Mrs. Wick's 5th Grade Friday Notes
January 13, 2012
Important Dates:
Mon., 1/16 – Martin Luther King,
Jr. Day (no school)
Check out the Winter
Festival pictures on
our website! It was a fun
and memorable day 
Tues., 1/17 – 5th Grade Spelling
Bee
Tues., 1/17 - Science Project
Bibliography and Hypothesis
(pgs. 8-9) due
Thurs., 1/19 – Ch. 15 Math Test
Thurs., 1/19 – Fort Collins
Symphony field trip
SPECIALS NEXT WEEK:
Music is our special
next week.
Ready, Set, Contact
Mrs. Wick
488-7553
pwick@psdschools.org
http:staffweb.psdschools.org/pwick
Classroom Coordinator:
Dana Casey 223-0047
caseyclan5@comcast.net
Memos on Math
We began Ch. 15, Fraction
Concepts, this week. We have
learned about equivalent
fractions, simplifying fractions,
mixed numbers, and comparing
and ordering fractions and mixed
numbers. Using IXL (skills L.1-L.7)
to review and practice these
concepts will help your child be
successful with these skills.
The Hype on History
We have begun our
unit on Westward
Expansion. We have
discussed Daniel Boone
crossing the Appalachians and
Lewis and Clark's expedition to
explore the west. Students were
able to use their netbooks to
participate in an interactive
adventure with Lewis and Clark.
We also watched the National
Geographic IMAX film about
Lewis and Clark. We also
learned about Tecumseh and
the resistance from Native
Americans. This unit includes
many songs that we’re learning
and singing in class  Later in
the year, we’ll participate in an
all-5th Westward Expansion
program produced by Mrs.
Adams.
Scoop on Science
We have begun our unit on Cell
Biology with a look at animal
and plant cells, including text,
Smartboard, video, and lab
activities.
Students will turn in the
bibliography and hypothesis
next week (pgs.8-9). Please
remember to review their
work for quality and
completeness before you sign
the timeline. Students have
been advised to finish the work
early to allow you the
opportunity to do this.
Report Card Time!
Report cards are enclosed
in this Friday folder.
Please review the report
card with your child to
discuss their strengths
and areas for
improvement. This is a
great age for selfreflection and ownership!
Gist on Geography
Students are currently preparing
a Prezi project on a country they
have researched in class. Tech
trainers from the district have
been teaching us this new
presentation program. Projects
will be presented beginning
Tuesday, January 24th. I
encourage you to come
view our presentations.
Our culminating event,
Cultural Fair, is Jan. 27th.
Lots About Language Arts
Reading: We have begun
reading The Adventures of Tom
Sawyer and are thoroughly
enjoying Tom’s antics. We read
from both the unabridged and
abridged versions of the novel as
well as periodically enjoy listening
to the story on CD.
Spelling: Don’t forget the 5th
Grade Spelling Bee is Tuesday
for those who wish to participate.
Lists were made available in class
and are also available on our
classroom website on the
‘Documents’ page.