Mrs. Pfister's Weekly Update
5th Grade Ireland Elementary
January 17, 2020
Classroom Learning
Spelling
Weekly spelling test. Next list: Unit 3 week 5
This week we worked on main idea and supporting details. We will keep practicing this skill in stations. We also finished our read aloud book and started a new one, Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIHM. The next two weeks we will be reading a novel together and focus on point of view.
Science
This week we made a model of an atom and an element square. We had a special visitor come and guest teach with me. The class had a fun time quizzing the guest with questions about the periodic table.
Social Studies
Next week we will dive into learning about the American Revolution. This is such an exciting period of history. We will slow down a bit and do some bigger projects as we learn.
Writing
Compare and contrast is our writing skill. This week we learned how to compare and contrast with a double T Chart and not the typical Venn Diagram. We discovered the importance of using commonalities (subtopics) to help us stay organized with our thoughts.
Immunization Clinic
In response to the Indiana State Department of Health's new immunization requirements The Dubois County Health Department will be holding immunization clinics at your child's school.
Clinic Date at school is Feb. 13, 2020
Registration must be completed by: Feb. 12, 2020
If you want your child to participate at our school based immunization clinic, please access the link for online registration at https://www.schoolcares.com
• Please enter code: IN07917 to access your school's site.
• Select your school from a drop down box
• Enter your demographic information.
• You will need to indicate the type of insurance that you have for your student. If no insurance, please indicate. (your student may still receive vaccinations)
If you have questions regarding the entry of your insurance information, please contact the health department (812-481-7056). If you do not have insurance, please indicate this on the form.
Sensory Stations
As are school we are making sensory bins. Mrs. Bauer is still accepting donations.
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Important Dates:
Jan. 20- County Wide PD Day- No School
Feb. 7 - "Special Adult" meet up
Feb. 12 -Online Registration for Immunization Due
Feb. 13 -Immunization Clinic at Ireland Elementary
Feb. 14 and 17 -Snow Days
Feb. 21 School Spelling Bee
Mar. 12 Irish Program 6:30
Mar. 18 End of 3rd Quarter
Mar. 23-27 Spring Break
April 20- May 15 ILEARN Testing