Welcome to the fifth grade!  This year is going to be an adventure in learning.  Our team is departmentalizing to maximize learning opportunities for our students.   We are also following an inclusion model.  Our resource teachers and tutors will have a more direct affect on classroom delivery.  This was proven to be very effective last year for both the AIG and EC services.  We are excited to be a part of this plan.

         In my morning classes, our reading unit is based on a study of basic reading strategies.  Students are working in small groups where they are practicing comprehension strategies which will enhance their understanding and enjoyment of a variety of texts, both fiction and nonfiction.  We are connecting with characters who are experiencing challenges in normal, daily situations.  Our research project in social studies is based on our ability to read and evaluate information.  We are realizing that reading is a part of almost everything we do.

         We are renewing our number sense in our study of place value.  In the second quarter, we will concentrate on algebra.  Students will explore simple and complex number relationships.  We will continue to work on computation throughout our year.  Practice at home on basic computation is valuable; as well as nightly reading and table conversation. 

         Please feel free to contact me concerning your child at any time.  My number here at school is 704-279-3145.  If I don't have the answers you need, I will work to find them.  Together we can make this a productive experience in your child's life.  I am looking forward to a wonderful school year.

Upcoming events at Rockwell Elementary:

• November 24th......Early Release Day
• November 25th-27th..Thanksgiving Holiday
• December 9th........Midterm
• December 7th........SES begins
• December 22nd.....Spelling Bee...8:30
• December 23rd-Jan.5th   Winter Break
  

Remember to check your child's homework pad daily to keep abreast of assignments, behaviors, and notes from school. Now take a moment to hug your child.

Pamela Broome

Homework:

• Reading Log.....Read each school night for 30 minutes.   
• Math...none
• Spelling.....Contract due on Thursday...Dec. 3rd... (my morning class) and test (everyone) on Friday...Dec. 4th.  Your new words are:

1. cold
2. cried
3. plan
4. notice
5. south
6. sing
7. war
8. ground
9. fall
10. king
11. town
12. I'll
13. unit
14. figure
15. certain
16. field
17. travel
18. wood
19. fire
20. upon