Week of August 21st-25th

We had a very busy first week but we are loving these kids!!  We are definitely going to have a great year!

Baseline testing will continue for i-Ready math this week.  Students have completed Achieve and the science baseline already.

Please be sure to sign and return conduct reports by Wednesday of each week.
Please sign and return the pink Student Code of Conduct to be sent home 8/21/17.


Academics:
ELA: This week we will continue to put rituals and routines into place.  Our first RRJ entry (Reader's Response Journal)  is due on Friday, August 24th. These count as test grades. We will be meeting in CHAT groups this week to become familiar with this practice.  We will  take the Writing Baseline Assessment on Tuesday, August 22.
Our first Read At Home log was given out on Thursday and will be due this Thursday, August 25.
We will begin our study of Human Rights this week with a focus on the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Document. Our skills focus is close reading!
ELA academic requirements will be sent home this week.
 REMEMBER TO HAVE A CHAPTER WITH YOU BOOK EVERY DAY!!!

Math:  We will continue with a review of place value and how it relates to decimal placement and multiplying or dividing by a power of ten.  Students will have homework this week.

Science: We will discuss the practices of science.  We will complete a testable questions activity and complete a penny investigation lab this week.

Resources:
Ray: 
Monday: Media
Tuesday: Music
Thursday: Art
Tiberio:
Monday: P.E.
Wednesday: Art
Friday: Music

First Week of School August 14th-18th

We loved meeting so many of you at orientation on Thursday and can't wait to get this year started!   Please continue to complete all beginning of the year paperwork and return ASAP.  Don't forget about the parent homework assignment.  We love to learn about your child!

Academics:  We will spend quite a bit of time getting journals set up, learning rituals and routines, and getting to know each other but we will also begin getting into the curriculum...

ELA:

Math: We will set up math journals and binder this week as well as begin discussing place value concepts.

Science:  We will discuss what scientists do, we hope to be able to get to our first investigation this week!  Students will also take the science baseline on Thursday and Friday of this week.

Resources:
Ray:
Tuesday: Music
Thursday: Art
Friday: P.E.

Tiberio:
Tuesday: P.E.
Wednesday: Art
Friday Music


Important Dates:
Open House: Thursday, September 14th at 6PM
Fun Run: Friday, October 13th
Field Trip to Marine Science Center: Tuesday, November 21st

Lunch Info

Information about school lunches:

•      Breakfast  8:00-8:25 am

•      FREE for all students

•      Lunch (assigned times with class)

•      $1.95

•      $.40 Reduced (for students who qualify)

•      Free & Reduced lunch forms (online)

•      Parents can use www.myschoolbucks.com to add money to their child’s account.  

Orientation

We look forward to meeting you on Thursday, August 10th at 10AM for orientation!  Feel free to bring your school supplies with you.

Ms. Tiberio & Mrs. Ray

#bestyearever

Last Week of School

Another school year has flown by and these kids are ready for middle school!  We will have many things going on this week.

Monday-- No School!  Enjoy your Memorial Day Weekend!

Tuesday-- Health Video/ P.E.

Wednesday--  5th Grade Promotional Ceremony will begin promptly at 9:00 am in the cafeteria.  Following the ceremony we invite parents to join us outside at the airnasium for cookies, lemonade, and pictures! Wednesday is also early release!

Thursday- Art/ Class party!  Thank you to Mrs. Williams for planning and organizing all of this!

Friday-- Half Day!  Dismissal will begin at noon!  Report cards will only be sent home on Friday!  If your child does not plan on attending, you will need to come up the following week to pick them up.

We will also have our 5th grade clap out beginning at 11:30,  parents are welcome to watch from the world wall as the students are clapped out of the building! :) 

Week of May 22nd-26th

Our last full week of 5th grade!  We will have our field trip to Bowl America on Wednesday!  Students are able to buy additional snacks.  Each student will get 2 slices of cheese pizza and a drink.  On Thursday we will have Career Day organized by our outstanding school counselors.

Academics:

ELA:

Math:  We will finish up our 6th grade lessons this week.  All homework packets will be due on Friday, May 26th.  That would be for lessons 1-10.

Science/Health:  Students will be working in groups to teach the class about the chapter in the health book they were given.  They can create a PowerPoint, posters, pamphlets to help get the information across to their peers.
Students will research the following chapters:
Chapter 2: Being a Wise Consumer
Chapter 4: Keeping Fit and Active
Chapter 5: Planning for Safety
Chapter 10: Dealing with Feelings
Chapter 11: Supporting your Family

Resources:
Monday- P.E.
Tuesday- Art
Wednesday- Field Trip- We will be leaving school around 9:20.
Thursday- Music/ Career Day
Friday- Patrol Field Trip

Week of May 15th-19th

Field Day will take place on Wednesday, May 17th.  5th grade will be on the track from 10:05-11:15 and again from 2-2:40 for Tug of War!  If you would like to join us, you can find us on the track!  Students should bring a towel to sit on and water!  There are some water stations so students may want to bring a change of clothes, just in case!

Our chicks should hatch sometime this week!  We have enjoyed candling them and learning about the hatching process!  Stay tuned for pictures!

Friday, May 19th is the Evening of the Arts beginning at 6PM, you must RSVP to attend this event, e-mail Ms. Spears if you plan on attending. spearsr@duvalschools.org

Academics:

ELA:

We will have our vocabulary test on Friday.  RRJs and SS tickets are due Wednesday, May 17th.
We will continue our Poetry Workshop with Cinquains, haikus, and limericks! Fun!!!
All work jobs must be turned in by the deadlines!

Math:  We will continue through the 6th grade math curriculum by looking at comparing rates, multiplying with zeros in the product, and greatest common factor.  Students will have homework nightly.

Science: We will continue through our nutrition unit and talk about first aid safety.  Students will take a test on Chapter 3 on Thursday! The test will be open book.

Resources:
Wednesday- Field Day 10:05-11:15 and Tug of War 2-2:40
Thursday- Music

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, May 24th: Field Trip to Bowl America
Thursday, May 25th: Career Day
Monday, May 29th: No School
Wednesday, May 31st: Early Release/ Promotional Ceremony 9AM
Friday, June 2nd- Last Day of School/ Report Cards/ 5th Grade Clap out!