As we come to the end of the first half of fifth grade, I want to thank everyone again for the terrific support you have given your children this first half of the year.  It's been a pleasure getting to know you all.

Have a wonderful winter break. Enjoy time with family and friends, get some rest, and have lots of fun!

Best wishes to you all.

Mrs. Koue

***Remember to keep reading over the break.  I will be assigning a "book talk" activity when we return in January

Everyone did a terrific job last Friday during our Poetry Cafe.  What a treat it was for me to listen to so many wonderful poems by such a diverse group of poets!  So much fun!  Thanks to all parents who brought in treats.  This made the morning even more special.

Homework will be light this final school week of 2016.  Besides nightly reading, there is a vocabulary quiz on Wednesday and a Social Studies lesson worksheet and video presentation also due on Wednesday.  Our holiday party is this Thursday, and that wraps it up for the first half of the school year!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Greek and Latin roots quiz: Wednesday.
Social Studies: Lesson worksheet and presentation due on Wednesday.

Our Poetry Cafe will begin tomorrow at 8 and will continue for about an hour.  Please come by and listen to our beatnik reciters!  Any food contributions are most welcome.  I will bring cups and apple cider.  Hope to see you tomorrow.

Homework
*Go over your Unit Four review.  Test tomorrow.
*Come to class ready to recite! 

**Latin and Greek roots quiz: Next Wednesday. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies Test: Tomorrow!
Puritan Poster: Due tomorrow!
Poetry Cafe: Prepare for Friday.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - page 103, problem #1.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test.
Puritan Poster: Due on Thursday.
Poetry Cafe: Prepare for Friday.

This Friday is our Poetry Cafe.  We were talking about it today and decided that it would be nice to have some "cafe" goodies (muffins, bagels, fruit, etc.) to accompany our presentations.  Please have your child let me know if you would like to help out.  Things will get going right at 8:00. Please come and join us for this groovy happening if you can!

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Social Studies: Finish pages 47, 49 and 50 - 53 in your Homework and Practice Book.
Social Studies: Study for Thursday's test (use your study guide);
Puritan Poster: Finish by Thursday.
Poetry Cafe: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Finish persuasive writing topics sheet.
Southeast Map Test: Tomorrow.  Remember that you need to know the location of each state.
News Team #2: Prepare for tomorrow's presentation.
* Finish the final draft of your mystery story if necessary.
**Our Poetry Cafe will take place next Friday, November 16. 

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Language: Finish Adjectives and Adverbs packet.
Map Test: Study for Friday.
News Team #2: Friday.
*If you have not yet turned in the final draft of your mystery story, please do so by Friday.
*Poetry Cafe: Friday, 12/16.

 Our school-wide Second Harvest Food Bank drive has begun this week.  We are encouraging everyone to "Be the Change" by donating money (cash or checks)  to this drive.  A local business is matching our total donation, so our impact will be great! Thanks.

I sent home graded work today.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: HC - pages 53 and 54.
Map Test: Friday
News Team #2: Friday

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Math: Student Book - pages 93 and 94.
Finish Southeast States map.
Map test: Friday
News Team #2: Prepare for Friday.
***Poetry Cafe: Friday, 12/16.

Homework

Read: 30 min.
Complete your severe weather manual. Remember to use your final draft checklist and to carefully read over your final draft.  You might need to make a few more corrections!
News Team #1: Prepare for tomorrow.