5th Grade
Ms. Booker and Mr. Morrow
Upcoming Events
December 11th: Culver's Night 5-8 PM (Culver's on Grandview) 10% of ALL SALES to the Pewaukee PTO. Flavor of the Day: Brownie Thunder!!
December 14th: Wonder Movie Field Trip
December 18th-20th: Innovation Days (more information below)
January 17th: Edward Tulane Play
February 7th: Milwaukee Symphony Field Trip
February 26th: Six Flags Read to Succeed Reading Logs due
March 27th: Camp Whitcomb Parent Meeting at PHS at 6:30-7:30
Innovation Days
If you have any other crafty supply you would like to donate to the Makerspace, we would be happy to take those donations also: cardstock, stickers, pipe cleaners, bottles of glue, marbles, feathers, pom poms, Lego bricks, wood blocks, small hand tools (pliers, hammers, screw drivers), etc.
Six Flags Read to Succeed
Welcome to the Six Flags® Read to Succeed Six Hour Reading Club! Your child’s school is participating in an exciting program that encourages students to read for fun. Read to Succeed is a free program sponsored by Six Flags Theme Parks. Every student who completes six hours of recreational reading before the school’s deadline, February 26th, is eligible for a free admission ticket, valid at the participating Six Flags Theme Park that the school has selected.
Students will develop a greater appreciation for books when they see that you think reading is important too. You are sure to have fun as you investigate the world of reading together!
Here’s what you need to know:
• Your child should use this reading log to record what and how long he/she reads.
• Your child must complete 6 hours, or 360 minutes, of recreational reading.
• Please initial each entry and then sign the reading log to verify that the 6 hours of reading has been completed.
• Your child can read books, magazines, newspapers, or comic books (digital or hard copy). Reading for homework or a class assignment does NOT count.
• Students can read silently, aloud, or with an adult—you can read to your child, or your child can read to you.
• Remind your child to return the reading log to his/her teacher by the due date. Your child’s school will submit your child’s information and hours read.
• Late entries will NOT be accepted.
About the Tickets:
• The ticket is valid for admission to ONE Six Flags theme park on SELECT DATES ONLY during the 2018 season. Park name and valid dates will be printed on the tickets. Please understand that the school can only select one Six Flags Theme Park. The ticket will only be valid for the park that is listed on the ticket. The valid dates will not be announced prior to the ticket award date in early May.
• Tickets are valid for students in grades K-6 only and are not valid for anyone over the age of 13. No exceptions.
• Each ticket is valid for one free student admission only.
• A Season Pass upgrade offer will be available during the ticket valid dates. The upgrade offer information will be printed on the ticket.
• Tickets are NOT for resale and are nontransferable.
• They cannot be replaced if lost, stolen or damaged.
We hope that you and your child enjoy this free program and spend time reading together. If you have any questions about the program or have ticket questions, you will need to contact your child’s teacher or school before the school year is over. Happy Reading! The Six Flags® Read to Succeed Team
Clorox Wipes!
If you are able, we would appreciate any donation of Clorox Wipes!
Reading
Writing
Math
Students worked on multiplying fractions and whole numbers this week focusing on why this works. As a result, students understand why the standard algorithms work using visuals and showing each step in the process. When students are able to show their thinking they are increasing their number sense, which is crucial in higher math classes. Next week,students will begin multiplying mixed numbers, once again focusing on the process.
Please take a look at the following recipe that students will be making in class to see if there are any allergy concerns you might have for your child. Students will be using their knowledge of multiplying fractions to alter the serving size of a Chex® Mix recipe. Also, if there is a substitute I could use, please let me know. I would like every child to participate in this activity. Thank you to parents who have already contacted me in regards to any allergies that your child might have concerning this recipe.