5th Grade Weekly News

September 17, 2018 – September 21, 2018

Vocabulary Words: This Week’s Objectives

Please know spelling and definitions
of the words below:
• vigorously: active strength or force
• tormented: great suffering or pain
• efficient: performing or functioning in the best
possible manner
• nimble: quick and light movement
• atrocious: extremely cruel
• accustomed: familiarize yourself with


Reminders/Upcoming Events
• Mon. 9/17 Giving Tree Kickoff/Picture Day
• Wed. 9/19 No School
• Thurs. 9/20 Governance Council
• Fri. 9/21 Coffee with the Principal
• Fri. 9/21 Sky High Fundraiser 5pm-8pm
• Sat. 9/22 Movie Night 5:30 Dinner/7:15 Movie
• Mon. 9/24-Fri 9/28 Book Fair
Reading/Writing: We will continue reading our
core lit. book, “Esperanza Rising” in which
students will then practice building their ability to
read challenging text closely as relating it with
all we’ve learned about Human Rights. We will
also practice citing evidence from the text.
We will also continue reading Wonder by RJ
Palacio which will allow us to learn how to be
kind to one another.
Grammar: Prepositions
Math: This week in math we will begin Module
2: Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal
Fraction Operations. Students apply patterns of
the base ten system to mental strategies and a
sequential study of multiplication via area
diagrams and the distributive property leading to
fluency with the standard algorithm.
Science: Moon Phases, Lunar Cycle
Social Studies: Early Explorers of America
Health: Taking Others’ Perspectives ---
• Demonstrate the ability to take someone
else’s perspective.

Recycling Contest!
Please send in bagged recyclables (aluminum & plastic)
on Friday mornings! Make sure your student’s name &
room # are clearly marked!
Student Shout Outs

*Friday, 9/21 –Early Explorers Test
5th Grade Camp Registration due October 5th!
Please send in payment option flyer (w/check) or go to
www.bit.ly/Woodlake5th to view and/or make a
payment using a credit card. Thank you!!!
Shout out to Mika and Amit --
Thank you for being amazing friends and
always being with me when I need you.
Shout out to Kenneth --
Thank you for being a good friend.