Whispering Pines 5th Grade News
Weekly Newsletter November 15-19
Announcements
Important things:
Please pay the $15 Activity Fee which can be found here.
Reusable water bottles (with water only) and earbuds are highly encouraged in the classroom.
Nov 19 Turkey Trot- more information below
Nov 22-26 Thanksgiving Break
Nov 29- Elementary Holiday/Teacher Workday
Assignments to be completed at home:
Please be on the lookout Monday, November 15th for homework assignments, which will be due on Friday, November 19th.
Math- front and back review of fractions
Reading-Independent Reading for 20 minutes. Record information on reading log
Turkey Trot information
New, unwrapped toys can be brought in and count as points toward class goals!
We encourage you to invite people (Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and even your neighbors). The more visitors you have representing your class, the better chance you have to win. If you bring younger siblings, they will not be allowed on the track unless they are in a stroller. CHECK IN ON THE PAVILION.
- 5th grade 8:55- 9:40
AT THE END OF EACH SESSION, TEACHERS WILL HAVE A TURKEY TROT SIGN OUT SHEET FOR ANY PARENTS WHO WOULD LIKE TO CHECK OUT THEIR CHILD FOLLOWING THE RACE. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE YOUR ID.
Reminders
*Lunch- Our lunch time is 12:40, visitors must RSVP to 281-641-2500 in order to eat lunch with your child in the Commons area at school.
*Communication-Be sure you are connected to your child’s Class Dojo for parent/teacher communication as well as following us on Twitter (@wpepanda and @5thwpe) for updates on what we’re learning.
*We will have a communication log with behaviors sent home daily with your child in their take home folder. Please sign this every Thursday.
*Birthdays- Treats can be bought for the whole class from the cafeteria, or individually wrapped (rice krispie treats/Little Debbie snacks) Cupcake trays are not allowed.
Spirit Day-Wear your WPE or panda shirt or green for our Friday Classroom Spirit contest! Click here to order
Yearbooks-We are very excited to be able to have a yearbook this year! It is going to be AWESOME. Please pre-order your book to get the pre-order price! PRE-ORDER HERE