5th Grade
Mrs. Ward
Upcoming Events
Sept 30th- Start of Boosterthon (more information below)
October 1st-Math MAP Test
Boosterthon-Fun Run
The PTO is putting on a Boosterthon, Sept. 30-Oct. 8. In class we will watching videos each day to go along with the Boosterthon covering a Community Challenge, where students can win prizes. These prizes will be handed out on Oct. 9th.
For the Fun Run, there will be two tracks (each track is 1/16 of a mile) set up outside behind PLE and Horizon. All students will run an average of 30-35 laps. Every student whose parent or guardian registers him/her on www.funrun.com, will receive a FREE Rock’N Wristband to wear on Fun Run day!
Reading Response
In Term 1, students are asked to respond weekly to what they are reading. These responses need to be at least one page in length and contain their thinking about what they are reading. Our mini-lessons have focused on inferences and theme, which are components that can be incorporated in their responses. Next term they will need to complete two entries, each a page in length. See the rubric below to see how I'm assessing each reading standard.
Spelling
It's wonderful seeing the students putting so much effort into reaching their 4's on the spelling test.
Next week's challenge words: reap, glean, culinary, delectable, and tomfoolery
Math
Since our class need some extra time learning how to find common denominators and estimating our answers, the Unit 1 test will take place next week. They will have a review sheet which they will complete on Monday and that they can use to study for the test.