What to expect this week in 5th grade:
Math- We are beginning our unit on ratios, percents, and probability this week. Ask your student what a ratio is, what the 3 types of ratios are, and the 3 different ways you can write a ratio! Our review assignment # 6 is due Friday.
Social Studies- We are continuing to discuss the causes of the American Revolution. There will NOT be a chapter test. Instead, we will be doing some in-class projects starting next week.
Reading- We will continue reading and discussing poems this week. The Time for Kids sheet (we started this during centers on Friday) is due Wed. and the cold read is due Friday.
Writing- This week we are doing more research and taking notes on our nonfiction topics. Ask your student about their research and what they have learned about their topic that they want to include in their expository writing. Words contracts will be due Fri. 2/22. Spelling tests will also be on this day.
Early Release This Wednesday! Dismissal will be at 1:40.
Valentine's Day- Students may bring in valentines for the class. Please let me know if you would like to bring anything in for our celebration or just send it in with your student! Thank you!!!
Science Center Field Trip- Our field trip to the science center will be on Wed. Feb. 27. Buses will leave around 9:15 and we will return by around noon. Please email if you would like to come along as a chaperon we would love to have you! :)
No School Next Mon.- President's Day!
Have a wonderful week!
-Mrs. Schaefer
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