1. Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter
November 12, 2018
Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
Nov th Field Trip to Savannah Theatre
Nov H Demonstrations, PTSO Birthdays
Nov Thanksgiving Holidays
Nov. 27- Fall Photo retakes
Nov. 29- PTSO at 7:00 pm-2nd/3rd performing
Nov. 30- PBIS “Extra Recess
Dec Santa Shoppe in Old School
Dec. 10- Chorus will perform at 10-10:30 at Savannah Airport
Dec :00 Christmas Concert/Caroling at Old School
Dec. 14- PTSO Birthdays
Dec. 19- PBIS Inflatables, Christmas Parties
Dec. 20- Jan. 1- Christmas Holidays
Tests and Quizzes
Math-Unit 4A-Dec. 5
Science-Unit 3-Dec. 12
Social Studies- Unit 4-Dec. 14
Word Study- Unit 19-Dec. 7
Reading- Unit 2 LAUA Dec. 11
Word Study
We will not begin another Root Unit until we come back from Thanksgiving Holidays.
How do I write a NON-FICTION summary?
Find the MAIN IDEA and at least 2 SUPPORTING DETAILS for the information you have read.
How do I write a FICTION summary?
Answer the questions: Who? Wanted? What? But? So? Then?
Make sure your child is reading EVERY NIGHT!
Reading Logs are due each FRIDAY!!
WAX MUSEUM PROJECT DEADLINES
Monday 11/26/18- Choose the name of person who student will research
Tuesday 12/4/18 Research outline due (at school)
Friday 12/7/18 –Research paper due (at school)
Tuesday 12/11/18 –Tri-board or poster display due (complete at home)
Tuesday 12/11/18 - Present Research projects shared (at school)
Tuesday 12/18/18 –Wax Museum (more info later)
Please look for a letter with more information soon!
We Are Learning About…
Math- Equivalent Fractions, Fractions in Simplest Form, Adding Fractions
Science-Constructive & Destructive Forces and Human Intervention
Reading-Comparing Point of View of the same event
Novel- Number the Stars
Grammar and Writing-Informational Writing, Reference Materials (Dictionary/Thesaurus)
Social Studies-Leaders and Important Events of WWII
If you have not already done so, please send in permission form and money ($7.25) for our Field Trip on Nov. 15th.
If you signed up to do a 4-H Demonstration, start working on your project now. Our next 4-H date is Nov. 16th.
Specials Schedule for the week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
E-Music E-Art E-Technology Field Trip E-PE
H-Media H-PE H-Art Field Trip H-PE
Book Fair Hester Homeroom-Mon. 11/12