5th Grade Newsletter

January

13: Science MAP

15: Math MAP

19: No School

February

13: No school for students (staff development day)

16: Bad weather make up day, no school

We are looking for career presenters who would like to volunteer to speak to 3rd-5th grade classrooms for about an hour and a half time block on Tuesday, March 10, 2026. You will be assigned a grade level and classroom. The students will rotate around to each classroom in 20 minute intervals. All parents (any grade level) who have an approved background check are welcome to submit the career day 2026 form.

Final Call: January 30th!

This is it—your LAST CHANCE to order the 2026 yearbook! Orders must be placed by Friday, January 30th to guarantee your copy.

Don’t let your child miss out on this school tradition that captures all the memories, friendships, and fun of the year.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09801070

5th Grade Parents: January 30th is also the FINAL DAY to purchase your child’s Recognition Ad. Celebrate them in a big way—before it’s too late!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2624389

Student passwords have been changed for this year. It is very important that you go into Skyward Family Access to retrieve your child's updated password. For directions, please follow this LINK for instructions.

Please be sure your child memorizes their password and their ID number. Thank you for your support at home!

Math:

I can classify two-dimensional figures in a hierarchy of sets and subsets using graphic organizers based on their attributes and properties.

I can solve problems by calculating conversions within a measurement system, customary or metric.

ELAR:

I can identify the traits of a legend.

I can identify the hero in a legend and their accomplishment.

I can define what a "quest" is.

I can identify what qualities are similar within a legend and a myth.

I can identify the element of plots in a story.

Science:

I can model and identify how wind, water, or ice result in landform formation.

Social Studies:

I can describe the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Elementary Curriculum Maps

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Parents,

If your kiddo would like to join our mileage club you can find more info and sign up here:

WRE Mileage Club

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach McClain: gmmcclain@prosper-isd.net

Please make sure to remind your child that all cell phones, watches, devices are turned off and in your child's back pack as they are not permitted to use these devices during the school day.

Pack a dry, healthy snack (nothing too messy)
Water is the only liquid allowed in the classroom
Bring corded headphones with them to school each day.
Be sure to check your child's take-home pocket divider in their binder weekly

Attendance / Absence Information
Attendance - Please read how to enter absences for your child ahead of time! All doctor's notes need to be entered electronically via Skyward to excuse an absence. We cannot accept paper copies at the building.

If you need to make a dismissal change, please notify the front office via phone call only no later than 1:30 PM the day the change is needed. No changes can be made after that time. Early pickups cannot occur after 2:30pm

This month we will be focusing on perseverance in our daily classroom meetings. Please see the attachment below for more information.

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School Lunch Program - Menus, how to add money and nutrition information
Volunteer Background Check - Anyone that wants to volunteer throughout the school year is required to complete a background check. I always encourage all parents to complete this at the beginning of the year just in case they would need it!
Windsong Weekly- In case you missed it, see what great things are going on at Windsong!