Mathews Elementary 5th Grade
The Incredible Class of 2019
We are off to an INCREDIBLE start!
Math Update
Math is moving along quickly and students already had their first test last Friday. This week we are adding and subtracting whole numbers and decimals (through lesson 2-6).
Next week we will finish Topic 2 and take a test on Thursday 9/6/18. Your child will use the reteach pages (red bordered pages) as their study guide for the test.
We will begin the next topic on Friday 9/7. We will learn about the multiplication of whole numbers and have a mid-topic test on Thursday 9/13/18. We will begin decimal multiplication on Friday 9/14.
Reading/Language Arts/and Social Studies Update
Social Studies is focused on understanding the geography of the United States. As we continue the year with a focus on United States history, students will use their understanding of the geography of the U.S. to explain why certain areas developed specific economies and cultures (ex: If groups of people settled near the coast, they became fishermen, etc.)
Grammar: Our first weeks of school we are focused on getting to know your child's strengths and weaknesses in grammar/writing. Our focus topics have been: 1) we capitalize names 2) we capitalize "I" no matter where it is in the sentence and 3) we capitalize months and days.
We will have an assessment of these skills to measure your child's progress on Friday, 9/7/2018.
Science Update
Next, we will move on to studying Matter and Energy. We begin the study of matter on 9/6/2018. Students will enjoy identifying the physical properties of a "mystery substance" in class! This information will lead them to identify the mystery substance. Science is very hands-on and very engaging!
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
9:40 - 10:30 Specials (P.E., Art, Music, or Fitness)
10:30 - 11:00 Switch to Block II and begin with
interventions, SSR, and extension lessons
11:00 - 11:30 LUNCH
Rest of the Day Schedule
12:50 - 1:10 Recess
1:10 - 2:40 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