Weekly Update 5th Grade
Week of November 17-21
Thank you for reading the fifth grade Weekly Update! We look forward to the week ahead!
We strive to create an environment that helps our students to meet their highest potential.
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Meet the Team
Ms. Underwood (5C)
Math/Science/Social Studies
Mrs. Brown (5B)
Reading & Writing
Ms. Gawdun (5A)
Reading & Writing
Ms. Maxwell
Mrs. Olusegun
Ms. Kinney
Reading Specialist
Mrs. Caspary
Mrs. Bennett
Ms. Rivas (5D)
Welcome, Ms. Pia! New Student Teacher in Fifth Grade from Germany
Letter of Introduction from Miss Pia
My name is Miss Pia and I am happy to introduce myself to you. I am 24 years old, from Germany, and I am currently studying to become an elementary school teacher. Working with children is something I truly enjoy, and I am grateful for the opportunity to observe lessons at Park Street Elementary School.
For the next six weeks, I will mainly be supporting classes 5B and 5C. I look forward to getting to know the students, working together in different lessons, and bringing a positive and caring spirit into the classroom.
I am very much looking forward to a wonderful time with the students!
Warm regards,
Miss Pia
Weekly Fifth Grade Photo Album
Enjoy these photos of students erupting volcanoes in science class! Students in Ms. Gawdun's class vistied Kindergarten reading buddies creating cute holiday cookies.
Mark your calendars!
- Nov. 17- Field trip to Cobb Energy Center (Science Show)
- Nov. 18- 6 p.m. Rising Sixth Grader meeting at the Sixth Grade Academy
- Nov. 20 - Turkey Bingo
- Nov. 21 - Donut Day
New Park Street Attire for Sale
Long sleeve shirts and sweatshirts are available for sale on Givebacks!
Learning Fun This Week
Math - Students will review and assess multi-digit multiplication through story problems. Next, students begin line plots and expressions.
Social Studies - Students study cattle trails, African American cowboys, and the transcontinental railroad.
ELA- We will continue reading the Phantom Tollbooth analzying character development and figurative language.
Learning Topics for Next Week
Math - Students will begin learning about division (three digit numbers divided by two digit numbers). The will use the strategy known as "BIG 7 "and 1, 2,5, 10 strategies.
Social Studies - Students will learn about inventors at the the turn of the century. Examples include Edison, Bell, Wright Brothers, and George Washington Carver.
ELA- We continue to read the Phantom Tollbooth and drafting a character snapshot utilizing sensory details.
Resources for Math
Check out helpful websites and anchor charts to enhance student's learning in math! Also, we have pictured some exemplary student work from our math journals.
Resources for ELA
Social Studies Resources
Weekly Communication/Homework
Reading Specialist Corner
Knowledge of dividing syllables can assist with decoding unknown words and spelling words! Check out this video showing how to divide open syllable words!
ESOL Corner
Hola familias! Espero que todos pasen una semana segura y divertida con sus hijos en casa. Para mis propios hijos, las vacaciones significan que van a pasar más tiempo con las pantallas y el internet. ¿Es el mismo para Uds? Les presento este video en español con 5 consejos para mantener la seguridad de sus hijos en el internet.
Park Street Dress Code
Transportation
Arrival / Dismissal
Change of Transportation
If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.
At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.
Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up by Car in the Afternoon
Anyone picking up a child must have his/her Panther Car Tag. If you do not have a Panther Car Tag, you may get one at Sneak-A-Peek or by coming to the front office.
Please do not park across the street and have your child designated as a “walker”.
This is extremely dangerous, and teachers on duty will stop children crossing the street
unescorted by a parent or adult. If you need to come into the building, please park in a parking space.
Tardy Drop-Off
When a student arrives late (after 8:30), an adult must sign the student in at the office.
Early Pick-Up
Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments. If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student
will be released between 2:45 and 3:15. Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student. Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request. No student will be released to an unknown or unauthorized person.
Late Pick-Up
Students waiting to be picked up will be supervised until 3:30. After 3:30 they may be sent to the After School Program if they are pre-registered ($10 fee). Regular after school charges will apply. Many parents sign up for the program so their children can attend in case of emergency.