Upcoming Events

Attached to this week's progress report is a letter highlighting all the important dates that are coming in the next few weeks. I've also included the letter here. Please keep these dates in your calendar as we have so many events in these next 6 weeks.

Middle School Math Placement Test
On Monday, April 22nd, students will be taking the Math Placement Test for middle school. This is a paper and pencil test designed by the 6th grade teachers, featuring all 5th grade standards. This test features 2 parts. Part 1 is 30 multiple choice questions. Part 2 features 3 word problems. Students will be completing both parts on Monday. This test can cause a lot of stress for students, so please talk with them about trying their best. I know that many students want to score well enough to be placed in the 6/7 math class next year. All the questions are taken from the 5th grade standards. I recommend reviewing old tests, if you wish to prepare.

CAASPP Testing
5th grade begins testing the week of May 6th.  These computer tests will be happening in the morning, so please help to make sure your student is well rested, has eaten breakfast, and is on time to school. In 5th grade we take 2 ELA tests, 2 Math tests, and 1 Science test for the state. Please be on time to school.

Open House Tomorrow!

Hope to see you all at tomorrow's Open House! The classroom will be open from 6:30pm-7:30pm. The class has been hard at work and has a lot to show off.

Since we have a lot of Digital Projects this year, it is recommended that you download a QR Code Reader onto your phone prior to visiting the room. The app is free to download. Here's an example of an iPhone app. Having this on your phone will allow you access to your student's Digital Portfolio.

The Art Show will be in the MPR and is open from 6pm-8pm. Stop by and see a piece of your child's artwork!

Weekly News: Week 35

This week was our first week of state testing and the class did a great job! It can be a little overwhelming to spend your mornings reading passages and answering questions, all while staying really quiet, but the class handled it really well!

We also finished our kites, which looked wonderful hanging from the ceiling in our room. They are ready to be viewed at Open House this Thursday. The school year is winding down pretty quickly and there is still so much to come.

Our last Social Studies unit will be a pioneer unit featuring the Oregon Trail. The class has been divided into six Wagon Companies, and has been making key decisions in what items their wagon brings with them on their journey to the Willamette Valley. Along the way the wagons will encounter choices that could ultimately decide their fates.... it should be a great way to wrap up 5th grade.


Just a reminder... we have the Math CAT tomorrow morning. Please be on time to school! We start right at 8:15.


Upcoming:

• Monday, 5/15
• Math CAT
• Thursday, 5/18
• Math PT
• Open House, 6:30-7:30pm
• Friday, 5/19
• Minimum Day

Open House Tonight

I am looking forward to seeing all the families tonight at Open House. The classroom will be open from 6:30-7:30pm. Stop on by to check out all the work your students have done this year! The Art Show is in the MPR from 5-8pm. Stop by to see one piece of your student's artwork.


Don't forget... be sure to download a QR Code Reader app to your phone or tablet before you come. We have a whole wall of our digital projects and we'd love for you to be able to check them out!

Upcoming Events & Projects

Another week of testing is over!

This week our class completed the ELA tests for state testing (CAASPP) and did a wonderful job! I know how stressful all the testing can be, so it's a relief to have a few under our belt, and be almost done.

We are also working on a fun new math project... Geometrocity! Students are in teams to create a complete city using all they know about geometry. The kids are excited to start building their cities and making sure they have a good infrastructure. It will be a fun project that you will all get to see at Open House!



Up Next Week
Monday- 6th grade math placement test



Week of May 23rd
Monday- Math CAASPP test
Tuesday- Math CAASPP test; Open House 6:30-7:30pm

Open House, Wednesday

Our classroom will be open on Wednesday 5/20/15 from 6:30-7:30PM. Stop by and check out all the work your student has done this year. We have created a lot of digital projects so in order to be able to check them out I recommend you download a QR reader app to your phone ahead of time. See you on Wednesday!