5th Grade News
Week of March 20th
Our theme this year is "Wolfpack Strong." We believe that learning and growing together is the key to our success. Strength lies in the pack, and we will remember this theme throughout the year as we work cooperatively to be successful!
Learning Objectives This Week
Reading
Read a variety of of texts and make inferences/draw conclusions while providing text evidence.
Writing
Review pronouns and use them correctly in our writing.
3/24-Pronouns (Minor)
Math
We will be reviewing skills learned in 5th grade to prepare for the STAAR test, including fractions, volume, financial literacy, and writing equations.
Science
Describe food webs and food chains
Predict the effects of change in ecosystems
Social Studies
Describe living conditions for soldiers during the Civil War. Review major battles and key events.
3/24-Civil War (Major)
Homework
No Homework!
Information and News
March 13-17 - Spring Break
March 28 - Math STAAR Test
March 29 - Reading STAAR Test
April 13 - Early dismissal
April 14 - Holiday-No school
Rice University Offers STEM Summer Academy for 3rd, 4th, and 5th Graders:
Click on this link to learn more: http://www.rstem.rice.edu/stem-letics-academy-2017
TWE Family Fitbit Challenge
Do you or your child have a Fitbit? Are you interested in some friendly competition among the TWE community? If so, please join the TWE Family Fitness Fitbit Winter/Spring 2017 Challenge. For more information, please go to http://twepta.org/twepta2014/index.php/en/.
Think Through Math:
This is a free, online math program that allows students to learn and practice to improve mathematics skills. By using Think Through Math on a regular basis, students will become better at problem-solving and computation. These are important skills for success on the STAAR test, 5th grade classroom work, and preparation for 6th grade math. Students access Think Through Math using their MyKatyCloud account.
2016-2017 TWE Yearbooks on Sale
Get your yearbook for this year by visiting http://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/high-school-yearbooks.html. Type in Tom Wilson Elementary.
Don't miss out on also ordering the 5th Grade Extended Edition. This will be an extra insert to go into the yearbook that will have only 5th grade events that happen after the yearbook deadline. It will be an 8-12 page supplement. It will be mailed out after school is over. You will be able to attach the supplement into the yearbook.
March Core Essential: Forgiveness
Forgiveness-Deciding that someone who has wronged you doesn't have to pay.
The animal that represents knowledge is the Salamander. The color of the month is green.
Stay Connected to TWE!
5th Grade Website: https://sites.google.com/a/katyisd.org/twe-5th-grade/home
My Katy Cloud Log In: https://mykaty.katyisd.org/LoginPolicy.jsp
TWE PTA Website: http://twepta.org/twepta2014/index.php/en/
TWE PTA Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TWEPTA/?fref=nf
TWE Twitter: @twehowl or search #twehowl
PTA Twitter: @TWEPTA
5th Grade Team Members
Julie Hernandez - JulieRHernandez@KATYISD.ORG
Kailey Miller - KaileyMiller@KATYISD.ORG
Abbie Artley - AbigailEArtley@KATYISD.ORG
Kimberly Roberts - KimberlyJRoberts2@KATYISD.ORG
Tiffany Gwin - TiffanyBGwin@KATYISD.ORG
Lauren White - LaurenWhite@KATYISD.ORG
Christy Williams - ChristyMWilliams@KATYISD.ORG