Dear Fifth Grade Parents,
Yesterday, our 5th and 6th graders heard from guest speakers from the Seattle Police Department Internet Crimes Against Children task force. The speakers talked about ways students can keep themselves safe while online, about the dangers of cyberbullying and how to protect themselves and their friends, and how to respect people’s boundaries online. We encourage you to talk with your child about the important information they learned.
Upcoming Date:
- April 7th – Noon Dismissal (Perfect Uniform)
- April 10th-14th – Easter Break
- April 21st – Bingo Bash
- April 25th – Class Pictures
- May 19th – Talent Show
- May 25th – Wax Museum
- May 26th – Noon Dismissal, Field Day
- May 29th – No School, Memorial Day
The following is a curriculum update for the week of April 3 – 7, 2023:
Religion
On Tuesday we will have the Chapter 17, Liturgy of the Word Test. Students should be rereading the chapter and studying their study guide. Next week we will be learning about and focusing on Holy Week. We will be learning about the Triduum. We will also be learning the Stations of the Cross and breaking into small groups to create skits.
Math – Ms. Semandiris
Chapter 7 Expressions and Patterns
Monday (4/3) – Ch. 7, Lesson 8 Ordered Pairs
Tuesday (4/4) – Ch. 7 Lesson 9, Graph Patterns
Wednesday (4/5) – Chapter Review
Thursday (4/6) – Pre – Test
Friday (4/7) – Review Ch. 7 & Correct Pretest
(Test on Chapter 7 will be on 4/10.)
Math -Mr. Schreck
Chapter 9, Add & Subtract Fractions
Monday: Lesson 6, Use Models to Subtract Unlike Fractions
Tuesday: Lesson 7, Subtract Unlike Fractions
Wednesday: Lesson 8, Problem Solving-Determine Reasonable Answers
Thursday: Faith Family (no math)
Friday: Review/ALEKS
Math – Mrs. Heuer
We skip the first half of this chapter (functions) and cover in depth next year.
Monday: *8.5 Inequalities
Tuesday: *8.6 Write and Graph Inequalities
Wednesday: *8.7 Solve 1-Step Inequalities
Thursday: *No class because of faith family
Friday: *TBD
Social Studies
On Monday (4/3) we will have the test for Ch.10 Growing Tensions Between the Colonies and Great Britain. Next we will be moving on to Chapter 11, To Declare Independence or Not. In this chapter students will plan and have a debate between the Patriots and the Loyalists. This is a really fun group activity and the students usually really get excited about planning the debate!
Science
Students will discuss how the thickness of an atmosphere and the design of a parachute affect the speed of the falling parachute. They will observe and analyze a model that demonstrates how atmospheres of different thicknesses affect falling objects. Students will also test three isolated variables used in the design of parachutes.
ELA
Hello HRS families! Next week, we will be finishing Wonder. At this point, students have selected a theme that they will write about on the final essay. I’ve reminded students that it’s okay to have two themes now, as long as they pick one before the final. The last double-entry is a little bit different, as they don’t need a quote for every chapter. Rather, I’d like them to add any quote that matches their chosen theme as they’re reading. Their theme should be at the top of the journal. If you have questions about this, let me know. This past week, students have been learning how to write a theme essay with me, using a theme about family. This will set them up for success when we get to the final Wonder essay. No spelling words next week, as we are prepping for the final and finishing the book. Take care!