December 17th-January 4th

No School! 

See you next year! 

Enjoy your family!

Week of December 12th

All 5th grade winter parties will be held on Friday December 16, 2016 from 1-2! Hope to see you there.


Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will continue our study of fractions. We will analyze mixed numbers, improper fractions, modeling fractions, adding and subtracting with like and unlike denominators.  It's extremely important that students become more fluent with their multiplication facts.   There are several multiplication online resources that will help students learn the multiplication facts.

Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks.

Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Reading - This week we will focus on informational reading. We study text structures and continue our word studies. Please encourage your children to put forth their best effort and use the strategies to better understand the material.


Homework - Turn in daily.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

STUDY SKILLS TO SUPPORT LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: Please check out the article at http://www.bcsdk12.org/webpages/kglushko/index.cfm?subpage=5217 


*Graded math (Anderson's homeroom only) and reading assignments will no longer be sent home in the Dolphin Folder.  I will maintain reading portfolios for all 5th grade students.  I welcome the opportunity to conference with you in order to discuss your child's progress.

Ms. Lewis' Classes

Math
Overview: We will continue working with fractions. 
Helpful Videos:

Intro to Fractions
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Subtracting Fractions

Homework: Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.

ELA
Overview: This week we will continue to work with affixes and roots to help us determine the meaning of words.

Homework: Check Edmodo for updates and information. Complete any work that you need to make up for the 2nd quarter. Correct any test that you did not pass.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Assessments will include constructed response questions that should be answered using the 1-2-3 method that is being used in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-
We will continue working on adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators and simplifying fractions to their lowest term. 

Helpful Videos:

Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Adding & Subtracting Fractions

Xtramath: Students received their login information on a pink sheet of paper for Xtramath.org. They are expected to practice their math fact fluency on this website at least 3 times a week from school or home. Let me know if you are having trouble logging on.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students are more than welcome to take their math notebook home to use as a study tool. 

Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning. 

Writing-
We will continue building our graphic organizer to write and public our informational essays. We will continue to write constructive responses based on informational text.


Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We have finished module 2 and are preparing for module 3.  This module is working on adding and subtracting fractions with and without common denominators.  It is imperative that your child be at school each and every day.  This will be a difficult module, especially if your child is absent.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Science- This week we will be continuing our work on Genetics.  We will be focusing mostly on Punnett Squares this week.  This is fun for students and you can find more information about them here.

Mr. Wooden's Class

Students should be reading 15 minutes per day and recording it in their reading logs.  Continue to get agendas signed daily.  Students will need their agenda at school for class time restroom breaks.

Math-   Module 3 Continues with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.  Adding and subtracting mixed numbers.  Daily homework Mon-Thur.  Mid-Module Assessment Wednesday.
Extra credit packets can still be completed.
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 
Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-    Unit 6  Ups and Downs Key people and terms. Monday - Friday World War 1 and its aftermath.  Grade slips go home Wednesday.  Turn in missing or incomplete assignments.

Week of December 5th

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

Math - We will continue our study of fractions. We will analyze mixed numbers, improper fractions, modeling fractions, adding and subtracting with like and unlike denominators.  It's extremely important that students become more fluent with their multiplication facts.   There are several multiplication online resources that will help students learn the multiplication facts.

Please encourage your child to practice daily on TenMarks.

Homework - Turn in the next day when assigned.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

Reading - This week we will focus on informational reading. We study text structures and continue our word studies. Please encourage your children to put forth their best effort and use the strategies to better understand the material.


Homework - Turn in daily.  We will discuss all homework assignments the following day.
Assessments - All assessments are given Thursday or Friday and will cover material covered in class that week.

STUDY SKILLS TO SUPPORT LEARNING: A GUIDE FOR PARENTS: Please check out the article at http://www.bcsdk12.org/webpages/kglushko/index.cfm?subpage=5217 


*Graded math (Anderson's homeroom only) and reading assignments will no longer be sent home in the Dolphin Folder.  I will maintain reading portfolios for all 5th grade students.  I welcome the opportunity to conference with you in order to discuss your child's progress.

Ms. Lewis' Classes

Math
Overview: We will continue working with fractions. 
Helpful Videos:

Intro to Fractions
Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Subtracting Fractions

Homework: Worksheet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.

Edmodo

Fluency Practice: All students are asked to practice fluency at least 3 times a week using www.xtramath.org. Each student has their username and pin on a red sheet in the front of their agenda. If it asks for an email address, use: radiance.lewis@douglas.k12.ga.us

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Any failing grades can be corrected and returned for partial credit.

ELA
Overview: This week we will continue to work with affixes and roots to help us determine the meaning of words.

Homework: Vocabulary homework on Edmodo. Study for vocabulary test on Friday. Vocabulary words should be in ELA interactive notebook.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Assessments will include constructed response questions that should be answered using the 1-2-3 method that is being used in class. Any failing grades and be corrected and returned for partial credit.

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-
We will continue working on fractions.

Helpful Videos:

Improper Fractions to Mixed Numbers

Adding & Subtracting Fractions

Xtramath: Students received their login information on a pink sheet of paper for Xtramath.org. They are expected to practice their math fact fluency on this website at least 3 times a week from school or home. Let me know if you are having trouble logging on.

Assessments: Students will be assessed weekly based on information covered in the classroom. Students are more than welcome to take their math notebook home to use as a study tool. 

Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Homework: Math homework will be assigned on Monday and will be expected to be turned in on Friday morning. I will not collect homework until Friday morning. 

Writing-
We will begin our informational/expository writing.


Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We have finished module 2 and are preparing for module 3.  This module is working on adding and subtracting fractions with and without common denominators.  It is imperative that your child be at school each and every day.  This will be a difficult module, especially if your child is absent.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Science- This week we will be continuing our work on Genetics.  We will be focusing mostly on Punnett Squares this week.  This is fun for students and you can find more information about them here.

Mr. Wooden's Class

Students should be reading 15 minutes per day and recording it in their reading logs.  Continue to get agendas signed daily.  Students will need their agenda at school for class time restroom breaks.

Math-   Module 3 Continues with adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators.  Adding and subtracting mixed numbers.  Daily homework Mon-Thur.  Exit tickets Tuesday and Thursday.
Extra credit packets can still be completed.
Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 
Low grades you should retake?  Turn in by Friday.

Social Studies-    Unit 5 Changing America Key people and terms. Monday and Tuesday review for Unit 5 CDA 12/7.  Grade slips go home Wednesday.  Turn in missing or incomplete assignments.