5th Grade Newsletter
February 16-20
Important Dates
February
16: Bad weather make up day, no school
20: Last day to purchase a yearbook (see information below)
Ecosystems in a Bottle
We need your help!
If you have EMPTY 2-liter bottles, please consider donating them to the 5th grade Science classrooms. We need 12 total!
Thank you!
Yearbook extended deadline to buy
Due to the snow days that occurred just prior to the original final sales deadline of January 30, Jostens is providing one final opportunity to purchase a yearbook.
The new and final deadline to place your order is Friday, February 20 at midnight.
This will be the last chance to secure a copy, so please be sure to place your order before the deadline. You can place your order here: https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09801070
School Supplies Check
To help keep our classrooms running smoothly, please take a moment to check your child’s supplies. Please be sure they have pencils, scissors, colored pencils, dry erase markers, and headphones for class. This helps them be ready to learn each day. Thank you for your continued support!
21 Day Challenge
Please see the flyer about the 21 day challenge. You can go to the link below to register your child.
Student Passwords
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!
Upcoming Learning
Math:
Unit 4 Summative Test on Thursday, February 19th over the following concepts:
I can solve problems related to area and perimeter.
I can solve problems related to volume.
I can classify 2D figures in a hierarchy of sets using graphic organizers based on their attributes and properties.
I can solve problems by calculating conversions within the metric and customary systems.
ELAR:
I can identify the author's purpose in an argumentative text.
I can identify the elements of an argumentative text.
Science:
I can design and explain solutions to minimize environmental impact of the use of natural resources.
Social Studies:
I can identify and explain how changes during the Industrial Revolution led to conflict within the U.S.
Elementary Curriculum Maps
Science Take Home Supports
Optional Math Homework
Math Take Home Supports
ELAR Take Home Supports
Art Needs
Garden Club Information
Mileage Club
Parents,
If your kiddo would like to join our mileage club you can find more info and sign up here:
If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach McClain: gmmcclain@prosper-isd.net
Cell Phone/Device Policy
Weekly Reminders
- 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 Reminders
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.
Dismissal Changes
Classroom Meetings
Important Links
- 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!
Teacher Contact Information
Angela Rutledge: arrutledge@prosper-isd.net
Heather Parham: hmparham@prosper-isd.net
Sarah Betty: sebetty@prosper-isd.net
Amy Pence: ampence@prosper-isd.net
Jennifer Krueger: jlkrueger@prosper-isd.net
Sheridan Serrano: smserrano@prosper-isd.net