"Whatever you are, be a good one."

-Abraham Lincoln

Weeks of May 14 and May 21, 2012

Upcoming Dates:

• Wednesday, May 16th: Early Release at 1:35 p.m.
• Thursday, May 17th: Technology Showcase at 4:00 p.m. at Lakeway Learning Center
• Friday, May 18th: May Reading Calendars Due
• Tuesday, May 22nd: 5th Grade Track Meet at Rec Center from 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 23rd: May AR Tests Due
• Friday, May 25th: Dads N Dogs
• Monday, May 28th: No School-Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 29th: 5th Grade's MAP Celebration (we earned it); Fun on the Go in Specials; Meet Your Teacher Day at 2:45 p.m.
• Wednesday, May 30th: Assembly at 10:00 a.m.; Early Release at 1:35 p.m.; Last Day of School; Report Cards

Homework:

1. Read Daily for Calendars and AR: May calendars were sent home Tuesday, May 1st. The goal will be to read at least 465 minutes for full credit. Calendars will be due EARLY on May 18th. THERE'S STILL TIME--KEEP READING AND JOIN OUR MILLION READER CLUBS!!!

2. Study Spelling (New list every Friday; words tested the following Thursday)

3. Practice Math Facts

4. Study States, Capitals, and Abbreviations

Notes from the School Week:

Math: We concluded our second graphing unit with presentations of graphs made after formulating questions and polling the class. We will end the school year with our problem solving DSPA.

Language Arts: We took the SAWS last week, and we are in the process of wrapping up Unit 4 in Treasures. We have one more weekly reading assessment to take before the end of the year reading test. Will finish the year with a few of the best stories from units 5 & 6, including one about Shackleton's voyage to Antarctica and one about the Navajo Code Talkers, along with everyone having a role in a readers' theater production.

Science: We wrapped up our physical science units and have moved on to earth and space.

Social Studies: We have already had our test over the Northeast. The South will be tested on Monday. Students will be learning the Midwest region next, and we will conclude the school year with the West. Any help you can give your child in practicing the states, captials, abbreviations, landforms, and bodies of water is greatly appreciated!