Newsletter Feb. 25-March 1st

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: February 25-March 1             

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Grade 5 students have chosen an idea for their fantasy story. They are including all the elements of a fantasy story including: themes, life lessons, quests, magical creatures, metaphorical and literary dragons.

Here are some questions you can ask your son or daughter about their story: Who are your main characters?

Describe the setting of your story.

Is there a quest in your story?

How is your story connected to real life problems?

What is the life lesson?

What are the struggles your character is facing?

What will come of the protagonist? How will s/he change?

Math: The students are beginning Unit 5 in Math - multiplying and dividing fractions using a variety of manipulatives to show their thinking.

Unit of Study: Matter

The students explored the concept and explanation of sediments and how it applies to our food as salad dressing.

This week 5CC will be preparing to share their Lights Off Project with first grade!  Students will be preparing a slideshow and presentation of the of data and research that they have collected about the energy waste made by keeping the lights on in the classroom and how we can be better. Ask your child what he/she has learned about energy consumption and how we can cut down on our electricity usage!

Students will be further exploring solubility in the coming weeks, to find and read information about how properties of the molecules in sugar and citric acid affect the properties that are observable in a substance. The students will then explore why liquids stay mixed or separate.

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

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)

• Next week we start on Day 3
• Student Led Conference sign up 25th (through PowerSchool)

Highlights last week:

• Grand Opening: 21st February marked our Grand Opening of the new campus. The students were surprised with a mini concert featuring a band and student dancers performing for us. #ISKLUnited
• Author visit: On Monday we had a photojournalist named Richard Sobol visiting us, sharing his story about his four-day trek to meet a silverback gorilla. We enjoyed his story telling and sharing of his experiences with us. Thank you Ms. Suji for organizing this event.
• CNY Assembly: It was great fun watching the Lion Dance in the gym. Thank you, parents, for coming along to watch the amazing acrobatic moves of the lion. The hallway activities offered fun and delicious kiosks for all to enjoy.