Newsletter Feb. 19-Feb 23

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: Feb 19 - Feb. 23, 2018               

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Grade 5 students continue to work on their fantasy stories. This week we focus on
making our stories believable by adding details to our settings, internal and external character
traits and making sure to show not tell throughout our stories.   Fantasy book clubs continue as
students analyze their books through the focus on metaphors, symbolism and thinking about
how fantasy helps us understand the real world.

Math: The students continued working on Unit 5: Multiplying & Dividing Fractions’. They are
using a variety of manipulatives and also drawing models to show their thinking. The students
will begin to dig deeper into dividing fractions.

Unit of Study:  Students will investigate and research a question regarding at least two body
systems and how they work together. After they have made a plan they will start to put together
a model of the systems to show how they interact. This week students will begin to visit the
maker’s space to build their body systems.  

For more information and ways to support your child please visit the
Parent Learning Connection page.

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

Chinese New Year Celebration -Friday, February 23rd

Student Led Conferences- March 7th & 8th

Highlight last week:

Happy Chinese New Year!