5th Grade News
Week of May 16, 2016
Reminders
- Our field trip to Haggard Middle School is this week (Thursday, May 19). If your child did not return the permission slip, his/her teacher will email another copy to you. Please be sure to print and sign the permission slip so that your child may attend.
- There is a parent meeting at Haggard Middle School (in the cafeteria) on Wednesday, May 18 (6:15 p.m.).
- All library books are due no later than Friday, May 20. Please encourage your child to return his/her books.
Curriculum This Week
Reading:
Story: "Weslandia"
Reading Skills:
- Identify the theme of a reading passage
- Examine types of persuasion
- Explain types of literary devices
Math:
- Find surface area of solids
- Solve two-step algebraic equations
- Add, subtract, multiply, and divide positive and negative numbers
- Understand how to read and apply nutritional information and food labels to make healthy choices
Science/Health Test May 24 (open note/book test)
Social Studies:
- Understand the important events that led to Texas declaring its independence.
What's on the Calendar?
May
18 Parent meeting at Haggard Middle School 6:15 p.m.
19 Haggard Field Trip (tour of school)
20 Library books due
12-26 MAP Testing
27 No School (Teacher Work Day) (or a snow make-up day)
30 No School (Memorial Day)
June
2 Class Party (9:30 - 10:30)
Graduation (6:30 - 9:00 p.m.)
3 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
8:00 - 9:00 Spirit Assembly
12: 00 EARLY RELEASE
Report Cards
Graduation
Just a Few Reminders for Graduation
5th Grade Graduation
Thursday, June 2
6:30 - 9:00 p.m.
6:30 - 7:00 Graduation program
7:00 - 9:00 Graduation party (5th graders only)
Attire:
Boys are to wear slacks/khakis and a collared shirt (no shorts, no jeans, and no t-shirts).
Girls are to wear a skirt or dress that meets school dress code. Straps must be at least three fingers-wide. Lengths must be fingertip or longer. Slacks for girls are also acceptable.
Contact a Teacher
Mrs. Beal michelle.beal@pisd.edu
Mrs. Probst kimberly.probst@pisd.edu
Mrs. Smith teal.smith@pisd.edu
Website: http://k12.pisd.edu/wells-elementary-school
Location: 3427 Mission Ridge Road, Plano, TX, United States