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5th Grade
Sherry Hubbard
BOSTIAN ELEMENTARY
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Welcome
 
Welcome to 5th Grade and to this information webpage. On this page you will find info on fifth grade curriculum, important dates, current events, school related topics, and special occcasions. Please note that this page is updated regularly and is a great resource to your child's academic career.



This will be a year of rapid academic growth.  Please continue to be involved in your child's school work in as many positive ways as possible.  I promise to do my best in preparing your child for his/her future.  In order for this to be successful, I believe working together as a team can only benefit your child.  Thanks for your time and cooperation.

Sherry Hubbard



 
Get ready to Team Up for Success!!


What's Happening?
Together
Everyone
Achieves
More
Technology Has Arrived In Our Classroom!!

We have been very busy using our new Promethean Active Board. This is an interactive computer board that allows students to use technology interactively while lessons are taught. We are having so much fun as we learn!! Yippee!



General Topics:


Newsletters - Newsletters will be sent home periodically. Important news/events and curriculum information will be included so please take time to read the newsletter when sent.

PTA - Please join the PTA - do it for you, your child, and your school.
Please visit the PTA link in order to stay up-to-date on important PTA topics!

How can you help your child improve their reading skills at home?
  • Make sure that they read at least 25 minutes each night.
  • Question them on what they read, this will help with comprehension.
  • Have them read a variety of things, this will help prepare them for the EOG.
Routinely Used Program:
Accelerated Reader (AR) - students are reading books on their assigned reading levels and takes quizzes on those books they have read. A quarterly reward will be given to those who read to their goal. As always students will receive an individualized reading level and goal each quarter.  Please keep track of your child's progress by reading the reports that are sent home.


READ!! READ!! READ!! READ!!

Please ask to see and sign your child's agenda each night!!
Don't forget to sign your child's reading log on Thursdays.

Curriculum Info:

Reading Story and Vocabulary:
November 2 - No story
vocabulary: We will be working on the 12 powerful words this week.  Also students will review "Main Idea" and learn a new reading strategy called "Unraavel".

Spelling: 
November 2- No words this week:)

Writing: 
We are going to begin Expository writing this month.  Students will learn to map using the "Burger" map.  

Social Studies: 
November 2 - Introduction: Early Ways of Life in North America
We are starting our Native American Impact Project.  Students have been partnered with another student and assigned a tribe that they will do research on.  They will then put together a presentation for a grade.  Ask them about their project and what they are doing.... they are excited:)  



Important Dates....


November 3 - Skate Night
November 7 - Fall Festival (1-4pm)
November 11 - Veteran's Day (No School)
November 24 - Early Release Day



~November Birthdays~
"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you....."




~Our Class Schedule~
7:55 - First Bell
8:00 - Tardy Bell
8:00-8:15 - Morning News/Attendance
8:15-9:55- 1st Block
9:55-10:30 - 2nd Block
10:35-11:20 - Specials
11:20-12:00 - Restroom / Lunch / Enrichments
12:00 - 1:10 - 2nd Block
1:15-1:45 - Recess 
1:45-2:00 - Homework / Enrichments
2:00-2:30 - DEAR
2:30 - Dismiss



~Congratulations Good Citizens!~
HATS OFF to the following students for setting such a wonderful example in our classroom on a daily basis. Keep up the good work!!

September: Christian and Krista P
October: JP and Mckenna
November:  
December:
January:   
February: 
March:
April:
Ways to Help Your Child:
  • Make sure he/she has a quiet place to study and work on homework.
  • Set a time for your child to work on homework.
  • Read with your child.
  • Ask your child about his/her day.
  • Review the work in your child's Thursday Folder.
  • Talk positively about school with your child.
  • Communicate with your child's teacher!
~Grading Scale~

A = 93 - 100
B = 85 - 92
C = 77 - 84
-----At risk of non promotion-----
D = 70 - 76
E = Below 70

~Homework Information~
Students write their homework in their agenda daily, which are to be signed by a parent each night. **Homework assignments will vary.

Reading:
Students will be expected to read 25 min. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights. They are to complete their reading log each night and have it signed on Thursday by a parent. Reading logs are due on Friday.

Spelling:
We have started a new spelling contract for spelling homework.  Students will be given spelling words on Monday and will need to complete 3 activities from the contract.  All 3 assignments are due on Thursday.  They may turn in the assignments on Friday, however 10 points will be taken away for late assignments.

Journal:
Students will have a journal entry every Tuesday and Thursday.


~RULES~
Respect others.
Turn in ALL work on time.
Be a good listener.
Keep your body and belongings to yourself.
Be ready to Learn!!

Thank you for all that you have done thus far in your child's school career. As a team we can keep your child on the right track. If there are ever any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. The best way is through notes in planners or email me by clicking on the link above. You can also call the school and leave a voicemail, I will try my best to get in touch with you as soon as possible.

Student + Parent + Teacher + Administrators + Community = Educational Success!!

Thanks for visiting......
Ms. Hubbard
Bostian Elementary School
4245 Old Beatty Ford Rd.
China Grove, NC 28023

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