Happy Memorial Day everyone!

MATH

The students will research a famous mathematician and create a digital presentation in partner groups this week.  This project is graded for content, time management, and presentation.  They will be presenting on Friday, May 31st.  The last Weekly Math of the year is due on Friday, May 31st as well.

LANGUAGE ARTS

We will finish the Phantom Tollbooth this week.  The students will take a final open-book quiz on the entire book.  This week is our last week of Word Trek.  The students received Word Trek on Friday.  In stations the students are writing a goodbye letter to GAES, working on word puzzles, and practicing comprehension skills.

SCIENCE

The students will finish up their experiments for the Old Wives’ Tales activity this week.  The final data and conclusions will be due on Thursday.  Friday is question day for our ABC Countdown.  The students will research a question they have always been interested in and create a short presentation to share with the class.  We will present projects next Tuesday.

SOCIAL STUDIES

The test for the West Region will be given on Thursday, May 30th.  Your student has a bunch of notes and will receive a study guide on Tuesday to help prepare for this test.  Their West Region Scrapbooks are due on Friday, May 31st.  We are practicing for the Fifth Grade States and Capitals Competition as well.

IMPORTANT DATES

5/27 – Memorial Day Holiday

5/30 – West Region Test

6/3 – Fifth Grade Showcase 10:00 and 12:00 (Pizza lunch)

6/4 – Glen Allen Anniversary Celebration 6:30-7:30 p.m.

6/10 – End o f the Year Part at Crump Park

6/11 – Student Holiday due to voting at school

6/12 – 5th Grade Moving Up Ceremony & Fifth Grade Celebration

6/14 – Last Day of school! Early dismissal 11:15