Weekly Newsletter - 5th Grade
Ponder Elementary - August 15th, 2022
What Important Dates Are Upcoming at Ponder Elementary?
- August 30 - 5th Grade Parent Power Night @ 6:00-7:00
- September 5 - No School (Labor Day)
In the Classroom!
Math - Intro to Unit 1: Extending Whole Number Operations. In this unit students will learn more about all operations. (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division) Students will be exploring ways to solve multi-step word problems. Estimating solutions involving all four operations in multi-step problems will be a focus. Students will be solving 3 by 2 multiplication and 4 by 2 division problems.
Science - We will be exploring physical properties such as states of matter, solubility, and conductivity.
ELAR - We will begin customizing our journals by adding personal pictures. In addition, we will also work on our "Stops in Life" outline/paper. Study your spelling!
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S.S. - Students will learn about U.S. Geography. We will learn about the 5 region of the U.S. and be able to identify all 50 states. Also students will explore the physical geographic characteristics of each region. Students will also be starting to memorize the state capitals of all 50 states. A catchy song called "Tour the States" reinforces and helps students memorize the state capitals.
Lion Laws
Homework Station
The quicker all of their facts are memorized, the quicker students will connect important patterns and concepts this year. This will also help students finish work in class and at home this year.
Reading - Students should read for at least 15 minutes every night.
Mrs. Barksdale
Email: pbarksdale@ponderisd.net
Website: https://www.ponderisd.net/Domain/318
Phone: 940-479-8437
Mrs. Michalka
Email: tmichalka@ponderisd.net
Website: https://www.ponderisd.net/Page/9399
Phone: 940-479-8403
Mrs. Aldrich
Email: caldrich@ponderisd.net
Website: https://www.ponderisd.net/Domain/437
Phone: 940-479-8320