5th Grade Newsletter

November:

20-21: Grandparents and special friends lunch (more information below)

24-28: Thanksgiving break, no school

December:

11: 5PM Reading under the stars

11: 6PM Choir concert

19: Winter Party (more information to come)

Lunch Times:

Thursday, November 20: Friday, November 21:

Kinder: 10:15 - 11:00 1st Grade: 10:15 - 11:00,

2nd Grade: 11:15 - 12:00 3rd Grade: 11:15 - 12:00

4th Grade: 12:15 - 1:00 5th Grade: 12:15 - 1:00

Hello WRE Families! We are excited to invite you to join us for a special Thanksgiving lunch with your student.

To help us plan accordingly, please fill out the RSVP form below to confirm your attendance and the number of guests joining you.
After you complete the RSVP section, there is an additional section for ordering your student’s sack lunch for the day they will have lunch in the classroom that week. If your student will be bringing their lunch from home that day, please indicate so in the second section.
The final section asks you to confirm dismissal for your child on the day of their special lunch.
Please complete one form per student.

Special Friends RSVP Form: RSVP form

We are excited for our Fall 2025 Book Fair. We wanted to keep the library open as long as possible for students to check out books so we have pushed student previews to Monday (17th) and Tuesday (18th).

To find out all things Book Fair, check out the OUR BOOK FAIR WEBSITE. Here are some highlights.

**Shopping Information:**

- Monday, November 17th: 3:10 PM - 3:45 PM

- Tuesday, November 18th: 3:10 PM - 5:30 PM

- Wednesday, November 19th: 7:25 AM - 2:30 PM (Students Only Today)

- Thursday, November 20th: 7:25 - 2:30 (Students only BEFORE school)

- Friday, November 21st: 7:25 - 1:30 (Students only BEFORE school)

**Payment Options:**

We accept cash, checks (made out to Prosper ISD), credit card, and eWallet. eWallet is a digital payment option. To create a Student eWallet for your child. CLICK HERE to create one.

If you have a balance on a previous eWallet, you will need to create a new one and then you can transfer the money over.

Please know all Sales are Final.

**Online Book Fair:**

You may also shop our online fair. The online fair has more options as well as options for all ages. Proceeds still benefit the school and all items will be delivered to your home. Online shopping ends on November 25th. Standard shipping is free on book only purchases over $35. ONLINE BOOK FAIR

If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Garavaglia (hdgaravaglia@prosper-isd.net)

Join WRE Hope Squad and Strong Team in supporting Cornerstone Christmas, which brings joy to 350 local children by providing them with a magical Christmas experience.

We're hosting a Gift Wrap Essentials Drive including wrapping paper, tape, bows, gift tags, medium and large gift bags and tissue paper.

Here are ways to donate:

Drop off gift wrapping supplies at WRE front office by December 2.
Sponsor a gift or a whole child https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E45A5AC2AA4FE3-58984595-2025
OR Contribute online through Cornerstone's wishlists:

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 represent and solve addition and subtraction of fractions (including mixed numbers) with unlike denominators.

I can simplify expressions that include up to 2 levels of grouping, that include adding and subtracting fractions.

ELAR:

I can analyze the text structure(chronological order, compare/contrast, cause/effect, problem/solution, categories) of an informational text to explain how the author organizes ideas and information.

Science:

I can design an experiment that tests the effect of force on an object in a system.

Social Studies:

I can identify the Founding Fathers and Patriot Heroes.

Elementary Curriculum Maps

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Special for 5th Grade Parents!

Make your child’s yearbook even more meaningful with a Recognition Ad! Celebrate their milestones, highlight their achievements, and show your pride while supporting the school.

Recognition ads are available until Friday, January 30th.
This opportunity is for 5th grade students only.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER: https://www.jostens.com/apps/jcom/router.mvc?affiliateId=2624389

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

We are very excited to share that our students have the opportunity to participate in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) A+ Academics Competition! Students who are interested in learning, practicing, and competing in these events will receive practice materials and resources through Google Classroom to help them prepare for their events at home.

In early November, students will take part in a Campus Meet held after school. This meet will allow them to showcase what they have learned. The ten highest-scoring students in each event per grade level will advance to the Competition Team and represent our campus at the Zone Meet in February. Following the Zone UIL meet, the top six (6) students in each event, in each grade level will advance to the District meet on Saturday, March 7, 2026.

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. Windsong Ranch UIL Interest Form

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 gratitude 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!