February Newsletter
What's happening in 5th grade
Reading
Math
We will be learning about perimeter, area, volume, and the metric system. We will also be starting to study geometry, with will include circles, quadrilaterals, triangles, and angles.
Social Studies
Writing
We will be continuing our Argument and Advocacy unit of study. We will be taking positions on topics and researching both sides of the argument in order to write a persuasive piece.
Science
We will be presenting our weather projects and beginning our next science project on plant parts and photosynthesis. We are learning about the phases of matter, atoms, elements and compounds, as well as mixtures and solutions.
Important Dates
Feb. 4th - Math Benchmark
Feb. 5th - Cluster Concert @ Dominion High School
Feb. 5th - Meet the Instruments Night @ Seneca Ridge Middle School
Feb. 7th - Science Benchmark
Feb. 10th - Seneca Ridge Middle School Field Trip
Reminders
- Please remind your child to charge their laptops every night.
- As stated before, students should dress appropriately for outside recess.
- Please consider attending the Instrumental Night at Seneca Ridge to have the opportunity to experience all of the different instruments available for Band next year.
January Birthdays
Logan 2/6, Josue 2/6, Alexander 2/16, Zahraa 2/16, Isabella 2/24