It’s hard to believe, but 5th grade students are already making plans for middle school! Last Tuesday, students had the opportunity to hear from the guidance counselor and principal from Hungary Creek Middle School. Students also brought home an informational packet outlining 6th grade course selections. The 5th grade teachers will be making recommendations for the core classes (English, Math, Social Studies and Science) and PE. Students should be discussing and making decisions about the two electives they would like to enroll in for 6th grade. Parents can go on the PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning January 17th to select electives for their student.
Hungary Creek Middle School presents “Wonderland of Opportunities” on Wednesday, January 11th from 6:00 – 8:00. ⅓ Curriculum Fair, ⅓ Arts at the Creek, ⅓ Innovation fair to support our Cubs as they transition to middle school.
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1/10 Social Studies Southeast Map Location and States & Capitals Quiz
1/11 Curriculum Night at Hungary Creek MS 6:00 – 8:00
1/12 Math Fraction Quiz
1/12 Social Studies Chapter 6 Vocabulary Quiz
1/13 Greek & Latin Vocabulary Quizzes
1/16 Student/Staff Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
1/22 PTA Spirit Night at Triangle Rock Club
1/26 Student Half day/Dismissal begins at 11:00
Math: We are returning to our unit on fractions in math this week. Students will be working on adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators. Be sure that your child continues to work on mastery of their multiplication facts as knowing the facts with automaticity is extremely beneficial with this unit. A quiz on these skills is scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 12.
Reading: Our focus this week will be on the skill of comparing and contrasting a variety of texts. We will be exploring the topic of mountain climbing in both fiction and nonfiction texts to show how they are alike and different.
Our Greek & Latin Vocabulary #19 this week will consist of the root dict (say, tell) and the prefixes tele (far) and neo (new). Be sure that your child is completing the daily practice to prepare for the quizzes each Friday.
Social Studies: The students are loving learning all about the Southeast Region! This week we will learn about the climate, the significant features, and the physical features of the region. We will have a quiz on the 12 states and capitals and their geographic location on Tuesday, Jan. 10 and a quiz on the chapter 6 vocabulary terms on Thursday, Jan. 12. Be sure that your child is using their notebook and the state and capital study cards to review.