5th Grade Newsletter
Welcome to the Kindness Cafe
Reading
We continued our argument unit. We spent a good amount of time finding evidence for both sides of our issue and reading multiple sources. The kids have also been practicing writing a summary of their sources.
Math
This week we worked on multiplying a fraction by a fraction. The students are now familiar with multiple ways to solve these types of problems. They also looked at the relationship between decimal and fraction multiplication.
IXL Skills: M.16-M.20
Writing
In writing, the students found evidence to support their claim/thesis. Their varied evidence included quotations, summaries, and paraphrasing.
Communication
Below is a link which shares information about getting a hold of someone after school after 4:00 when there are concerns about busing, issues on the bus, etc.
District Mission Statement
In partnership with family and community, Woodridge School District 68 provides a comprehensive educational foundation for all children in a safe, caring environment, preparing them to be productive, responsible, and successful members of society.