Curriculum
Math:
5th:
We have done a review and a test on our second topic: Adding and Subtracting
Decimals. This month we will focus on Topic 3: Multiplying Whole Numbers. The
lessons are as follows: Multiplication Properties, Using Mental Math to
Multiply, Estimating Products, Exponents, Distributive Property, Multiplying by
1 Digit Numbers, Multiplying 2-Digit by 2-Digit Numbers, Multiplying Greater
Numbers, Draw a Picture and Write and Equation. We are about half way through
this topic. We will then test and begin Topic 4: Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors
6th: We have done a review and
test on Topic 3: Operations with Decimals. We will now be moving to Topic 5:
Number and Fraction Concepts. The lessons in this topic include: Factors,
Multiples, and Divisibility, Prime Factorization, Greatest Common Factor,
Understanding Fractions, Equivalent Fractions, Fractions in Simplest Form, and
Problem Solving: Make and Test Conjectures. We will then move on to Topic 6:
Decimals, Fractions, and Mixed Numbers
Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary
lists will be given each FULL week this month. We will use ONE spelling list
for the week of Oct. 14-18 and Oct. 21-25 due to the Harvest Break. The
Spelling/Vocabulary Test for the week of Oct. 28-Nov. 1 will be given on Nov. 4
due to Halloween. Our bonus words will
be chosen by: Calvin 10/1, Madysen 10/7, Gage 10/15,
and Akaydeh n 10/29. I am planning on putting the weekly words on the
blog, so be watching for them so you can study for the tests at home!
Reading:
We will be
reading the basals and working on fluency and comprehension. Remember that each
Wednesday is BASAL HOMEWORK NIGHT! Students need to bring their basal home to
reread the story and write a summary on their planner sheets!
I
will be reading with the 6th grade and Mrs. Thomas will be reading
with the 5th grade. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of
reading Sun-Thurs with a short summary on their planner sheets.
*Each
week, students who complete their reading with 5 summaries will receive 1 Read
to Ride ticket for the end of the year bike drawing.
Language
Arts: We
will continue work in our English Text. We will review and take the first unit
test. Our next unit in Language Arts
will focus on Nouns
Writing: We will continue work on
our Paragraph Of The Week assignments. We will discuss the writing process, and
practice each of the 6 plus one traits. Fifth grade will work on Utah Write to
prepare for the DWR Assessment after the first of the year!
We
will be practicing how to organize a 5 paragraph essay.
Announcements
*The
Booster Club is doing the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Fundraiser! Students need to
have their order sheets with money returned by OCTOBER 7!
*I
have made my decision regarding AR points. Students are expected to earn 60
AR points throughout the course of this year. I am also beginning an incentive
for students to read several genres of books for this reading.
*HARVEST
HOLIDAY is OCT. 17, 18, AND 21! NO SCHOOL ON THESE DAYS!
*First
Term ends on Oct. 25! Make sure students are turning in ALL assignments before
final grades are posted! There will be a DAY BETWEEN THE QUARTERS on Oct. 28.
There will be no school on this day to allow teachers to finish posting grades.
Second Quarter begins Oct. 29.
*We
will be doing some fun activities for Halloween! More information will be
coming!
*SEPs
are scheduled for Nov. 5-7!
*I
have attached the October Book Order. If you are interested in ordering books,
please send the order form with a check payable to Scholastic in a sealed
envelope with your student’s name on the front. Book orders are due FRIDAY OCT.
4!
Spotlight:
We will spotlight Aliza: 10/31, and Sage 11/12!
You may send a class snack to share that day; however, this is optional.
Please make sure to complete the All About Me Graphic Organizer to share with
the class!
News
Assignments: Zachery 10/1, Phillip 10/8, Sage 10/15, and Jaycee 11/5.
*Please
feel free to visit our class blog at
mrsgeorgesfantastic5th6thsplit.blogspot.com to keep up to date on things
happening in the classroom and at school.
*I
will be continue to send home a printout of grades every two weeks to allow
students to check for missing work and see how they are doing! Watch for grades
coming home!
*Please
watch for your child’s weekly behavior chart. These are half size blue sheets
telling how your child’s behavior was during the week!
*Volunteer Schedule for
Mrs. George’s Class!
*Please
be aware that you MUST have a background check and badge to volunteer! Ask
about these things at the school office.
*If
there are any other parents interested in volunteering, please let me know! It
is wonderful to have your help!
Monday:
8:15-8:45: Sharla Swapp
8:45-9:45: Sharla Swapp
Tuesday:
8:15-8:45: Kaylee Acklin
8:45-9:15: Open
Wednesday
8:15-8:45: Holly Williams
8:45-9:15: Holly Williams
Thursday
8:15-8:45: Shelly Livingston
8:45-9:15: Open
Friday:
8:15-8:45: Amber Rollins
8:45-9:15: Julene Woolsey
For
questions or concerns please call, e-mail, or come into the classroom!
sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us Phone: 386-2822
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