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Fifth
Grade News
February 5, 2008
Math
In order to
begin fractions, the study of Chapter 4, Division, will conclude
after
a test next week - the exact day depends on student progress.
This week in class we are working on learning mean, median, and
mode. Practice will take place during the regular math time
Social
Studies
Through a series of project that fit into to topic project, students
are learning about ancient Egypt. The information provided in
the history pockets is appropriate for fifth graders with information
embedded throughout. A test over the information in Pocket 3 will
be on Thursday, February14. Students will tested on the Fast Facts
and the
information on the pages.
Throughout the days prior, the class will color and assemble the
projects, which will become a book and will be graded as a project
for neatness, attention to detail, and completion. Time has been
and will continue to be provided in class.
Religion
We are studying The Image of God.
Reading
February's book report is due Tuesday, February 12. Students should
make sure
that their book is at least 100 pages and is at the appropriate
reading level. Presentations
should be between 2 and 2.5 minutes. Practice, practice, practice
the presentation to
fine-tune and tweak it for the best possible grade.
A nonfiction book will read for the book report next month, due
Tuesday,
March 13. The requirements are the same as specified above.
Reading assessments for each anthology selection are being given.
Six of the 10 items require complete sentence responses. Please
caution your child that points are taken for following the directions
and misuse of the conventions of writing: spelling, punctuation,
capitals.
Spelling
Pretests are given on Monday morning. Lessons from the workbook
are due on
Friday mornings. Final tests take place on Fridays.
GFI!
Key 3 - Students are working on writing change cards to assist
them in changing
negative habits into positive habits and become a better person.
Other
Information
The teachers on the third floor are united in an effort to enforce
the dress code as
described in the MPB handbook. All students have been reminded
of what the handbook
states. Recesses will be taken away if students are not in uniform,
do not have shirts
tucked in, or are wearing non-uniform clothing. This is especially
important for fifth
graders who will be closely monitored in the jr. high for uniform
violations.
Web sites available
for practice
Web sites:
Math Flash Cards
for Kids
EDB Automaths
Math Baseball
Power Football
Fun Math
Facts (Amaze your teacher -- learn a fun fact!)
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