MS. MARTIN'S FUN FIFTH GRADERS
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Week of October 29th10/28/2018 Your parent-teacher conference time came home in the Tuesday folder. If your scheduled time doesn't work, call the office and we will set up a time that works for you.
Family Fun Night was a big success once again. All of the baskets were fantastic. A BIG THANKS to Nancy and Shelly for putting ours together. It ROCKED! Your child is signed up for Xtra Math at school. However, it would be very beneficial if they practiced at home. Xtra Math helps with the fluency of multiplication and division. I see many of the students still looking at a multiplication chart for help. This is will make math very frustrating as most math skills we work on involve multiplication and multi-steps. If you need the sign up code sent home again, just send me an email. Important Dates Wednesday, November 7 at 8:30am - PTA Meeting Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, November 7, 8, 9 - Dismissal at Noon for PT Conferences Monday, November 12 at 8:45am - 4th/5th Grade General Music Veteran's Day Program ELA-We will be working on a unit in Wonders that explores the question What can you do to get the information you need? The literature we are looking at this week focuses on fairy tales and on the comprehension skills of making predictions, comparing and contrasting character, setting, and plot. We will learn about words in context. The focus in spelling this week are plurals. Your child has access to Spelling City at home. Math-The students will review fluently multiplying multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm. We will begin division and relate it to multiplication. Social Studies-The students are working on a tic-tac-toe project where they must pick three projects. The focus of the projects will be on a Montana Tribe that they chose. They are encouraged to work on this at home. Writing-We are working on a narrative writing piece. Science- The students completed their unit and had a test on Friday. Family Fun Night of Friday!10/21/2018 This year's book fair is only open this week. Before School (Monday - Friday) - Opens 7:30AM After School (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) Closes 4:00PM Your parent-teacher conference time will be coming home in the Tuesday folder. If your scheduled time doesn't work, call the office and they will set up a time that works better for you.
This Friday is Family Fun Night! This is one of the kids favorites. They get to wear their costume and play games. Come and see all the amazing baskets that will be auctioned. A BIG THANKS to Nancy and Shelly for putting it together-It looks AMAZING! Your child is signed up for Xtra Math at school. However, it would be very beneficial if they practiced at home. Xtra Math helps with the fluency of multiplication. I see many of the students still looking at a multiplication chart for help. This is will make math very frustrating as most math skills we work on involve multiplication and multi-steps. Important Dates October 22-Lego Basket donations due Wednesday, October 24 -Picture Day Retakes Friday, October 26 from 5:00-7:00 - Halloween Family Fun Night at Arrowhead - Auction at 6:00 - Book Fair ELA-We will be working on a unit in Wonders that explores the question "What do good problem solvers do?" The literature we are looking at this week focuses on expository text and focuses on the comprehension skill of rereading, problem, and solution. We will learn about context clues. The focus in spelling this week are words with variant vowel o. Your child has access to Spelling City at home. Math-The students will be working on fluently multiplying multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm. We will begin division and and relate it to multiplication. Social Studies-The students will compare and contrast the Cheyenne origin story with the Crow Indian origin story using a Venn diagram. They will begin a project on Native Tribes. Writing-We are working on a narrative writing piece. Science- The students are observing mold growth with Miss Ziegler. Thank you to all the parents who have donated Lego themed items for Family Fun Night! Thank you for your support. I can't wait to see all the baskets put together!
On Friday, your child worked on reading with their first grade buddy. All of the students did an amazing job! They had a great time and were so impressed with their buddies. Your child is signed up for Xtra Math at school. However, it would be very beneficial if they practiced at home. Xtra Math helps with the fluency of multiplication. I see many of the students still looking at a multiplication chart for help. This is will make math very frustrating as most math skills we work on involve multiplication and multi-steps. Important Dates October 16- Boxtops due October 18, 19 - No School; Montana Educators Association Conference October 22-Lego Basket donations due Wednesday, October 24 -Picture Day Retakes Friday, October 26 from 5:00-7:00 - Halloween Family Fun Night at Arrowhead - Auction at 6:00 - Book Fair Family Fun Night-We need Lego themed items! Each class is in charge of putting together a themed basket. Our basket is a Lego theme. Your donation of anything Lego would be greatly appreciated. ELA-We are continuing to working on a unit in Wonders that explores the question "What are the positive and negative effects of new technology?" The literature we are looking at this week focuses on informational text and focuses on the comprehension skill of author's point of view. We will learn about words in context and Greek and Latin prefixes. The focus in spelling this week are words with r controlled vowels. Your child has access to Spelling City at home. Math-The students will be working on fluently multiplying multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm. Social Studies-The students will compare and contrast the Cheyenne origin story with the Crow Indian origin story. Writing-We are working on a narrative writing piece. Science- The students are observing mold growth with Miss Ziegler. Ms. MartinThis is my 13th year teaching in Billings Public Schools. I was born and raised in Billings and attended Billings Public Schools! I love spending time with my family. My daughter graduated from U of M and I love to go and visit her and watch the Grizzly football games. Sorry Cat fans! My son graduated from Billings Public High School and is playing golf for MSU-Billings. If I am not with my family, you can usually find me walking my golden retrievers Lola and Winston.
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