Notes From the Nurse:
Student seasonal flu vaccines will be given at Wilson’s Creek on Thursday October 7th. Your child will come home with a permission form soon. If you want your child to receive the free vaccine, please complete the permission form and return to your child’s teacher no later than Tuesday, October 5th. The permission form can also be found on the sps.org website for you to print or the link is: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12QIUZ9XtwOQ8b4F9f9CUPAZFEFu60EI0/view
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Math News We will begin Unit 2 of Illustrative Math. This unit works on Fractions as Quotients and Fraction Multiplication. This week we will cover the following lessons in Unit 2:
· Lessons 1 - Interpret and represent contexts relating division and fractions in a way that makes sense. (Breaking candy bars, sandwiches, pans of brownies, etc) - Lesson 2 - Representing the relationship between division and fractions with diagrams and expressions. - Lesson 3 - Represent the relationship between division and fractions with equations. - Lesson 4 - Solve problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions.
· DreamBox - Students have both a minimum of 5 lessons and a minimum of 60 minutes for the WEEK. Most students will have more than 5 lessons in that time frame, but BOTH GOALS must be met.
· Keep working on basic multiplication facts. These are key to easily working with multiplying whole numbers, decimals, long division, and fractions to name just a few! | ELA News
| Science NewsThis week, we will continue the unit on matter. We will focus on mixtures and solutions. Towards the end of the week, we will begin discussion on the water cycle. |
Math News
This week we will cover the following lessons in Unit 2:
· Lessons 1 - Interpret and represent contexts relating division and fractions in a way that makes sense. (Breaking candy bars, sandwiches, pans of brownies, etc)
- Lesson 2 - Representing the relationship between division and fractions with diagrams and expressions.
- Lesson 3 - Represent the relationship between division and fractions with equations.
- Lesson 4 - Solve problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions.
· DreamBox - Students have both a minimum of 5 lessons and a minimum of 60 minutes for the WEEK. Most students will have more than 5 lessons in that time frame, but BOTH GOALS must be met.
· Keep working on basic multiplication facts. These are key to easily working with multiplying whole numbers, decimals, long division, and fractions to name just a few!
ELA News
- This week, we will focus on how authors select and research topics, themes, and settings.
- We will continue following the writing process to complete our personal narratives.
- Students should be completing individual goals in Lexia and Reading Plus on a weekly basis. This is a 10-point homework grade every week.
- Students should be reading independently 20+ minutes independently every day. Studies show that students who read 20 minutes per day score much higher on tests than students who don’t.
Science News
This week, we will continue the unit on matter. We will focus on mixtures and solutions. Towards the end of the week, we will begin discussion on the water cycle.
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Art
Library
Students will practice using the library’s online catalog so they know how to find books.
Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage month runs from September 15 through October 15. The library will have a book display of positive fiction and nonfiction books with powerful and strong main characters that are Hispanic.
Mrs. Melson’s Contact Information and Links:
E-mail: amelson@spsmail.org
Twitter: @WCreekLibrary
5th Grade Library Class Canvas page
Instructional Technology
During the month of September, we will focus on News and Media Literacy with 5th graders. We will specifically focus on clickbait and how to avoid it.
With so much news and media available to our students, it is important for them to understand who created it, why they created it, and whether it is credible and safe. These skills will help them navigate the risks that come with online news and media.
Check out this article from Common Sense Media to learn more about digital literacy.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. 😊
Rachel Burk
Music
5th graders are working on learning our songs for our Veterans Day program which will be on November 11th. Times will be forthcoming. There are links for students to practice at home on the 5th grade Music Canvas page and I can also make CD’s for students to listen to at home as well.
Concert Choir:
I am so impressed by the attention of the students during our rehearsals and I am so excited about the quality of singing coming from this group. This is going to be a great year! Please stay tuned to our Remind app for important announcements and reminders.
Mr. Parker
PE
We will continue a throwing and catching skills unit. We will practice the skills by participating in various lead-up games, skill building activities, and partner challenges.
Coach Neville
E-mail: lmneville@spsmail.org
Twitter: @levipsu32
Counselor
A Note from the Counselor
Jill Wilson Jrwilson@spsmail.org
Love is First:
As parents and teachers we have a great desire to see our students achieving academic goals and finding success. When students struggle academically it is important for each of us to continue to show love and acceptance to our students. Most kids are looking for proof that their parents love and accept them. Smiles, eye contact, and touching are important ways for parents to communicate that Love is First and achievement and success are secondary. We never want to help create an irrational belief in our children or students that people are loved only when they do a good job.
Plan to make time for smiles and hugs, especially for children who are having the most difficulty in school.
Pearl #5
“You are loved not for what you do but for who you are.”
Jill Wilson, M.S, P.S.C.
Student Council News
STUCO Swag
We are currently sold out of water bottles and blue medium socks. However, you may still order the other items from our flyer. See the attached flyer for details.
Class Elections
Student Council class elections will be later in 1st Quarter. Each class will have two representatives. More information coming soon.
Hat Friday
Every Friday is Hat Friday at Wilson's Creek!
