5th Grade Newsletter
February 2016
Science with Mr. Twa
This month is an exciting time for 5th grade. We will be preparing our Eco-column habitats in preparation for some friends that will use it as a home. During this life science unit, we will be making observations, and learning about inter-dependency by comparing food webs, chains, and energy pyramids. We will also be reviewing and preparing for the benchmark assessment in March.
Reading, Writing, & Social Studies with Mrs. Brittain & Mrs. Harris
Math with Mrs. Hladky
In Math, we have learned to multiply decimal fractions using a number line, partial products, shading in parts of a whole, and the algorithm. Next week, we will be learning about perimeter, area, and volume. We will take our summative assessment over multiplying decimal fractions and perimeter, area, and volume on Friday, February 12th.
The Math STAAR Benchmark will be on February 24th. Please continue to work with your child at home on memorizing their multiplication facts. We are also practicing our own multiplication chart as fast as we can, so let your student show you how fast they can make one at home! Our goal is to finish in less than 10 minutes!
February Dates to Remember
Valentine Party-February 12, 2016 from 9:00-10:00 a.m.
- We will be celebrating Valentines Day with Cupid Floats and Donuts. Students will exchange Valentines as they snack on sweet treats. Please feel free to join us!
Father Daughter Dance-February 13, 2016
No School-February 15, 2016
- There will be no school on Monday, February 15th.
Math Night-February 23, 2016
Picture Day-February 24, 2016
Texas Stride
Goal Setting
Parents play an important role in our success. Please ask your child about their goals and encourage them to work hard in order to reach them! We want to celebrate their successes, and we know that it would be even more powerful if their successes are celebrated both at home and at school!