Author: emachuga

5th Grade News

October 4, 2013

Upcoming Events
Swimming has started (Wright and McKenna class). Please bring suit and towel on A days
October 7th: Spirit week
Monday, October 7: Sporty Day
Tuesday, October 8: Cartoon Character Day
Wednesday, October 9: Comfy Cozy Day
Thursday, October 10: “Who Dreams of Going to College?” Dress as your favorite college or dream job
Friday, October 11: Panther Pride Day. Wear Red, White, and Blue
October 7th: PTO meeting
October 12th: Homecoming parade
October 14th: Columbus Day, No School
October 18th: Boo Bask
October 25: County Wide Emergency Go Home Drill

ELA: Mrs. Wright lwright1@cscsd.org
We have had a very busy week in English Language Arts this week. We have finished module one, unit one (human rights). We completed an end of the unit assessment with multiple choice questions as well as a short essay
We also began working on module one, unit two (Esperanza Rising). We will be working in this unit for several weeks. Your student will be doing a majority of their RAH within this book.
As always, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions, or concerns. Please make sure to check out my website at toolboxpro.

Math/FOSS: Mr. McKenna jmckenna@cscsd.org
This week the students reviewed converting metric measurements by multiplying and dividing decimals by 10, 100, and 1000. We then wrote decimals in expanded, word, unit, and standard form then learned to compare the decimals using greater than, less than, and equal to.
Next week we will be rounding decimals. By the end of next week the students will be taking a mid-module assessment. Again...use EngageNY which is now a link on the school’s website to keep updated on our lessons.
In Science the students made and separated mixtures. We also learned what kind of mixtures make a solution. Next week, we will investigate solutions and decide if the solutions change mass when mixed.
As always, let me know if you ever have any questions or concerns.

Special Education-Mrs. Taft dtaft@cscsd.org
In the resource room this week, the students have been working hard towards their individual goals. We have also been working on the reteaching of math materials. This helps the students to be successful in the math modules in the classroom.
Next week we are going to be monitoring their individual goals to check their progress so far this school year. Also next week, each student will be taking the Math and the ELA NWEA assessments.
Students need to remember to complete their homework each night, as this helps with comprehension of the materials taught.