Hostrawsers Happenings

February 19, 2016

Ms. Hostrawser
Phone: 574-342-2355
lhostrawser@triton.k12.in.us
www.mshostrawser@weebly.com

Math In Topic 13, students have been studying

shapes, measuring volume, and surface area. We will
have a Topic 13 test on Monday.
Reading Our next story is The Unsinkable Wreck
of the RMS Titanic. We will be stretching this story
out for two weeks. Students will be doing various
reading activities. We will be reading first hand accounts of people on the Titanic. Students will be given
a ticket to the Titanic. They will research a passenger
to find out about them and ultimately if they survived
or not. This is always an interesting study for the students. I hope they enjoy it!
GrammarWe will be studying subject pronouns
Students will continue to work on their
state reports. I have given them the due date of February 26th for a due date.
Spelling The spelling words this week are related
words. Test scores have really dropped with the last
two tests. Study! Study! Study!
Social Studies We have started to study the Revolutionary War. This is an interesting unit and we use
many activities and videos to enhance the understanding of this time in history.
Science We are studying about animals and adaptations they have in order to survive. A trading card extra credit has been offered.

Writing

ISTEP
Is next week. The class would love it if you
could send in some healthy snacks to keep our
brain functioning! Send me a note if this is
something you are willing to help with.

Related Words
IN Standard 5.6.7- Spell correctly.

1. music
2. musician
3. select
4. selection
5. sign
6. signal
7. part
8. partial
9. haste
10. hasten
11. protect
12. protection
13. magic
14. magician
15. resign
16. resignation
17. electric
18. electrician
19. condemn
20. condemnation
Challenge Words
21. coordinate
22. coordination
23. autumn
24. autumnal
25. statistic
26. statistician

Note From the Teacher:

ISTEP is around the corner. It is really important to have your student come to school, be well rested,
and eat breakfast. We will be preparing students the best we can and we are even planning pep rally and some
fun activities to keep students motivated. Also if you are willing to send in a healthy snack, the class would really appreciate it. Thanks for your help.
5th grade students participate in the DARE program. To complete and graduate from this program students must write an essay. They will be given time in class, but if they need extra they may work on it at home.
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March 1....ISTEP
March 28-April 8...Spring Break

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