Team Awesome in the NEW YEAR!
January 2018 Newsletter- 5th grade
Welcome back parents and students!
We are SO EXCITED to kick off the 2nd semester! We hope everyone had a relaxing a rejuvenating break! We look forward to another great semester of learning and growth.
Please feel free to reach out to us at any time in the upcoming month to schedule a conference. We would love to meet with each and every one of you!
Kerri Dalton- 5th grade ELAR and Social Studies- Kerri.Dalton@Killeenisd.org
Choe Lan Craft- 5th grade Math and Science- Choelan.Craft@Killeenisd.org
Reading and Writing
In reading and writing, we will continue to work on informational texts. Students will be learning about procedural text. They will also continue to learn about the text structures and features that help them to read nonfiction, informational, expository text. Students will be taking Unit 3A test: Informational Text on Friday, January 12th, 2018.
Unit 4A will be about fictional text and poetry. Most of this will be review for the students, as we have already covered these genres in the first semester.
In writing, we will be working on biographies and editing/revising techniques. Students will be writing biographies of a chosen person in class. At home assignment/directions to follow.
Social Studies
In social studies, students will be learning about the Branches of Government.
Math
In math, we are beginning Unit 6: Adding and Subtracting Fractions. The test will be on Thursday, January 18th, 2018.
Science
In science, we are finishing up sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels. The test will be Thursday, January 11th, 2018.
MAPS (Measure of Academic Progress) Testing
We will begin our second round of MAPS testing January 8th. These MOY (Middle of the Year) scores will help us to see where the students are and what gaps we will have to work on. We will record the student scores in their planner once they are taken so you can access them. Let us know if you have any questions about MAPS
Math- Friday, January 12th
Reading- Wednesday, January 17th
Helping at Home
As we journey into the 2nd semester, students will have homework almost daily. Please check and sign their planner and help them with their homework. If they do not have assigned homework, they should be working on their math facts and reading 15-20 minutes per night. Please feel free to reach out to us by email if you have any questions. Thank you for all that you do!!