Weekly Update

Important Announcements 

• Book Project Due October 2nd 
• We discussed in class that the item sheet described the items, AND it should explain why the item is important to the story. 
• 1/2 day October 2nd
• Photosynthesis test Monday, October 7th 
• Students were given a study guide last week 
• All tests and quizzes below 70 % must be signed and returned.
• Students are allowed to come to extra help to retake ANY test or quiz for an average of the two grade. 

A Quick Look at Next Week: 

Math  

• Multiplication of Whole Numbers 
• Estimating 
• Using the Standard Algorithm (yay!)
• Memorizing Multiplication Facts is a HUGE part of fifth grade multiplication! If your child needs a little extra help with this, please let me know! 
• Multiplying by powers of ten   

Reading 

Test on Unit 1 Week 2
Essay- brainstorm together, and write on their own.

Unit 1 Week 3 

• Genre- Realistic Fiction 
• Vocabulary Skill- Homographs
• Comprehension Skill- Cause and Effect  
• Grammar- Compound Sentences 

Science 

• Photosynthesis 
• Composting
• Begin talks about school-wide composting program!  

Social Studies

• Finishing Christopher Columbus  
• Start of 13 Colonies