Curriculum for the Week
We are moving into our last "regular" school week in 5th grade. Most classes are finishing their CAASPP testing this week. In addition, some classes will be taking (or have started to take) their third benchmark tests in math and language arts. These tests will provide information for the final reports of student progress (report cards.) We have several other tests happening this week: in Hayden and Sanchez's classes, students will be taking a Chapter 8 test in Social Studies. There will also be an open-book test on Chapter 6 in science in Mrs. Hayden's class (Friday). Finally, the last math test will be given in Mrs. Hayden's class on Tuesday, 5/26. The last formal math class will be held on Thursday, 5/29. The last essay of the year will be written this week: the persuasive essay or letter.
State Testing - CAASPP Test
Students will be finishing their CAASPP testing, and continuing with their benchmark testing. Please ensure that students get 8-10 hours of sleep on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday nights, and that they eat a good, protein-enriched breakfast on the mornings of the tests. Thank you for your help and support.
Promotion
“Our heartfelt congratulations are extended to each family as you celebrate the successful achievement of your student’s promotion to the next step in their continuing education. We hope you can take the time to fully celebrate this event after dismissal on the last day of school! PLEASE DO NOT BRING GIFTS, FLOWERS, BALLOONS, OR FOOD TO THE CEREMONY. These items are distracting to the children who need to pay attention to the directions from their teachers as well as to the parents sitting in the audience. Everyone wants to have an excellent view of the ceremony. If you bring these items, they will be labeled by the parent and left in the main office until after the ceremony. Thank you!”
"Nuestros más sinceras felicitaciones están extendidos hasta cada familia como usted celebra el logro exitoso de la promoción de su estudiante con el siguiente paso en su educación. Esperamos que usted puede tomar el tiempo para celebrar plenamente este evento después de la salida el último día de clases! POR FAVOR NO TRAIGA REGALOS, FLORES GLOBOS, O COMIDA A LA CEREMONIA. Estos artículos son una distracción para los niños que tienen que prestar atención a las instrucciones de sus maestros, así como a los padres sentados en la audiencia. Todos quieren tener una excelente vista de la ceremonia! Todos los artículos serán marcados por el padre y se guardarán en la oficina hasta después de la ceremonia. ¡Gracias! "
Calendar Events
• Pirate Play - 5/26 at 6:30 PM
• 5th Grade field trip to California Academy of Sciences - 6/2
• 5th Grade Field Day and BBQ - 6/10
• Promotion Date: 6/11 at 10:00 AM
In addition, there is a link entitled "Math Homework Help by Title and Lesson" below that provides this support.
Homework for the Week of 5/25/15
All 5th grade students are assigned 30 minutes of reading every night, in addition to the homework listed below.
Monday
Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday
1. Math _____________________________
2. Study for Social Studies Chapter 8 test tomorrow (Wednesday); review notes; review the "Review Sheet", and re-read the lessons.
3. Read Chapter 6, Lesson 1, "The Sun," in Science; PB pages.
4. Get sleep! Eat a good breakfast.
Wednesday
1. Math: ___________________________
2. Read science, chapter 6, Lesson 2 - Structure of the Solar System - PB pages
3. Final AR points taken on Friday; read!
4. Get sleep! Eat a good breakfast.
Thursday
1. Math: ____________________________
2. Vocabulary quiz tomorrow - study
3. Read Science Chapter 6, Lesson 3; PB pages; open-book quiz tomorrow
4. Final AR points taken tomorrow; read!
