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November Newsletter!

Curriculum

Math: 5^th: 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.

        6^th: 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 6^th grade and Mrs. Thomas will be reading with the 5^th 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. 5^th! 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

  

In Celebration of Halloween and Red Ribbon Week!

New Hire!

Dear Parents and Students:

I am pleased, excited, and happy to announce some added support for our afternoon 5/6 split class! MES has hired Patricia Stewart as an afternoon split teacher! Mrs. Stewart will be teaching science, social studies, working with intervention groups in math and literacy, and helping Mr. Barnes and Mr. H with P.E. We are so fortunate to provide the students with this needed support! She will be an asset to our grade level team, and provide relief where there has been a high student/teacher ratio. I invite you to welcome her with enthusiasm and appreciation. Mrs. Stewart's targeted start date is Wednesday, Oct. 30. We look forward to having her at MES!

FYI!

Amazing Happenings!

*Red Ribbon Week Dress up Days: Tuesday, Oct. 29 is Nerd Day (all day). “Too smart to do drugs!” Wednesday, Oct. 30 is PJ Day (all day). “It’s my dream to be drug free!” Thursday, Oct. 31 is Halloween Day (dress at lunch). “Hocus Pocus, drugs are NOT our focus!” Friday, Nov. 1 is Wild and Crazy Day (all day). “Go wild about stopping drugs!”

Please support our school being drug free!

*Halloween Schedule: Students will dress for Halloween during lunch. We will load buses and visit the Milford Hospital from 12:30-1:00. When we return we will have our school costume parade in the gym! Parents are welcome and invited to attend! To finish off this great day, we will have a classroom party after the costume parade! It is sure to be memorable!

*We are working on some exciting book report presentations! I have already sent home the book report directions, and students have chosen a book to report on! They will have until Friday November 15 to complete and turn in their reports! Students will present their book reports in class during the week of Nov. 18-22! As always, quality work and presentation is required!

*First term ends Oct. 25! We will have a Day Between The Quarters on Monday, Oct. 28^th. NO school for the students that day! I will send home official report cards on Oct. 29^th!

*SEPs are scheduled for Nov. 5-7. I will be sending home a notice with your day and time on Oct. 29. Please be watching for this so you will know when I expect to see you for our conference! We will dismiss school at 12:00 during those three SEP days.

*The Book Fair is scheduled for Nov. 5-8 from 12-3:30! It will be on the stage at school!

*Friday Nov. 8 is an Early Out Professional Day. Students will dismiss at 12:15 that day.

Fall Leaves And Poetry

October Reminders

A Few Updates and Reminders

*Krispy Kreme Donut order forms and money are due Oct. 7. Students will need to pick up their orders on Wednesday Oct. 16 between 2:50 and 4:00.

*School Pictures are Friday Oct. 11!

*There is an Anti Bullying Assembly on Oct. 16 from 11-12.

*Harvest Holiday is Oct. 17, 18, and 21!

*First Term ends Oct. 25. There will be a Day Between The Quarters on Monday Oct. 28. NO School for students on this day! Second Term begins Oct. 29.

*Halloween is Oct. 31! I will be calling room mothers to set up times for Halloween events! We will come to school dressed up in the afternoon to do a parade for the hospital at 12:30 and a school parade from 1-1:30. Parents are welcome to attend!

*Seps are scheduled for Nov 5-7. I will be sending home a notice with your day and time on Oct. 29. Please be watching for this so you will know when I expect to see you and your student! We will dismiss school at 12:00 during those three Sep days.

*Friday Nov. 8 is an Early Out Professional Day. Students will dismiss at 12:15 that day.

*Our Character Trait focus for the month of October is RESPONSIBILITY!