Barry 5th Grade Team Black
February 21, 2020
Important Dates and Information
February 26: PLC early release
February 26: Conferences ( see email signup)
March 4: AR goals due
March 6: End of quarter
If you have not signed up for our Spring Conferences please click on the following link:
Stallo's Homeroom: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEA728AAF58-spring3
Thompson's Homeroom: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E48AEA728AAF58-spring2
What's Happening in 5th Grade?
Reminders
- Please check your child's planner to monitor their behavior chart, and keep updated on what we are doing in class.
- When going through your child's trapper, make sure they are with you and are not throwing away important paperwork.
- Daily Homework includes: Reading every night for 30 minutes and Math Fact Practice
Winter Gear
Through the winter season, please make sure your child is coming to school dressed appropriately for the temperature. We DO go outside for recess if the wind chill is above 20 degrees.
Suggested attire:
- Heavy coat
- Hat
- Gloves
- Closed-toe shoes
- Scarf
If you need any assistance in getting these items for your child, please contact your child's homeroom teacher, or Stephanie Richison (richisos@platteco.k12.mo.us), and we will be more than happy to help out.
Math
We are continuing our unit on adding and subtracting fractions and mixed numbers. Homework is available and will be due Tuesday. Our unit should be concluded next week, with a test to follow. Please look for a follow-up email with more details as we near test time.
Homework (optional): 7-7 and 7-8 are due Tuesday!
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Password: pc followed by the student's computer password (example: pc1234567)
Current Homework: click on the "Classes" icon and it should lead you to current available assignments.
If you need log-in information or have any questions, please email me directly. Thank you!
ELA
We will be testing on Text Structure next week, then beginning our unit on making an Inference using fiction and non-fiction texts.
We are currently reading our next class novel. It is Where the Red Fern Grows. This text will be used in teaching reading concepts. For those of you who are aware of the book, you know that it is a difficult book to read, but will leave a lasting impression on the students. They are aware that it is supposed to be a very sad book. I feel it is good for kids to see the power of words and how a good writer can bring out strong emotions in a reader.
Our current writing piece is evidence based arguments. The students selected their topics and are creating rough drafts. We will be finishing this by the end of the quarter.
AR points are due March 4.
For homework, the kids will have a nightly requirement of reading for 30 minutes. I was informed by many kids that they are not reading at home. This is currently all I am giving as an expectation for them. We had our first celebration with several kids participating. I hope to have an even greater number this quarter! I know they have a stronger understanding of the importance of pacing themselves to ensure they have a better chance to meet their goals. AR is an expectation that they will have all through middle school, so developing these habits and fulfilling requirements is good to figure out now as they approach actual letter grades.Be watching for your midterm slips to sign next Friday.
Science
Social Studies
We will be testing next week part 2 of the revolution. This will cover the battles and the aftermath of the war. I will be sharing a study guide and a Kahoot.
Our next unit will be government. This is a review unit, so it should be fairly short.
Contact Us
ELA/Social Studies
816-436-9623 ext. 3143
Mrs. Thompson
Math/Science
816-436-9623 ext. 3144
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Mrs. Thompson: @thompsons5thgrade