Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
May 17, 2024
LAST CHANCE TO ORDER
Student Treasure book orders went home today. If you still want to order a copy for your child, there is one more opportunity. Use the following link and pin number to order:
Pin Numbers by Homeroom:
Schulte-8298521 Libbert-8298527
Stockman-8298525 Fitzpatrick-8298524
Upcoming Events
Be sure to check out the Google Photos Album (link below) for pictures of our fun end of year events!
I met my iReady Goals for 4th Quarter!
Fitzpatrick Homeroom
Ayden Stalter Josie Coe
Christian Kyle Liam White
Everett Holtmeyer Lyza Lackman
Shayla West Caleb Bruemmer
Brylee Bolton Ethan Graessle
Addy Moore Caleb Rudroff
Brooklyn Wigle Carsen Burton
Roxanne Crane Hattie Luebbering
Carter Bailey Paige Wilde
Camden Denny Karter Hudson
Libbert Homeroom
Schulte Homeroom
Kyler
Aniston
Jace
Sara
Delainey
Quinn
Jimmy
Jack
Sydney
Emmett
Ella R.
Audrey
Ella S.
Berkeley
Leah
Caden
Stockman Homeroom
Goals for 4th Quarter are: 15 math lessons passed and 15 reading lessons passed
between Mar. 11 and May 16.
Brody A.�Camden B.
Aubree
Elaina
Lucas
Alleigh
Benny
Logan
Aiden
Landyn
Zeke
Josie H.
Sophia�Emma
Maddox
Aurora
Macy S.
Brianna
George
Marcus Kyle
Tucker Luebbering
Braeden Nilges
Alice Poston
Kenzie Rice
Gloria Sanning
Kaylee Schulte
Piper Spurgeon
Qynn Toebben
Theron Webb
Finn Wick
Alayna Bates
Irie Cornejo
Archie Forck
Cooper Goff
Lily Harrison
Chelsey Herigon
Kaden Hodges
Isabell Hoffman
Easton Holloway
Trevor Jackson
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5th Grade Schedule
Schedule
7:30-7:50 Arrive; Go to Gym
7:50-8:00 Go to Homeroom
8:00-8:55 1st Switch
9:00-9:55 2nd Switch
10:00-10:50 Specials
10:55-11:50 3rd Switch
12:00-12:25 Lunch
12:30-1:00 RTI/Flex Time
1:05-1:30 Recess
1:35-2:30 4th Switch
2:35-2:50 Homeroom (Read Aloud/ Enrichment)
2:55 Dismissal
I met my iReady Goals for 3rd Quarter!
Fitzpatrick Homeroom
Kennedy Everett
Brooklyn Ayden
Carsen Shayla
Lyza Carter
Addy Christian
Josie Hattie
Brylee
Camden
Ethan
Caleb
Libbert Homeroom
Schulte Homeroom
Kyler
Aniston
Jace
Jimmy
Quinn
Hank
Sydney
Emmett
Ella R.
Audrey
Ella S.
Jonathan
Stockman Homeroom
Goals for 2nd Quarter are: 15 math lessons passed and 15 reading lessons passed
between Jan. 4 and Mar. 10.
Brody
Camden
Aubree
Elaina
Lucas
Alleigh
Alayna B
Irie C
Archie F
Cooper G
Isabell H
Easton H
Chelsey H
Benny
Logan
Aiden
Landyn
Zeke
Josie
Sophia
Emma
Maddox
Macy
Brianna
Marcus K
Tucker L
Braeden N
Alice P
Kenzie R
Gloria S
Kaylee S
Piper S
Qynn T
Theron W
Finn W
I met my iReady Goals for 2nd Quarter!
Fitzpatrick Homeroom
Everett Holtmeyer Karter Hudson
Ethan Graessle Roxanne Crane
Ayden Stalter Liam White
Brylee Bolton Caleb Bruemmer
Addy Moore Hattie Luebbering
Christian Kyle Carter Bailey
Kennedy Spencer Josie Coe
Carsen Burton Brooklyn Wigle
Lyza Lackman Caleb Rudroff
Paige Wilde Camden Denny
Libbert Homeroom
Archie Forck
Cooper Goff
Isabel Hoffman
Trevor Jackson
Marcus Kyle
Tucker Luebbering
Alice Poston
Kenzie Rice
Kaylee Schulte
Piper Spurgeon
Theron Webb
Schulte Homeroom
Kyler B.
Aniston B.
Caden E.
Quinn K.
Hank K.
Sydney P.
Emmett R.
Ella R.
Audrey R.
Jonathan S.
Leah U.
Sara E.
Ella S.
Jimmy G.
Stockman Homeroom
Goals for 2nd Quarter are: 12 math lessons passed and 12 reading lessons passed
between Oct. 23 and Dec. 19.
Brody
Camden
Aubree
Elaina
Lucas
Alleigh
Benny
Logan
.
Maddox�Weston�Aurora�Macy�Brianna�George
Aiden
Landyn
Zeke
Josie
Sophia
Trevor
Emma
Joah
.
Alayna Bates
Irie Cornejo
Chelsey Herigon
Kaden Hodges
Easton Holloway
Braeden Nilges
Gloria Sanning
Qynn Toebben
Finn Wick
Lily Harrison
Macey Seats
I met my iReady Goals for 1st Quarter!
Fitzpatrick Homeroom
�Carter B.
Brylee B.
Josie C.
Ethan G.
Everett H.
Addy M.
Kennedy S.
Ayden S.
Brooklyn W.
Christian K.
Lyza L.
Karter H.
Caleb B.
Camden D.
Caleb R.
Libbert Homeroom
Schulte Homeroom
Aniston B.
Caden
Sara
Delainey
Quinn
Hank
Brady
Raelynn
Jack
Sydney
Emmett
Ella R.
Audrey
Ella S.
Berkeley
Jonathon
Leah
Stockman Homeroom
Goals for 1st Quarter are: 8 math lessons passed and 8 reading lessons passed
between Aug. 22 and Oct. 13.
Brody�Camden�Aubree�Elaina�Lucas�Alleigh�Benny
Alayna B.
Irie C.
Archie F.
Cooper G.
Chelsey H
Kaden H.
Isabell H.
Easton H
Trevor J.
Marcus K
Tucker L.
Braeden N.
Alice P.
Kenzie R.
Gloria S.
Macey S.
Kaylee S.
Piper S.
Finn W.
Theron W
Logan�Aiden�Landyn�Zeke�Josie�Trevor�Emma
Joah�Maddox�Weston�Macy�Brianna�George
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
May 10, 2024
Student Treasure book orders went home today. If you still want to order a copy for your child, there is one more opportunity. Use the following link and pin number to order:
Pin Numbers by Homeroom:
Schulte-8298521 Libbert-8298527
Stockman-8298525 Fitzpatrick-8298524
Thank you for the thoughtful gifts,
treats, and notes given to us for Teacher Appreciation.
We appreciate you!
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
MAP Testing!! Time to honor your parents and your teachers with your hard work! I know you will rock the MAP!
Math
Last couple days of MAP Testing next week. Give it all you’ve got!!!! You worked hard learning new things this year, so it's time to prove you know your stuff!
Science
MAP Testing Week! I’m pumped that our students will be able to show off their skills this week!
Social Studies
We have two more days of MAP testing next week. I know the kiddos are going to work hard, and give it their best to show how many skills they have learned this year!
MAP TESTING
MAP testing continues on Monday and Tuesday. Please make sure your student has a working mouse and headphones for MAP testing.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
May 3, 2024
Student Treasure book orders went home today. If you still want to order a copy for your child, there is one more opportunity. Use the following link and pin number to order:
Pin Numbers by Homeroom:
Schulte-8298521 Libbert-8298527
Stockman-8298525 Fitzpatrick-8298524
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
We are ending the year with a class book study over Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
Math
MAP Testing next week. Give it all you’ve got!!!! You worked hard learning new things this year, so its time to prove you know your stuff!
Science
MAP Testing Week! I’m pumped that our students will be able to show off their skills this week!
Social Studies
MAP Testing begins next week! I know the kiddos are going to work hard, and give it their best to show how many skills they have learned this year!
MAP TESTING
MAP testing starts on Monday. Please make sure your student has a working mouse and headphones for MAP testing.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
April 25, 2024
Student Treasure book orders went home today. If you still want to order a copy for your child, there is one more opportunity. Use the following link and pin number to order:
Pin Numbers by Homeroom:
Schulte-8298521 Libbert-8298527
Stockman-8298525 Fitzpatrick-8298524
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The novel study test will be on April 30th. Study guides for the novel study final assessment have been posted on Google Classroom. We will end the year with a class book study over Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
Math
We will be reviewing all the things we’ve learned this year to prepare for MAP testing! Next week is our last week to review. Those math review packets are due April 30 at the latest! Send in whatever students got done!
Science
Going with a true cycle, we started the year learning about matter and we’ll finish the year discovering even more about how matter moves through ecosystems. We have also been reviewing and prepping for MAP tests because this will be the first year these kiddos take the Science portion.
Social Studies
We will learn about the causes and consequences of WWII. We will also begin learning about civil rights.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
April 19, 2024
Student Treasure book orders went home today. If you still want to order a copy for your child, there is one more opportunity. Use the following link and pin number to order:
Pin Numbers by Homeroom:
Schulte-8298521 Libbert-8298527
Stockman-8298525 Fitzpatrick-8298524
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
This week, we have reviewed rules for using commas and apostrophes. The novel study unit is also coming to an end. Most groups have had the final meeting with the exception of the A Wrinkle in Time group. The test will be on April 30th. Study guides for the novel study final assessment have been posted on Google Classroom. We will end the year with a class book study over Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.
Math
We will be reviewing all the things we’ve learned this year to prepare for MAP testing!
Science
Going with a true cycle, we started the year learning about matter and we’ll finish the year discovering even more about how matter moves through ecosystems.
Social Studies
The students did an amazing job at dressing in character for this Civil War dress-up day! We will begin learning about the great depression next week.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
April 12, 2024
Student Treasure book orders went home today. If you still want to order a copy for your child, there is one more opportunity. Use the following link and pin number to order:
Pin Numbers by Homeroom:
Schulte-8298521 Libbert-8298527
Stockman-8298525 Fitzpatrick-8298524
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been working on their Novel Study. I am linking the Novel Study Calendar so that you may help your child meet reading requirements to be prepared for their book discussion meeting. They will need guidance in managing these weekly assignments. Please check with your child to see what book they have been assigned. Study guides for the novel study final assessment have been posted on Google Classroom. The test will be on April 30th.
Math
We will focus on geometry next week. Remind your child about the Math Review Packet that went home several weeks ago and they can earn a reward for completing!
Science
The summative assignment for this unit will be done in class this week. It will consist of a one-pager that reviews how plants and animals get energy and how they use it. Then we will begin our final Science unit for the year.
Social Studies
We will be finishing up our Civil War simulation next week. The students need to dress in character next Thursday, April 18th. They may dress as a soldier or as their role in the simulation.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
April 5, 2024
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been working on their Novel Study. I am linking the Novel Study Calendar so that you may help your child meet reading requirements to be prepared for their book discussion meeting. They will need guidance in managing these weekly assignments. Please check with your child to see what book they have been assigned.
Math
We will focus on measurement conversions next week. Ask your child about the March Math Madness scores entered in Powerschool, but note that they do NOT count toward their grade. The April scores will count as a grade. I’m entering their highest daily score from the week in PowerSchool. Remind your child about the Math Review Packet that went home several weeks ago and they can earn a reward for completing!
Science
This week we learned about the largest living thing on Earth, General Sherman. Something you could talk to your child about would be what plants eat, photosynthesis, and food chains. Next week we’ll continue to talk about what animals do to get energy.
Social Studies
Our unit test will be on Monday, March 18th. They study guide is on Google Classroom under the Study Guides section.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
March 27, 2024
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been working on their Class Poetry Collection book (Student Treasures). They are also working on their Novel Study. I am linking the Novel Study Calendar so that you may help your child meet reading requirements to be prepared for their book discussion meeting. They will need guidance in managing these weekly assignments. Please check with your child to see what book they have been assigned.
Math
We will focus on volume next week. Ask your child about the March Math Madness scores entered in Powerschool, but note that they do NOT count toward their grade. Remind your child about the Math Review Packet that went home several weeks ago and they can earn a reward for completing!
Science
Friday we finished up our Space Units and Monday we’ll move on to talking about energy and food. It’s hard to believe we only have two more units left!
Social Studies
Our unit test will be on Monday, March 18th. They study guide is on Google Classroom under the Study Guides section.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
March 22, 2024
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been working on their Class Poetry Collection book (Student Treasures). They are also working on their Novel Study. I am linking the Novel Study Calendar so that you may help your child meet reading requirements to be prepared for their book discussion meeting. They will need guidance in managing these weekly assignments. Please check with your child to see what book they have been assigned.
Math
We will focus on patterns next week. Remind your child about the Math Review Packet that went home several weeks ago and they can earn a reward for completing!
Science
Friday we finished up our Space Units and Monday we’ll move on to talking about energy and food. It’s hard to believe we only have two more units left!
Social Studies
Our unit test will be on Monday, March 18th. They study guide is on Google Classroom under the Study Guides section.
Field Trip Information
Field Trip Permission Slips were sent home earlier this month. See the attached newsletter for more information. The trip isn’t until May, but we have to pay for it in advance, so get those permission slips in soon! Due March 22nd, please!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
March 15, 2024
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been working on their Class Poetry Collection book (Student Treasures). They are also working on their Novel Study. I am linking the Novel Study Calendar so that you may help your child meet reading requirements to be prepared for their book discussion meeting. They will need guidance in managing these weekly assignments. Please check with your child to see what book they have been assigned.
Math
We will focus on graphing and patterns next week and have a quiz on line plots.
Science
I hope your child brings home their Universe in a Box and you get to do some star gazing this weekend. The coming week, we’ll learn about the Moon Phases - so see if you can see those as well.
Social Studies
Our unit test will be on Monday, March 18th. They study guide is on Google Classroom under the Study Guides section.
Field Trip Information
Field Trip Permission Slips were sent home earlier this month. See the attached newsletter for more information. The trip isn’t until May, but we have to pay for it in advance, so get those permission slips in soon! Due March 22nd, please!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
March 8, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been working so hard on their “Who Would Win?” books and are feeling proud of their accomplishments. If you have a chance, ask them to share their book with you. Students needed more time to work on these this week, so they were due today. Students were also able to choose their book for the Novel Study this week and have been given a copy of their book. I am linking the Novel Study Calendar so that you may help your child meet reading requirements to be prepared for their book discussion meeting. They will need guidance in managing these weekly assignments. Please check with your child to see what book they have been assigned.
Math
We will focus on line plots and graphing next week. March 8 is the last day for Unit 5 math Test Retakes due to it being the end of the quarter.
Science
These kids have so many interesting questions when it comes to space. This week we’ll continue to study patterns in the sky with seasons and constellations.
Social Studies
We have been learning about the effects of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Next week, we will begin learning about the reconstruction of the nation. Our unit test will be on Monday, March 18th. They study guide is on Google Classroom under the Study Guides section.
Field Trip Information
Field Trip Permission Slips were sent home earlier this week. See the attached newsletter for more information. The trip isn’t until May, but we have to pay for it in advance, so get those permission slips in soon!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
March 1, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been working so hard on their “Who Would Win?” books and are feeling proud of their accomplishments. If you have a chance, ask them to share their book with you. These will officially be due on Friday, March 8th, and Monday will be the last day of class to work on these. From there, we will begin a novel study unit. Their book choices will include, Shiloh, Bridge to Terabithia, Tuck Everlasting, and A Wrinkle in TIme.
Math
We will learn about the coordinate grid and graphing next week. There will be a quiz over the coordinate grid after we learn about it. March 8 is the last day for Unit 5 math Test Retakes
Science
This week we continue to learn about space and our solar system. This next unit focuses more on patterns we see, so this leads us to talk about Seasons and Moon Phases. The last day to retake Solar System Tests will be March 13th.
Social Studies
We have been learning about the effects of the Civil War and Abraham Lincoln’s assassination. Next week, we will begin learning about the reconstruction of the nation.
Field Trip Information
Field Trip Permission Slips were sent home earlier this week. See the attached newsletter for more information. The trip isn’t until May, but we have to pay for it in advance, so get those permission slips in soon!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
February 23, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students have been reviewing text features and text structures found in non-fiction and the research process. They began researching two animals this week, and they will use their research findings and what they have learned about nonfiction text to write their own “Who Would Win?”
Math
We will finish multiplying and dividing fractions and test over it on Friday, Mar. 1.
Science
Our students should be pretty knowledgeable about our Solar System. This unit has been so much fun and the posters they are creating are super impressive. Which means our tests will be Wednesday, Feb. 28th. Paper study guides should be in their Science Folders, and it’s also posted in Google Classroom.
Social Studies
We started learning about the causes of the Civil War this week. Next week, we will learn about the effects of the war.
Field Trip Information
Field Trip Permission Slips were sent home earlier this week. See the attached newsletter for more information. The trip isn’t until May, but we have to pay for it in advance, so get those permission slips in soon!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
February 16, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students finished the Parts of Speech Menu this week. Our next unit is all about Informational Text. Students will be reviewing text features and text structures found in non-fiction. They will use what they have learned about nonfiction text to write their own “Who Would Win?” book after completing research about two similar animals.
Math
We will continue multiplying and dividing fractions next week. The last day for retakes for our Unit 4 Test will be on February 19.
Science
Your child should know quite a bit about the inner planets. I bet they could name them and tell you a couple facts for each planet. This next week, we will learn about the Gas Giants. The last day to retake Human Impacts Tests will be Feb. 19th.
Social Studies
Market Day was a success!! The students AMAZED me with their creativity!! They all looked so professional! Please check out the photos on our 5th Grade Google Photo Album.
Field Trip Information
Field Trip Permission Slips were sent home earlier this week. See the attached newsletter for more information. The trip isn’t until May, but we have to pay for it in advance, so get those permission slips in soon!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
February 9, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
Students finished the Parts of Speech Menu this week. Our next unit is all about Informational Text. Students will be reviewing text features and text structures found in non-fiction. They will use what they have learned about nonfiction text to write their own “Who Would Win?” book after completing research about two similar animals.
Math
We will continue multiplying and dividing fractions next week. The last day for retakes for our Unit 4 Test will be on February 19.
Science
This week we started one of my favorite units of the year - Solar System! It’s always fun to talk about the crazy things that happen in space! The last day to retake Human Impacts Tests will be Feb. 19th.
Social Studies
Market Day is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13th. Students need to dress professionally for Market Day.
Be on the Lookout
Valentines’ Day Party information is on the next slide.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
February 2, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
We are officially finished learning about the parts of speech. Next week, students will demonstrate their knowledge or using the parts of speech correctly in writing and identifying the parts of speech used by creating a menu.
Math
We will begin multiplying fractions next week. The last day for retakes for our Unit 4 Test will be on February 15.
Science
Tests on Monday 5th! Study Guides and Blookets are linked in Google Classroom. Paper study guides were available to those who wanted them earlier this week.
Social Studies
Students need to bring in a poster board/white board/chalk board on Monday to make their sign for their business. Market Day is scheduled for Tuesday, February 13th.
Be on the Lookout
Valentines’ Day Party information is on the next slide.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
January 26, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
We started looking at adjectives this week. This included not only identifying adjectives, but also when to use a vs. an and how to write adjectives properly when making comparisons. Next week, we will focus and adverbs and prepositions.
Math
We will continue adding and subtracting fractions next week! Looking ahead, we will hopefully be ready to test on adding and subtracting fractions around Feb. 1 (weather and learning permitting).
Science
This week we will focus on the positive changes humans can make to be more ecofriendly. You could try sorting some trash at home!
Social Studies
We will continue working on Market Day products during class next week. The students are so creative, and I am enjoying seeing their creativity come to life! Market Day is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, February 13th.
Be on the Lookout
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
January 19, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
We are not quite as far as I had planned, so we were still on Point of View this week. We will start looking at some parts of speech (adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions) next week.
Math
We will continue adding and subtracting fractions next week! Looking ahead, we will hopefully be ready to test on adding and subtracting fractions around Jan. 31 (weather and learning permitting).
Science
This coming week we will be learning about how humans use our natural resources. Unfortunately, we’ll also look at how this is negatively affecting our Earth. Then finally, we’ll look at some ways to help!
Social Studies
We will begin making Market Day products during class next week. The students know what materials they need.
Be on the Lookout
Valentines’ Day Party information will be coming soon!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
January 12, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students have continued learning about the different types of point of views (1st, 2nd, 3rd-limited, omniscient, and objective) and how point of view of the narrator/character influences the point of view of others. We will start looking at some parts of speech (adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions) next week.
Math
We will continue adding and subtracting fractions next week!
Science
We will begin our Human Impacts on Earth’s Systems when we return from break. Our first two days back we got to explore our new Stem Bins and complete some challenges.
Social Studies
We will begin making Market Day products during class next week. The students know what materials they need.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
January 5, 2024
AMI Packets
Packets were placed in student take home folders on Friday. These will only be used should we have school closures and more directions will be given through email, if that happens.
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students have begun learning about the different types of point of views (1st, 2nd, 3rd-limited, omniscient, and objective) and how point of view of the narrator/character influences the point of view of others. We will continue this unit next week.
Math
We will continue adding and subtracting fractions next week!
Science
We will begin our Human Impacts on Earth’s Systems when we return from break. Our first two days back we got to explore our new Stem Bins and complete some challenges.
Social Studies
We will begin our Economics Unit when we return from break.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
December 21
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students had some Christmas fun next week by comparing the book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas to the movie and writing friendly letters to Santa from either the Grinch’s or Cindy Lou Who’s point of view about Christmas. When we return from break, we will begin learning about the different types of point of views (1st, 2nd, 3rd-limited, omniscient, and objective) and how point of view of the narrator/character influences the point of view of others.
Math
We will begin adding and subtracting fractions when we return from break.
Science
We will begin our Human Impacts on Earth’s Systems when we return from break.
Social Studies
We will begin our Economics Unit when we return from break.
Thank you all so much for thinking of us for the holidays. We appreciate every gift, card and kind gesture we have received over this past week. We hope you all have a very Merry Christmas spent with those you love.
~5th Grade Team
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
December 15
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students finished writing their Ballad Poetry. Be sure to ask your kiddo(s) to read you their poems. Also, ask them about the news story they wrote their poem about. I think you will be impressed! We will have some Christmas fun next week by comparing the book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas to the movie and writing friendly letters to Santa from either the Grinch’s or Cindy Lou Who’s point of view about Christmas. When we return from break, we will begin learning about the different types of point of views (1st, 2nd, 3rd-limited, omniscient, and objective) and how point of view of the narrator/character influences the point of view of others.
Math
We will continue learning about fraction basics.
Science
Earth’s Water Unit and Vocab Test is set for December 19th. Paper study guides are available and passed out to those who wanted one. All study guides are posted on Google Classroom.
Social Studies
Next week, we will learn about the different Christmas traditions around the world. I will also talk to the students about picking their partner for Market Day. More information will be sent home regarding Market Day.
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
December 8
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students started the figurative language unit this week, and they began writing their own poetry after analyzing a couple of poems. This is a very short unit, so next week, students will begin reading informational text and researching winter holidays around the world.
Math
We will continue learning about fraction basics and begin to add fractions. The last day for a retake for our Unit 3 Test will be Friday, December 15.
Science
Your child should be able to tell you all about the Water Cycle and quite a bit about how we can find freshwater on Earth. Next we’ll check out saltwater and wrap up our water unit. Earth’s Water Unit and Vocab Test is set for December 19th.
Social Studies
This week, we began our Economics Unit. I have also talked to the students about Market Day. More info. will be sent home after Christmas Break regarding Market Day. Retakes for the Geography Unit test will need to be taken by Friday, Dec. 15th. Please make sure your student fills out a Request to Retest form before retaking the test.
Great job on your performances, 5th graders!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
December 1
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students finished their opinion papers this week. This paper is due on Monday. Please look over it one last time with your child to check for editing errors and organization. We will start on a figurative language unit next week.
Math
We will be moving on to learn about the basics of fractions. The last day for a retake for our Unit 3 Test will be Friday, December 15.
Science
This week we finished our Earth’s Systems Unit - it’s a short unit, so we will not have a unit test. We’ll move into Earth’s Water on Monday. We will have a unit test and vocab test for Earth’s Water before Christmas break. Ask your child if they know how much of our water is fresh scoopable water. (1%)
Social Studies
Next week, we will continue researching different countries around the world. We will use that information to complete our country flipbook. The Geography study guide is posted on Google Classroom under “Study Guides” A paper copy of the study guide was sent home with your student today. Our Geography test will be next Thursday, Dec. 7th.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
November 21
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students began their opinion papers this week. We will step away from this next week as I will have a sub. Students will read informational text about the first Thanksgiving and complete a Thanksgiving themed mystery picture to review the parts of speech. Happy Thanksgiving!
Math
We will be finishing up with dividing decimals and reviewing. Our Unit 3 test will likely be on Thursday of the week after Thanksgiving.
Science
Our new unit is all about Earth’s Systems. Your child should be able to tell you all about two of them by now - Biosphere and Geosphere. The last day for Changes in Matter Retakes will be November 28th.
Social Studies
Next week, we will continue researching different countries around the world. We will use that information to complete our country flipbook. The Geography study guide is posted on Google Classroom under “Study Guides” Our Geography test will be next Thursday, Dec. 7th.
Note from the Teachers:
Good Luck at Semifinals Falcon Football!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
November 17
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students began their opinion papers this week. We will step away from this next week as I will have a sub. Students will read informational text about the first Thanksgiving and complete a Thanksgiving themed mystery picture to review the parts of speech. Happy Thanksgiving!
Math
We will be finishing up with dividing decimals. Our Unit 3 test will be on Wednesday or Thursday of the week after Thanksgiving. I will let you know the for sure date next week.
Science
Our new unit is all about Earth’s Systems. Your child should be able to tell you all about two of them by now - Biosphere and Geosphere. The last day for Changes in Matter Retakes will be November 28th.
Social Studies
Next week, we will continue esearching different countries around the world. We will use that information to complete our country flipbook.
Note from the Teachers:
Good Luck at Quarterfinals Falcon Football!
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
November 10
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students learned how to quote and paraphrase textual evidence and how to include in-text citations. They also started looking at author’s point of view/claims by examining positive and negative connotations. We will continue doing this to develop a thesis statement for opinion writing next week.
Math
We will continue learning about decimals focusing on multiplying and dividing them.
Science
Science Unit and Vocab Tests will be on Tuesday. Study Guides and Vocab Games are posted on Google Classroom.
Social Studies
Next week, we will research different countries around the world. We will use that information to complete a country flipbook.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
November 3
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students continued working on their fictional narratives. We will continue working on the narrative next week and start looking at author’s point of view/claims by examining positive and negative connotations.
Math
We will continue learning about decimals focusing on multiplying them.
Science
This week we will continue to learn about the differences between physical and chemical changes. We’ll also prove that the law of conservation of matter is true of both of those changes.
Social Studies
Next week, we will continue working on our Natural Hazards Stop Motion Animation project. The students will then present their project.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
October 26
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students continued working on their fictional narratives. We will continue working on the narrative next week and start looking at author’s point of view/claims by examining positive and negative connotations.
Math
We will continue learning about adding and subtracting decimals and begin working on multiplying them as well. Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week this week!
Science
This week we will continue to learn about the differences between physical and chemical changes. We’ll also prove that the law of conservation of matter is true of both of those changes.
Social Studies
Next week, we will continue working on our Natural Hazards Stop Motion Animation project.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
October 20
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students continued planning the plot of the fictional narrative and planning it out in detail using graphic organizers. and added dialogue and descriptive details. They will have the choice to publish their story by typing it in a Google Doc or writing a comic strip using the Pixton app. We will continue working on the narrative next week.
Math
We will continue our new unit on Decimals. Also, students will have up to Oct. 23 to retake their Unit 2 test if they scored below a B-. Grades will be included on first quarter report cards. Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week this week!
Science
This week we will learn more about chemical changes and conservation of matter. Note: I’ll be out of town for professional development during conferences. If you have questions or concerns about your child’s Science class, please reach out so I can address those.
Social Studies
Next week, we will discover how people use the land and its resources to make decisions about where to live.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
October 13
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
The students began planning the plot of the fictional narrative and planning it out in detail using graphic organizers. Next week, we will add dialogue and descriptive details. They will have the choice to publish their story by typing it in a Google Doc or writing a comic strip using the Pixton app.
Math
We will begin our new unit on Decimals. Also, students will have up to Oct. 23 to retake their Unit 2 test if they scored below a B-. Grades will be included on first quarter report cards. Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week this week!
Science
Our next Science unit continues to teach us more about matter. This unit focuses on Changes in Matter. Test scores will be posted on Power School. Retakes will be available until October 18th with the Retake Form turned in.
Social Studies
Next week, we will continue our Geography unit. We will be creating a campground map next week that will be on display so be sure to look for them in the hallway at Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
October 6
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
We began learning about the elements of plot this week. Students read several short stories and determined the plot structure and the theme. Next week, they will apply what they know about plot to writing their own fictional narrative. We will also add dialogue and descriptive details.
Math
We will finish Unit 2 next week. Our test is scheduled for Thursday, October 12 but may potentially get pushed back to Friday if students need another day practicing division and reviewing. Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week this week!
Science
Our next Science unit continues to teach us more about matter. This unit focuses on Changes in Matter. Test scores will be posted on Power School. Retakes will be available until October 18th with the Retake Form turned in.
Social Studies
Next week, we will begin our Geography unit. In this unit, students will learn about the Geography theme of regions. We will begin with learning about the different kinds of maps and map tools.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info
(Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
September 29
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
We finished paragraph writing, and I was truly impressed with how great of writers these kids are! Next week, we will begin learning about the elements of plot, which will lead right up to writing fictional narratives. .
Math
We will continue Unit 2 and focus on long division next week. Mrs. Libbert will be gone to a conference on Monday and Tuesday, so there will be a sub. Remind your child to be on their best behavior for a substitute teacher. Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week this week!
Science
Our Properties of Matter Vocab and Unit tests will be Wednesday. Study Guides are posted in Google Classroom. Your child should know where to find them. Paper copies are available too.
Social Studies
We will continue our Geography unit next week. The students will learn about how people use the land and its resources to make decisions about where to live.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info (Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
September 22
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
We are moving a little slower than expected due to me having an unexpected absence. Because of that, I had to alter plans. We focused on writing complex sentences, and we spent some time looking at text structures, prefixes, and Latin and Greek roots. Next week, we will begin paragraph writing.
Math
We will continue Unit 2 learning about the order of operations and begin long division. Students scoring below 80% on their Unit 1 test are eligible for a retake. This must be completed by Sept. 26 and they must fill out a Request to Retest form (on links below). Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week this week!
Science
This week we’ll get to complete our first Mystery Science lab. It’s about potions, witches, and wizards. Are they real? Then we get to explore some properties of matter with pennies.
Social Studies
Next week, we will begin our Geography unit. In this unit, students will learn about the Geography theme of regions. We will begin with learning about the different kinds of maps and map tools.
Note from the Teachers:
Teacher Contact Info (Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
5th Grade News
September 15
Upcoming Events
Our Week of Learning
ELA
This week, students learned about the verb phrase and tense consistency. They also learned a about sentence variety with compound sentences. Next week,we will focus on complex sentences and begin paragraph writing.
Math
We will be working on Unit 2: multiplying large numbers and the order of operations. There will be a sub in math class Wed-Fri as Mrs. Libbert will be attending a workshop. Students scoring below 80% on their Unit 1 test are eligible for a retake. This must be completed by Sept. 26 and they must fill out a Request to Retest form (on links below). Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week last week!
Science
Last week we checked out many properties of matter. This week we move on to the smaller parts of matter- atoms, molecules, and compounds. Some of these terms are tricky to keep separated - they can always study with the resources listed on Google Classroom.
Social Studies
Last week we learned about the events of 9/11. Next week we will review the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution. .
Note from the Teachers:
5th Grade News
September 8
Teacher Contact Info (Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
Upcoming Events
Reminders
Our Week of Learning
ELA
This week, students reviewed action and linking verbs, wrote a narrative paragraph to show me where their writing skills are, and learned about the simple sentence. Next week, students will continue learning about verbs (helping, verb phrases, and verb tenses), and we will continue learning about sentence variety with compound and complex sentences. .
Math
Our Unit 1 Math Test will be on Tuesday, September 12. Students came home with a study guide on Thursday. They may also find it online on Google Classroom. Be sure to check our Google Photos album for which students were awarded the Math GOAT award for being the Thinker of the Week last week!
Science
This week we will begin Properties of Matter. This unit has so many great labs, so I’m excited to get it started. Materials will be posted on Google Classroom, if you want to review with your child.
Social Studies
Next week we will learn about 9/11. Last week, we continued our government review and played a fun game outside to review the Three Branches of Government.
Note from the Teachers:
5th Grade News
September 1
Teacher Contact Info (Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
Upcoming Events
Reminders
Our Week of Learning
ELA
This week was busy in ELA. We reviewed nouns, learned about closed syllables, and we began reading an informational article about harness water and wind to produce energy. The students practiced oral reading fluency and applied close reading strategies to be able to answer essential questions about the text. Next week we will focus on paragraph structure, write a narrative paragraph, and review verbs.
Math
We will be continuing our first math unit on place value next week focusing on the Powers of 10 and adding and subtracting large numbers.
Science
Last week we learned about a circular economy, ask your child to give you an example. This week we’ll continue to think about treating the Earth better by reducing our waste and pollution.
Social Studies
We will continue our government review next week.
Note from the Teachers:
5th Grade News
August 25
Teacher Contact Info (Plan time: 10:00-10:50)
Math: elibbert@blairoaks.org
Science: astockman@blairoaks.org
Social Studies: tfitzpatrick@blairoaks.org
Upcoming Events
Reminders
Our Week of Learning
ELA
It will be a busy week in ELA! This week we will:
Math
We will be starting our first math unit on place value next week.
Science
We’ll be starting a new unit with Legos! It’s called a Future Without Waste.
Social Studies
We will be starting our government review this week.
Note from the Teachers:
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