5th Grade Newsletter

February 2-6

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February

4: Rushing Expo Night

13: No school for students (staff development day)

16: Bad weather make up day, no school

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To help keep our classrooms running smoothly, please take a moment to check your child’s supplies. Please be sure they have pencils, scissors, colored pencils, dry erase markers, and headphones for class. This helps them be ready to learn each day. Thank you for your continued support!

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Please see the flyer about the 21 day challenge. You can go to the link below to register your child.

https://kids-teaching-kids.com/

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!

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Math:

I can solve problems related to area and perimeter.

I can solve problems related to volume.

ELAR:

I can identify the traits of a fable.

I can analyze the plot elements in a story.

I can summarize a text.

I can explain the structure in drama (character tags, acts, scenes, and stage directions).

I can identify and use a prepositional phrase in a sentence.

Science:

I can design and explain solutions to minimize the environmental impact of the use of natural resources.

Social Studies:

I can identify events and concepts related to expansion in the US.

Elementary Curriculum Maps

5th grade Science Take Home Supports

Please see the following slides for parent information to use at home to support your child in science.

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Optional Homework

The following slides are optional math homework. We have included a link to the answers as well. This does not need to be turned in, your child can self check their answers at home. If your child has any questions, please have them come to see us and we are happy to help them. :)

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5th grade Math take home support

Please see the following slides for parent information to use at home to support your child in math.

docs.google.com

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Garden Club Final FLyer.pdf

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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.

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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 honesty 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!