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Fifth Grade Week of December 2, 2019

Hello everyone, I hope you had a great week. Thank you parents for such a generous donation of books from the book fair! The fifth graders are so excited to read them, and add on to our classroom library. Just a heads up, information will… Read more »

November 18, 2019

Hello everyone, We are officially in our 2nd trimester! It is a pleasure being a teacher for the 5th graders. I am learning so much from them every day. Report cards will be sent home on Friday. Please keep in touch with any questions, comments,… Read more »

Fifth Grade Week of November 4, 2019

Hello everyone, In addition to what we are working on this week, students are also taking their STAR tests this week. I want to encourage them to sleep well and have breakfast. They will be working hard this week! Please e-mail me if you have… Read more »

Fifth Grade Week of October 28, 2019

What we are working on this week: Math (Bridges)- We will be taking a Fraction Checkpoint (assessment) on the addition and subtraction of fractions before beginning Unit 2 Module 3. In Module 3, students will compare the ways they have used ratio tables to solve… Read more »

Fifth Grade Week of October 20, 2019

What we are working on this week: Math (Bridges)- Unit 2 Module 2- Here is a link which describes more on Unit 2 (Adding and Subtracting Fractions): https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR5-U2.pdf Math Homework will be given every day this week. ELA (Journeys)- Unit 2 Lesson 1-2 We are… Read more »

Week of October 14, 2019

What we are working on this week: Math (Bridges)- Unit 2 Module 1- This module focuses on using money and clocks as models for adding and subtracting fractions. Using familiar units of money and time (quarters, dimes, nickels and halves, thirds, and quarters of hours)… Read more »

Fifth Grade Week of October 7, 2019

What we are working on this week: Math (Bridges)- Students will be given their Unit 1 Post Assessments back this week. We are beginning Module 1 Unit 2. In this unit, students add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators, using a variety of strategies to… Read more »

Fifth Grade Week of September 30, 2019

What we are working on this week: Math (Bridges)- We are reviewing Unit 1 in class and for homework, in preparation for our Unit 1 Post-Assessment this week Math Homework will be given every day this week. ELA (Journeys)- Unit 1 Lesson 4 We are… Read more »

Fifth Grade Week of September 23, 2019

What we are working on this week: Math (Bridges)- Unit 1 Module 3 Unit 1 Module 4 Students continue to work on multi-digit multiplication strategies. We will review some of these strategies, and students will continue to demonstrate understanding through entrance and/or exit tickets. We… Read more »

Fifth Grade Week of September 16, 2019

What we are working on this week: Math (Bridges)- Unit 1 Module 3 In Module 3, students continue to work on multi-digit multiplication strategies. The class creates and adds to a Multiplication Strategies Poster. Students will take a checkpoint in Session 2 and in Session… Read more »