Barry 5th Grade Team Black
January 31st, 2020
Important Dates and Information
February 13th: Valentine's Party (look for further details to be sent soon)
February 14th: NO SCHOOL-District In-service
February 17th: NO SCHOOL-President's Day
What's Happening in 5th Grade?
Reminders
- Please check your child's planner to monitor their behavior chart, and keep updated on what we are doing in class.
- When going through your child's trapper, make sure they are with you and are not throwing away important paperwork.
- Daily Homework includes: Reading every night for 30 minutes and Math Fact Practice
Winter Gear
Through the winter season, please make sure your child is coming to school dressed appropriately for the temperature. We DO go outside for recess if the wind chill is above 20 degrees.
Suggested attire:
- Heavy coat
- Hat
- Gloves
- Closed-toe shoes
- Scarf
If you need any assistance in getting these items for your child, please contact your child's homeroom teacher, or Stephanie Richison (richisos@platteco.k12.mo.us), and we will be more than happy to help out.
Math
In Math, we have started our unit on fractions. The topics we will cover in this unit include the following:
- Estimate Sums and Differences of Fractions
- Find Common Denominators
- Add and Subtract Fractions With Unlike Denominators
- Estimate Sums and Differences of Mixed Numbers
- Add and Subtract Mixed Numbers
Homework (optional): Homework will be sent out next week!
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ELA
We are beginning our next unit on text structures on Monday. This will be a short unit lasting about two weeks. Text structures are compare and contrast, problem solution, cause and effect, and chronological.
We are currently reading our next class novel. It is Where the Red Fern Grows. This text will be used in teaching reading concepts. For those of you who are aware of the book, you know that it is a difficult book to read, but will leave a lasting impression on the students. They are aware that it is supposed to be a very sad book. I feel it is good for kids to see the power of words and how a good writer can bring out strong emotions in a reader.
Our next writing piece is evidence based arguments. The students selected their topics today. We will start organizing the pieces next week and then researching.
AR goals are set and many students have points already. Mid-quarter is Friday so the students ideally should be halfway to their goal. Please discuss with your child about what their goal is and where they currently are with their points. I will send home the signature sheets Friday for you to sign.
For homework, the kids will have a nightly requirement of reading for 30 minutes. I was informed by many kids that they are not reading at home. This is currently all I am giving as an expectation for them. We had our first celebration with several kids participating. I hope to have an even greater number this quarter! I know they have a stronger understanding of the importance of pacing themselves to ensure they have a better chance to meet their goals. AR is an expectation that they will have all through middle school, so developing these habits and fulfilling requirements is good to figure out now as they approach actual letter grades.Be watching for your midterm slips to sign next Friday.
Science
Social Studies
We will be testing on Tuesday part one of the revolution. The students have study guides and a Kahoot that will help them to get a great score as long as they take the initiative to use their tools. Our next unit will be the Revolutionary War. This unit will be shorter than the causes of the revolution.
I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate your assistance in helping your child to get their projects to school today. They were all so proud and excited to share. We were able to share about half of the projects today and will finish the rest on Monday.
Contact Us
ELA/Social Studies
816-436-9623 ext. 3143
Mrs. Thompson
Math/Science
816-436-9623 ext. 3144
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Mrs. Thompson: @thompsons5thgrade