Pier 25 News
January 21, 2016
Dear UMAC Families,
Throughout our literacy, we will be introducing a fairy tale unit next week. To enrich our reading and writing activities, we are asking students to bring in a favorite fairy tale from home if possible. Since all of our UMAC and fifth grade classes will be studying this genre, there will be a limited supply of texts to check out in the library.
I hope your UMAC student enjoys a long four day weekend. Please remind your child to keep up on his/her WEB reading over the next few days. I reminded them today that their weekend goal is 80 minutes!
Thanks so much!
Kelly Horist
Shared Reading
Math
Old Friends:
Our 5th graders spent time this week reviewing data landmarks and a variety of methods for organizing data. After gathering data on a variety of topics students created line plots and stem/leaf plots to assist in determining specific landmarks for each set of data. We also worked on developing measurement and probability concepts as we explored different units of measurement.New Friends:
Our new friends have learned how to measure angles using the full & half-circle this week. With our understanding of acute and obtuse angles, this has made this new concept less challenging. Division continues to be a strong focus throughout this chapter. Our team should be proud of their diligence towards learning this concept!
Writing
Social Studies
Upcoming Events
Friday, January 15- Teacher In-service, No school
Monday, January 18- No School
Friday, January 22-History Alive Chapter 8 Test