Mrs. Wick's 5 Grade Friday Notes March 8, 2012
Fri., 3/9 – No School (Teacher
Work Day)
5
th
Grade TCAP
Schedule
PLEASE AVOID PLANNED
ABSENCES DURING
THESE TIMES
3/20, 21, 22
10:30-12:00
& 12:50-2:00
3/27, 28, 29
10:30-12:00
& 12:50-2:00
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Ready, Set, Contact
Mrs. Wick 488-7553 pwick@psdschools.org
http://staffweb.psdschools.org/pwick
Classroom Coordinator:
Mrs. Casey 223-0047 caseyclan5@comcast.net
SPECIALS NEXT WEEK:
PE is our special upon return from Spring Break.
Mrs. Wick's 5
th
Grade Friday Notes
March 8, 2012
Classroom Happenings!
Scoop on Science
Students grade sheets for their Science Fair projects are included in this Friday folder. Overall, students did a FABULOUS job applying the scientific method in their projects!
CONGRATULATIONS to
INDRI and MEGAN S. on their HONORABLE
MENTIONS for his project
This week we meiosis (to create gametes) and regeneration of plants. We will continue with this unit when we return from Spring Break.
The Hype on History
This week students worked diligently in class on compare/contrast essays on Lee and
Grant. This is an important writing skill and we had perfect subjects! Upon our return from
Spring Break, students will learn about roles women played in the Civil War, and we will continue on to Vicksburg and Gettysburg.
We will begin reading Civil
War novels soon after our return from Spring Break.
Some of my students will read with Mrs. Adams in
Across Five
Aprils
, with Mrs. Leinhart in
Shades of Gray
, and with me in
Red Badge of Courage
.
Yeah! Are we ever ready for Spring
Break! Your students have worked hard and have
NOOOOO homework over
Spring Break! That being said, don’t let your minds turn to mush; read, do some IXL
(extra credit), etc. Above all, have a restful, fun, and enjoyable week! I’ll see you all back here on the 19 th ready for a great last quarter
Memos on Math
Students have been learning about measurement using customary units. We’ll continue this chapter, including the use of metrics, upon our return.
Students also completed a TCAP review packet.
Lots About Language Arts
Language We reviewed a variety of prompts to determine the writing format (narrative, expository) for each. Students practiced writing each style as we warmed up for TCAP testing.
Reading: The genre for 4 th quarter is historical means the story fiction . This
takes place during an actual event in our nation’s history and the event plays a part in the story . Students will need a shoe box for the project, so tuck one away for later use!
Spelling: None for the week of
3/22-26 due to TCAP
