Week of 5/28/24-5/30/24

Math: This week scholars will practice plotting points on a graph.

Science: Scholars will be reviewing animal adaptations.

Literature: Scholars will continue their study of detective stories by reading Sherlock Holmes and the Red-Headed League.

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will reflect on their year and what they hope to experience in 6th Grade.

History: Scholars will learn about the geography of the United States.

Upcoming:

● 5/28-5/30 Early Release days

● 5/29/24 5th Grade Promotion

● 5/30/24 Last Day of School

A few End of Year Reminders:

- All supplies should be taken home by the end of the day on Tuesday, May 28th. They will still need their binder and agenda daily.

- Textbooks are due on Tuesday, May 28th.

- Please have scholars take home any items from the lost and found by Wednesday, May 29th.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- School supply kits can be purchased through this link - GHWH School supply kit*

    *Once you have confirmed the grade level kit, it will give you two options for colors. These choices refer to the colors of the scissors, pencil pouch, etc., and you may choose either option.

- GHWH Summer camp sign up here!

                                            Week of 5/20/24-5/24/24

Math: This week scholars will learn to compare integers and practice understanding percentages.

Science: Scholars will learning about the respiratory, integumentary, nervous systems.

Literature: Scholars will start our study of mystery novels with Sherlock Holmes.

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will work on creating their historical fiction story.

History: Scholars will continue learning about the Native American cultures and prepare for their History unit test.

Upcoming:

● 5/20/24 Gettysburg Address recitations

● 5/22/24 History Unit Test

- School supply kits can be purchased through this link - GHWH School supply kit*

    *Once you have confirmed the grade level kit, it will give you two options for colors. These choices refer to the colors of the scissors, pencil pouch, etc., and you may choose either option.

- GHWH Summer camp sign up here!

Congratulations to Pevensies for winning Academic Field Day!

                                          

Congratulations to the rest of Fifth Grade!
2nd place: Baggins
3rd place: Reepicheep
4th place: Oakenshield

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost. Here is the link to the PDF version of the current history reader: Native Americans and Westward Expansion: Cultures and Conflicts.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.  

                                                   Week of 5/13/24-5/17/24

Math: This week scholars will learn to write algebraic expressions, using all four operations. Use exponents in algebraic expressions, evaluate, and simplify expressions.

Science: This week scholars will have a test over what they've learned about the skeletal system and body cells. Later in the week, they will learn about the digestive and excretory systems.

Literature: Scholars will soon complete our reading of Across Five Aprils and participate in a group Socratic seminar.

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will study different parts of a story and analyze historical fiction examples to prepare for writing their own story.

History: Scholars will begin our final history unit of the year, Native Americans: Cultures and Conflicts. We will begin by learning about the geography of the Great Plains and plateaus.

Upcoming:

● 5/14/24 Science quiz

● 5/16/24 Seminar over Across Five Aprils

● 5/17/24 Academic Field Day

● 5/20/24 Gettysburg Address recitations

- School supply kits can be purchased through this link - GHWH School supply kit*

    *Once you have confirmed the grade level kit, it will give you two options for colors. These choices refer to the colors of the scissors, pencil pouch, etc., and you may choose either option.

- GHWH Summer camp sign up here!

- Promotion Pictures 

Parents, please do not forget to upload only TWO pictures of your child for the 5th grade promotion slideshow. See your teachers email for the link to the google form. 

*The deadline to upload pictures is Friday May 17th.*

One photo should be of your child currently in 5th grade

The second photo is your choice (Kindergarten - 4th grade)

The photos will only be shown at the beginning of the 5th grade promotion and will not be posted on any social media. 

Please do not email photos to our personal inbox, all photos must be uploaded using the link in the teacher’s email to ensure they are added into the slideshow.

Thank you!

5A: https://forms.gle/Y3uHZbDAfdEi3FUN8

5B: https://forms.gle/FNMmV3BY8KcJZ1nT9

5C: https://forms.gle/ChdEEAdRCZ9T4TT78

5D: https://forms.gle/a673S2BaRXNndCG7A

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost. Here is the link to the PDF version of the current history reader: Native Americans and Westward Expansion: Cultures and Conflicts.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.  

                                                  Week of 5/6/24-5/10/24

Math: This week scholars will review the steps to find the area of geometric shapes.

Science: Students will be learning about the skeletal systems and different types of cells.

Literature: Scholars will continue our reading of Across Five Aprils.

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will learn what an interrogative pronoun is and how to properly identify and diagram in sentences.

History: This week scholars will be reviewing the events that advanced Westward expansion after the Civil War. They will have a quiz on Thursday.

Upcoming:

● 5/9/24 Math test

● 5/9/24 Westward Expansion quiz

● 5/10/24 Grammar quiz

● 5/14/24 Science quiz

● 5/20/24 Gettysburg Address recitations

- School supply kits can be purchased through this link - GHWH School supply kit*

    *Once you have confirmed the grade level kit, it will give you two options for colors. These choices refer to the colors of the scissors, pencil pouch, etc., and you may choose either option.

- GHWH Summer camp sign up here!

- Promotion Pictures 

Parents, please do not forget to upload only TWO pictures of your child for the 5th grade promotion slideshow. See your teachers email for the link to the google form. 

*The deadline to upload pictures is Friday May 17th.*

One photo should be of your child currently in 5th grade

The second photo is your choice (Kindergarten - 4th grade)

The photos will only be shown at the beginning of the 5th grade promotion and will not be posted on any social media. 

Please do not email photos to our personal inbox, all photos must be uploaded using the link in the teacher’s email to ensure they are added into the slideshow.

Thank you!

5A: https://forms.gle/Y3uHZbDAfdEi3FUN8

5B: https://forms.gle/FNMmV3BY8KcJZ1nT9

5C: https://forms.gle/ChdEEAdRCZ9T4TT78

5D: https://forms.gle/a673S2BaRXNndCG7A

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost. Here is the link to the PDF version of the current history reader: Native Americans and Westward Expansion: Cultures and Conflicts.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.  

                                                 Week of 4/29/24-5/3/24

Math: This week scholars will review and manage a budget spreadsheet. Scholars will review over area and learn to find the area of triangles, and parallelograms.

Science: Students will be learning about the skeletal systems and different types of cell.

Literature: Scholars will continue our read of Across Five Aprils and work on writing a letter from the POV of one of the characters.

5A enjoying Literature in the sunshine

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will learn what a relative clause is and how to properly use it in a sentence.

History: Scholars will study the ways of life and the geography of the Great Plains. Scholars will also learn how the notions of the West changed over time.

Upcoming:

● 5/15/24 Gettysburg Address recitations

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost. Here is the link to the PDF version of the current history reader: Native Americans and Westward Expansion: Cultures and Conflicts.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.  

                                                Week of 4/22/24-4/25/24

Math: This week scholars will review fractions and decimals.

Science: Students will be learning about the skeletal systems and different types of cell.

Literature: Scholars will continue our reading of Across Five Aprils. 

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will work on a multi-paragraph persuasive essay.

History: In History this week scholars will be starting a new study of Westward Expansion After the Civil War. We will discuss the benefits and damages of using natural resources for economic advancement.

Upcoming:

● 4/26/24 No school

● 5/15/24 Gettysburg Address recitations

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost. Here is the link to the PDF version of the current history reader Civil War.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.  

                                               Week of 4/15/24-4/19/24

Math: This week scholars will continue to learn about different types of graphs including plot graphs, bar graphs, stem and leaf plots, and scatter plots. Scholars will also be introduced to financial literacy.

Science: Scholars will start their lessons about life science. They will be introduced to the different types of cells and find out what their functions are.

Literature: Scholars will continue our reading of Across Five Aprils. 

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will work on a multi-paragraph persuasive essay and finish our unit on Interrogative Pronouns.

History: Scholars will be reviewing what they have learned about the Civil War in preparation of their upcoming test on Thursday. Additionally, scholars will complete a timeline of the events of the Civil War.

Upcoming:

● 4/15/24 Poem recitations

● 4/18/24 Civil War Test

● 4/18/24 Spring Concert

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost. Here is the link to the PDF version of the current history reader Civil War.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.  

                                              Week of 4/8/24-4/12/24

Math: This week scholars will continue to convert metric units of length, capacity, and weight. Scholars will also learn about different types of graphs including plot graphs, bar graphs, stem and leaf plots, and scatter plots.

Science: Scholars will review the solar eclipse safety and protocol on Monday. They will also review the rotation of the earth.

Literature: Scholars will continue reading Across Five Aprils. Please note that we ask that all scholars have a personal copy to ensure that they are making the necessary annotations. 

 Scholars will begin reciting their poem, The Builders by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow on 4/15. 

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will learn what an interrogative pronoun is and how to properly identify and diagram in sentences.

History: Scholars will learn about society after the Civil War ended. They will receive a Civil War Study Guide this week and have a test on 4/17.

Upcoming:

● 4/8/24 Eclipse

● 4/12/24 ME Boys vs. Narnia Boys Basketball

● 4/12/24 Reepicheep Girls vs. Pevensies Girls Basketball

● 4/17/24 Civil War Test

● 4/15/24 Poem recitations

● 4/18/24 Spring Concert

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost. Here is the link to the PDF version of the current history reader Civil War.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.  

                                              Week of 4/2/24-4/5/24

Math: This week scholars will cover converting customary and metric units of length, capacity, and weight.

Science: Students will review the different types of energy. They will have a quiz on Friday.

Literature: Scholars will be starting our newest classic to keep, Across Five Aprils, and discussing the influences the Civil War had at that time. Poem: The Builders by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow due 4/15. 

Grammar/Writing: Scholars will learn what an interrogative pronoun is and how to properly identify and diagram in sentences.

History: Scholars will continue studying events during the Civil War.

Upcoming:

● 4/1/24 No school

● 4/5/24 Science quiz

● 4/2/24 Next literature book begins - Across Five Aprils

● 4/15/24 Poem recitations

● 4/18/24 Spring Concert

Reminders: 

- Please help us in reminding scholars to visit the Lost & Found in case they are missing anything such as water bottles, winter coats and sweaters. Lunch times, recess, and dismissal are great opportunities for scholars to visit the Lost & Found.

- If your scholar has brought home a Core Knowledge reader for either science or history, please help us ensure they are bringing it with them to school each day. Core Knowledge student readers are available to download online at no cost.

- School uniforms are checked each day. Scholars are reminded to have shoes tied and shirts tucked in. Additionally, each scholar must wear their house patch on the left sleeve of their uniform shirts and sweaters. Patches are available to purchase online as well as at the front desk for $2. Infractions may be issued for repeat and constant uniform/dress code violations. Here is a link for more information: GHWH Dress Code

- Scholars must have a personal copy of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt. In Literature, annotations are part of their Literature grade and not having their own book hinders them from annotating. A full list of GreatHearts classics to keep, with ISBN numbers, can be found at this link: Classics to Keep. If buying the book is a hardship, please reach out to your scholar's teacher.

- Scholars will receive study guides one week prior to a test with the expectation that they are completing it over the course of the week. Scholars will NOT receive study guides for quizzes but should review their notes each night in order to best engage with the content.