Hello Families!
Just a quick update on fifth grade happenings!
Reminder there is no school on Friday, March 30th.
The students have been working diligently these last few weeks on sharpening up their
reading and writing skills, as well as, math. Continue to support them at home by making
sure they are completing their homework assignments and reading at least 40 minutes each
night. We are working on building our stamina for the upcoming ELA test! We hope they are
using the opportunity to get on the computer and try out Reading A to Z and First in Math
at home. They really love doing this at center time in school!
Congratulations to the runner-ups for their selections in the science fair. They included: Xzaviere Byrd, Ferit Brace, Razaun White, and the two winners that went to represent our school Kyle Jakovic and Eli Lee. Great JOB! We are waiting to hear the results in anticipation! The rest of the students did a wonderful job presenting their science fair projects and demonstrations. It was evident how hard everyone worked on them.
Next book reports are due April 16th - students should have a clear idea of what their doing
at this point. Looks like the cold weather is back - stay warm!
Fully Responsbile, Organized and Growing in 5th Grade!
Monday, March 26, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
March 12th
What a beautiful week! The sun is shining and the weather is warm. It is going to be a great week. Happy Spring!
Science Fair Projects: Science Fair Projects were presented on Monday. Students presented to their classmates. All projects will be on display Tuesday. The judges are coming on Wednesday to announce the winners.
Miss Sommer: Miss Sommer is a student teacher in Mrs. Gould's class. She will be in the class for the next seven weeks. She is not new to our class. Miss Sommer was a student teacher in Miss Lee's third grade class last semester. She also spent many hours in our classroom this past fall. She will work with both fifth grade classes. Welcome Miss Sommer!
March 30th- There is no school Friday, March 30th due to a Teacher Conference Day.
State Tests:
The NYS English Language Arts test will be administered Tuesday April 16th, Wednesday, April 17th, and Thursday April 18th.
NYS Math test will be administered Wednesday, April 25th, Thursday, April 26th and Friday, April 27th.
Book Report: Book reports are due April 17th but will not be presented until Friday, April 20th. (due to ELA Test)
Science Fair Projects: Science Fair Projects were presented on Monday. Students presented to their classmates. All projects will be on display Tuesday. The judges are coming on Wednesday to announce the winners.
Miss Sommer: Miss Sommer is a student teacher in Mrs. Gould's class. She will be in the class for the next seven weeks. She is not new to our class. Miss Sommer was a student teacher in Miss Lee's third grade class last semester. She also spent many hours in our classroom this past fall. She will work with both fifth grade classes. Welcome Miss Sommer!
March 30th- There is no school Friday, March 30th due to a Teacher Conference Day.
State Tests:
The NYS English Language Arts test will be administered Tuesday April 16th, Wednesday, April 17th, and Thursday April 18th.
NYS Math test will be administered Wednesday, April 25th, Thursday, April 26th and Friday, April 27th.
Book Report: Book reports are due April 17th but will not be presented until Friday, April 20th. (due to ELA Test)
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Tuesday, February 29th! Happy Leap Year!!!
Parents,
Vacation is over and we are back to work! Students have completed their 3rd book report and their next one is due Aptil 17th. Please make sure your child has chosen their new book. They need to let us know the title.
PICTURE DAY is Friday, March 2nd. The slips went home yesterday.
Science Fair permission slips and "the big questions" were due yesterday. Please have a conversation with your child to make sure they have handed them in. :)
We will be sending home problem solving activities for homework. This is in addition to the daily math assignments. Students will receive the sheet on Fridays to be returned the following Friday. This is to help improve problem solving skills. Thank you.
Enjoy your week!
Vacation is over and we are back to work! Students have completed their 3rd book report and their next one is due Aptil 17th. Please make sure your child has chosen their new book. They need to let us know the title.
PICTURE DAY is Friday, March 2nd. The slips went home yesterday.
Science Fair permission slips and "the big questions" were due yesterday. Please have a conversation with your child to make sure they have handed them in. :)
We will be sending home problem solving activities for homework. This is in addition to the daily math assignments. Students will receive the sheet on Fridays to be returned the following Friday. This is to help improve problem solving skills. Thank you.
Enjoy your week!
Monday, February 13, 2012
February 13th
The LEADership program started this week. This is a program developed by the City of Albany for gang prevention. Each class has their own representatives from law agencies. We will keep you posted on their visits. Ask your children about these special visitors.
Next week is February Vacation. School is closed from Monday, February 20th through Friday, February 24th. We encourage students to be working on their science projects, practicing their math facts on First In Math and reading.
RAZ- all students have access to the RAZ reading program. This is an online program where they can read books at their level. Please encourage your child to read each night.
Have a safe and happy break!
Next week is February Vacation. School is closed from Monday, February 20th through Friday, February 24th. We encourage students to be working on their science projects, practicing their math facts on First In Math and reading.
RAZ- all students have access to the RAZ reading program. This is an online program where they can read books at their level. Please encourage your child to read each night.
Have a safe and happy break!
February 8, 2012
Happy Monday Families!
This week students in fifth grade will be working on the mid-year math benchmark assessments. As always, remind your students to ALWAYS use the strategies they have been taught when taking a test!
Dates to write on your calendar:
5th Grade NYS ELA Exam - Tuesday April 16th to Thursday April 18th
5th Grade NYS Math Exam - Wednesday April 24th to Friday April 26th
Reminders for this week - The Black History Month Potluck is February 9th
Don't forget to sign up for SNN!
Websites to help your student -
Spellingcity.com
Firstinmath.com
Here's to another academically challenging week!
Mrs. Flood and Mrs. Gould:)
This week students in fifth grade will be working on the mid-year math benchmark assessments. As always, remind your students to ALWAYS use the strategies they have been taught when taking a test!
Dates to write on your calendar:
5th Grade NYS ELA Exam - Tuesday April 16th to Thursday April 18th
5th Grade NYS Math Exam - Wednesday April 24th to Friday April 26th
Reminders for this week - The Black History Month Potluck is February 9th
Don't forget to sign up for SNN!
Websites to help your student -
Spellingcity.com
Firstinmath.com
Here's to another academically challenging week!
Mrs. Flood and Mrs. Gould:)
Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 27th, 2012
Hi parents!
REPORT CARDS: We have been working hard completing reading assessments...and they are done! :) Report cards will be going home next week. We do not have scheduled conferences this quarter, however we will be available for any parents that would like to meet. Please give us a call and we can arrange a date and time.
The office has changed the Student Information forms and we have sent them home to be filled out. We are asking for all parents to send in new forms even if the information is the same. If you need a new form, please let us know.
SNN: It is our goal that all parents sign up for the School News Notifier. All you have to do is go to the district website and you can register your email or cell phone.It will automatically send you digital information for the district and school. It is great for delays and snow days.
We really appreciate the feedback on the blog!
Enjoy your weekend!
REPORT CARDS: We have been working hard completing reading assessments...and they are done! :) Report cards will be going home next week. We do not have scheduled conferences this quarter, however we will be available for any parents that would like to meet. Please give us a call and we can arrange a date and time.
The office has changed the Student Information forms and we have sent them home to be filled out. We are asking for all parents to send in new forms even if the information is the same. If you need a new form, please let us know.
SNN: It is our goal that all parents sign up for the School News Notifier. All you have to do is go to the district website and you can register your email or cell phone.It will automatically send you digital information for the district and school. It is great for delays and snow days.
We really appreciate the feedback on the blog!
Enjoy your weekend!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
January 17, 2012
Happy Tuesday Families!
This week Fifth grade is working hard. There is no new Spelling list this week. We will be reviewing vocabulary words from Lessons 11 through 15. Your students should be studying their synonym triplet sheets they completed in school to prepare for their vocabulary portion of the Theme tests on Thursday.
In math, we will be finishing up Chapter 6 on decimals and taking the Chapter 6 Post-test. Be on the lookout for the tests to come home for your signatures!
Things to remember: Students should be working on their book reports.
Writing entries are Monday, Wednesdays and Weekends and
should always be labeled with the name, date and H for
homework.
Students need to have black and red pens for writing
daily for both writing and editing purposes.
Students need to have pencils for math.
Upcoming Information to look for: Science Fair Project Information will be coming Soon! Report Cards will be coming shortly! A new blog next week!
Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Flood
This week Fifth grade is working hard. There is no new Spelling list this week. We will be reviewing vocabulary words from Lessons 11 through 15. Your students should be studying their synonym triplet sheets they completed in school to prepare for their vocabulary portion of the Theme tests on Thursday.
In math, we will be finishing up Chapter 6 on decimals and taking the Chapter 6 Post-test. Be on the lookout for the tests to come home for your signatures!
Things to remember: Students should be working on their book reports.
Writing entries are Monday, Wednesdays and Weekends and
should always be labeled with the name, date and H for
homework.
Students need to have black and red pens for writing
daily for both writing and editing purposes.
Students need to have pencils for math.
Upcoming Information to look for: Science Fair Project Information will be coming Soon! Report Cards will be coming shortly! A new blog next week!
Mrs. Gould and Mrs. Flood
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