5th Grade December Newsletter
The fifth grade team wishes a happy holiday season to all!
Please remind your fifth grader to dress for the weather. We are in and out of the buildings during the day, so it is important that students are dressed appropriately. We go out for recess whenever it’s above 20°F, so gloves and hats are recommended as well as a warm coat. Additionally, our classrooms can vary between hot and chilly, so wearing layers or keeping a warm sweatshirt in students’ lockers are great ideas!
It’s cold and flu season and we’ve seen our share of runny noses lately! As as result, our classrooms are in need of tissue donations, please! Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes would be greatly appreciated, too! Thank you!
Upcoming Dates & Events
12/20 Two-Hour Early Dismissal
12/23-1/1/20 Winter Break
Be on the lookout for information that will be coming home soon about our upcoming gingerbread house activity.
What to Expect for Homework
This Month in Reading
Students will be focused on specific strategies for comprehension of nonfiction text. We will determine the main idea, summarize and paraphrase using a variety of articles and other nonfiction resources. Students will learn about the five different text structures used in non-fiction and the purpose of each. In conjunction with our informational writing unit, students will use their knowledge of nonfiction text to conduct research on a historical topic. At home, students should read each night for at least 30 minutes. After your child reads, please ask them to tell you about their book, as this will help them practice important comprehension skills such as summarizing and identifying main ideas. The link below provides some great questions and ideas for book conversations at home. Please also remind your child to record their reading in their Beanstack reading log!
Scholastic: Tips for Talking To Your Child About Books
Reading Questions BookmarkScience
December Writing
Math
In December, we will continue our work on measurement, multiplication, division, and decimal place value. We will also learn how to multiply decimals using visual models and strategies based on place value. Students will continue to utilize Study Island to practice and reinforce standards.
For more ways to support your child in math this month, click on the link below: