Weekly Newsletter Feb5th-Feb 9th

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: Feb 5 - Feb. 9 2018               

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Grade 5 students are beginning to write their fantasy stories. They are taking all
their great ideas and choosing the best one to write a story. Some elements of fantasy they
may include are a quest, magical creatures, underdog characters, or a magical setting. Here
are some questions you can ask your son or daughter about their story: What is the theme of
your story? Describe the setting of your story. Is there a quest in your story? Are you thinking
about a happy ending or something surprising? Is your main character an underdog? What
fantasy elements are you including in your story?

Math: This week we will be reviewing adding, subtracting and multiplying decimals. Students will have a chance to show what they know on an assessment. We will begin to explore multiplying and dividing fractions next using a variety of manipulatives to show their thinking.

Unit of Study: Students have finished their human body rotations. Ask them what their favorite
system to study was and what they know about it. We are heading towards the yearly favorite,
the chicken leg dissection. It’s a fun day for all the students. More details to follow.

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

No school NEXT WEEK on Thursday and Friday. It’s the Chinese New Year long weekend.

Highlight last week:

Students have some great story ideas for fantasy!