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Monday, February 24, 2020

2/23/2020

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Last week of February....how is this even possible??? We had a great week back after the extra long weekend! I do have 2 important items to bring to your attention:

1. On Friday, the entire 5th grade will be taking their class picture. Please have your child wear his or her shirt (if possible!) for this picture.
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2. Next week, fifth graders will be taking 3 Illinois Science Assessments. For these tests, along with the upcoming IAR tests, STUDENTS WILL NEED HEADPHONES. While most of our class does have working headphones, there are a few who need replacements. Please check with your child to make sure he or she is prepared. THANK YOU!!!


HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 9, Multiplying and Dividing Decimals. Students practiced dividing decimals by whole numbers, tens, hundreds, and thousands.


READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we began to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students learned about the life of Jo Ann Robinson and the impact segregation had on her. 

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We wrapped up our fiction writing unit last week with final writing conferences and the publication of our stories. Students are excited for our Fiction Gallery Walk this week!

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our classroom study of the Bill of Rights and Constitution came to an end last week. Students put their knowledge of the first ten amendments to the test as they played the popular, and super fun game, Do I Have a Right? Later this week we will extend our knowledge of the Bill of Rights/Constitution when we begin a special "amendment" project in the LMC.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 9. Students will practice dividing decimals.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of Freedom Walkers will continue this week!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week we will begin our Expository Nonfiction writing unit.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
We will begin our next social studies unit, Westward Expansion.. Students will examine manifest destiny and the many land acquisitions acquired by the United States.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
Friday, 2/28: 5th GRADE CLASS PIC (and Club Pics)....WEAR 5th GRADE SHIRTS
Tuesday, 3/3: Illinois Science Assessment Test #1 (am)
Wednesday, 3/4: Illinois Science Assessment Test #2 (am)
Thursday, 3/5: Illinois Science Assessment Test #3 (am)



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Monday, February 3, 2020

2/2/2020

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Happy February! Frozen auditions are in full swing and we had an amazing turnout last week! Thanks to all of you for shuffling around your schedules to make this happen, I know it isn't easy and we appreciate your support! Looking forward to continuing this week!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we wrapped up Chapter 6 with our posttest on Tuesday. We also began Chapter 8 (skipping Chapter 7 for now, per the District 25 pacing schedule), Decimals. Students examined the relationship between thousandths and hundredths.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week continued to focus on The Liberation of Gabriel King. Students examined the vocabulary terms perseverance and oppression, and used text support to predict whether Mr. Evans said something kind or hurtful to Frita.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Being a Writer last week focused on revising our fiction drafts! Students learned how to revise closing sentences, and how to revise to develop their setting. We also began creating a second draft to include all of our revisions.

SOCIAL S|CIENCE:
Last week during social studies we examined the Bill of Rights. Students explored the purpose in creating the Bill of Rights and learned about the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
Math:
We will continue moving through Chapter 8, Decimals.

READING WORKSHOP:
This week we will wrap up our Liberation of Gabriel King novel study.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue editing and revising their fiction stories this week.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Our study of the Bill of Rights will continue this week.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 2/3: AUDITIONS...Olaf
Tuesday, 2/4: INDIVIDUAL MATH CONTEST #2 (Lunch)
Wednesday, 2/5: AUDITIONS...Princess Anna
Thursday, 2/6: AUDITIONS...Elsa
                  TEAM MATH CONTEST #2 (Lunch)
Friday, 2/7: Rolling Meadows Courthouse Field Trip
Wednesday, 2/12: VALENTINE'S DAY CELEBRATION (PM)
                    FROZEN Cast Reveal (PM)
Thursday, 2/13 & Friday, 2/14: No School (Conferences)
Monday, 2/17: No School (Presidents' Day)


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    Allison Anderle, 5th Grade Teacher at Patton Elementary School in Arlington Heights, Illinois.

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