Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter January 22, 2018 Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter kedwards@effingham,k12.ga.us shester@effingham.k12.ga.us Upcoming Dates Jan. 23- School Spelling Bee Jan. 24- PTSO 7:00 pm. Jan. 31- PBIS Celebration Tests and Quizzes Math-Mid Unit 5-Jan. 30 Science-Unit 4-Jan. 25 Word Study- Jan. 25 Social Studies- Unit 5- Jan. 29 ELA- Verbs- Jan. 25 Multi-media- Jan. 24 Word Study Our vocabulary words will look a little different for this nine weeks. We will be using vocabulary terms from our novel study of Bridge to Terabithia. The words will change WEEKLY based on the chapters we are reading in class. Chapters 5-6 parapets plunged crimson speculation surplus founding gully stricken Make sure your child is reading EVERY NIGHT! Reading Logs are due each FRIDAY!! We Are Learning About… Math- Polygons & Triangles Science-Plants & Animal Cells, Beneficial & Harmful Microorganisms Reading- Multi-Media Elements Novel- Bridge to Terabithia Grammar and Writing-Persuasive/Opinion; Language Arts-Perfect Tense Verbs Social Studies-Cuban Missile Crisis, Korean War, Vietnam War For the PBIS celebration on Jan. 31st, students will get a treat, extra recess and they will be able to $2 at Eagle’s Nest. Please send in your box tops. We are having another contest and the winning class get a special treat. Spring Run coming February 23, 2019 in Springfield Specials Schedule for the week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday No School E-PE E-Music E-Art E-Technology H-Music H-Media H-PE H-Art