5th Grade Newsletter

Reeves Elementary will foster positive relationships and collaborate with all to ensure students' growth and success.

Empowering a Love of Learning

We are so excited to kick off a fantastic year of learning and growth in 5th grade!

We’ve heard such wonderful things about this group of students, and we are truly excited to welcome them to 5th grade.

As a teaching team, we bring a wide range of strengths and experience and we work closely together to create a consistent, supportive environment where students can thrive.

We believe learning should be meaningful and rooted in what’s best for kids. With your partnership and our shared commitment, we’re ready for a year filled with growth, discovery, and lots of excitement!

You’ve placed your trust in us, and we don’t take that lightly. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your child’s journey this year at Reeves.

Here is the supply list for 5th graders. Please make sure your child has their supplies by Tuesday morning.

In 5th grade we have students with severe peanut/tree nut allergies. If you are able to avoid snacks with those ingredients it would be very helpful. Students will be working while eating their snacks.

In addition, only water is allowed in student water bottles inside the classroom-Reeves Policy. Please do not send juice, protein drinks or other drinks for snack time.

Healthy options are best! Here are some ideas

• Crackers
• Pretzels
• Granola bars
• Ready-to-eat fruit
• Cut-up veggies
• Graham crackers
• Dry, non-sugary cereal
• Cheese sticks

Each year, all Reeves students in 2nd - through 5th grade take the NWEA Measures of Academic Progress – or MAP – assessments in the fall, winter and spring. MAP is a national test that helps us see how each student learns, as we know every student learns in his or her own way.

Within students will be completing the Math, Science, and Reading MAP tests. Please note this is not like the STAAR test. Students will be taking their test during the time they normally have the subject. Please see the schedule in the Important Dates section below.

August 20 - Reading MAP Testing- Please do not set any appointments for this day.

August 25 - Math MAP Testing- Please do not set any appointments for this day.

August 27 - Science MAP Testing- Please do not set any appointments for this day.

September 4- no school for students - teacher work day

September 7 - no school- Labor Day

October 28-30 - 5th Grade Outdoor Learning Camp at Sky Ranch

Since we are kicking off a brand-new school year, our main focus next week across all subjects will be establishing classroom procedures, setting up our interactive learning journals, and building our classroom community through hands-on introductory lessons. These foundational activities will help students feel confident, organized, and ready for the exciting curriculum ahead!

Future newsletters will have the curriculum broken down by subject area.

Math

ELAR

Science

Social Studies

Lunch with your child will begin the week after Labor Day.

What's for lunch? Reeves Café Menu