A Peek into Fifth Grade Literacy – We are continuing our Nonfiction unit of study. We also take time each day to discuss Charlotte’s Web and check for understanding. Math – We have had whole class mini units on perimeter and area. We are moving along in multiplication and a small group is just beginning to jump into multiplication. Social Studies – We are learning about life in the young United States of America. Physical Science – Our second trimester unit is Physical Science. We are learning about mass and matter. One School One Book - Students are enjoying Charlotte’s Web by EB White. If you have not already, please check out the celebrity teacher readers at http://www.touchcast.com/charlotteSL/ Taft Meeting – Please note that our Taft parent meeting is at 6:00-7:00pm on February 2 in the MultiPurpose room. We encourage first time parents to attend our meeting. HELP WANTED! - We are looking for parent volunteers to help us woodburn the name tags for our Taft trip. Please contact Miss Kay at vicki.kay@lz95.org