Mathews Elementary 5th Grade
The Incredible Class of 2019
Upcoming Calendar Events
10/18 & 10/19 - Students tie-dye shirts with volunteer help. Students will bring this home
and will wear it to camp on 10/24.
10/19 - Topic 5 Math Test
10/19 - Report Cards issued for 1st Nine Weeks
10/24 - Students report to school as normal with their suitcase, etc. for camp
We leave from Mathews later in the morning.
10/25 - At Collin County Adventure Camp (Lots of learning going on!)
10/26 - Return from Collin County Adventure Camp around 2:00 p.m.
10/29 - 11/02 - Red Ribbon Week (Mon - wear jeans and Mathews spirit wear, Tue - wear red, Wed - wear pjs, Thur - wear athletic/exercise clothes, Fri - wear tourist clothing/shirt from place visited)
11/02 - MAVS Man Assembly
11/02 - Mathews Carnival/Fun Run (In & Out Burger) 6-8pm
11/05 - Supplies due for our colonial day simulation (a note will be coming home after camp with details)
11/05 - Topic 6 Math Test
11/07 - PSHS Homecoming Parade (includes feeder schools) 6pm
11/08 and 11/09 - Simulation of colonial times with a focus on the New England area.
Students will travel through stations/activities as they learn about this time
period. Volunteers are needed to help - thank you in advance!
11/12 - Veteran's Day
11/13 - Picture Retake Day
11/19 - 11/23 - Thanksgiving Break - no school
Math Update
Here is what is planned in math for the next two weeks:
October 19: Topic 5 (Dividing by 2-digit Divisors) Math Test
October 22-23 & October 29-Nov 2: Topic 6 (Dividing - Decimals)
Monday, November 5: Topic 6 Test (Dividing - Decimals)
All 5th graders should complete 30 minutes of Dreambox outside of school each week.
SCIENCE AT SCHOOL AND CAMP
In class, we are beginning our unit on Force, Motion, and Energy. Please have your child bring their science notebook home periodically in order for you to see all of the wonderful explorations, lessons, and notes that we are covering in class. There will be a major test at the end of this unit similar to the type of test taken last week (Matter Unit Test).
SOCIAL STUDIES
Colonial Days on November 8th and 9th will be an extension of the learning we are doing in social studies class. We will primarily focus on the New England colonies.
NOVEL READING
As always, it is incredibly important that your child read at least 20 minutes a day after school.
Arrival Schedule
Circle Time
Arriving on time is especially important in 5th grade!
Don't forget, this year breakfast is being served at 7:00 a.m.
Reminder: All birthday treats shared at school must be store bought. We share treats in our block two class as this is the class right after lunch.
Morning Schedule
9:25-9:40 Switch to BLOCK TWO and begin BLOCK TWO
9:40 - 10:30 Specials (P.E., Art, Music, or Fitness)
10:30 - 11:00 Interventions, SSR, and extension lessons
11:00 - 11:30 LUNCH
Rest of the Day Schedule
12:55 - 1:10 Recess
1:10 - 2:40 Switch to BLOCK THREE, BLOCK THREE Instruction
2:45 Dismissal
Mathews Elementary - 5th Grade
Email: melanie.willett@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/mathews
Location: 7500 Marchman Way, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469 752 2300