Amana Fifth Grade Newsletter Update
Friday, September 7, 2018
News from Ms. Hess
This week in math we started our first unit in math focusing on place value and multiplication. We used a math workshop model to play games, use technology (IXL) and small group instruction to clear up any confusion with subtraction of whole numbers.
In literacy, we discussed how readers back up to reread as a strategy to combat confusion or interruption, focused on making connections to text, and learned to use context to make inferences about the meaning of unknown words. Ask your child what message the author of the book Each Kindness was trying to teach.
Our band instructor, Mr. Flaherty, joined us on Tuesday and Friday to introduce the instruments available to 5th graders. Everyone was able to give each instrument a trial run. Ask your child what they liked and why! Please see the information letter in the email attachment and the paper sign up sheet in your child's Friday Folder. The sooner we know who is interested, the sooner we can match kids with instruments and begin making music!
The Walking Classroom will make its debut next week. Our very generous PTO purchased The Walking Classroom three years ago for our kids. Each child uses an MP3 player with pre-loaded lessons that align directly with our science, literacy, and social studies standards. This means that our class gets to learn while walking around the beautiful place we call home. We will learn that research has proven that cognitive function improves dramatically when aerobic exercise occurs. We will plan to do at least one Walking Classroom lesson a week for the year. Next week's topics include Greek and Latin roots, as well as idioms! See the link below to learn more.
Binder of Awesome!!! Look forward to seeing this again on Friday, September 28.
Learning Goals This Week:
Math: I can show what I know about math on the iReady assessment. I can explain place value and the relationship between the place values.
Writing: I can generate lists as a prewriting strategy. I can write a friendly letter.
Science: I can make, record, and communicate my observations.
Homecoming Week - September 17 - 21
In honor of our Homecoming week, Amana students are invited to dress according to the following themes the week of September 17 - 21:
Tuesday - Red, White, & Blue Day
Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday
Thursday - Sport Team or Sporty Wear
Friday - Clipper Pride (Blue and White!)