1. Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter
December 3, 2018
Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter
Upcoming Dates
Dec Santa Shoppe in Old School
Edwards and Hester will shop Dec. 7th
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. 18- Wax Museum 1:45-2:45
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- Vocabulary- Dec. 8
Unit 4-Dec. 14
Word Study/Roots- Unit 19-Dec. 7
Reading- Unit 2 LAUA- Dec. 11
Word Study
Unit 19: Oh, The Places You Will Go! (vi, urb, terr)
via
deviate
obvious
urban
suburb
suburbanite
terrestrial
terrain
terra-cotta
territory
How do I write a NONFICTION 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!!
We Are Learning About…
Math- Adding & Subtracting Fractions
Science-Constructive & Destructive Forces & Human Intervention
Reading- Similes/Metaphors
Novel- Number the Stars
Grammar and Writing-Informational Writing; Synonyms/Antonyms/Homographs
Social Studies-Battles of WWII
WAX MUSEUM PROJECT DEADLINES
Tues. 12/4/18 Research outline due (at school)
Fri. 12/7/18 –Research paper due (at school)
Tues. 12/11/18 –Tri-board or poster display due
(complete at home)
Tues. 12/11/18 - Present Research projects shared
(at school)
Tues. 12/18/18 –Wax Museum (more info later)
Please send in $1 to purchase a tri-board for the “at home” portion of the Wax Museum Project.
Christmas Dress Down Day
12/14-Polar Express Day-Nice Pajamas & appropriate shoes
12/17-A Country Christmas Day-Red or Green Solid or Plaid Shirts, Bandanas, Jeans, & Boots
12/18-Deck the Halls-Decorate yourself in Bright and Vivid Red, Green, Silver, Gold, & White
12/19-Frosty the Snowman-White Shirt, Scarf, Hat, Boots
Specials Schedule for the week
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
E-PE E-Music E-Art E-Technology E-Media
H-Music H-Media H-PE H-Art H-Technology