5th Grade Newsletter

Math: We will estimate, solve, and justify solutions to single-step and multistep problems by applying strategies, including place value, estimation, and application of the properties of addition and multiplication, involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, with and without remainders.

Reading: We will research a "country I want to visit".

Word Study: None

Writing: We will write an argumentative travel brochure.

Science: We will investigate and understand that weather conditions and phenomena (severe weather) affect ecosystems and can be predicted. We will also continue to describe clouds, weather tools, and the difference between weather and climate.

October 13th (Monday) - NO SCHOOL!

October 15th (Wednesday)- Reading - Unit 1 Language and Conventions Assessment

October 16th (Thursday) - Go Pink Day 🩷 - for Breast Cancer Awareness!

October 16th (Thursday) - Writing Assessment

October 17th (Friday) - Science - Weather Assessment; Reading & Writing - Travel Brochure Due

October 22nd (Wednesday) - Unity Day 🧡 - Wear orange and stand up to bullies for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month!

October 28th - Fall Title I Night - 6:00-7:30 pm

October 31st - Book Character Day - Dress up as your favorite book character. NO masks or toy weapons allowed.

October 31st - Early Dismissal for all Elementary, End of 1st Quarter

Homework will go home this Tuesday and is due by Friday.

Completing homework each week is an important step in your child’s success.

• We will be utilizing ST Math this year in fifth grade! If your child has access to a device at home and you would like for them to work on it, that is completely up to you. Here are the instructions for logging in ➡️

1. Google "Windsor Elementary School"

2. On the school homepage, click the "STUDENTS" tab located near the top.

3. Click the "Clever" icon.

4. Have your student login using their school credentials.

Learn more about ST Math and how you can support your child during their ST Math Journey! Click here.

THIS WEEK'S GOAL: 18%

Spelling features and vocabulary words for Literacy Unit 1 went home Monday, September 15.

We have sent home a packet that contains all of the spelling features and vocabulary words for all of Unit 1. If you would like to see additional details and all of the spelling words, click on the link for the "Literacy Website for Families". Click on "5th Grade" at the top of the page. Then click on the red square that is "Scope and Sequence". This contains all of the skills, vocabulary, and spelling words for the entire year.

ORDER WES 2025 FALL PHOTOS (Fall photos go in the yearbook):

Photo Info Page (all future photo galleries will be posted to this website):

https://www.bluedominionstudios.com/wes

• Makeup/Retake Day is Thursday 10/23. Complete the makeup/retake participation form and let your child's teacher know in advance of makeup/retake day if you would like for your child to participate

• PTA Fundraiser went home on Friday, October 3.
• All student cell phones and smart watches MUST be turned off and in their backpack during the school day.
• Students will be switching classes at 1:40 daily, and they will return to their homeroom class at 3:35.
• Use Remind to communicate with your child's teachers.

If your child will be absent from school, please provide a written note or doctor’s note so the absence can be excused. Notes may be sent in your child's purple folder, submitted through the WES Attendance Note Google Form, or sent directly to us via Remind. We will ensure all notes are turned in to the front office.