5th Grade News
Mrs. Burmeister, Mrs. Carlson, Mrs. Davis
Friday, April 13, 2018
April's Learner Profile
Forward Testing Calendar
This week we started the fifth grade Forward testing. Students learned how to navigate the test using the iPad and then had ELA and Math practice tests. The fifth graders started Thursday morning with session #1 (Writing) and session #4 (Listening)
Tuesday, Apr 17
10:10-11:30 Session #2 Write/Lang (20 min.)
Session #4 Reading (50 min.)
Wednesday, Apr 18
9:35-10:30 Session #1: Math (45 min.)
Thursday, Apr 19
1:20-2:05 Session #2: Math (45 min.)
Math
Reading
5B and 5D are continuing to work on their literacy skills with Literature Discussion Groups and responding to their reading using the RACE strategy. The Language Workshop Unit we are working on asks the question, "What lessons can be learned in the face of a challenge?" The students will be reflecting on this question during our whole group reads and in their independent reading. Learning about Greek and Latin roots has been a growing experience! Each student created a Key Note presentation using three Greek or Latin roots. They did a terrific job and we all learned so much! We will continue to incorporate Greek and Latin roots into our daily work.
In Mrs. Carlson’s class, 5th Grade will be starting Unit 7: Imagination in reading. This unit will focus on the essential question - Is imagination more valuable than knowledge? Students will also focus on how does reading fantasy fiction deepen their thinking. We will be reading Chris Van Allsburg books to develop a deeper understanding of the structure of fantasy genre. Students will also use images from Chris Van Allsburg’s book to create their own fantasy story, tying in reading and writing.
Important Reminders
Chicken BBQ Class Baskets.
Please remember to donate to your child's homeroom Chicken BBQ basket. Each classroom has a themed classroom basket that will be auctioned off at this year's Chicken BBQ.
Mrs. Burmeister - "Shopping Gift Card" Basket
Mrs. Carlson -"Beat-It" Basket
Mrs. Davis - "Fashionable Foodie" Basket
Dates to Remember
Friday, April 20th - Crazy Socks Day
Sunday, April 29th - Chicken BBQ - 11:00 - 5:00
Friday, May 11th - 9 - 10:45 a.m. - Grandparents' Day
Friday, May 25th - School Color/Spirit Wear Day (wear red and blue)
Monday, May 28th - No School - Memorial Day
Friday, June 1st - Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday, June 6th - 5th Grade Musical Dress Rehearsal - 2:30 - Grandparents welcome to attend this performance
Wednesday, June 6th - 5th Grade Musical/Dinner 6:00 pm
Thursday, June 7th - Last Day of School!
Future Dining Nights - Mark Your Calendar!
Tuesday, April 24th - Culvers on Sunset, 5pm - 8pm
Wednesday, May 9th - Portillos - -17685 W. Bluemound Rd, Brookfield, 5pm - 8pm
Tuesday, May 22nd - Culvers on Sunset, 5pm - 8pm
Contact Information
Nancy Burmeister - nburmeis@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Pachion Carlson - pcarlson@waukesha.k12.wi.us
Annmarie Davis - adavis@waukesha.k12.wi.us