February News
NC Check-Ins Middle of the Year Test
Dear Parents,
Asheville City Schools is participating in the “NC Check-ins” which are short, formative standards-based assessments that will be administered 3 times this year. This is our second “check-in” for the year. 5th grade will take the math and reading assessment, and 4th grade will take the math assessment only. These assessments will inform teachers about where each child is in relation to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study. Teachers can use the information to adjust instruction and support for students as they advance through the year.
Fifth graders have four End of the Year Assessments. In order to help prepare for the stress of this, we will give the students the low stake opportunity to experience EOG like test multiple times throughout the year. The NC check-ins are one of those opportunities.
Please plan to have your child to school on time for their assigned testing dates this fall:
5th Grade Math - Tuesday, February 6 (8:00 a.m.)
5th Grade Reading - Thursday, February 8 (8:00 a.m.)
Please plan to have your child present and on time for these testing days.
Ms. Nichols
Practice Science EOG the same week.
- Adjust and practice the test setting of 3 out of 4 tests in a week in their homeroom.
- Inform teachers about where each child is in relation to the North Carolina Standard
- Adjust instruction and support for students as we advance through the year.
- Data used for teaching science content.
- Students can identify areas of strengths and weakness in their science knowledge.
- Be encouraged to keep science notes updated and organized.
- Practice taking a science test in their homeroom.
5th Grade Math - Tuesday, February 6 (8:00 a.m.)
5th Grade Reading - Thursday, February 8 (8:00 a.m.)
Science Practice EOG- Friday, February 9 (8:00 a.m.)
Washington D.C. Payment Reminder
The January payment of $65 was due on January 19th. If you have already made this payment, please disregard this reminder. However, if you happened to have missed this payment, please send your student in with the money as soon as possible, or you can go on to the Claxton website to submit a payment.
The next two installments, also for $65, are due by the 19th of February and March.
Mulan Jr.
Updated Schedule As of January 23rd
Early Release or “No After school Activities” or No School = No Rehearsal
2 Hour Delay= YES Rehearsal!
If we miss school due to weather cancellations- we will stick to the schedule as is (Example- if it Snows on Tuesday- that rehearsal is gone and we move onto Wednesdayś scheduled rehearsal. I will schedule a makeup with that Tuesday Group)
If we continue to miss school due to weather- I may add rehearsals on Monday/Fridays with those who can make it- closer to the production as needed (Let´s hope not!) Rehearsing on the weekend is not an option.
If you know your child is going to miss a rehearsal- please let me know as soon as you can. It helps to plan rehearsals around who is going to be there. You can call, email, or send a note in with your child.
Attached is the rehearsal schedule.
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February Happenings
Jan 31th - Report Cards Go Home
Jan 30th, 31st and Feb 1- OPEN HOUSE
Feb 2nd- Makeup day of school
Feb. 1- Understanding privilege- parent workshop 6-8
Feb. 6- Math NC check-ins
Feb. 8- Language Arts NC check-ins
Feb. 9- Open Notebook Practice Science EOG
Feb. 9 PBIS assembly
Feb. 11- 15 Book Fair
Feb. 15- Asheville Hidden Racial History Parent Engagement night 6-8
Feb. 16- Now full day of school
Feb. 19- now full day of school
Feb. 21 Digital Learning Day
Current Learning
Science- We will review Physical and Earth Science for the Practice EOG before learning about Life Sciences.
You can help your student go over their science notebook and organize it as a resource for the practice EOG.
Math- We have launched a new math website!!!
This site is designed to be a tool where you and your child can explore current learning topics, links to helpful videos, and also see all the classroom notes. (helps to make sure your child is up to date with notes)
This site is just beginning, so if there is anything you'd like to see added, kindly let me know.
Here's a link!
https://sites.google.com/acsgmail.net/claxton5thgrademath/home
Reading- Reading- As quarter 2 comes to an end, we will finish working on main ideas in informational texts, summarizing, and reviewing text structures. On Thursday, January 25th, the students will have a quiz to assess their understanding of these concepts.
RI.5.2 Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
RI.5.5 Compare and contrast the overall structure (e.g., chronology, comparison, cause/effect, problem/solution) of events, ideas, concepts, or information in two or more texts.
Social Studies- We continue our study of the Revolutionary War this week. We will have a test on this unit Friday January 26th based on our notes, study guide, and primary source activities we have completed in class. Students will not be able to use notes on this assessment. We will study together in class with a variety of review activities. Most review will take place in class. However, if you want to help students study at home, you may refer to the following quizlets:
https://quizlet.com/22677011/social-studies-5th-grade-revolutionary-war-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/19065873/the-american-revolution-5th-grade-flash-cards/
https://quizlet.com/13868106/american-revolution-5th-grade-flash-cards/
The Essential Standards for this unit include:
5.H.1.3 Analyze the impact of major conflicts, battles and wars on the development of our nation through Reconstruction.
5.H.1.2 Summarize the political, economic and social aspects of colonial life in the thirteen colonies.