Fifth Grade Newsletters
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 4/21/08 – 4/25/08
Reading:We will read “Breaker’s Bridge” from the 5th grade Anthology this week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our Practice Books. There will be a quiz on Friday, April 25, 2008.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction - choose a book about your European country, and in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival, projects will be assigned throughout the month.
English:We will begin Section 8 in Voyages, “Punctuation and Capitalization”. We’ll focus on Lessons 8.1-8.5.
Vocabulary:We will work on the Review Unit 9-12 this week. Extra practice is available on www.sadlier-oxford.com.
Social Studies:We have been working on our Multicultural Week projects. Students were given directions for a “Country Quilt”. Remember to bring your research everyday, you will have time in class to type and illustrate your paragraphs. We are also working on maps of our countries.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 4/14/08 – 4/18/08
Reading: We will read “Tonweya and the Eagles” from the 5th grade Anthology this week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our Practice Books. There will be a quiz on Friday, April 18, 2008.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction - choose a book about your European country, and in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival, projects will be assigned throughout the month.
English: We will complete Section 6 in Voyages, Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections. There will be a test on Friday, 4/18/08.
Vocabulary: We will continue Unit 12 this week. There will be a test on Thursday, 4/17/08. Extra practice is available on www.sadlier-oxford.com.
Social Studies: We will complete Ch. 8 this week and we’ll begin Ch. 9, The Revolutionary War. Instead of Chapter Tests we will begin working on a culminating project - Revolutionary War ABC Books. Directions and a rubric will be passed out next week. We will also be working on our Multicultural Week projects.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 4/7/08 – 4/11/08
Reading: We will read “Life in Flatland” from the 5th grade Anthology this week. We’ll also work on the related skills in our Practice Books. There will be a quiz on Friday, April 11, 2008.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction - choose a book about your European country, and in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival, projects will be assigned throughout the month.
English: We will continue Section 6 in Voyages, Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections. This week we’ll focus on Lessons 3 and 4.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 11 this week. There will be a test on Wednesday, 4/9/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.sadlier-oxford.com.
Social Studies: We will continue Ch. 8 this week, focusing on Lessons 3 and 4, Text pgs. 280-292.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 3/31/08 – 4/4/08
Reading:We will return to the 5th grade Anthology this week. We’ll read The Riddle and work on related skills in our Practice Books. There will be a quiz on Friday, April 4, 2008.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for April is due on 4/30/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for April by 4/30/08
April Book Report: Non-fiction - choose a book about your European country, and in conjunction with our annual Multicultural Festival, projects will be assigned throughout the month.
English:We will begin Section 6 in Voyages, Prepositions, Conjunctions, and Interjections. This week we’ll focus on Lessons 1 and 2.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 11 this week. There will be a test next week. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will begin Ch. 8 this week, focusing on Lessons 1 and 2, Text pgs. 268-277.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 3/10/08 – 3/14/08
Reading:We are continuing our novel study Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. We will continue reading in class as well as at home. Please encourage your child to keep up with the nightly reading assignments. We will be addressing new vocabulary, completing comprehension activities, and responding to several writing prompts. This novel study will fulfill the Monthly Book Report (Historical Fiction) along with 1 AR test requirements for March.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for March is due on 3/18/08 (200 minutes total)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for March by 3/18/08, one test will be on Fever 1793
March Book Report: Historical Fiction Fever 1793 – Assignments/Projects will be assigned throughout the unit.
English:We will complete the Unit on Adverbs in Voyages pgs. 409-420. There will be a test on Monday 3/18/08.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 10 this week. There will be a test on Tuesday, 3/11/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Ch. 7 on Wednesday, there will be a take home test due back by Friday. We will conclude this Unit with a group project that we will begin work on in class.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 3/3/08 – 3/7/08
Reading:We are beginning a new novel study Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson. We will be reading in class as well as at home. Please encourage your child to keep up with the nightly reading assignments. We will be addressing new vocabulary, completing comprehension activities, and responding to several writing prompts in our reading response logs. This novel study will fulfill the Monthly Book Report (Historical Fiction) along with 1 AR test requirements for March.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for March is due on 3/18/08 (200 minutes total)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for March by 3/18/08, one test will be on Fever 1793
March Book Report: Historical Fiction Fever 1793 – Assignments/Projects will be assigned throughout the unit.
English:We will begin the Unit on Adverbs in Voyages pgs. 409-420. This week we’ll focus on Lessons1 and 2.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 10 this week. There will be a test on Tuesday, 3/11/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Ch. 6 on Monday, students will be assigned the Chapter Review for Homework, this will serve as the Ch.6 Test Grade! We will then move on to Ch. 7 on Wednesday.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 2/25/08 – 2/29/08
Reading:We’ll read The Big Storm this week and we’ll also work on the related skills in our practice books. Quiz will be on Friday 2/29/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for February is due on 2/29/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for February by 2/29/08
February Book Report: Mystery – Project is due Friday, 2/29/08!
English:We will continue Persuasive Writing, Text pgs. 234-243.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 9 this week. There will be a test on Tuesday, 2/26/08. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will continue Ch. 6 this week, we’ll focus on Lessons 2 and 3.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 2/19/08 – 2/22/08
Reading:We’ll read An Island Scrapbook this week and we’ll also work on the related skills in our practice books. Quiz will be on Friday 2/22/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for February is due on 2/29/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for February by 2/29/08
February Book Report: Mystery – Book must be approved by 2/14/08. Project details are attached.
English: This week we’ll focus on Persuasive Writing, Text pgs. 234-243.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 9 this week. Please review each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will begin Ch. 6 this week, we’ll focus on Lessons 1 and 2.
Thank you for your help at home, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Have a great week! Mrs. Cubit
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 2/4/08 – 2/15/08
Reading:We’ll read Carlos and the Skunk this week and How to Think Like a Scientist next week from the 5th grade anthology and we’ll also work on the related skills in our practice books. Quizzes will be on Friday 2/8/09 and 2/15/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for February is attached, it will be due on 2/29/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for February by 2/29/08
February Book Report: Mystery – Book must be approved by 2/14/08. Project details will come next week
English:Next week we will complete the section on Verbs. There will be a test on Thursday, 2/14/08.
Vocabulary:We will complete the Review Unit together in class. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Ch. 5 next week, there will be a test on Wednesday, 2/13/08.
Thank you for your help at home, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Have a great week! Mrs. Cubit
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 1/28 – 2/1/08
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Reading:We’ll read Going Back Home from the 5th grade anthology and also work on related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Friday, 2/1/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for January is due 1/31/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for January by 1/31/08
January Book Report: Fantasy – Fiction books that contain elements that are not realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers. Guidelines were sent home last week for the poster which is due on Thursday.
English:We will continue working in the Grammar Half of Voyages - Verbs. We’ll focus on L.4.7-4.9 next week.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 8 together in class. There will be a test on Thursday, 1/31/08. Please encourage your child to study the words each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We have begun Ch. 5, we are working on vocabulary and lesson review questions in class. Questions are to be finished for Homework if they are not completed during class time. This week we will focus on Lessons 2-3.
Thank you for your help at home, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Have a great week! Mrs. Cubit
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 1/14 – 1/17/08
Reading:We’ll read The Paper Dragon from the 5th grade anthology and also work on related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Thursday, 1/17/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for January is due 1/31/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for January by 1/31/08
January Book Report: Fantasy – Fiction books that contain elements that are not realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers.
English:We will continue the next section in the Grammar Half of Voyages - Verbs. We’ll focus on L.4.3-4.4 next week.
Vocabulary:We will complete Unit 7 together in class. There will be a test on Thursday, 1/17/08. Please encourage your child to study the words each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We have completed Ch. 4, we are working on an in-class project to wrap up the chapter.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS :
- The MACS Spelling Bee will be held on Tuesday, 1/15/08 at St Matthews!
- The end of 2nd Quarter is quickly approaching. All students were given up to date Missing Assignments Slips last week along with their grade at this point. All missing work, late work, and corrections are due by Monday, 1/14/08.
Thank you for your help at home, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Have a great week! Mrs. Cubit
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 1/3 – 1/11/08
Reading:We will complete Snow Treasure this week in class, next week we’ll return to the 5th Grade Anthology. We’ll read The Marble Champ and also work on related skills in our practice books. There will be a quiz on Friday, 1/11/08.
Reading Incentive Programs:
Book It: Calendar for January is due 1/31/08 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader: 2 tests due for January by 1/31/08
January Book Report: Fantasy – Fiction books that contain elements that are not realistic, such as talking animals and magical powers. Project Guidelines will be sent home next week. Books must be approved by Mrs. Cubit by 1/11/08.
English:We will begin the next section in the Grammar Half of Voyages - Verbs. We’ll focus on L.4.1-4.3 next week.
Vocabulary:We will begin Unit 7 together in class. Please encourage your child to study the words each night. Extra practice is available on www.vocabularyworkshop.com.
Social Studies:We will complete Ch. 4, focusing on Lessons 3-5.
IMPORTANT REMINDERS :
- The 4th and 5th grade OLA Spelling Bee will be held during class on Tuesday, 1/8/08!
- The end of 2nd Quarter is quickly approaching. All students were given up to date Missing Assignments Slips today along with their grade at this point. All missing work, late work, and corrections are due by Monday, 1/14/08.
Thank you for your help at home, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Have a great week! Mrs. Cubit
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 12/14/07
Dear Parents,
Next week will be filled with various holiday activities. Our schedule will be interrupted by concerts, play practices and special activities. Our tentative plans for the week include:
Reading:
We will continue our novel study Snow Treasure by Marie McSwigan. All reading and related assignments will be completed in class.
Reading Incentive Programs
Book It – December calendar is due 12/20/07 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader –1 test (with a passing score of 80%) due by 12/20/07
December Book Report – Free Choice – Revised Guidelines are attached! Bring your clues to school on Monday if you need help with this assignment! Completed Project is due Wednesday, 12/19/07.
English:
We will complete the Adjectives Section of Voyages, there will be a test on Wednesday, 12/19/07.
Social Studies:
We will complete Ch 4 next week. We are working on Lesson Vocabulary and Review Questions in class.
Thank you for your help at home, please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions or concerns. Have a great week and a blessed holiday season! Mrs. Cubit
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 10/26//07
Reading:
We will complete our novel study In The Year Of The Boar And Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord. We will work on related skills and vocabulary in class. We will also complete several writing activities and special projects. We will finish up by making Book Jackets to represent parts of the novel.
Reading Incentive Programs
Book It – October calendar is due 11/1/07 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader – 2 tests due by 10/31/07
October Book Report – Biography ( true stories of people from the past or present ) due 10/31/07 – project guidelines have gone home.
English:
We will continue our poetry unit while also working on Unit 2 – Pronouns, in the Grammar Section of Voyages. We’ll focus on L.2.7-2.8 next week.
Vocabulary:
We will begin Unit 5 next week. There will not be a test until the week of 11/4/07.
Social Studies:
We have completed Ch.2 “The Earliest Americans”. We are working on group projects representing various Native American groups. There will be a test on Ch. 2 on Friday, 11/2/07. A study guide will be completed in class.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 10/19//07
Reading:
We will continue our novel study In The Year Of The Boar And Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord. We will work on related skills and vocabulary in class. We will also complete several writing activities and special projects.
Reading Incentive Programs
Book It – October calendar is due 11/1/07 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader – 2 tests due by 10/31/07
October Book Report – Biography ( true stories of people from the past or present ) due 10/31/07 – project guidelines were sent home on Monday.
English:
We will continue our poetry unit while also working on Unit 2 – Pronouns, in the Grammar Section of Voyages. We’ll focus on L.2.5-2.7 next week.
Vocabulary:
We will complete Unit 4 next week. There will be a test on Tuesday, 10/23/07.
Social Studies:
Next week we continue Ch.2 “The Earliest Americans”. We will focus on Lessons 5 and 6 pgs. 81-91.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 10/12//07
Reading:
Next week we will continue our novel study In The Year Of The Boar And Jackie Robinson by Bette Bao Lord. We will work on related skills and vocabulary in class. We will also complete several writing activities and special projects.
Reading Incentive Programs
Book It – October calendar is due 11/1/07 (75 minutes per week)
Accelerated Reader – 2 tests due by 10/31/07
October Book Report – Biography ( true stories of people from the past or present ) due 10/27/07 – project guidelines will be sent home on Monday.
English:
We will continue our poetry unit while also working on Unit 2 – Pronouns, in the Grammar Section of Voyages. We’ll focus on L.2.1-2.3 next week.
Vocabulary:
We will begin Unit 4 next week. The books should be coming home nightly to study.
Social Studies:
Next week we continue Ch.2 “The Earliest Americans”. We will focus on Lessons 3 and 4 pgs. 70-80.
Homework Reminders:
All Homework must be completed neatly and must include a heading written by the left hand margin. Remember points are deducted for assignments that are turned in late, do not have a heading, or are “drawn” on!
Reminder:
Please continue to look for our class newsletters (also available on the OLA website) and Friday packets. Again, thank you for your help at home. If you have questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me either through the school office #704-531-0067 or email rkcubit@olaschool.net.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 9/21/2007
Reading:
Next week we will complete The Wreck of the Zephyr from the 5th Grade Anthology along with the related skills in the Practice Book. There will be a quiz on Wednesday.
Book It = 75 minutes per week – Calendar due 10/1/07
September Book Report = Realistic Fiction – summaries and project materials are due on 9/28/07
Accelerated Reader = new program is up and running, students are required to take and pass 2 tests per month. September tests are due by 9/28/07.
English:
We will complete Section 1 in the Grammar half of our English Book (Voyages) NOUNS, next week we will focus on Lessons 1.9-1.11. We will review on Thursday and Friday. There will be a test on Unit 1 on Monday, 10/1/07.
Vocabulary:
We will begin Unit 3 next week.. The books should be coming home nightly to study. Remember to check out www.vocabularyworkshop.com for additional practice.
Social Studies:
Next week we will complete Chapter 1 – Our Country’s Geography. Study guides are due Monday, 9/24/07. There will be a test on Wednesday.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 9/14/2007
Reading:
Next week we will be reading The Wreck of the Zephyr from the 5th Grade Anthology pgs. 96-119 and we will begin working on the related skills in our Practice Book. There will not be a quiz until the following week.
Book It = 75 minutes per week
September Book Report = Realistic Fiction
Accelerated Reader = new program is up and running, students are required to take and pass 2 tests per month.
English:
We will continue with Section 1 in the Grammar half of our English Book (Voyages) NOUNS, next week we will focus on Lessons 1.8-1.9 Text pgs. 328-331.
Vocabulary:
We will complete Unit 2 next week. There will be a test on Wednesday, 9/19/07. The books should be coming home nightly to study. Remember to check out www.vocabularyworkshop.com for additional practice.
Social Studies:
Next week we will complete Chapter 1 – Our Country’s Geography. Presentations will be given by groups 4 and 5. Look for a study guide at the end of the week. There will be test the week of 9/24/07.
Reminder:
Along with this newsletter, I have attached Missing Assignment Reports. Please encourage your child to turn in these assignments as soon as possible. Missing and Incomplete Work will not be accepted after a test has been given. Students earn 2 extra credit points if they return these slips with a parent signature by Monday. Please continue to look for our class newsletters and Friday packets. Again, thank you for your help at home. If you have questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me either through the school office #704-531-0067 or email rkcubit@olaschool.net.
Fifth Grade News from 4C: 9/7/2007
Reading:
Next week we will be reading Wilma Unlimited from the 5th Grade Anthology pgs. 68-89 and we will also work on the related skills in our Practice Book. There will be a comprehension quiz on Friday, 9/14/07.
READ, READ, READ ! ! !
Book It:
Calendars were sent home last week. Fifth Grade Goal = 75 minutes per week of reading outside of school.
September book report:
Realistic Fiction
English:
We will continue with Section 1 in the Grammar half of our English Book (Voyages) NOUNS, next week we will focus on Lessons 1.7-1.9.
Vocabulary:
We will begin Unit 2 next week. There will not be a test next week. The books should be coming home nightly to study. Remember to check out www.vocabularyworkshop.com for additional practice.
Social Studies:
Next week we will continue Chapter 1 – Our country’s Geography. Group presentations begin on Monday, with Lessons 1 and 2.
Reminder:
Please continue to look for our class newsletters and Friday packets. Again, thank you for your help at home. If you have questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me either through the school office #704-531-0067 or email rkcubit@olaschool.net.
August 31, 2007
Fifth Grade News from 4C
Dear Parents,
The following information is being provided as a guide to keep you informed of what we are doing in class. Homework is assigned daily based on what we complete in class and is not included in this newsletter. Please encourage your child to complete any assignments on the attached Missing Work note. This note must be signed and returned to me on Tuesday.
Reading:
Next week we will be reading The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Anthology pgs. 46-61 and we will also work on the related skills in our Practice Book. There will be a comprehension quiz on Friday, 9/7/07.
Reading Incentive Program:
Book It:
September Goal – 75 minutes per week
September Book Report:
Realistic Fiction – stories that take place in modern times.
Students are to choose a realistic Fiction book to read during the month of September. The book must be approved by me before next Friday, 9/7/07. There will be a project to complete at home towards the end of the month. I will send home guidelines with next week’s newsletter.
English:
We will continue with Section 1 in the Grammar half of our English Book (Voyages) NOUNS, next week we will focus on Lessons 1.5-1.7
Vocabulary:
We will continue Unit 1. There will be a test on U. 1 on Thursday, 9/6/07. The books should be coming home nightly to study. Remember to check out www.vocabularyworkshop.com for additional practice.
Social Studies:
Next week we will continue Chapter 1 –Our Country’s Geography, the students are working in groups to review and present different sections of this chapter.
Reminder:
Please look for our class newsletters, missing work notices, and Friday packets. Thank you for your help at home. If you have questions or concerns please don’t hesitate to contact me either through the school office #704-531-0067 or email rkcubit@olaschool.net. Have a Happy Labor Day!
