Curriculum
Math:
5th:
We have done a review and a test on Topic 4: Dividing by 1-Digit Divisors. This
month we will focus on Topic 5: Dividing by 2-Digit Divisors. The lessons are
as follows: Using Patterns to Divide, Estimating Quotients with 2-Digit
Divisors, Connecting Models and Symbols, Dividing by Multiples of 10, 1-Digit
Quotients, 2-Digit Quotients, Estimating and Dividing with Greater Numbers, and
Problem Solving: Missing or Extra Information. We are about half way through
this topic. We will then test and begin Topic 6: Multiplying Decimals: The
lessons are as follows: Multiplying Decimals by 10,100, or 1,000, Estimating
the Product of a Decimal and a Whole Number, Number Sense: Decimal
Multiplication, Models for Multiplying Decimals, Multiplying a Decimal by a
Whole Number, Multiplying Two Decimals, and Problem Solving: Multiple-Step
Problems.
6th: We have done a review and
test on Topic 5: Number and Fraction Concepts. This was an excellent topic to
create a mindset for several FRACTION topics that need to be mastered! We have
also completed all the lessons in Topic 6: Decimals, Fractions, and Mixed
Numbers, and we have taken the Topic Test on this Unit. We will move into Topic
7: Adding and Subtracting Fractions and Mixed Numbers: The lessons for this
topic include: Adding and Subtracting like denominators, Least Common Multiple,
Adding and Subtracting Unlike Denominators, Estimating Sums and Differences of
Mixed Numbers, Adding Mixed Numbers, Subtracting Mixed Numbers, and Problem
Solving: Make a Table. The next topic will be Topic 8: Multiplying Fractions
and Mixed Numbers.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary
lists will be given each FULL week this month. We will NOT have a spelling list
during the week of Nov. 25-26 due to Thanksgiving Break. Our bonus words will be
chosen by: Marcus 11/4, Trinity 11/11, Kyler
11/19, and Melody 12/2 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 are working in Unit 2: 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
*
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.
*There
is a First Quarter Awards Assembly scheduled for Monday Nov. 4, from 2-2:30.
Parents are welcome and invited to attend!
*The
Book Fair is scheduled for Nov. 5-8 from 12-3:30. It will be on the stage.
*We
will have grandparents lunch on Nov. 5th! Please return the “Lunch
With Someone Grand RSVP” ASAP! This invitation was attached to the Book Fair
magazine.
*Class
book report presentations are due Nov. 15! Please ask your students about their
report and make sure that it is completed by the due date. Students will
present their books during the week of Nov. 18-22.
*
SEPs are scheduled for Nov. 5-7! Please
return your SEP notice indicating that you will be able to meet at your
scheduled time, and a signed copy of your student’s first term grades! I need
these ASAP!! The school dismissal times for this week are: Monday: at 2:50, and
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 12:15.
*THANKSGIVING
HOLIDAY IS NOV. 27-29! ENJOY BEING THANKFUL FOR YOUR FABULOUS STUDENTS!
Spotlight:
We will spotlight Sage 11/12, Calvin 12/5, and Gage 12/12! 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: Jaycee 11/5, Kyden 11/12, Melody 11/19, and Trinity 12/3
*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 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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