5th Grade Parkside Elementary
October 6th - 13th, 2016
Math
This week in math we will continue to discuss decimals in expanded form and numeric form. Knowing the decimal's value will help us begin to compare fractions to see which has more or less value. We will continue to round and compare decimals throughout the week. Next week we will finish rounding and comparing decimals using word problems. Our unit test will be on Thursday, October 13. A study guide will come home as homework on Tuesday.
Ideas for practice at home:
- multiplication facts
- rounding/using money
- solving multi step equations
Reading/Literacy
This week...
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Review week
- Character Analysis
- Plot- setting, problem, solution, events
- Summarizing
- Theme
- Cycle 1 Literacy Test Thursday, October 6, 2016
- Word Sort Review Weeks 1-4 Test Friday, October 7, 2016
Next Week...
- Cycle 1 Literacy Test Corrections (to be completed in class)
- New Word Sort
Science
This week in Science, we began reviewing Newton's Laws. We also spent time using our knowledge of Force and Motion to build the best roller coasters possible. Ask students what they learned about the first hill of a roller coaster.
Field Trip / Fundraising
5th Grade Field Trip Information
- Permission slips coming soon
- Field Trip is October 21, 2016 and we need chaperones!
- Please let your child's homeroom teacher know if you are able to chaperone.
Fundraising Information
- The Pastry Lady (they will be delivered before Thanksgiving Break)
- Information sheets in last week's Thursday Folder
- Runs through October 20
- Money raised goes toward YOUR CHILD's Charleston overnight field trip
Calendar Updates!
Oct 10 PTA Board Meeting Oct 12 Early Release Day Oct 14 Fun Run Oct 17 - 21 Bus Driver Appreciation Week Oct 22 Fall Festival @ Parkside Oct 28 1st Quarter Ends Oct 28 Grades 2 & 3 Recognition Celebration Oct 28 Grades K & 1 Recognition Celebration Oct 31 Teacher Workday - No School For Students
Conferences!!!!!