Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter January 14, 2018 Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter kedwards@effingham,k12.ga.us shester@effingham.k12.ga.us Upcoming Dates Jan. 15- National Hat Day-Students may donate $1 to wear a hat. Jan. 16- 100th Day of School Jan. 17- Math Challenge-Grades 1-5 Jan. 18- $1.00 PTSO Popcorn & Coke Jan. 21- Holiday (Martin Luther King Day) Jan. 24- PTSO 7:00 pm. Jan. 31- PBIS Celebration Tests and Quizzes Math-Unit 4B-Jan. 16 Science-Unit 4-Jan. 25 Word Study- 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 3-4 conspicuous deliberately melodic reassessing liable contempt ominously stronghold solemn Make sure your child is reading EVERY NIGHT! Reading Logs are due each FRIDAY!! We Are Learning About… Math- Multiplying & Dividing Fractions, Polygons & Triangles Science-Plants & Animal Cells, Beneficial & Harmful Microorganisms Reading- Meaning/Tone/Beauty of Text Novel- Bridge to Terabithia Grammar and Writing-Persuasive/Opinion; Language Arts-Perfect Tense Verbs Social Studies-Cold War, Berlin Airlift, Iron Curtain Jan. 16th is the 100th day of School. Students may dress "old" on January 16th. This is not a Jeans or Dress Down Day. If you dress out of uniform, you must dress “old”. Spring Run coming February 23, 2019 in Springfield Specials Schedule for the week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday E-Music E-Art E-Technology E-Media E-PE H-Media H-PE H-Art H-Technology H-PE