Dear Fifth Grade Parents,
I hope you all have a wonderful Easter with your family as well as a relaxing vacation.
Christos Anesti! – Christ Is Risen! (This greeting is for Sunday!!)
- Mar 29th – Noon Dismissal
- Apr 1st-5th – Spring Break
- Apr 12th – Bingo Bash
- Apr 19th – 8th Grade Pizza Lunch
- Apr 23rd – Class Pictures
- May 1 – 3 – Camp Seymour!
- May 4th – Auction
The following is a curriculum update for the week of April 8 – 12. 2024
Math – Ms. Semandiris
Chapter 8 Fractions and Decimals
Monday (4/8) Ch. 8, Lesson : Fractions and Division
Tuesday (4/9) Ch. 8 Lesson 2: Greatest Common Factor
Wednesday (4/10) Ch. 8 Lesson 3: Simplest Form
Thursday (4/11) Ch. 8 Lesson 4 Problem Solving Investigation: Guess, Check and Revise
Friday (4/12) Check My Progress p. 575 (Quiz on this material on 4/15)
Math – Mr. Schreck
Chapter 9, Add & Subtract Fractions
Monday (4/8): Review Lessons 1-5
Tuesday: Quiz, Lessons 1-5
Wednesday: Lesson 6, Use Models to Subtract Unlike Fractions
Thursday: Lesson 7, Subtract Unlike Fractions
Friday: Lesson 8, Problem Solving-Determine Reasonable Answers
Mrs. Heuer
We will move straight into our study of inequalities and I will cover functions in depth next year.
Monday: *8.5 Inequalities
Tuesday: *8.6 Write and Graph Inequalities
Wednesday: *8.7 Solve 1-Step Inequalities
Thursday: *8.7 (Day 2)
Friday: *Review (Day 1) – Test will be on Tuesday of the next week.
Religion
After the break we will begin Chapter 18 The Liturgy of the Eucharist. Students will discuss the difference between physical hunger and spiritual hunger. We will be writing a cinquain poem reflecting what the Eucharist means to them. Students will complete a study guide for this chapter..
Science
Students will work in small groups to use their knowledge of parachutes and atmospheres to design a parachute that meets specific criteria for drop speed and parachute size. They will then test their parachute designs.
Social Studies
After spring break we will begin Lesson 11 To Declare Independence or Not. Students will learn all about a Loyalist or a Patriot as they prepare for a panel debate. Then join a group to get a presenter ready for the panel debate between Loyalists and Patriots. This is a really fun and exciting activity, and the students will all play a part whether it be the Actor, Public Relations Agent, Journalist, or Costume Designer. They will all work together to prepare for this debate.
English/Language Arts
Hello HRS families. When we return from break, students will finish writing their theme essay. This past week, we planned and drafted a practice essay together using an example theme: having a supportive family can help us persevere. This is a minor theme, and students should have chosen a primary theme to focus on in their essay. You can see their theme choice at the top of their last double-entry journal. We will also view the Wonder Film in class and complete a compare and contrast activity. Remember to bring the blue vocabulary book to class on Monday, as we will continue using this for the remainder of the year. I hope you all have a wonderful break and safe travels.
Have a great spring break!