Week of February 24th

Dear Fifth Grade Families,

Please note that 5th grade math tutoring will be canceled this Thursday, February 27th, due to teacher absence. The normal tutoring schedule will resume the following week.

Our Week at a Glance

Spalding
2x dictation
Phonograms
Test Friday

Grammar/Writing
Character Analysis
Analyzing Story Structure
Simile and Metaphor

Mathematics
Volume of Rectangular Prisms Word Problems
Volume, Area, Perimeter Review
Taxes: Payroll Tax, Income Tax, Sales Tax, Property Tax
Gross Pay and Net Income
Budgeting with Income and Expenses

Science
Vascular System of Plants
Leaf Classification

History
English History Seminar
Review
English History Test
Introduction to the Age of Exploration

Literature
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle, ch. 4-8

Vocabulary
Prodigious
Belligerent
Dilapidated
Chide
Emanate
Deviate
Impenetrable
Trepidation
Exuberance

Poetry
"Paul Revere's Ride" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, week 6

Assessments
Tuesday- Area, Perimeter, Volume Quiz, Unit Omega Study Guide
Thursday - English History Test
Friday - Spalding Test

Upcoming Events
February 28 - Early Release Friday, Spirit Day
March 9-13 - Spring Break
March 18 - A Wrinkle in Time Literature Celebration
March 20 - Student Holiday/Teacher In-Service Day

Use these links for update on what your students are doing in Art, Latin, Music, and P.E.