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-11430-5689605th GradeLeader LowdownNovember/December 2012005th GradeLeader LowdownNovember/December 20123104515369570Reading For the remainder of this semester, students will continue to practice making inferences, analyzing stories, understanding cause and effect, evaluating author’s purpose, and summarizing. In addition, please make sure that your child reads at least 20 minutes each night. It is important for students to read books of their choosing, but they should also spend time reading informational texts. It’s perfectly fine for their reading to come from newspapers or even textbooks. Research has shown that daily reading not only builds comprehension, but it also introduces students to new vocabulary. 00Reading For the remainder of this semester, students will continue to practice making inferences, analyzing stories, understanding cause and effect, evaluating author’s purpose, and summarizing. In addition, please make sure that your child reads at least 20 minutes each night. It is important for students to read books of their choosing, but they should also spend time reading informational texts. It’s perfectly fine for their reading to come from newspapers or even textbooks. Research has shown that daily reading not only builds comprehension, but it also introduces students to new vocabulary. -308610284480Parent CornerWe are now nearing the end of the first semester of this all-important fifth grade year. During this critical school year, it is important that you work with us as we attempt to provide a structured and safe learning environment for your child. To that end, please speak with your children about appropriate, respectful behavior on a consistent basis. Also, take heed when notices are sent home in regards to behavior issues as we are moving toward a zero tolerance policy. We know all of our students are capable of displaying appropriate behavior.00Parent CornerWe are now nearing the end of the first semester of this all-important fifth grade year. During this critical school year, it is important that you work with us as we attempt to provide a structured and safe learning environment for your child. To that end, please speak with your children about appropriate, respectful behavior on a consistent basis. Also, take heed when notices are sent home in regards to behavior issues as we are moving toward a zero tolerance policy. We know all of our students are capable of displaying appropriate behavior.31045153949065Language ArtsIn Language Arts, students will continue to work on grammar skills and concepts. Students must be able to identify conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. They must also form and use perfect verb tenses (I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked). In writing, students will continue to study informative and explanatory writing. All 5th grade students have to take a state mandated writing test in March 2012. We have a lot of work to get them prepared but you can help by having your child/ children write about specific topics daily. This will help to improve their writing and you will be able to see your child’s progression.? 00Language ArtsIn Language Arts, students will continue to work on grammar skills and concepts. Students must be able to identify conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. They must also form and use perfect verb tenses (I had walked; I have walked; I will have walked). In writing, students will continue to study informative and explanatory writing. All 5th grade students have to take a state mandated writing test in March 2012. We have a lot of work to get them prepared but you can help by having your child/ children write about specific topics daily. This will help to improve their writing and you will be able to see your child’s progression.? -3067053317875MathPlease continue to review nightly homework assignments as fifth grade math is challenging and our students need extensive practice. Currently, we are working hard on multiplying and dividing decimals. After decimals, we will move on to adding and subtracting fractions. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns that you may have about the math curriculum or standards. It is important that we have your support as we shape your child into a confident and competent math student. 00MathPlease continue to review nightly homework assignments as fifth grade math is challenging and our students need extensive practice. Currently, we are working hard on multiplying and dividing decimals. After decimals, we will move on to adding and subtracting fractions. Please don’t hesitate to contact your child’s teacher with any questions or concerns that you may have about the math curriculum or standards. It is important that we have your support as we shape your child into a confident and competent math student. 32004002838450Save the Date12/07- Science and Engineering Fair12/04- Book Fair12/14- Holiday Program 3rd through 5th at 1:0012/20 – 1/4 No School (Winter Holiday Break) 00Save the Date12/07- Science and Engineering Fair12/04- Book Fair12/14- Holiday Program 3rd through 5th at 1:0012/20 – 1/4 No School (Winter Holiday Break) 3061335-657225ScienceWe are classifying organisms and learning about the characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates. Students research the five kingdoms. Use to do research and play educational games related to science standards. In December, we will begin investigating electricity and magnetism. 00ScienceWe are classifying organisms and learning about the characteristics of vertebrates and invertebrates. Students research the five kingdoms. Use to do research and play educational games related to science standards. In December, we will begin investigating electricity and magnetism. -4248152562225TechnologyYou also now have ?access to the online, pdf-version of the Math Georgia textbook, which ?allows you to view the content of the student workbook pages. The directions are as follows:?·???????? Log onto ·???????? Click the “eServices” link at the bottom of the page·???????? Enter the login --- apsstudent5·???????? Enter the password --- password00TechnologyYou also now have ?access to the online, pdf-version of the Math Georgia textbook, which ?allows you to view the content of the student workbook pages. The directions are as follows:?·???????? Log onto ·???????? Click the “eServices” link at the bottom of the page·???????? Enter the login --- apsstudent5·???????? Enter the password --- password-424815-609600Social Studies Students have been working diligently to complete the Civil War and Reconstruction Units. For the months of November and December, the 5th graders will focus on Unit 3 “The Nation Grows”. This unit will cover the time span of Americans settling west, enduring the conflicts on the Great Plains, and the introduction to “Big Business” and “Growing Cities”.00Social Studies Students have been working diligently to complete the Civil War and Reconstruction Units. For the months of November and December, the 5th graders will focus on Unit 3 “The Nation Grows”. This unit will cover the time span of Americans settling west, enduring the conflicts on the Great Plains, and the introduction to “Big Business” and “Growing Cities”.2514601035050Contact UsOffice phone: 404-802-7100Ms. Dukes bdukes@atlanta.k12.ga.usMs. Wackermanjwackerman@atlanta.k12.ga.usMs. Walker kwalker@atlanta.k12.ga.usMs. Wrightttwright@atlanta.k12.ga.us00Contact UsOffice phone: 404-802-7100Ms. Dukes bdukes@atlanta.k12.ga.usMs. Wackermanjwackerman@atlanta.k12.ga.usMs. Walker kwalker@atlanta.k12.ga.usMs. Wrightttwright@atlanta.k12.ga.us-3128645682625Important Reminders1.Please remember we are a uniform school.2.Students are not allowed to enter the building until 7:30a.m.3.Breakfast is free for every student and is served between 7:30 and 8:00a.m.4.Students are required to bring their F.R.O.G. binders, homework assignments, and 3-4 sharpened pencils to school each day.5.We welcome your involvement in your child’s education and would love for you to volunteer. 00Important Reminders1.Please remember we are a uniform school.2.Students are not allowed to enter the building until 7:30a.m.3.Breakfast is free for every student and is served between 7:30 and 8:00a.m.4.Students are required to bring their F.R.O.G. binders, homework assignments, and 3-4 sharpened pencils to school each day.5.We welcome your involvement in your child’s education and would love for you to volunteer. ................
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