5th Grade Newsletter
August 31 - September 4
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It was another great week in 5th grade! The students are have settled into the routines and diving into their learning. If you are interested in being a room parent please click on the link below. Read below for important dates and information.
Read-a-Thon - Going until September 21
September 4 - Student Holiday (No School)
September 7- No School
Room Parents
Ready to join the classroom crew? It's time to sign up to be a room parent for your child's class! Check out the information below for all the details, then use the sign up link to join one of the best crews at Baker! We can't wait to have you on our team!
UIL Academics Grades 2nd-5th:
We are VERY excited about our students having the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition in grades 2nd-5th.
By using the QR code on the Baker UIL Website, you will be able to indicate areas of interest for your student. Please keep in mind that there may be conflicts with practice and/or competition times, and it may not be possible to participate in multiple events.
Please complete a separate form for each student.
Deadline to submit Student Interest Forms: September 18, 2026.
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5th Grade Teacher Information
Ellen Moore- emmoore@prosper-isd.net (Favorites List)
Hollie Rice- hsrice@prosper-isd.net (Favorites List)
Nerissa Texada- nhtexada@prosper-isd.net (Favorites List)
Callie Wiesner- ckwiesner@prosper-isd.net (Favorites List)
Kari ZIll- kdzill@prosper-isd.net (Favorites List)
Next Week's Learning
ELAR: We will distinguish topic sentences and supporting details, as well as write topic sentences. We will also practice retelling and summarizing texts and study vowel team syllables.
Math: The students will be learning about estimation and practicing their estimation skills.
Science: We will discussing physical properties and doing a lab to determine items physical properties.
Social Studies: We will begin our study of Unit 2 and analyze causes and effects of early American exploration beginning with the founding of St. Augustine.
Doctor’s Notes and Appointments: Please send an email with doctor's notes to