October 29- November 2

*The Halloween Parade and Party is Wednesday beginning at 2:00. 

*Report cards go home Friday. 

Spelling: Unit 8 Spelling Words are uploaded to the spelling tab. Make sure studying occurs throughout the week!  

5H Math:  Our Unit 4 math test is this Friday.  Optional study sessions will be Thursday during lunch and/or Thursday after school 3:35-4:10. This week we are using geometric shapes to design a floor tile and then describing the tile using geometric properties/attributes.  We are also talking about how to write equations that require multiple operations; e.g. 3 + (4 x 12). Right now we are focusing on setting up equations based on a story problem, but not actually solving them. 

Reading/Writing: Almost all of the groups have presented on their "change the world" project.  I'm most impressed with how kids have worked together cooperating and sharing responsibilities in completing their writing piece and presentation.  Their presenting skills are improving- kids are speaking loudly enough, giving eye contact, and referring to their PowerPoint only as reference (not reading off the board!). 

We learned that in persuasive writing you need to state your opinion clearly, have multiple supporting reasons, and conclude your paper by restating your opinion in a persuasive manner. We looked at persuasive writing pieces to determine what kind of word choice we should use in our papers. We will continue learning about persuasive writing this week in a fun Halloween persuasive piece...

Well, we are 1/4 through our school year, so is your child 1/4 through their reading goal of 40 books?  Check in with your child on what they are reading and how they are doing toward meeting their goal!  I know we can do it! 
Social Studies: We are finishing up colony projects and will present by Thursday (no social studies Wednesday, so pushed back to Thursday). 

The debate last week was fun- ask your kids who they think "won" and why. Mr. Vaid and Mr. LeCrone both had good arguments!