Mrs. Alamina’s Class
Weekly Newsletter
11/16/2015 & 11/23/2015
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This week…(Highlights topics for the week)
Reading: Skill- Close Reading with note-taking,
Verb usage
Math: Fractions (mixed #s, improper #s),
Equivalent Fractions
Science: Body Systems: Nervous & Circulatory
Social Studies: The First Colonies
THIS WEEK’S PROBE:
None
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5th grade is hosting a Toy Drive for The Salvation
Army. We will collect unwrapped toys from 11/1212/10. Thank you so much for your support to
brighten someone’s holiday!
Important information…
I will hold Student Led Conferences on Thursday
11/19/15 (night of Science Fair) from the hours of 3:005:30. Be on the look-out for a Sign Up Genius to come
out soon!
Dates to remember…
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11/12…… Toy Drive Begins
11/16…Science Fair Projects DUE
11/18…. Meteorologist Visits 5th grade.
11/19….Student-Led Conferences
11/19….SCIENCE FAIR Projects on display &
winner announced 6:00-6:30 pm
 11/25-11/27…Thanksgiving Holiday No School.
 12/2…Progress Reports
 12/21-1/1/16- Winter Break
Ask your child about…..
 Our STEAM activity
 Changing Mixed #s to Improper #s
 PIRATE TIME
Your child can now go on line to Studyisland.com
to study all of our 5th grade skills in Reading, Math,
and Science. These are the direct topics that we
are tested on for our BA & CA testing, as well as
EOG testing.
Your child can also use:
www.spellingcity/shannonalamina/ to study their
spelling words each week . It is a very cool site,
make sure you check it out!
Nov. 12- Nov. 30th we are collecting money for
United Way. The classes that collect $100.00 will
earn extra recess. The class with the highest $$
collected will play a game of kickball against the
teachers!!