1. Mrs. Atcheson & Mr. Pridgen
October 22,  2018 “B” Week
~5th Grade Newsletter~
Mrs. Atcheson & Mr. Pridgen
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~ Upcoming Events ~
Oct Red Ribbon Week
M- Too Cool for Drugs
(wear sunglasses w/ uniform
T- Sock it to Drugs
(wear crazy socks w/ uniform)
W- I’m Too Bright for Drugs
(bright or tye-dye shirt, uniform bottoms)
Th- College Team Day
(wear team shirt, uniform bottoms)
F- Red-Y to Live a Drug-Free Life
(Wear red shirt and jeans/dress down )
Oct. 26- $1 Popcorn & Coke
Oct. 31- PBIS Trick or Treat
Nov. 6- Book Fair
Nov. 8- Literacy Night
Nov. 9- Progress Reports
***Parents, please check your child’s folder for graded papers.  If you have any questions, please let us know.***
We Are Learning About…
Reading – Vocab, Text Structure, Begin reading Number the Stars
Grammar and Writing- Informative Writing, Commas, Latin root “mort”
Math- Multiplying & Dividing Decimals
Science - Constructive & Destructive Forces
Social Studies- The Great Depression and The New Deal
Specials Schedule
     Atcheson        Pridgen        
Mon- Tech Mon- Art
Tu- Media Tu- Tech
Wed- PE Wed- PE
Thurs- Music Thurs - Media
Fri- PE Fri - PE
Ice cream-$1.00 Every Thursday
~Be sure to read 20 minutes each night and log your reading!!   Reading increases fluency, which helps with comprehension and vocabulary acquisition in ALL subjects.
Upcoming Assessments ELA- NONE
Social Studies- Vocab test Wed.
Math- none
Science -  none