Walker Creek
Paperwork has gone home and is due in the office by March 9th with a check. Make sure to check out this packing list.
Reading
This month students will finish the unit called Technology’s Impact on Society. They will focus on:
Math
This month we start Module 5, Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area. Students will explore finding the volume and area of a rectangular prism as well as classifying triangles, polygons and quadrilaterals. Module 5 videos can be found here. Parent tip sheet can be found here.
Science - Mixtures & Solutions
This month our class will rotate to Ms. Le Clair to study physical science. During this unit they will focus on the following:
Writing
This month, students will:
•Learn the key components of an effective opinion piece.
•Review and implement strategies for writing organized essays.
•Use a rubric to self assess progress throughout opinion essay
•Continue to make progress publishing their novels.
Important Dates
2/26: New science classes began with a new teacher
3/2: 100% of AR Goals Due
3/2: End of 2nd Trimester
3/5: First Day of 3rd Trimester
2/26 - 3/2: READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK!
- Thursday 3/1: Book Swap Cafe in the library.
- Friday 3/2: Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss or book character that day.
3/7 - 3/11: Bel Aire Play: The Wizard of Oz
3/9: 5th grade field trip: Lawrence Hall of Sciences (All Day)
3/9: Outdoor Ed paperwork due
3/12: Staff Development Day: No School for Students
4/3 - 4/6: Walker Creek
4/9 - 4/13: Spring Break
Paperwork has gone home and is due in the office by March 9th with a check. Make sure to check out this packing list.
Reading
This month students will finish the unit called Technology’s Impact on Society. They will focus on:
- Reading & responding to poetry
- Comparing & contrasting poems with similar themes
- Identifying key details & main ideas
Math
This month we start Module 5, Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area. Students will explore finding the volume and area of a rectangular prism as well as classifying triangles, polygons and quadrilaterals. Module 5 videos can be found here. Parent tip sheet can be found here.
Science - Mixtures & Solutions
This month our class will rotate to Ms. Le Clair to study physical science. During this unit they will focus on the following:
- Learn that solids, liquids, and gases can be combined to make mixtures.
- Compare the mass of a mixture to the mass of its parts.
- Separate mixtures by particle size; using screens and filters.
- Identify substances by crystal shape
- Become familiar with physical properties of common solid and liquid substances.
- Measure and weigh solids and liquids, using appropriate tools to make quantitative observations.
- Write a plan for separating a mixture of three solid materials and test the plan for effectiveness.
Writing
This month, students will:
•Learn the key components of an effective opinion piece.
•Review and implement strategies for writing organized essays.
•Use a rubric to self assess progress throughout opinion essay
•Continue to make progress publishing their novels.
Important Dates
2/26: New science classes began with a new teacher
3/2: 100% of AR Goals Due
3/2: End of 2nd Trimester
3/5: First Day of 3rd Trimester
2/26 - 3/2: READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK!
- Thursday 3/1: Book Swap Cafe in the library.
- Friday 3/2: Dr. Seuss’s birthday! Dress as your favorite Dr. Seuss or book character that day.
3/7 - 3/11: Bel Aire Play: The Wizard of Oz
3/9: 5th grade field trip: Lawrence Hall of Sciences (All Day)
3/9: Outdoor Ed paperwork due
3/12: Staff Development Day: No School for Students
4/3 - 4/6: Walker Creek
4/9 - 4/13: Spring Break