No school February 20th-22nd!
Mrs. Anderson's Classes
Math - This week we will begin our new unit, volume and measurement. Please encourage your child to practice all math skills using TenMarks.
Math Tutorial - Monday and Tuesday, 3:00 - 4:30
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 - We will continue to focus on informational reading and text taking strategies. 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: This week we will continue working with volume and measurement.
Helpful Videos:
Homework: Fractions packet due Friday. Check Edmodo daily for updates and information.
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 work with vocabulary and context clues to help us understand the meaning of unfamiliar words. We will also look at different African Americans and their contributions to history.
Homework: Check Edmodo for updates and information. Study for vocabulary test.
Assessments: There will be weekly assessments based on what has been covered in class. Most 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 begin our new unit of volume and measurement.
Helpful Videos:
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 should use their math notebook as a helpful 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 working our famous African-Americans Research Papers in celebration of Black History Month.
Homework: No Homework
Mr. Waters' Classes
Math- We will be reviewing adding/subtracting fractions/mixed numbers with and without common denominators
Helpful Videos:
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.
Science- We are finishing our unit on Electricity and Magnetism. This unit will be very hands-on as we progress through the unit. Students will be bringing a study guide home on Monday that will be due on Thursday for our test (The Study guide is worth bonus points if it is completed and signed by a parent)
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.
Mr. Wooden's Classes
Math- Daily homework Mon-Thur.
Unit 5 Volume and measurement continues. What is a unit cube and how do we measure volume? Additive volume.
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. Grade slips go home Wed.3/1/17
Social Studies- Unit 7 Hot and Cold
World War 2 U.S. involvement in World War 2. The United Nations. The atomic bomb. Students should study and complete any classwork assignments not finished in class. Next notebook check Tuesday 2/28/17. Quiz Tuesday, 2/28/17 on WW2.
