5th Grade News March 26, 2018 Mrs. Morgan & Mrs. Edwards 5th Grade Newsletter cmorgan@effingham.k12.ga.us kedwards@effingham.k12.ga.us Upcoming Events March 27- Spring Pictures* out of uniform March 29- Easter Party at 2:00 March 30 – April 6- Spring Holidays April 17-GMAS Grades 3, 5 ELA (Part1) April 18-GMAS Grades 3,5 ELA (Parts 2 & 3) April 19-GMAS Grades 3, 5 Math April 20-GMAS Grade 5 Science April 23-GMAS Grade 5 Social Studies April 24-GMAS Grade 4 ELA, (Part 1) April 25-GMAS Grade 4 ELA (Parts 2 & 3) April 26-GMAS Grade 4 Math April 27 & 30- GMAS Makeups Tests and Quizzes Math Unit 7-April 11 Science Unit 6-March 28 We Are Learning About… Reading –comparing and contrasting characters in a story, citing evidence when responding to written questions about text, figurative language (similes, metaphors, idioms) Grammar and Writing- Editing and rewriting run on sentences, adding details to our writing Math- Coordinate Planes Science-Plant and Animal Cells and Beneficial and Harmful Microorganisms We have begun to prepare for the Spring Georgia Milestones Assessment –The dates for this test are April 17 – 20. It is VERY important that our students are AT SCHOOL EVERY DAY before the test and during the testing days. We are reviewing every day and it will only help the student if they are at school. Remember this is a GATE year in Math and Reading. Students need to do their very best in order to have a successful outcome. We believe they CAN!!!! Spring pictures are Tuesday. Students are allowed to be out of uniform on this day. Students may also dress out of uniform on Thursday for our Easter party. Easter parties are on March 29, 2018 at 2:00. Letters with more information have been sent home. The parties start at 2:00 and are outside, weather permitting. We will not be hiding eggs, but will play games and have snacks. Please send in your donations as soon as you can. A special thanks to our room mothers and all our volunteers. Our students will have a great party thanks to YOU!