Mathews Elementary 5th Grade
The Incredible Class of 2019
Upcoming Calendar Events
We have a very busy and exciting calendar coming up in 5th Grade. Please make note of all the upcoming special events listed below:
05/06 - PEROT Museum Field Trip! Please bring a sack lunch and disposable drink. Did you turn in your permission slip?
05/13-05/18 - STAAR Testing Week. No visitors
05/16 - STAAR SCIENCE 5th Grade
05/22 Graduation (Students arrive for check-in at 6:30; ceremony begins at 7:00 p.m.)
Girls typically wear a dress to this event. Boys usually wear slacks and a collared
shirt. This is a very special night for all our students.
05/23 5th Grade - DJ in the Gym!!!
05/24 - Last Day of School/Early Release at 12:00 p.m.
SCIENCE
In Science we have completed our 5th grade units and are now busy reviewing for STAAR on May 15th.
Please have your child share their science notebook with you at least once a week so that you can ask them questions about their science lessons. Students can also access the explorations and reading passages we use in class by going on webdesk.pisd.edu and clicking on the Discovery Education Plano app. This app provides a great way to review material that is covered in class.
SOCIAL STUDIES
We will then move on to understanding the political, economic and social changes that occurred in the U.S. during the 19th century. The students are expected to: A) identify and explain how changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution led to conflict among sections of the United States B) identify reasons people moved west C) explain how industry and the mechanization of agriculture changed the American way of life D) identify the challenges, opportunities, and contributions of people from various American Indian and immigrant groups
READING
Thanks for all the help in supporting our students complete the Research Report.
In Reading, we will be working on main idea using the book Children of the Dust Bowl. Students will also be locating information to answer questions for each chapter of this novel in class. Students will not be bringing this novel home nightly, therefore, they will be expected to read on their own for 20 minutes each night.
Arrival Schedule
Circle Time
Arriving on time is especially important in 5th grade!
Don't forget, this year breakfast is being served at 7:00 a.m.
Reminder: All birthday treats shared at school must be store bought. We share treats in our block two class as this is the class right after lunch.
Morning Schedule
9:25-9:40 Switch to BLOCK TWO and begin BLOCK TWO
9:40 - 10:30 Specials (P.E., Art, Music, or Fitness)
10:30 - 11:00 Interventions, SSR, and extension lessons
11:00 - 11:30 LUNCH
Rest of the Day Schedule
12:55 - 1:10 Recess
1:10 - 2:40 Switch to BLOCK THREE, BLOCK THREE Instruction
2:45 Dismissal
Mathews Elementary - 5th Grade
Email: melanie.willett@pisd.edu
Website: https://www.pisd.edu/mathews
Location: 7500 Marchman Way, Plano, TX, USA
Phone: 469 752 2300