to prepare Prezi's as our form of presentation for student led conferences at the end of the week!
LEARNING TARGETS:
1. I can organize my thoughts and ideas to prepare for my conference.
No Taxation Without Representation
Be sure to ask your 5th grader what they think about our "King's M&M's" simulation.
Prezi
Student Led Conferences
Math/C2
This week the 5th graders will continue to work with adding and subtracting mixed numbers. The students will be learning about regrouping when necessary to add or subtract appropriately. They will also learn how to read a word problem and interpret what is necessary to solve that problem.
Special Math Olympics Fun: In the coming weeks 5th graders will get the chance to compete against themselves in the "Math Olympics" click the link below to check out the games and fun! This is a great way for the students to practice using some of those skills that are so neccessary to math and makes it engaging too!
LEARNING TARGETS:
1. I can add mixed numbers.
2. I can regroup in order to subtract mixed numbers.
Social Studies Focus - The Road to Independence
1. What were the consequences of colonies resisting British policies?
2. How were the rights of colonists different from those of citizens living in Britain?
3. How did the Enlightenment shape the idea of government in the American colonies?
4. How did the French and Indian War change the relationship between colonists, American Indians, and the British government?
5. How did the deteriorating relationship between Great Britain and the American colonies impact both countries?
LEARNING TARGETS:
1. I can analyze the different reasons settlers might have wanted to settle in the Ohio River Valley and determine why that might have caused conflict.
2. I can draw information from multiple sources to determine the causes and effects of the Stamp, and Townshend Acts
3. I can examine the difference in the two points of views of the Boston Massacre by looking at two different portrayals of the events.
UPCOMING EVENTS/IMPORTANT DATES
THIS WEEK:
February 11 - Valentine Parties
February 12-13 - Parent Teacher Conferences
February 13,14,17 - NO SCHOOL
February 13 - Belmont Papa John's Night
February 28 - PTO BINGO NIGHT
LOOKING AHEAD:
March 14-21 - Spring Break
April 4 - Science City Field Trip
Teacher Information
If you have questions or concerns about your student, please contact your student's teacher by email or phone.
Suann Foster - sfoster@usd232.org
Amy Hickman - ahickman@usd232.org
Anna Huff - ahuff@usd232.org
Website: http://www.usd232.org/education/components/layout/default.php?sectionid=3331&
Phone: (913) 667.1810