5th Grade Newsletter

October:

10: No school for students (parent/teacher conference day)

13: No school

13: If you want to join us during specials for the stampede, please follow this FAST PASS LINK to sign up (closes on Monday October 13th.)

16 & 17: Diverse Abilities Day during specials

22-24: Camp Sky Ranch

27-31: Red Ribbon Week

30: Trunk or Treat

• An email went out from Nurse Palmer regarding medication forms. Please be sure to read that carefully. We have also attached the medical form below that you will need (if you are supplying any OTC or prescription medication from home). Remember, you need a separate form for each medication and if it is OTC you will need your child's physician to sign the form.

• All payments and forms are now past due- if you are missing anything from your child's camp registration, please get that completed ASAP.

• If your child is not attending camp, please be sure to email your child's homeroom teacher to inform them

Windsong Stampede is Coming!

It’s time! You can register your student for our Windsong Stampede! Our goal is to raise $60,000 for teacher grants, turf for gaga ball pit, new technology, and school programs. Signing up is easy and comes with a fun prize for your student!

️ Sign Up On MyBooster.com

Thank you for being a part of our Windsong Elementary community and helping us make a difference for our students. We are grateful for your support! Follow our social pages for fun progress updates in the coming weeks!

Key Dates to Remember:

Fundraiser Kickoff in school – 10/03/2025

Windsong Stampede (Fun Run) – 10/15/2025 (more information coming soon)

*Need help signing up? View video instructions

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 describe the meaning of parentheses and brackets when seen in an expression.

I can simplify expressions with up to two levels of grouping. I can represent and solve multi-step problems using the four operations using equations with a letter standing for an unknown quantity.

ELAR:

I can explain sound devices and figurative language to distinguish between the poet and speaker.

I can create a mental image while reading a poem.

I can read a story and answer a prompt using text evidence.

Science:

I can identify the requirements for a functioning circuit.

Social Studies:

I can analyze the causes and effects of the American Revolution.

Elementary Curriculum Maps

25-26 Yearbook Cover Contest!

This year our Yearbook Cover Contest will be open to all grade levels! We would like students to create a picture on 8 1/2 x 11 paper keeping the school wide theme "Bright Futures Begin Here" in mind. . All entries are due by October 27th. Please include the student's name on the bottom of the entry along with their teacher's name and do not laminate. The winner will have their picture on the front cover, runner-up will be placed on the back cover, and all other entries will be displayed inside the yearbook.

The Yearbook Sale is Here!

The yearbook is officially on sale for the lowest price of the year! Personalize your child’s book and add up to 4 icons for FREE when you purchase personalization. Don’t let your student miss out on this unforgettable tradition—our yearbook is the only book that captures the year’s friendships, activities, laughter, and memories all in one place.

Order by Friday, September 12th to lock in this special deal.
[Order Online HERE]

Special for 5th Grade Parents!

Make your child’s yearbook even more meaningful with a Recognition Ad! Celebrate their milestones, highlight their achievements, and show your pride while supporting the school.

Recognition ads are available until Friday, January 30th—but don’t wait!
This opportunity is for 5th grade students only.
[Create Your Ad HERE]

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

We are very excited to share that our students have the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition! Students who are interested in learning, practicing, and competing in these events will receive practice materials and resources through Google Classroom to help them prepare for their events at home.

In early November, students will take part in a Campus Meet held after school. This meet will allow them to showcase what they have learned. The ten highest-scoring students in each event per grade level will advance to the Competition Team and represent our campus at the Zone Meet in February. Following the Zone UIL meet, the top six (6) students in each event, in each grade level will advance to the District meet on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

You will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events. Windsong Ranch UIL Interest Form

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 responsibility in our daily classroom meetings. Please see the attachment below for more information.

• 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!

Angela Rutledge: arrutledge@prosper-isd.net

Heather Parham: hmparham@prosper-isd.net

Sarah Betty: sebetty@prosper-isd.net

Amy Pence: ampence@prosper-isd.net

Jennifer Krueger: jlkrueger@prosper-isd.net

Sheridan Serrano: smserrano@prosper-isd.net