The latest News: This week we will be focused on the following: In Writing, we will be working on Solar system reports that are organized into main headings and sub-headings. Reports will be logical, offer “power vocabulary”, and show “proof of evidence.” In Social Studies : we will be learning about native American and how they mastered their environment. The quiz will be Friday and a study guide is embedded in the classroom power point to help students prepare for the quiz. (The quiz will be 12/18) Weekly Announcements: 12/14/2015

The best way to help your child prepare for the quiz on Friday is to use the study guide embedded in the “Economics” 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!.

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday 9:15-9:55 MusicP.E.ArtClassroom meeting Tech/Media 9:55-11:25 Math Mrs.Reeg Math Mrs.Reeg Math Mrs.Reeg Math Mrs.Reeg Math Mrs.Reeg 11:25-12:20 Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom 12:20-1:00 Lunch & recess 1:00-1:35 Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom Writing Science/Social Studies Mr.L Homeroom 1:35-3:05 Reading Miss Harden Reading Miss Harden Reading Miss Harden Reading Miss Harden Reading Miss Harden 3:05-3:30 Pack up for home and dismissal Pack up for home and dismissal Pack up for home and dismissal Pack up for home and dismissal Pack up for home and dismissal Student schedule room 5 th grade Room 105 (Bell work-Writing prompts/AR reading everyday 8:55-9:15)

Volunteers Needed! Your Mission (if you choose to accept it)… Is to make popcorn on December 18 th from approximately 8 to 10 in the morning. You simply come in on that morning and help fill bags of popcorn that have been ordered by the students of Sterling Morton. If you are interested in volunteering or need anything…simply drop me an at Thank you to the volunteers who made our first popcorn sale a success! Your time and effort are greatly appreciated.

Intramurals has started off with bang! 31 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 is outstanding!

Future dates: December 3 and 17 January 14 and 28

My child ________________________________ has permission to attend the intramural program at Sterling Morton Elementary for the 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.* Yearly permission slip for intramurals… (provided for those who did not sign it yet)

Physical features Rudolph is scientifically a four footed herbivore that pulls Santa sleigh. You can tell Rudolph is a reindeer because of his physical features. His antlers, hooves, and brown fur help him blend in and survive on the summer Tundra. His Red nose is a special adaptation that set him apart from the rest of the herd and allows him to lead Santa’s sleigh.