Calendar Dates:

• 3/3- Art Show
• 3/4- World War II test

-book character dress-up day (must be a book character)

• 3/7- Early Release Day- Dismissal at 12:30

-Sparkles Skate Night 1:00-5:00

• 3/9- Kona Ice Day
• 3/18- Performing Arts permission slips due (for the Symphony on April 13)
• 3/23- Report Cards Can be viewed into Parent Vue
• 3/28-4/1- Book Fair
• 3/29- Palmer Middle School visit 9:15-11:00 (for those going to Palmer only)
• 3/30- GA Aquarium field trip permission slip, money, & behavior contract due (5^th grade trip)
• 3/31- Last Day of RSP
• 4/20- 5^th Grade Yard Sign Order
• 4/28- Rising 6^th Grade Palmer Info and Spirit Night 6:30 pm
• 5/8- Big Shanty and Kennesaw Elementary Chorus Performance at the Braves game

***Click link for more detailed info on events listed: The Eagle Express (smore.com)

 

GA Aquarium 5^th Grade Field Trip:

Please, check your child’s Daily folder for information on this field trip. In order to attend, your child will need to bring in the completed permission slip, signed behavior contract, and full payment by March 30^th. Notice that we will return after the school day ends, so your child will need to either stay in ASP (they need to be registered & regular fees apply) or be picked up by car.

 

Topics of Learning for Next Week:

–ELA: Students will be publishing their persuasive essays for factors and reasons Jackie Robinson was successful in breaking the color barrier during the Jim Crow segregation era.

* Here are some helpful practice sites:

– ixl: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/trace-an-argument

-ixl: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/choose-evidence-to-support-a-claim

-Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-3rd-reading-vocab/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:cc-3rd-pets/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:close-reading-opinions/v/evaluating-a-sources-reasoning-and-evidence

-Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-inventing-progress/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-argumentative-text/v/what-is-an-argument-reading

–Grammar: Students will learn how to determine the meaning of similes and metaphors in context of reading.

*IXL identifying: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/identify-similes-and-metaphors#:~:text=Similes%20and%20metaphors%20are%20figures,sister%20runs%20like%20a%20cheetah.

*IXL meaning: https://ca.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/determine-the-meanings-of-similes-and-metaphors

*Khan Academy simile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6meFSzu2Ugk

*Khan Academy metaphor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zRP-kkNGk

 

–Social Studies:

Students will begin day 1 of the 4-day unit regarding the 40 year Cold War between USA and Soviet Union. For day 1 of the unit, students will learn what communism is, iron curtain, the concern with communism spreading, alliances with NATO, and Berlin wall.  If they want extra information on Cold War, they can login to their Clever account and find information in Studies Weekly or BrainPop.

 

–Math:

In this unit, students will:

• Change units to related units within the same measurement system by multiplying or dividing using conversion factors.
• Use line plots to display a data set of measurements that includes fractions.
• Use operations to solve problems based on data displayed in a line plot.
• Recognize volume as an attribute of three-dimensional space.
• Understand that volume can be measured by finding the total number of same size units of volume required to fill the space without gaps or overlaps.
• Understand that a 1-unit by 1-unit by 1-unit cube is the standard unit for measuring volume.
• Select appropriate units, strategies, and tools for solving problems that involve estimating and measuring volume.
• Decompose three-dimensional shapes and find volumes of right rectangular prisms by viewing them as decomposed into layers of arrays of cubes.
• Measure necessary attributes of shapes in order to determine volumes to solve real world and mathematical problems.
• Communicate precisely by engaging in discussion about their reasoning using appropriate mathematical language.

Standard: 

MGSE5.MD.1 Convert among different-sized standard measurement units (mass, weight, length, time, etc.) within a given measurement system (customary and metric) (e.g., convert 5 cm to 0.05 m), and use these conversions in solving multi-step, real word problems.

MGSE5.MD.3 Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures an understand concepts of volume measurement.

1. A cube with side length 1 unit, called a “unit cube,” is said to have “one cubic unit” of volume, and can be used to measure volume.
2.  A solid figure which can be packed without gaps or overlaps using n unit cubes is said to have a volume of n cubic units.

Things To Do: 

Assessment: 3/9/2022

Practice Sheets: Lesson 20

Dreambox: 20 minutes every night

 

–Science:

In this unit, students will:

• Carry out investigations to become familiar with the pushes and pulls of magnets and static electricity.
• Give students a basic understanding of what conditions produce a magnetic field (such as an electromagnet) and what conditions induce electric currents using simple circuits. Although electricity is the movement of electrons from one place to another, at this grade level there is no emphasis on electrons or atomic structure. will help students.
• Gain a basic understanding of the relationship between magnetism and electricity by explaining positive and negative charges as they attract and repel.

 

Standard:

S5P2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to investigate electricity.

1. Obtain; combine information from multiple sources to explain the difference between naturally occurring electricity (static) and human-harnessed electricity.
2. Design a complete, simple electric circuit; explain all necessary components.
3. Plan and carry out investigations on common materials to determine if they are insulators or conductors of electricity.

S5P3. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about magnetism and its relationship to electricity.

1. Construct an argument based on experimental evidence to communicate the differences in function; purpose of an electromagnet; magnet. (Clarification statement: Function is limited to understanding temporary; permanent magnetism)
2. Plan and carry out an investigation to observe the interaction between a magnetic field and a magnetic object. (Clarification statement: The interaction should include placing materials of various types (wood, paper, glass, metal, and rocks) and thickness between the magnet and the magnetic object.)

Things To Do:

Assessment: 3/10 (Electricity)

Practice Sheets: Electricity

Study notes in journal 20 minutes every night

 

Thank you for being so wonderful and supportive. Mr. Connelly and I are always here for you and your child. Feel free to reach out to us anytime. We appreciate all that you do!

Thank you,

Jill Parker

Jill.swanger@cobbk12.org

Calendar Dates:

• 2/18- CCYA-PJ Pant Day
• 2/21-2/25- February Break- No School
• 3/7- Early Release Day- Dismissal at 12:30
• 3/9- Kona Ice Day
• 3/23- Report Cards Uploaded into Parent Vue
• 3/28-4/1- Book Fair
• 3/30- GA Aquarium field trip permission slip, money, & behavior contract due (5^th grade trip)
• 3/31- Last Day of RSP

 

***Click link for more detailed info on events listed: The Eagle Express (smore.com)

 

 

GA Aquarium 5^th Grade Field Trip:

Please, check your child’s Daily folder for information on this field trip. In order to attend, your child will need to bring in the completed permission slip, signed behavior contract, and full payment by March 30^th. Notice that we will return after the school day ends, so your child will need to either stay in ASP (they need to be registered & regular fees apply) or be picked up by car.

 

February Choice Board (Learning Commons):

Check out this link for online activities from Mrs. Borg. This month’s reading challenge went home on a blue piece of paper last week. Click: Choice Board Link

 

Topics of Learning for Next Week:

–ELA: Students will finish drafting their opinion/persuasive essay on the most important factor for Jackie Robinson’s success in breaking the color barrier during Jim Crow era. Please, make sure your child is not taking home their organizer nor writing journal. I need to know what your child can do in class during class time without parent one-on-one support. You are welcome to talk through ideas with your child that would be wonderful; however,  please, do not work on the actual assignment itself together. That is a specialized accommodation.

* Here are some helpful practice sites:

– ixl: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/trace-an-argument

-ixl: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/choose-evidence-to-support-a-claim

-Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-3rd-reading-vocab/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:cc-3rd-pets/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:close-reading-opinions/v/evaluating-a-sources-reasoning-and-evidence

-Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-inventing-progress/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-argumentative-text/v/what-is-an-argument-reading

 

 

–Grammar: Students will learn how to determine the meaning of similes, metaphors, & personification in context of reading.

*IXL identifying: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/identify-similes-and-metaphors#:~:text=Similes%20and%20metaphors%20are%20figures,sister%20runs%20like%20a%20cheetah.

*IXL meaning: https://ca.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/determine-the-meanings-of-similes-and-metaphors

*Khan Academy simile: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6meFSzu2Ugk

*Khan Academy metaphor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8zRP-kkNGk

 

–Social Studies:

For the final day of this unit, students will learn about the United Nations and have their World War II test on March 4^th.  As study guide will be sent home this Friday (2/18). If they want extra information on World Ward II, they can login to their Clever account and find information in Studies Weekly or BrainPop.

 

–Math:

We finished our unit on fractions, but we should continue to practice using the skills and strategies we acquired from the unit, including previous units. I spoke with the kiddos about learning to remember versus learning to pass a test. Please assist them with studying and improving their note taking. I am so proud to be their teacher, but I know we can do even better this second half of the year.

In this unit students will:

• Identify similarities and differences among two-dimensional figures.
• Reason about attributes (properties) of two-dimensional figures.
• Have experiences discussing the property of two-dimensional figures.
• Build upon their fourth-grade knowledge and create a hierarchy diagram
• Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category

Standard:

Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties

MGSE5.G.3 Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category.  For example, all rectangles have four right angles and squares are rectangles, so all squares have four right angles.

Assignments: Work in Folder

Assessment: TBA after the break

**Extra Practice: Practice math pages are sent home weekly (check their Daily), extra practice resources are posted visibly in the math classroom, and Dreambox online (access on Clever.com).

 

-Science: 

In this unit, students will:

• Begin to identify chemical and physical changes. It is not always easy to tell one from the other.
• Be aware that scientists sometimes disagree on whether a change is physical or chemical or both. At the 5th grade level we should keep it simple.
• Understand that a physical change is a change that can be reversed. The shape or size of the matter has been moved around, but not permanently altered.
• Identify the basic physical changes of water (gas, liquid, and solid).

Standard:

S5P1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change & a chemical change.

1. Plan & carry out investigations of physical changes by manipulating, separating, & mixing dry and liquid materials.
2. Construct an argument based on observations to support a claim that the physical changes in the state of water are due to temperature differences, which cause small particles that cannot be seen to move differently.
3. Plan & carry out an investigation to determine if a chemical change occurred based on observable evidence (color, gas, temperature change, odor, new substance produced).

Assignments: Study notes from previous week. The notes are on CTLS for those who feel they didn’t write something down clearly.

Assessment: TBA after the break

 

 

 

Calendar Dates:

• 2/11- Progress Report Time (View on ParentVue: http://parentvue.cobbk12.org/)

-Sweetheart Friendship Dance

• 2/14-2/18- Kindness Week (flyer in today’s Daily folder)
• 2/17- Winter Picture Day (Individual pictures-if pre-purchased, all students new to BSI, or anyone who missed fall picture day) More info coming soon!
• 2/18- CCYA-PJ Pant Day
• 2/21-2/25- February Break- No School

***Click link for more detailed info on events listed: The Eagle Express (smore.com)

 

Picture Day:

Order forms went home last week.

Listed below are links as well:

https://www.gciportraits.com/pre-pay-for-pictures    School Code- B114

https://www.gciportraits.com/order-form1

 

February Choice Board (Learning Commons):

Check out this link for online activities from Mrs. Borg. This month’s reading challenge went home on a blue piece of paper last week. Click: Choice Board Link

 

Topics of Learning for Next Week:

–ELA: Students are beginning to learn about claim (their opinion), reason (why they think that), and evidence (support for reasons from text). They started their graphic organizer to record their thoughts on the most important factor for Jackie Robinson’s success in breaking the color barrier. For this upcoming week, students will draft their introduction and reason body paragraphs for their essay on this topic.

* Here are some helpful practice sites:

– ixl: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/trace-an-argument

-ixl: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-6/choose-evidence-to-support-a-claim

-Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-3rd-reading-vocab/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:cc-3rd-pets/xaf0c1b5d7010608e:close-reading-opinions/v/evaluating-a-sources-reasoning-and-evidence

-Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-inventing-progress/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-argumentative-text/v/what-is-an-argument-reading

 

 

–Grammar: We will be learning how to correctly punctuate various titles. Quiz on February 17^th.

*IXL: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/formatting-titles

*another IXL: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/capitalizing-titles

*Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation-the-colon-semicolon-and-more/formatting-styles/v/italics-and-underlining

 

–Social Studies:

The goal for 5^th grade regarding World War II is focusing on USA’s involvement in the war. For day 4 of this unit, the students will learn about the major events that occurred within WWII (Iwo Jima, D-Day, VE Day, VJ Day).  If they want extra information on these people, they can login to their Clever account and find information in Studies Weekly or BrainPop.

 

–Math:

We finished our unit on fractions, but we should continue to practice using the skills and strategies we acquired from the unit, including previous units. I spoke with the kiddos about learning to remember versus learning to pass a test. Please assist them with studying and improving their note taking. I am so proud to be their teacher, but I know we can do even better this second half of the year.

In this unit students will:

• Identify similarities and differences among two-dimensional figures.
• Reason about attributes (properties) of two-dimensional figures.
• Have experiences discussing the property of two-dimensional figures.
• Build upon their fourth-grade knowledge and create a hierarchy diagram
• Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category

Standard:

Classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties

MGSE5.G.3 Understand that attributes belonging to a category of two-dimensional figures also belong to all subcategories of that category.  For example, all rectangles have four right angles and squares are rectangles, so all squares have four right angles.

Assignments: Work in Folder

Assessment: TBA after the break

**Extra Practice: Practice math pages are sent home weekly (check their Daily), extra practice resources are posted visibly in the math classroom, and Dreambox online (access on Clever.com).

 

-Science: 

In this unit, students will:

• Begin to identify chemical and physical changes. It is not always easy to tell one from the other.
• Be aware that scientists sometimes disagree on whether a change is physical or chemical or both. At the 5th grade level we should keep it simple.
• Understand that a physical change is a change that can be reversed. The shape or size of the matter has been moved around, but not permanently altered.
• Identify the basic physical changes of water (gas, liquid, and solid).

Standard:

S5P1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change & a chemical change.

1. Plan & carry out investigations of physical changes by manipulating, separating, & mixing dry and liquid materials.
2. Construct an argument based on observations to support a claim that the physical changes in the state of water are due to temperature differences, which cause small particles that cannot be seen to move differently.
3. Plan & carry out an investigation to determine if a chemical change occurred based on observable evidence (color, gas, temperature change, odor, new substance produced).

Assignments: Study notes from previous week. The notes are on CTLS for those who feel they didn’t write something down clearly.

Assessment: TBA after the break

Calendar Dates:

• 2/4- Donations Due for Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• 2/7- Writing Fair Entries Due (see information below)
• 2/9- Kona Ice
• 1/28-2/10 Valentine Grams due if interested (form in Daily folder)
• 2/11- Sweetheart Friendship Dance
• 2/17- Winter Picture Day (Individual pictures-if pre-purchased, all students new to BSI, or anyone who missed fall picture day) More info coming soon!
• 2/18- CCYA-PJ Pant Day
• 2/21-2/25- February Break- No School

***Click link for more detailed info on events listed: The Eagle Express (smore.com)

 

Writing Fair:

• Any genre of writing is accepted, but only text can be submitted (no illustrations, comic books, etc.).
• Writing has to be original (not copied from anyone else’s work, including a teacher’s model writing).
• Writing can be from any time this school year.
• Writing can be something the student wrote on his/her own (at home or at school) or as a school assignment.
• Writing can be handwritten or typed.
• There is a 1900 word count limit, so don’t submit anyone’s 65-chapter novel, but there is also no need to count every word. 1900 words works out to be just under 4 single-spaced typed pages typically.

 

Picture Day:

Check your child’s Daily folder today (Thursday) for the order forms.

Listed below are links as well:

https://www.gciportraits.com/pre-pay-for-pictures    School Code- B114

https://www.gciportraits.com/order-form1

 

February Choice Board (Learning Commons):

Check out this link for online activities from Mrs. Borg. This month’s reading challenge went home on a blue piece of paper in your child’s Daily folder today.

 

Topics of Learning for Next Week:

–ELA: We are continuing to dig into  Unit 2 with the Promises to Keep book. Students will now be focused on learning author perspective and how to compare multiple perspectives.

* Here are some helpful practice sites:

– https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/compare-and-contrast-in-informational-texts

– https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-imaginative-worlds/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading/v/how-pov-affects-readers-reading

– https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-inventing-progress/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-argumentative-text/v/analyzing-an-author-s-purpose-reading

–https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-imaginative-worlds/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-informational-text/v/reading-multiple-accounts-of-the-same-topic

 

 

–Grammar: We will be learning how to correctly punctuate various titles. Quiz on February 17^th.

*IXL: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/formatting-titles

*another IXL: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/capitalizing-titles

*Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/punctuation-the-colon-semicolon-and-more/formatting-styles/v/italics-and-underlining

 

–Social Studies:

The goal for 5^th grade regarding World War II is focusing on USA’s involvement in the war. For day 3 of this unit, the students will learn about the role Americans on the home front helping the war efforts (Rosie the Riveter, Tuskegee Airmen, Rationing & Victory Garden). Students will also learn a very basic age appropriate introduction to the Holocaust that was happening during this time. If they want extra information on these people, they can login to their Clever account and find information in Studies Weekly or BrainPop.

 

–Math:

In this unit students will:

• Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.
• Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.
• Represent and interpret data.

Standards:

MGSE5.NF.3   Interpret a fraction as division of the numerator by the denominator (a/b = a ÷ b). Solve word problems involving division of whole numbers leading to answers in the form of fractions or mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem. Example:  3/5 can be interpreted as “3 divided by 5 and as 3 shared by 5”.

MGSE5.NF.4  Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.

1. Apply and use understanding of multiplication to multiply a fraction or whole number by a fraction.
   Examples:  a/b x q  as  a/b x q/1  and    a/b x c/d = ac/b
2. Find the area of a rectangle with fractional side lengths by tiling it with unit squares of the appropriate unit fraction side lengths, and show that the area is the same as would be found by multiplying the side lengths.

Assignments:

-Lessons: Engage NY 25,26, 27

-Test on adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions (2/10/2022)

-Please ask your student to review all content in math. We are having our end of unit test next week.

 

-Science:

In this unit, students will:

• Begin to identify chemical and physical changes. It is not always easy to tell one from the other.
• Be aware that scientists sometimes disagree on whether a change is physical or chemical or both. At the 5th grade level we should keep it simple.
• Understand that a physical change is a change that can be reversed. The shape or size of the matter has been moved around, but not permanently altered.
• Identify the basic physical changes of water (gas, liquid, and solid).

Standard:

S5P1. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information to explain the differences between a physical change a chemical change.

1. Plan & carry out investigations of physical changes by manipulating, separating, & mixing dry and liquid materials.
2. Construct an argument based on observations to support a claim that the physical changes in the state of water are due to temperature differences, which cause small particles that cannot be seen to move differently.
3. Plan & carry out an investigation to determine if a chemical change occurred based on observable evidence (color, gas, temperature change, odor, new substance produced).

Assignments:

-Assessment on Microorganisms 2/11/2022

Calendar Dates:

• 1/31- 5th Grade Yearbook Dedication Due
• 1/31- Heart Heroes Kids Heart Challenge
• 2/2- Two’s Day- 2/2/22!!! Wear tutu, tiaras, tennis shoes, dress as twins, ties…all the things!
• 2/4- Donations Due for Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• 2/7- Writing Fair Entries Due (see information below)
• 1/28-2/10 Valentine Grams due if interested (form in Daily folder)
• 2/11- Sweetheart Friendship Dance
• 2/17- Winter Picture Day (Individual pictures-if pre-purchased, all students new to BSI, or anyone who missed fall picture day) More info coming soon!
• 2/18- CCYA-PJ Pant Day
• 2/21-2/25- February Break- No School

***Click link for more detailed info on events listed: The Eagle Express (smore.com)

 

Writing Fair:

• Any genre of writing is accepted, but only text can be submitted (no illustrations, comic books, etc.).
• Writing has to be original (not copied from anyone else’s work, including a teacher’s model writing).
• Writing can be from any time this school year.
• Writing can be something the student wrote on his/her own (at home or at school) or as a school assignment.
• Writing can be handwritten or typed.
• There is a 1900 word count limit, so don’t submit anyone’s 65-chapter novel, but there is also no need to count every word. 1900 words works out to be just under 4 single-spaced typed pages typically.

 

Topics of Learning for Next Week:

–ELA: We have started Unit 2 with the Promises to Keep book. Students will now be focused on learning author perspective and how to compare multiple perspectives.

* Here are some helpful practice sites:

– https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/compare-and-contrast-in-informational-texts

– https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-imaginative-worlds/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading/v/how-pov-affects-readers-reading

– https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-inventing-progress/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-argumentative-text/v/analyzing-an-author-s-purpose-reading

–https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-imaginative-worlds/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-informational-text/v/reading-multiple-accounts-of-the-same-topic

 

 

–Grammar: We are still working our way through a tough concept…verb perfect tense. The students will have a quiz on Thursday.

*IXL: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/use-the-perfect-verb-tenses

*Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/parts-of-speech-the-verb/verb-aspect-simple-progressive-and-perfect/v/perfect-aspect

*Quiz on February 3^rd

 

–Social Studies:

The goal for 5^th grade regarding World War II is focusing on USA’s involvement in the war. For day 2 of this unit, the students will learn about the role of Pearl Harbor with USA entering the war.  If they want extra information on these people, they can login to their Clever account and find information in Studies Weekly or BrainPop.

 

–Math:

In math, we will practice dividing whole numbers by a fractions and dividing a fraction by a whole number. We will also review for an interim assessment.

 

-Science:

-In science, we will continue studying microorganisms.

 

Calendar Dates:

• 1/13- 1/27- Slice the Pizza Domino’s Fundraiser
• 1/31- 5^th Grade Yearbook Dedication Due
• 2/4- Donations due for Bus Driver Appreciation Day
• 2/17- Winter Picture Day (Individual pictures-if pre-purchased, all students new to BSI, or anyone who missed fall picture day) More info coming soon!
• 2/18- CCYA-PJ Pant Day
• 2/21-2/25- February Break- No School

***Click link for more detailed info on events listed: The Eagle Express (smore.com)

 

Topics of Learning for Next Week:

–ELA: We will finish reading Promises to Keep this week. Students will have their final End of Unit assessment regarding main idea, key details, and summarizing. If your child may need extra practice, feel free to use the links below. You can also reference their assignments sent home in their Daily folders on Thursdays for extra support.

*Main Idea Practice: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/determine-the-main-idea-of-a-passage

*Main Idea Practice: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-athletes-in-action/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-informational-text-title-ix/v/two-or-more-main-ideas-reading

 

–Grammar: We are working our way into a tough concept…verb perfect tense. The students will have a

*IXL: https://www.ixl.com/ela/grade-5/use-the-perfect-verb-tenses

*Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/parts-of-speech-the-verb/verb-aspect-simple-progressive-and-perfect/v/perfect-aspect

*Quiz on February 3^rd

 

–Social Studies:

We will begin our extensive World War II unit. The goal for 5^th grade is focusing on USA’s involvement in the war. For day 1 of this unit, the students will learn the causes and about the leaders during this time.  If they want extra information on these people, they can login to their Clever account and find information in Studies Weekly or BrainPop.

 

–Math:

Mr. Connelly had a family emergency and will update this information at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

 

-Science:

Mr. Connelly had a family emergency and will update this information at a later date. Thank you for your understanding.

Calendar Dates:

• 1/7- Report Cards Uploaded in Parent VUE: http://parentvue.cobbk12.org/
• 1/12- Kona Ice Day (bring exact amount of money, no change given)
• 1/14- Sparkles Night 4:00-8:00
• 1/17- MLK Day- No School
• 1/20- Grammar Quiz
• 2/18- CCYA-PJ Pant Day
• 2/21-2/25- February Break- No School

*More detailed info on events listed: The Eagle Express (smore.com)

 

Topics of Learning for This Week:

–ELA: Students will continue reading a book about Jackie Robinson to read how people respond to challenges they face. This leads into understanding theme (message of a story) and how character reactions create the plot of the story. We will continue working on finding main ideas and using those to summarize.

Main Idea Practice: https://www.khanacademy.org/ela/cc-5th-reading-vocab/x798e47233e450b09:cc-5th-athletes-in-action/x798e47233e450b09:close-reading-informational-text-title-ix/v/two-or-more-main-ideas-reading

 

–Grammar: We will be reviewing verb tenses (past, present, future). Students can practice online using Khan Academy: https://www.khanacademy.org/humanities/grammar/parts-of-speech-the-verb/the-tenses/v/introduction-to-verb-tense-the-parts-of-speech-grammar

Quiz on January 20^th.

 

–Social Studies: Students will add to their knowledge and understanding of FDR’s New Deal Programs during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Students will write a post card from the perspective of a person living during this time period working one of those jobs (CCC, WPA, or TVA).

Students can prepare by:

-logging into their Clever account: https://clever.com/

-going to Studies Weekly

-In the 5^th grade “newspaper” click on Week 14 “The New Deal”

-Look at articles, videos, and quizzes linked there

 

–Math:

In this unit students will:

Use equivalent fractions as a strategy to add and subtract fractions.

Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and divide fractions.

Represent and interpret data.

The students will be finishing the unit on fractions in the next few weeks. The standards we will cover are listed below. Please ask your child to study the notes they wrote in their math journal. The notes we wrote will help them clarify and practice for the coming week. You can contact me if you have any questions concerning their math and science.

Standards:

MGSE5.NF.4: Multiplying Fractions

MGSE5.NF.5 Multiplication as scaling

(I can fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers.)

MGSE5.NF.6 Dividing fractions

(I can fluently divide four-digit whole numbers by two-digit whole

numbers and then, explain/show the results using equations,

arrays or area models.)

MGSE5.NF.3 Interpret fractions as division

 

-Science:

In this unit, the students will:

Gather evidence by utilizing technology (microscopes) to construct arguments that explain the similarities and differences between plant and animals cells.

Develop models (pictures, words, images) to identify and label parts of a plant and animal cell. This unit is not on classifying microorganisms. It builds on the third and fourth grade understandings of habitats and food chains. This unit focuses on evidence of harmful and beneficial organisms in the ecosystem.

We are looking forward to our science unit coming up. The students will love the projects we have planned, but please have a discussion with your student about the type of conduct we need to see during our lesson. We will be using supplies that cannot be abused or used in a manner that is not conducive to learning.

Standard:

S5L4. Obtain, evaluate and communicate information about how microorganisms benefit or harm larger organisms.(Clarification statement: Possible microorganisms could include Tardigrades, Lactobacillus, Probiotics, Rotifers, Salmonella, Clostridium botulinum (Botox), E-coli, Algae, etc. Students are not expected to know these specific organisms. The list is provided to give teachers examples.)

Construct an argument using scientific evidence to support a claim that microorganisms are beneficial.

Construct an argument using scientific evidence to support a claim that microorganisms are harmful.

 

Assessments:

-Math 1/20/2022 Fractions and previously taught standards (please refer to their math journal for support or contact me)

-Science: TBA (We are currently working on dates, but we will update you asap)

Calendar Dates:

-11/18- Wellness Walk at school during Specials/ Penguin Patch preview

– 11/22-11/26- Thanksgiving Break- No School

-11/29-12/3- Penguin Patch Holiday Shop

-11/30- Last day to place 5^th grade yearbook ad

-11/30-12/6- Book Fair begins

-12/2- Cookies with Santa & Chorus Performance 6:00-7:15 pm

– 12/16 & 12/17- Early Release at 12:30

– 12/20-1/4- Winter Break

– 1/5- Back to School!

 

Topics of Learning for Week After Break:

–ELA: Students will be researching the rainforest. They will be gathering evidence on why scientists study the rainforest and ways you could save the rainforest. This research will be in preparation for writing an informational brochure regarding the rainforest.

 

–Grammar: The students will learn about using commas with introductory phrases. Quiz on December 8^th.

 

–Social Studies: The students will study the following people from post-World War I in America.

Standard:

SS5H2: Describe post-World War I America.

1. Describe the cultural developments and individual contributions in the 1920s of the Jazz Age (Louis Armstrong), the Harlem Renaissance (Langston Hughes), baseball (Babe Ruth), the automobile (Henry Ford), and transatlantic flight (Charles Lindbergh).

 

–Math: The students are continuing to learn how to add and subtract fractions. We will use a number line strategy, box method, tape diagrams, and fraction models to solve fraction equations with unlike denominators. Below are the standards we will cover and the objectives. All math assessments are administered on Wednesday. Please ask your student to review the notes in their journal, complete the assigned Dreambox lessons, and attempt the problem sets in their math folder.

Standard:

MBSE5.NF.2: Word problems, add and subtract fractions

MGSE5.NB.1: Add and subtract fractions

 

Objective:  Add fractions to and subtract fractions from whole numbers using equivalence and the number line as strategies.

Objective:  Add fractions making like units numerically.

Objective:  Add fractions with sums greater than 2.

 

-Science: We will continue our lesson covering inherited and acquired traits. So far, the students have really enjoyed the unit and have offered great stories concerning their inherited traits. I hope you have had a chance to ask them about what they are learning. I really think you will enjoy hearing how they view their personal family traits.

In this unit, students will:

 

Ask questions to compare and contrast what’s known instinctually and what can be learned.

Question in order to compare and contrast inherited and acquired physical traits.

Standard:

S5L2. Obtain, evaluate, and communicate information showing that some characteristics of organisms are inherited and other characteristics are acquired.

 

Ask questions to compare and contrast the characteristics of instincts and learned behaviors.

Ask questions to compare and contrast inherited and acquired physical traits. (Clarification statement: Punnett squares; genetics are taught in future grades.)

Calendar Dates:

-October 13: Kona Ice (bring exact amount, no change given)

-October 14: Fun Run Fundraiser Pep Rally

-October 18-22: Early Release due to Parent-Teacher Conference Week

-October 26: Library day for Mrs. Parker’s reading class

 

October Reading Challenge:

Check your child’s Daily folder for the October Reading Challenge paper. When the students have completed 15 of the tasks with an adult signature, they can turn their form into Mrs. Borg.

 

Parent-Teacher Conference Week:

Make sure you sign up for a conference. Conferences will be virtual in Microsoft Teams or you can request a phone conference. In the comments, write your child’s name. In the comments, if you want a phone conference, tell me & give your phone number. Check your CTLS Parent (ParentSquare) for the link.

 

Topics of Learning for Next Week:

-ELA: Students are learning how to plan and draft a narrative. Specifically, they are writing a monologue from one character’s perspective in Esperanza Rising’s book.  Ask your child about the importance of perspective and how different people can see the same event in different ways.

-Grammar: Students will be studying commas in a series, which means using commas to separate a list of items. Since this should be a review, quiz will be on Thursday of this same week.

-Social Studies: Students will be learning about inventors at the turn of the century (1920s) and how they impacted society.

-Math:

Standard:

NBT.2: Use exponents to name place value units and explain patterns in the placement of the decimal point.

NBT.7: Multiply decimal fractions with tenths by multi-digit whole numbers using place value understanding to record partial products.

 

Parents: If you would like to help your student(s) with the current standards, use the notes from their journal and the county video on CTLS. The video is full of great information and strategies that will help you support their learning.

 

-Science: We are continuing with vertebrate and invertebrate animals and features. Please help your student read the content in their science book and go over the notes in their science journal. (pages 311-323)

 

Shrinky-dink Fundraiser (Art class): Be on the lookout for an email from Mrs. Thompson (art teacher). The cap is 30 participants. The cost is $5 and students MUST be registered with ASP to sign up.

 

Thank you for being so wonderful and supportive. Mr. Connelly and I are always here for you and your child. Feel free to reach out to us anytime. We appreciate all that you do!

Parent-Teacher Conferences:
-Please check your CTLS Parent email for the sign-up links. Call the school if you are not receiving email through CTLS Parent.
-Conference Week is October 18-22

October Calendar Dates:
-10/8: End of the 1st 9 weeks (all missing assignments are due by this date)
-10/13: Kona Ice (have the exact amount of money-no change given)
-10/14: Fundraiser Pep Rally
-10/15-10/22: Active Run Fundraiser
-10/18-10/22: Early Release Schedule due to parent-teacher conferences
-10/22: Active Fun Run
-10/29:PTA Fall Outdoor Dance