MathWe have started Topic # 3 which is multplying numbers.

We will be talking about math propertes like the Commutatve

and Associatve Propertes. We also will be learning about ex-
ponents. Please note that extra credit is ofered at the begin-
ning of each topic.
Reading Next week our story is Ten Mile Day. Before the
1860s, no railway ran all the way across the United States.
However, in 1862 Congress began the task of joining the West
coast with the East coast. The skill this week is Cause & Efect.
GrammarThis week in grammar we learned about acton
and linking verbs. Next week we will learn about main and
helping verbs.
Writng We have used our peers to help us edited our Tall
Tales. We have been stressing on hooking the reader. That is
getng the reader interested in what you are writng about.
Spelling Our list focuses on contractons this week. Please
practce your words. You can access the words at
www.spellingcity.com/triton5 on your computer
Social Studies We have completed our frst unit of study and
taken the geography test. We are studying the Early Ameri-
cans and fnding that there are three theories as to how they
arrived in the Americas.
Science We reviewed the Scientfc Method and partcipated
in a controlled ball experiment. Next, we will be studying the
tools that scientst use.
Hostrawsers Happenings
September 12, 2014
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lhostrawser@triton.k12.in.us Phone: 574-342-2355
Homework Hotline
*You must wait untl afer 5:00 p.m. to use this number.
*You must also have a touch tone phone or one that makes
musical beeps rather than a series of clicks.
Instructons: 1.) dial 342-2355 2.) Wait untl the answering machine says
good evening. Then dial 522. 3) Listen to the message. You may want to write down
assignments on paper. Return to school with your homework done.
Ten Mile Day
Contractons
CCSS language 2.e.

1. theyre
2. youve
3. werent
4. neednt
5. thered
6. theyve
7. mustnt
8. Whatll
9. doesnt
10. hadnt
11. couldve
12. wouldve
13. shouldve
14. mightve
15. wouldnt
16. whove
17. shouldnt
18. whod
19. thisll
20. couldnt


Challenge Words

21. thereve
22. mightnt
23. whatve
24. mustve
25. therell





Upcoming Dates:

September 11..Elementary Progress Reports

September 19...Internatonal Talk like a
Pirate Day (more info later)

September 19... Doughnuts for Dads

September 29-30..ACUITY Testng
Note From the Teacher:


In an efort to make learning fun the 5th grade teachers will be celebratng September
19th which is Natonal Talk Like a Pirate Day. On this day students are encouraged to dress
like a pirate. We will be having many fun actvites that go along with our pirate theme.
Dont worry! All the actvites are stll educatonally focused.

Progress reports went home yesterday. Please sign the envelope and return to school.
Please note the grades change constantly. You may access your childs harmony account to
get the most recent informaton possible. If you have lost the harmony logins, contact the
front ofce and they will be able to get that informaton for you.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!!
Star of the Week



We will be having a star of the week. I will
randomly select a student and they will be
the star. A paper will be sent home so
that you know when it is your childs turn.
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