Curriculum
Math:
5th:
We have completed and taken the test on Topic 6: Multiplying Decimals. We are
now beginning work on Topic 7: Dividing Decimals. The lessons are as follows:
Dividing decimals by 10, 100, or 1,000, Estimating Decimal Quotients, Number
Sense: Decimal Division, Dividing by a whole number, Dividing a whole number by
a decimal, Dividing a decimal by a decimal, Problem solving: Multiple-step
problems. We have also been working very hard on Yearly Progress Pro, Math
Facts in Flash, and Khan Academy! You can access ALL of these programs through
our class blog or school web site! I have also given the students another Math
Skills Test to assess growth and the first Fifth Grade Block Test, which is an
indicator for the End of Levels Test later in the year. We are working HARD and
making PROGRESS!
6th: We have completed and
taken the test on Topic 8: Multiplying Fractions and Mixed Numbers. We will now
begin Topic 9: Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers. The lessons are as
follows: Understanding Division of Fractions, Dividing a whole number by a
fraction, Dividing Fractions, Estimating quotients, Dividing mixed numbers,
Solving equations, and Problem solving: look for a pattern. We have also been
working very hard on Yearly Progress Pro, Math Facts in Flash, and Khan Academy!
You can access ALL of these programs through our class blog or school web site!
I have also given the students another Math Skills Test to assess growth and
the first Sixth Grade Block Test, which is an indicator for the End of Levels
Test later in the year. We are working HARD and making PROGRESS!
Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary
lists will be given each FULL week this month. Our bonus words will be chosen
by: Kyden 12/9, Jaycee 12/16, and Sage 1/6. 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. Parent
Signatures earn 3 EXTRA CREDIT points!
*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 doing A LOT of review on units 1
and 2. We have also begun practice work in Unit 3: Verbs.
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.
*The
students have been practicing for their Christmas program! Sixth grade will be
doing all of the dialogue in the program, and Fifth grade will be doing a dance
with pom poms! THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE GREEN TISSUE PAPER DONATIONS! We had
just enough for our pom poms! The program is on DECEMBER 16! THERE IS A 1:00
MATINEE AND A 6:30 EVENING PERFORMANCE!
Our school band will be playing at the beginning of the program!
*We
will dismiss school for our Holiday Break on December 20! School will resume
Thursday December 2! HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
*Second
Term will end Jan. 10! Make sure your student has ALL assignments turned in!
Spotlight:
We will spotlight Calvin 12/5, Gage 12/12, Gaige 12/17, Jaycee 12/18, Phillip
12/19, and Madysen 12/20!! You may send
a class snack to share that day; however, this is optional. Please make sure to
complete the All About Me poster to share with the class!
News
Assignments: Kyler 12/10, Marcus 12/17, and Akaydeh 1/7.
*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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