December 19, 2019
Dear Parents and Students,
Here’s what’s happening when we return in January:
Math:
Mr. Schreck
Chapter 6, Multiply & Divide Decimals
Monday(1/6): Lesson 5, Multiply Decimals
Tuesday: Review Lessons 1,3, 5
Wednesday: Quiz, Lessons 1,3 & 5
Thursday: Lesson 6, Multiply Decimals by Powers of 10
Ms. Semandiris
1/6 – Ch. 5 L. 5 Hands On: Using Decimals
1/7 – Ch. 5 L. 6 Add Decimals
1/8 – Ch. 5 L. 7 Addition Properties
1/9 – Check My Progress Quiz
1/10 – Ch. 5 L. 9 Hands On: Subtract Decimals Using Models
Mrs. Heuer:
We will begin our sixth grade curriculum in the new year. The students will receive the first volume of the sixth grade book. Homework will now come from that book instead of the worksheets. I encourage kids to do some ALEKS over break to keep their skills fresh. Have a great holiday!
Reading: Reading: 5th graders have thoroughly enjoyed fine-tuning their oral reading fluency skills by participating in Readers’ Theater. After the break, we will begin reading Number the Stars, a historical fiction novel by Lois Lowry. It is about the escape of a Jewish family from Copenhagen, Denmark, during World War II. Students will be participating in Literature Circles during this unit, taking turns leading their group. Much of the reading is expected to be completed at home.
Social Studies: After the break we will begin Chapter 7, Comparing the Colonies. In this chapter we will learn about the New England, Middle and Southern Colonies and learn about their similarities and differences. Students will be placed in small groups to make a billboard to advertise the colony to new settlers from England. They will present a short presentation.
Science: Students will look at microbes (volvox, blepharisma, and vinegar eels) under their microscopes. They will take notes on the characteristics of each for a quiz Jan. 17th.
Religion: Students will explore God’s healing power in the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick. Students are also reading about the life of Saint Damien. He modeled compassion for the sick and outcast by ministering to lepers in the 1800’s on the island of Molokai.
Language Arts: When we return from Christmas Break, we will have our Lesson 7 Spelling Quiz on Friday, January 10th. No homework is assigned over the break, enjoy time with family and friends. Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas!