5th Grade Newsletter

January:

30: 5th grade yearbook ads due

February

13: No school for students (staff development day)

16: Bad weather make up day, no school

Max is the creator of several fan- favorite series, including

The Last Kids on Earth

Mister Shivers

Galactic Hot Dogs

Eerie Elementary (written under a pen name)

Get Your Books Signed!

Students have the opportunity to get their books signed by Max. You can

purchase a new title from your favorite bookseller or bring in a well-loved copy

you already own. To have the book signed, fill out the portion below and send it

in with the book you would liked signed. ALL books must be turned into the

Windsong Ranch Library by Wednesday, January 28 .

Please see the link below to print off the flyer if you would like your child to have a book signed.

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Brallier B&W with Form.pdf

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Final Call: January 30th!

This is it—your LAST CHANCE to order the 2026 yearbook! Orders must be placed by Friday, January 30th to guarantee your copy.

Don’t let your child miss out on this school tradition that captures all the memories, friendships, and fun of the year.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09801070

5th Grade Parents: January 30th is also the FINAL DAY to purchase your child’s Recognition Ad. Celebrate them in a big way—before it’s too late!
CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2624389

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!

Math:

I can solve problems related to area and perimeter.

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 model and identify how wind, water, or ice result in landform formation.

Social Studies:

I can describe the rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights.

Elementary Curriculum Maps

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.

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 perseverance 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!