5th Grade Newsletter

Reeves Elementary will foster positive relationships and collaborate with all to ensure students' growth and success.

Empowering a Love of Learning

We have enjoyed watching the students getting into the swing of things. They seem to be settling in well. We look forward to all the learning we will do and the memories we will make throughout the year. If your child is still in need of supplies, please send them in as soon as possible. If you need help getting supplies, please reach out to your child's teacher.

Each year, all Reeves students in 2nd - through 5th grade take the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress – or MAP – assessments in the fall, winter and spring. MAP is a national test that helps us see how each student learns, as we know every student learns in his or her own way.

Within students will be completing the Math, Science, and Reading MAP tests. Please note this is not like the STAAR test. Students will be taking their test during the time they normally have the subject. Please see the schedule in the Important Dates section below.

In 5th grade we have students with severe peanut/tree nut allergies. If you are able to avoid snacks with those ingredients it would be very helpful. Students will be working while eating their snacks.

In addition, only water is allowed in student water bottles inside the classroom-Reeves Policy. Please do not send juice, protein drinks or other drinks for snack time.

Healthy options are best! Here are some ideas

• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Granola bars
• Ready-to-eat fruit
• Cut-up veggies
• Graham crackers
• Dry, non-sugary cereal
• Cheese sticks

Students brought home the PISD Safety Rules on Thursday. Please make sure they go over it with you and then please sign it and have your child return it to their Science teacher. It is a half sheet of white paper.

August 20 - Reading MAP Testing- Please do not set any appointments for this day.

August 25 - Math MAP Testing- Please do not set any appointments for this day.

August 27 - Science MAP Testing- Please do not set any appointments for this day.

September 4- no school for students - teacher work day

September 7 - no school- Labor Day

October 28-30 - 5th Grade Outdoor Learning Camp at Sky Ranch- More info to come soon

Math - Decimal place value

Reading - Context Clues

Science - Science Tools and Properties of Matter

Social Studies - Primary and secondary sources

Writing - Complete Sentences

Math

ELAR

Science

Social Studies

We’ve heard such wonderful things about this group of students, and we are truly excited to welcome them to 5th grade.

As a teaching team, we bring a wide range of strengths and experience and we work closely together to create a consistent, supportive environment where students can thrive.

We believe learning should be meaningful and rooted in what’s best for kids. With your partnership and our shared commitment, we’re ready for a year filled with growth, discovery, and lots of excitement!

You’ve placed your trust in us, and we don’t take that lightly. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your child’s journey this year at Reeves.

Lunch with your child will begin the week after Labor Day.

What's for lunch? Reeves Café Menu