Author: emachuga

5th Grade News

April 11, 2013

Upcoming Events
Now that the weather is a little warmer and we are able to enjoy recess outside, we are asking students to please refrain from bringing baseballs to school. Softballs are allowed, however please make sure your child has a glove to play catch with.
April 14th—April 18th: Spring Break
April 23rd: Board of Ed. Visit—1:30
April 25th: Cursive Packet #2 due
April 25th: Kid’s Movie Night: High School
April 30th—May 2nd: New York State Math Test (More information to follow)
May 3rd: Savona Yard Sale day
May 5th: Elementary PTO BOGO Book fair begins. BOGO book fair ends 5/9
May 8th: Elementary Arts and Science Night 5:30—7:00pm

ELA: Mrs. Wright lwright1@cscsd.org
This week in English Language Arts, students started a new module. This module is called “Understanding the Science of Natural Disasters.” Students did much work this week, focusing on getting smart about Hurricanes and Earthquakes. They also took a mini assessment based on Hurricanes Form.
Students also started a new fluency piece this week, “Shark Facts.” This fluency work continues to strengthen students oral reading voice as well as build vocabulary recognition skills. Spelling has also started this week.
Students will continue with module four as well as spelling and fluency work, when we return from vacation.
Please continue to check the toolboxpro website. Students have three nights of RAH to complete over vacation as well as an extra credit packet, should they select to complete it. I wish you all a happy and safe Spring Break. Please bring back some sunshine to NYS.

Math/FOSS: Mr. McKenna jmckenna@cscsd.org
Today the students brought home a review packet for break. The packet is a compilation of many of the exit tickets the students have taken as quizzes this year. The packet is optional...but I really encourage them to take the time to complete the packet as the state test occurs soon after vacation. For every page they complete the students will receive a ticket...they can earn up to 6 tickets.
Today the students brought home their report cards. Again, you may keep your copy of the report card, but please sign and return the envelope ASAP.
As always, please let me know if you have any questions!
Enjoy your Spring Break!!!

Special Education-Mrs. Taft dtaft@cscsd.org
This week the students worked on progress monitoring for their individual goals. This helps get ready for the report cards. Each student did an excellent job of working on their goals this marking period. We are seeing some great growth. Keep up the good work. I hope that each of you has a great break and we will see you in a week.