5th Grade Newsletter
February 1, 2016
Norwood Happenings
Math and Science Night at Norwood -
Math and Science Night will be on Tuesday, February 2nd from 6:00 to 7:30 in the Norwood Gym. Each grade level will have a hands-on Math and Science activities for students to participate in. Each student that attends will get a free dress sticker for the 1/2 day on Friday, Feb. 12 as well as the possibility for other prizes per grade level.
100th Day of School - Thursday, February 4th
Norwood will celebrate the 100th day of school by dressing up like a person that is 100 years old. Use your imagination and creativity and please remain school appropriate. If any student chooses not to participate, standard dress uniform is required.
Early Release
Students will be released at 11:45 on Friday, February 12th.
Student Holiday
There will be no school on Monday, February 15th.
5th Grade Happenings
Math Madness
In the Science Lab
The Reading Corner
Blast from the Past
This week in Social Studies, students will discover the trouble between the states. They will read an article called The Roots of Conflict that explains federal vs. state rights. The students will be writing a personal narrative about a time when they had to make a compromise to solve a problem.
Homework Help
- Read, Read, Read
- Practice Multiplication Facts
- Math notes and vocabulary words are posted on Miss Finley's website
- Apply concepts to everyday activities
- Spelling words and Reading Comprehension Thinking Stems are located on Ms. Cooper's website
- Khan Academy videos and practice
- Clay Piggy
Contact
Tracy Pruett (Science) – tpruett@bisdmail.net
Rebecca Finley (Math) – rlfinley@bisdmail.net
Kathy Cooper (ELA and SS) – kcooper@bisdmail.net
Pamela Leach (ELA and SS) – pamela.leach@bisdmail.net