5TH GRADE NEWS
December 17-21
IMPORTANT DATES
Friday, 12/21 -- Class Holiday Party @ 12:05-12:45 PM
Friday, 12/21 -- Last day of the semester
Monday, 1/7 -- School Resumes
Tuesday, 1/8 -- Report Cards Go Home
Friday, 1/11 -- School-Wide Spelling Bee @ 8:30-9:30 AM
Friday, 1/18 -- 5th Grade Fathers and Friends @ 7:30-7:55 AM
Monday, 1/21 -- MLK Jr. Day - No School
Wednesday, 1/23 - Friday, 1/25 -- Jekyll Island Trip
Saturday, 1/26 -- Hawks Night
Wednesday, 1/30 -- "They Came for Me" performed by the Georgia Assemble @ 8:30-9:30 AM
Friday, 2/1 - Monday, 2/11 -- Read-A-Thon
Thursday, 2/14 -- Class Valentine's Day Party
ASSESSMENTS
Tuesday, 12/18 -- Reading Quiz (5RI1: Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. 5RI2: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.)
Wednesday, 12/19 -- Economics Quiz
THIS WEEK'S SKILLS & CONTENT
5RI2: Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
Writing
5W2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.
b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples related to the topic.
c. Link ideas within and across categories of information using words, phrases, and clauses(e.g., in contrast, especially).
d. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic.
e. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the information or explanation presented.
Grammar
5L4b. Recognize and explain the meaning of common idioms, adages, and proverbs.
Social Studies
SS5E2 Describe the functions of four major sectors in the U. S. economy.
SS5E3 Describe how consumers and producers interact in the U. S. economy.
TUTORING
PRIVATE SCHOOL APPLICATIONS
Parents, we are receiving several forms for private schools and we want to ensure that we are able to accurately articulate the information about your child. We all know that our students are more than test scores and that they are all unique individuals who all shine in different ways. Please take a moment to tell us more about your child beyond their scores by filling out the google form. While we know your child as a "student at Jackson", there are always aspects of their personalities we don't always see. All Private School applications are due by Jan 10th to allow time to complete. We will do our best to complete all applications received after Jan 10th by Feb 1st, but we cannot guarantee that the deadline will be met.
APS RACE 2 READ CHALLENGE
SPELLING BEE
ECONOMICS MINI-UNIT
READING QUIZ
HOUSE COMPETITION
Black House: Donate picture books.
Yellow House: Donate chapter books.
Blue House: Create homemade or buy store bought cards for elderly people in nursing homes.
Silver House: Create homemade or buy store bought cards for Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.
Donation can be dropped off in the front lobby from December 10-19.