Words & Ideas
Mrs. Wells
Apr 2015
6th Grade Math & 5th Grade Science
Vol.2, #8
Mrs. Ghosh
This quarter the fifth grade students will focus on technology in our lives. We will revisit
stars and galaxies, earth and space, and we will highlight how technology has increased
our knowledge in these disciplines.
The sixth grade students will be exploring algebra: patterns and rules, graphing coordinates, and displaying data. They will also investigate probability, permutations and
combinations.
5th Grade Social Studies
Mrs. Kaur
We will begin a new chapter about "The Fight for a Continent." During this time
students will learn about the expansion of Spanish as well as French Colonies. They will
learn how Spanish expeditions from Mexico helped spread Spanish customs, religious
beliefs as well as artistic styles throughout the Southwest. They will also learn about the
French and Indian War, where the French and the Native Americans fought for control of a
large part of North America.
Language Arts
Mrs. Wells
Last month we read some of our classic American tall tales about such legendary figures
as Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry and Casey Jones. This month the sixth grade will
research William Shakespeare and sample one of his works. The fifth grade will research
Mark Twain and read one three of his short stories.
We will have a workshop on internet etiquette and begin doing online discussions. They
will be related to the content that we cover in language arts. They will also cross into science
and social studies.
Mrs. Wells
Apr 2015
Vol.2, #8
5th Grade Math/6th Grade Science & Social Studies
Mrs. Wells
Fifth grade math will finish covering fractions and geometry. We continue to work on
word problems, as well. We also continue to make the algebra connection, learning how to
look at a number sentence with a, b, and c and substitute numbers to make a math problem.
Example: a÷b, when a = ¾ and b = ½.
The sixth grade students project-based learning exercise is designing and building a solar
oven. That unit will take several weeks. There will be researching, designing, and then
(yum!!) the testing!
Calendar:
Mon (Mar 30)-Fri (Apr 3)—Spring Break HAVE FUN!!
Mon, Apr 6—No School for students; Professional Development Day for Teachers.
Apr 10, Fri – Formal Friday
Apr 13—17, Mon—Fri – Book Fair Week
Apr 14, Tues – Picture Day Spring Clothes
Apr 20-23, Mon—Thurs – Stanford Testing
Apr 20, Mon – Formal Monday
Apr 22, Wed – Earth Day
Apr 23, Thurs – Jr. Kindergarten/Kindergarten Musical
Apr 27-May 1, Mon—Fri – Parent Appreciation Week
Apr 27, Mon—1st-2nd Grade Musical
Apr 28, Tues—Muffins with Mom, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
Apr 30, Thurs—Donuts with Dad, 7:30-8:30 a.m.
May 1, Fri—Parents’ Night Out, 7:00-9:00 p.m.