Mrs. Gray's 5th Grade Newsletter
A Peek At Our Week - May 13 - 17
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Reminders, Updates and Announcements!
May 13 - 17 - SBAC State Testing (Science) & Iready Diagnostic Reading & Math Test
- Students should arrive at school on time, get a good night’s sleep, and have breakfast at home or school.
- Please remind your child to bring their fully charged Chromebooks to school every day.
- The classrooms will provide the students with headphones, but they are welcome to bring their headphones or earbuds if preferred.
Friday, May 17 at 8:30 am - International Dance Day - There has been a change in the students' dance performance. They will now perform a Western line dance and should wear blue jeans and other country western attire if possible (bandanas, plaid shirts, cowboy boots/hats, etc.) If the students do not have any western attire, they can come in their uniforms.
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 - 5th Grade Growth and Development Presentation - A letter was sent home last week regarding presentation on physical and emotional changes that occur during adolescence that will be presented by the school nurse. Separate sessions will be held for boys and girls. If you do not want your child to participate in this presentation, you must notify the principal in writing. You can email Ms. Brambila at brambila.maricela@pusd.us. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to let me know.
What We Are Learning
Reading: iReady Testing & Class Novel - Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Writing: Memoirs - Students will begin drafting their memoirs focusing on significant events that have occured during their elementary school years.
Math: iReady Testing & Review Multiplying and Dividing Decimals and Fractions
IB Unit of Study: Introduce our new IB Unit - How We Express Ourselves (Music)
Central Idea: Music is a form of self-expression that helps us communicate with others.
- Musical genres and the impact musicians have on society
Historical and cultural influences in music
Songwriting as a form of self-expression
Social Studies - Causes Leading to the American Revolution
Science: SBAC testing
Exhibition Preparation and Presentations!
May Birthdays! 🥳🎉🎈
Caitlin - May 9
“Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world.”
-Nelson Mandela