We had such a fantastic time on our Aquatics Safety Field Trip at the YMCA today! Thank you to Mr. Nicholson for assisting as our chaperone on the trip. Click on the slideshow below to see some of the fun times we had!

https://animoto.com/play/0kJsboEEkYe5TCXReY0U0g

2/4   Math Benchmarks part 1

2/5  Math Benchmarks part 2

2/5 Parent-Teacher Conferences by appointment

2/7 Science Benchmark

2/8 Vocabulary & Spelling Test Greek/Latin Roots Lesson #2

2/8 Social Studies Matching Quiz on the States and Capitals of the Northeast

2/11 Report Cards go Home

2/11 – 2/14 PTA Cub Valentine Breakfasts (additional information below)

**Benchmarks – Once all of the 5th grade benchmarks are complete, scores will be shared with parents and they will be included in the grade book for marking period 3 as a quiz grade.

Greek and Latin Roots 

We will continue with unit 2 of the Greek and Latin Roots (photo, il, im, in) this week and test on Friday. Just a reminder that all first semester word study packets can be placed in a safe location at home.  Students can go onto Spelling City if they would like to practice the word lists at home!

Spelling City: Please have your child log onto Spelling City each week to practice the reading vocabulary. This is such a fun way to increase their knowledge and application of the weekly vocabulary words and to review past lists as well. Look for the link to Spelling City on the right hand side of the blog. This week we will be in the second semester group of words; list #2.

What’s Happening in Reading?

In reading we will be focusing on inferencing and drawing conclusions about what is read.

Cubs Read (Glen Allen reading incentive program):  Is your child logging his/her GAR minutes on their calendar? Be sure that they have picked up the February log to keep track of the minutes they are reading each day. This program is a fun way to reward the reading that your child does each day at home.

Social Studies:

In social studies we are learning all about the  Northeast Region.  This week we will focus on the natural resources, economic activities, significant features and landforms and water of the Northeast. We will have a quiz on the states and capitals of the Northeast on Friday, February 8. Continue to visit my Portaportal site for some fun games and songs to help reinforce the 50 states and capitals.  This is located on the bottom of my email and the right hand side of the blog.

Middle School Schedules

I know it’s hard to believe, but it’s time to make that decision regarding your child’s elective for 6th grade. Please use the direction packet that they brought home on Thursday to login and make your selection.  You will see the 7 other selections that have already been entered by the teachers for math, science, English, social studies, reading, PE, and innovation literacy.  The portal opened for parents on January 29.

The PTA has created a new event this year for our community – A Cub Valentine Breakfast.

From February 11-14, Cub families can join us in the cafe for donuts and photos from 7:20-7:40 am. For just $3 per person, you’ll get a glazed Krispy Kreme donut and a drink. We will also have a photo booth set up, so you can take a fun valentine themed photo with your family.

Dates are assigned by last name:

2/11: A-E
2/12: F-K
2/13: L-R
2/14: S-Z

NOTE: Gold and Platinum Cub Fund Donors – Four donuts and drinks were included with your donation. No need to register UNLESS you need more donuts and drinks. Just come on your assigned date.

Click the link below to register and pay!

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6xnpmucab&oeidk=a07efz7fsqrce134a47