Blanton Fifth Grade
Look What We’re Learning…
Language Arts: We will begin to take a
closer look at nonfiction text by analyzing
text features and text structures.
Math: We will be problem solving with
whole numbers and decimals.
Science: We will take our Matter Report
Card Assessment and then begin our
Forces and Energy Unit by learning about
the types and uses of energy.
Social Studies: We will study the Gold
Rush to see how geography affected how
the country was settled.
What’s Going On in 5th Grade?
Please know that every day is an instructional
day in 5th grade, even on party days and
Fridays! We have implemented a regular time
for intervention and motivation on Fridays this
year that we call Fun Fridays. During this time,
we work on select skills with prioritized
groupings, whether for acceleration or for
enrichment. In addition, we are able to give
an extra Recess time as a reward earned all
week for maintaining good behavior and
staying on top of assignments. We want your
child to want to be here for this time as well,
as he has earned it! Your 5th Grade teachers
want to make the best use of every moment
we have with your child. Attendance
Matters!
Sept. 28- Oct 2nd, 2015
Mark Your Calendar
October 5-9- Parent Conferences and
Early Release at 12:50
Wednesday, October 7th- Walk or Bike to
School Day
Thursday, October 8th- Morning with Mom
Tuesday, October 13th- Camp Information
Meeting at 6:00 in cafeteria.
Friday, October 16th- U-Nite Festival
October 26th-30th- Book Fair
November 18th- Harpool Theatre Field Trip
A Note from Your Teacher
A few reminders…
Parents please remember that your child
will be sent home their usual way unless
we receive a note (preferable) or e-mail
by 1:00. If we do not respond that we got
the e-mail then assume such as we may
be out that day or the e-mail server is
down. Any changes must be received by
1:00 pm- no exceptions per administration.
Thank you!
Also, if you plan on bringing lunch to your
child or joining them please remember our
lunch starts promptly at 11:30.
Remember to be checking your child’s
Dojo regularly and have them log in as
well to check their behavior feedback.
Encourage them to set goals to improve.
Mrs. Brent, Mr. Mauldin, Ms. Passons,
and Mrs. Sewell