Welcome back and Happy New Year! Thank you SO much for a fantastic winter party and for all the sweet and thoughtful gifts. I felt so spoiled and appreciated! I hope everyone enjoyed their winter break and that you are all relaxed and ready for the 2nd half of 5th grade!
Here's what is going on this week AND next-
Writing- Be on the lookout--- students will bring home their portfolios to share their memoirs with families! They are expected to self-evaluate their work using the checklist and complete the yellow sheet (parent signature). Thank you for taking the time to look over this with your child and having meaningful conversations about your child's "glows and grows" (your student should know what this means!) Portfolios will be due next Fri., Jan. 12.
We are excited to begin a new opinion writing unit on literary essays!
Math- We are now in Volume 2 of our math series and starting chapter 8 on fractions and decimals. This week our focus is on relating fractions and division. Please practice those basic multiplication and division facts with your student- it is SO important to know them quickly in order to efficiently perform these new skills. Thank you for all your hard work at home! Check out Math Magician for extra practice.
Reading- We will be launching a new unit on fantasy book clubs!
Social Studies- We will spend this time this week reflecting and discussing new year resolutions and 3rd quarter goals! Next week we will continue discussing and experiencing what it was like during the Civil War.
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