Annetta Elementary 5th Grade

Welcome to Fifth Grade Annetta Families

Hi Fifth Grade Families,

The pencils are sharpened, the backpacks are packed, and 5th grade is officially underway! We're so happy to welcome your children back (or for the first time!) and can't wait to dive into an amazing year of learning together.

Mark Your Calendars!

We’re off to a great start! Our classes jumped right into learning, making new friends, and building a positive classroom community. We can already tell it’s going to be a fantastic year together!

8/18 Mrs. Neuse'sBirthday

8/19 PTO MTG 9:30 Annetta Cafeteria

9/2 College Colors Day

9/4 Student Holiday

9/5 Mrs. Bishop's Birthday

9/7 Student Holiday

9/14 Big Kahuna kick off

9/9 MAP Math

9/10 MAP RLA

9/11 Patriot Day wear Red, White and Blue

9/11 Student of the Month

9/14 - 9/18 Start with Hello Week

9/17 Curriculum Night

Next Week in Math: Volume of Rectangular Prisms

This week we're starting a new math unit on volume! Students will learn how to measure the amount of space inside a three-dimensional shape (like a box or a cube), using units such as cubic inches, cubic centimeters, or cubic units.

What we'll cover:

Understanding volume as filling a space with unit cubes
Finding the volume of rectangular prisms using the formula V = length × width × height
Solving real-world problems involving volume (like packing boxes or filling containers)

Reading/Language Arts Next Week:

We will begin analyzing poetry by looking at how poets use imagery, sound devices, and structure to express ideas and feelings. Students will practice reading closely, discussing poems, and sharing their interpretations.

Social Studies Next Week:
In social studies, students will practice locating all 50 states on a blank map. We will use games and practice activities to help them build accuracy and confidence.

Science Next Week:
In science, we will begin learning about the properties of matter. Students will explore how matter can be described, classified, and measured through hands-on investigations and discussions.