Fifth Grade Newsletter
February 21, 2019
Reading and Math STAAR Simulations
On both February 27th and March 4th your child will be taking the Reading and Math STAAR Simulations (practice STAAR tests). We ask that you do not schedule any appointments on these days. It is important for your child to arrive to school on time and be present for the test. Please direct any questions to your child's homeroom teacher.
SAY CHEESE! Spring Pictures Next TUESDAY!
Middle School Course Cards Due Monday!
Please make sure to fill out, sign, and return the purple course card for middle school by Monday February 25th. Even if you are planning on moving, we are asking all students to fill one out. But, please indicate at the top which middle school your child is planning to attend. If you have any questions, please contact your child's homeroom teacher, Mrs. Hendrix, or the Clark Middle School counselor.
Skating Starts Monday!
Counselor's Corner
The month of February is a great time to talk about appreciating diversity. Mrs. Hendrix has led discussions about how people have so many ways they are the same on the inside even if they look different on the outside. In kindergarten and first grade we used a brown egg and a white egg to illustrate this concept. We cracked the eggs to find out that they are the same on the inside just like most people want and need the same things like; friends, love, hopes, and dreams.
This week is Friendship week when we spend time honoring our friends and improving our friendship skills.
Class Party Money
If you have any questions or concerns about this or are unsure if you have paid, please contact Katie Augustine, PTA Treasurer (email katieaugustine14@gmail.com)!
Cold Weather and Recess
- We will go out for recess if the temperature/wind chill is ABOVE 37 degrees.
- If the temperature/wind chill is BETWEEN 32 and 37 degrees, we will go outside for half of recess.
- We will have indoor recess if the temperature/wind chill is BELOW 32 degrees.
- Teachers check the temperature/wind chill shortly before recess time (10:00 am).
Curriculum
Reading - Comparing Literature Across Genres
Writing - Research-Based Opinion Writing
Science - Interactions in an ecosystem
Social Studies - Industrial Revolution
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Important Dates
February 25-Middle School Course Cards and Skating Forms DUE
February 26- Class Pictures
February 27-Math STAAR Simulation
March 4th-Reading STAAR Simulation
March 11-15-Spring Break-No school
Profile of a Future-Ready Learner
Frisco ISD prepares students for success in futures they create. In addition to academics, students are challenged and supported in developing their abilities in other areas.
You can help your child be Future Ready at home by teaching them to contribute.