This week we will be focused on the following: The latest News: This week we will be focused on the following: Reading-We will focus on the literary element of theme that can be found in all fiction writings. We will explore how authors weave a theme throughout their written work. We will compare the use of theme using two different literature sources. Achieve 3000 is up and running with 2 articles read a week. Students are part of an game economy where auction tickets can be earned. Writing- will focus on proper paragraph structure.( An opening sentence, supported body with power vocabulary and a summary statement)This week we will focus on personal narratives that are introduced with a “Flashback” Technique. 10/17/2016

AR Reading on a nightly basis to achieve reading goal ***AR Reading on a nightly basis to achieve reading goal. PARENTS please feel free to read with your children nightly *** Ar goals will be final Oct 17 Science… We will explore the Earth as our BIOME IN SPACE. The quiz will be on 10/21

The best way to help your child prepare for the quiz on Friday is to use the study guide embedded in the power point. ALSO… the last card in the power point is full of computer resources to help you and your child learn concepts for the quiz RETAKE POLICY : A retake quiz is available every Monday for anyone who wants to increase their last Friday quiz score. Simply bring in the old quiz with a parent signature. I will give the better of the two quiz scores…not the average. SO… please encourage your children to reach for the sky! .

Student schedule room 5th grade Room 105 (Bell work-Writing prompts/AR reading everyday 8:55-9:15) ***LUNCH/RECESS is 12:20-1:00 EVERY DAY   Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday 9:15-9:55 Class Meeting P.E. Music Art Tech/Media 9:55-10:10 Homeroom Mr. L Mr.L 10:10-12:10 ELA Mr.L Homeroom 12:10-12:20 Science/S.S. 1:10-2:00  Science/S.S.   Science/S.S. 2:00-3:00  Science/S.S Mrs. Reeg Mrs.Reeg 3:05-3:30 Pack up for home and dismissal

Intramurals will Be: Oct 27 from 3:30-4:30 pm Nov 17 and Dec 1 ** Please pick up children promptly between 4:30 and 4:35 to create a smooth transition with the WE CARE program***

Intramurals continues to thrive and grow Intramurals continues to thrive and grow! Last year over 30 fifth graders were running around and having a blast! Thank you to all the parents who signed the yearly permission slip and who pick up their children at the conclusion of the event. Your promptness was outstanding!

Yearly permission slip for intramurals… (provided for those who did not sign it yet) My child ________________________________ has permission to attend the intramural program at Sterling Morton Elementary for the 2016-2017 school year. They will be sent with tennis shoes and a smile. I realize that it is my responsibility to arrange for my child’s way home at the conclusion on the activity. ________________________ (parent signature) ________________________(date) Please indicate how your child will be going home from the Intramural activity ______ 1. They will walk home since they come to school daily as “walkers” ______ 2. They will be picked up promptly at 4:30 by a family member ______ 3. They will be picked up promptly at 4:30 by an adult who we have made a car pool arrangement with. *Please note that that responsibility for transportation home from the event is completely a parental responsibility.