5th Grade Newsletter Week 10- 26/27

Updates from 5th Grade

Please check the Sky Ranch section of this newsletter for the link and payment directions. The payment is through Skyward for students this year.

What are we learning next week?

Multiplication and Division Algorithms

TEKS 5.3A Estimate to determine solutions to mathematical and real-world problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.
TEKS 5.3F Represent quotients of decimals to the hundredths, up to four-digit dividends and two-digit whole number divisors, using objects and pictorial models, including area models.
TEKS 5.3G Solve for quotients of decimals to the hundredths, up to four-digit dividends and two-digit whole number divisors, using strategies and algorithms, including the standard algorithm.

Mixtures v. Solutions

I can classify and describe physical properties of matter.

Poetry

TEKS 5.10 A I can analyze the overall structure and title of a poem as a roadmap for understanding its meaning.
TEKS 5.10 C I can compare two poems to identify two different points of view.
TEKS 5.10 C I can distinguish between mood and tone and explain how they affect the meaning of a poem.

13 Colonies

TEKS 5.1 A: I can explain, when, where, and why different groups explored, colonized, and settled in what is now the United States including their search for religious freedom and opportunities for economic gains.

Poetry Writing

TEKS 5.11 A I can draft a poem using descriptive language, imagery, and poetic techniques.
TEKS 5.11 A I can describe an event from two distinct perspectives.

Multisyllabic Words

TEKS 5.2. Bi : I can decode and spell multisyllabic words with various syllable types, including final stable syllables.

Looking for extra practice at home?

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Important Dates

October 14- Sky Ranch Medical Form due

Oct. 22- Science Summative

Oct. Math Test on Multiplying and dividing decimals

October 23 - Family Movie Night @ 6:45pm

October 27th- Fall Picture Retakes

October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week

October 28-30- Sky Ranch

October 30 - GROWS assembly @ 8 am

Specials

All Things 5th Grade Camp!

Camp Dates: October 28-30 (Wednesday departure Friday return)

Please complete and sign the waiver form for Sky Ranch in order for your child to participate in the activities. Waiver link: https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/e/U46foM6dJqchBs7UAKbPqQ/

Sky Ranch is just 2 weeks away! 🎉 Our students will be enjoying a fun and memorable activity, and we’re requesting donations of items from the attached wishlist to help make it a success. Thank you so much for your generosity and support! https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/275VUK8WQMRR1?ref_=wl_share

Dietary Needs: If your child has any special dietary needs, please fill out this dietary needs form.

Our payment deadline this year will be October 8th. If your child will be going to camp with us this year, please ensure your payment is submitted by this date.

The total cost for each student this year will be $250.50. There is a click sheet below to guide you through how to pay for our trip within Skyward.

Sky Ranch Student Payment link: https://skyward.iscorp.com/p12eduprospertx/web/fwemnu01.w

Chaperone Cost this year will be $238 per chaperone.

If you have any questions regarding 5th grade camp, please email Mrs. White - bgwhite@prosper-isd.net

Family Access: Fee Management Payments-Optional Fees

Jackson Sky Ranch Parent Meeting 2026 - 2027

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Blue Folder - GROWS Chart

Your child will bring home a GROWS Chart each day in their blue folder. The chart will give you a quick look at how your child followed our Jackson GROWS expectations throughout the day.

Please review the chart with your child and celebrate their progress! Working together helps your child continue to grow and be successful at school.