Fifth Grade Happenings
Reading-Audrey Hazleton
Ms. Sanfacon’s Class
ahazleto@psdschools.org Math - Tim Pearson
March 12, 2009
timothyp@psdschools.org
We have had a great time this week sharing our third
quarter book projects. These creative projects have
inspired great discussions while getting kids excited
about new books to read.
We have also just completed our Literature Circle
books with the theme “justice and equality” and the
genre of Historical Fiction. If you haven’t already,
ask your child about the book they read and how
they experienced this book. Fifth graders love
historical fiction – they get immersed into great
stories while learning about history!
Writing/Language/Spelling -
Social Studies –
Jean Sanfacon jsanfaco@psdschools.org
EXPLORER PROJECT – Students have had a lot of
fun writing trivia questions, developing game rules, and
designing intricate game boards. Ask your child about
his or her explorer. You’ll be amazed and enlightened!
After break, students will finish their games and play
them with each other and their Book Buddies.
Students are revising their persuasive essays.
Topics include: banning pit bulls, a new skate park
in town, wearing hats in school, athletes as role
models, and several pleas for various game systems.
Many have expressed an interest in sending letters to
the editor of The Coloradoan. Please let me know if
you prefer that your child’s name NOT be
published.
There will be no spelling homework during CSAP
testing. Spelling assignments will resume April 6th.
Homework Club
Fifth grade students are invited to attend Homework
Club on Wednesdays in Ms. Sanfacon’s room from
3:40 until 4:30. We want to offer students the
opportunity and space to complete homework and
get extra help if they need it. Snacks will be
provided. If you can help out by donating snacks or
drinks, we’d greatly appreciate it. Contact any one
of us with questions.
Announcements & Upcoming Events
 After school Homework Club – Wednesdays
 Writing/Reading CSAP - Mar. 24-26
 Parent Meeting about staffing – Mar. 26
 Report cards go home – March 27
 Chess Club starts – March 30
 Writing/Reading/Math CSAP – Mar. 30-Apr. 2
 International Night – April 3