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Long Term Goals

Reading-I WILL sequence events in my readings. I WILL make judgment in my readings.

Math- I WILL solve problems using the traditional method of multiplication and partial quotients for division. I WILL calculate the area of rectangles and irregular rectangles. I WILL add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions with unlike denominators as well as decimals.

Writing- I WILL identify the tense verbs in my work. I WILL create a Revolutionary Report, a personal narrative, and a persuasive essay.

Social Studies- I WILL describe Eastern Woodland American Indian life in regards to government, family, trade, land, animals and trade. I WILL identify similarities and differences between the 13 colonies. I WILL understand the for a need for a Constitution. I will understand the 3 Branches of Government and the system of checks and balances.

Science- I WILL describe what a food chain is and its impact on the environment. I WILL understand what chemical reactions are and how they benefit us. I WILL learn about outer space and the relationships between the Earth, Moon, and Sun. I WILL explain the water cycle.

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Extras

Math Center: Tuesdays ~ Math helpers will come into our room and give a 2 minute timed test for the level your child is on. Our goal as 5th graders is to pass Challenger G and H by the end of the year.

Field Trips:

We are asking for $5 per student for these field trips. Please send this in as soon as you can so we can attend all of our amazing trips.

Student's Credit Union: The Lincoln Branch of the Honors Credit Union is open for business on Thursday mornings! Only $1.00 is needed to open an account. Deposits after that may be in any amount.

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Late Start Dates

One Hour Delay Information:

September- 15, 22, & 29

October- 6, 13, 20, & 27

November- 3, 10, & 17

December- 1, 8, & 15

January- 5, 12, & 19

February- 2, 9, 16, & 23

March- 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30

April- 13, 20, & 27

May- 4, 11, 18, & 25

June- 1

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Important Dates

September- 1st Ice Cream Social 6-7pm, 7th First Day of School, and 20th Back to School Night

October- 14 & 15 ½ Days, 18 No School

November- 11 & 12 ½ Days, 19 End of T1, 24-26 Thanksgiving Break

December- 12/20/20-1/2/21 Winter Break

January- 3rd School Resumes, 17 No School, 27 & 28 ½ Days

February- 18 & 21 No School

March- 4th End of T2, 14 No School

April- 1 No School, 4-8 Spring Break, 11 School Resumes

May- 2 No School, 30 No School

June- 9 & 10 ½ Days, 10 Last Day of School

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Bear Necessities

The Bear Necessities are three simple expectations that our school uses to help make our learning environment fun and safe. Students will be learning more about each of the expectations throughout the school year. Each cycle when Ms. Von Behren visits our classroom she will focus her activity and discussion around a positive action that supports one of the bear necessities.

Be Responsible

Every day

Always be

Respectful and

Safe

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Weather

Please watch the weather every night to prepare for the day. Michigan weather can be very unpredictable, so be prepared. Shorts may be worn if it is 60 degrees or higher. Coats are suggested as well and should be tied around your waist if you choose to take it off during recess.

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Homework Policy

If your child is ill, it is important to keep them home! Once your child is out for three consecutive days then we will provide homework on the 3rd day of absence, with as many days to make up any work missed. If your child has a planned vacation, not during school breaks, they will be assigned missed classwork and homework when they return to school. If possible, I will try to get as many things together prior to the leave, but sometimes it is very difficult to know exactly where we will be. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with this policy. Please make every effort to schedule vacations with the school calendar in mind. Your child misses so MUCH when they are out of the classroom for more than a day or two. Thank you.

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Reading

The goal is to read for at least 20 minutes/night for 5 nights/week. Please encourage your child to set a time to read each day so that he can reach the goal and find a safe place in your house to keep the calendar. Any guidance you can give to help your child select "Good Fit" books would be appreciated! Happy Reading!!

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Daily Five

The Daily Five is a series of literacy tasks (reading to self, reading with someone, writing, word work, and listening to reading) which students complete daily while the teacher meets with small groups or conferences with individuals. Students need to learn independence and stamina. During the literacy block in the classroom, students need to work independently on skills while other students are involved in direct instruction with the teacher.

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ELA

Click here to see the READING STRATEGIES learned in 5th grade.

Click here to see the GENRES covered this year.

Click here to check out our WRITER'S WORKSHOP.

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Math

Take a look at the BIG IDEAS covered in 5th Grade Math!

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Students are encouraged to bring in Ear Buds for their class computer lessons. They are allowed to do this during our “Listen to Reading” time, which happens during Daily Five time and for various other uses on their Chromebooks.

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Specials

Monday- Art

Tuesday-PE

Wednesday- None/Make up day

Thursday- Music

Friday- Library Tech/Media Center

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