Week of February 5th - 9th

Happy Friday, 5D families!

Here are some happenings from our week!

Math:

• Regrouped when adding fractions with an answer that has a mixed number and improper fraction
• Regrouped in subtraction of mixed numbers
• Problem solved with +/- of fractions and mixed numbers
• Assessed on Friday
• We will do a hands on project for the next two weeks

Literacy:

• Learned about being an informed, caring citizen
• Learned about argument, claims, reasons and evidence
• Suspended our judgment to see two sides to an issue
• Formed citizen partnerships
• Researched "Hot Topic" issues to gather reasons and evidence for both sides

Science:

• Began our Earth's Systems unit
• Learned about the water cycle and reviewed gravity
• Began looking at the geosphere, atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere
• Students began traveling to the other fifth grade classrooms for specific lessons

Word Study:

• Students are well into their Words Their Way groups and are assessed every other week
• Each morning, students practice their words with a partner or small group

Valentine Buddy Breakfast on February 14th.  Please send in two dollars if you haven't already done so.

February Break begins on Monday, February 26th.

Enjoy pictures from our week!