Thursday, September 10, 2026

Q1W6 9/14/26 - 9/18/26

 

Q1W6 September 14th-18th

 This Week in 5th Grade:

 Math - Solving word problems using multiplication, division, and other orders of operations.

        Quiz: MONDAY  9/14       

Science - Physical Properties of Matter

History - Begin Mesoamerica Unit

Grammar - Continue practicing Predicate Nominatives

            Quiz: WEDNESDAY 9/16 - Create PN Sentences (In class activity that will be taken as a quiz             grade, students may ask questions, get guidance, and use their spirals to complete this.)

Writing - Summarizing an Expository (Freedom Week Focus)

            Test: FRIDAY 9/18 - Preamble Copy Work (Done in Class)

Literature - The Secret Garden Chapters 13-16 / "IF" W3-W4

           Test: FRIDAY 9/18 - Recite ALL of "IF" by Rudyard Kipling

Spelling - Section T Words Continued. 

            Test/Quiz: FRIDAY 9/18 - Spelling Words Test and Phonogram Quiz

Latin- Test and Practice Logs Due

            5A & 5C - WEDNESDAY 9/30 

            5B & 5D - THURSDAY 10/1

Special Events: 

Individual Picture Day will be on WEDNESDAY 9/16. Please send scholars with their polo uniform shirts and their smiles! :)

Our first History celebration of the school year is quickly approaching! Mark your calendars for Tuesday October 20th from 12:30pm - 2:30pm! If you are interested in joining the volunteer lottery, please visit the PSO website to update your background check if you have not done so this new school year. Please refer to the family handbook or reach out to Mrs. Horstman, Mrs. Pelletier or Mrs. Cramer! (Donation and Volunteer Sign Up Genesis will be sent out at the same time coming from your child's homeroom teacher!)

Intramural practices have begun! Pease send scholars with the appropriate athletic clothing (Guidelines found in Family Handbook) and an optional snack to have before practice begins!

Graded work will be sent home with your scholar every Tuesday.  Kindly return the parent signature slip and any additional work requiring a parent signature with your scholar.  

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Q1W5 9/7/26 - 9/11/26

Q1W5 September 7th-11th

 This Week in 5th Grade:

 Math - Division with two-digit numbers 

        Quiz: WEDNESDAY 9/9 - Division with two-digit numbers (by ten with no remainders)

                    FRIDAY 9/11 - Exit Ticket (With Remainders) (Quiz Grade)

Science - States of Matter

History - Maps & World Lakes Review

            Quiz: FRIDAY 9/11 - Maps & World Lakes

Grammar - Review Direct Objects/ Introduce Predicate Nominatives

            Quiz: FRIDAY 9/11 - Direct Object 

Writing - Summarizing an Expository Paragraph 

            Test: THURSDAY 9/11 - Bach Paragraph Final Draft (finish for HW if needed) 

Literature - The Secret Garden Chapters 1-12 Seminar

           Test: FRIDAY 9/11 - Secret Garden Chapters 1-12

Spelling - Section T Words. 

            Quiz: THURSDAY 9/10 - Phonograms only 

            (Due to 9/11 ceremony, we will not test over this week's spelling words)

 

Special Events: 

Intramural practice starts on Tuesday 9/8! Please send scholars with the appropriate athletic clothing (Guidelines found in Family Handbook) and an optional snack to have before practice begins!

9/11 Remembrance Ceremony on Friday from 9:55-10:30am.

Graded work will be sent home with your scholar every Tuesday.  Kindly return the parent signature slip and any additional work requiring a parent signature with your scholar.  

Q1W6 9/14/26 - 9/18/26

  Q1W6 September 14th-18th   This Week in 5th Grade:   Math - Solving word problems using multiplication, division, and other orders of ope...