Last Week of School!!!!

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

We will review standards this week.  Please remind your child that the school year is not over.   We will continue to work hard to prepare for 6th grade.

Math - Focus will be on analyzing math word problems.

Reading - Focus will be on point of view and character analysis.  We will read, Maniac Magee.

*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 review all previous standards. 

Homework: Turn any corrections for partial credit. Check agenda. 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

ELA

Overview: This week we will review previous standards and work with poetry. Poetry books should be turned in by the end of class on Monday. This is the last grade of the year!

Homework:  Turn in any corrections for partial credit. Check Edmodo for updates and information. Study past vocabulary words.

Edmodo

Ms. Palmer's Classes

Math-

We will review all math standards.

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 be reviewing all writing standards. Choice Board Activities.

Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math:  We will be reviewing all standards this week in preparation for 6th grade!
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Science- We will finish up our in-class project about our rogue bacteria (Ask your child!) and analyze our results!

Mr. Wooden's Classes

Math-     Mobiles:  An introduction to algebra.

Social Studies-    Jeopardy!

Week of May 15th

5th Grade Field Day Information

When: Thursday May 18, 2017
Where: FSES Gym
Why: Fitness and Fun
What to Wear/Bring:

• Comfortable clothing
• Tennis shoes/sneakers
• Water/Gatorade for Outdoor activities
• Blanket or Towel to sit on outside
• Sunscreen
• Good Sportsmanship

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

We will review standards this week.  Please remind your child that the school year is not over.   We will continue to work hard to prepare for 6th grade.

Math - Focus will be on analyzing math word problems.

Reading - Focus will be on point of view and character analysis.  We will read, Maniac Magee.

*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 review all previous standards. 

Homework: Check agenda. 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 review previous standards and work with poetry.

Homework:  Check Edmodo for updates and information. Study past vocabulary words.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments. 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 review all math standards.

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 be reviewing all writing standards. Choice Board Activities/Constructive Responses!

Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We are still working on the coordinate plane.  We will be taking our CDA test on 3D Figures and on the coordinate plane this week.  Weekly reviews are back, so make sure to ask you child about it!
Here is a great resource to use for word problems for all topics we have discussed.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Science- We have spent the last 2 days (Thursday & Friday) building our stomp rockets in science and watching Hidden Figures in Mr. Wooden's class.  This Monday we will be taking our rockets outside and launch them. Be on the lookout for pictures on Class Dojo.  We will begin reviewing a lot of the material that we have already covered this year, so if your students say we've already done this, you will understand why.    There are a lot of new additions to our Symbaloo page and videos that you can view to help you understand better what we are doing in this unit. Your child should know how to log into this.
All students need to have their Unit 7 CDA input into Engrade no later than Tuesday.  Students may come into class from 7:15-7:45 to complete this.

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 6 2-dimensional figures and co-ordinate grids
Eureka Module 6 End of Module Assessment 5/2 - 5/4
Unit 7 CDA Monday 5/01

Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 

Low grades you should retake?  Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Social Studies-    Unit 9 1980s and the Gulf War

 Complete any overdue assignments by May 12

Unit 9 CDA 5/2, 5/3
Grade slips go home May 1

Week of May 8th

5th Grade Events for Next Week

Carnation Ceremony- Wednesday May 10, 2017 8:30 AM

• Girls wear all white (dresses, pants, skirts, or tops are acceptable)
• Boys wear black pants and a white top

5th Grade Dance Friday May 12, 2017 6PM

• Parents MUST accompany students to dance (no drop offs)

Mrs. Anderson's Classes

We will review standards this week.  Please remind your child that the school year is not over.   We will continue to work hard to prepare for 6th grade.

Math - Focus will be on analyzing math word problems.

Reading - Focus will be on point of view and character analysis.  We will read, Maniac Magee.

*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 review all previous standards. Students will be given a math topic and create a lesson.

Homework: Check agenda. 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 review previous standards, work with poetry, and create informational essays on a career of choice.

Homework:  Check Edmodo for updates and information. Study past vocabulary words.

Edmodo

Assessments: There will be weekly assessments. 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 review all math standards.

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 be reviewing all writing standards.

Homework: No Homework

Mr. Waters' Classes

Math- We are still working on the coordinate plane.  We will be taking our CDA test on 3D Figures and on the coordinate plane this week.  Weekly reviews are back, so make sure to ask you child about it!
Here is a great resource to use for word problems for all topics we have discussed.
Failing grades can be done over for partial credit.

Science- We have spent the last 2 days (Thursday & Friday) building our stomp rockets in science and watching Hidden Figures in Mr. Wooden's class.  This Monday we will be taking our rockets outside and launch them. Be on the lookout for pictures on Class Dojo.  We will begin reviewing a lot of the material that we have already covered this year, so if your students say we've already done this, you will understand why.    There are a lot of new additions to our Symbaloo page and videos that you can view to help you understand better what we are doing in this unit. Your child should know how to log into this.
All students need to have their Unit 7 CDA input into Engrade no later than Tuesday.  Students may come into class from 7:15-7:45 to complete this.

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 6 2-dimensional figures and co-ordinate grids
Eureka Module 6 End of Module Assessment 5/2 - 5/4
Unit 7 CDA Monday 5/01

Students should correct, and study any low grade exit tickets for a retake Tues-Fri 715-745 

Low grades you should retake?  Triangles and Quadrilaterals

Social Studies-    Unit 9 1980s and the Gulf War

 Complete any overdue assignments by May 12

Unit 9 CDA 5/2, 5/3
Grade slips go home May 1