5th Grade Weekly News
February 11, 2019 – February 15, 2019
Vocabulary Words:
Please know spelling and definitions
of the words below:
1. tyrannical: unjustly cruel and harsh
2. stout: having a bulky figure
3. expansive: having a wide range
4. naïve: showing lack of experience, wisdom, or
judgement
5. contempt: feeling that a person or thing is
worthless, or deserving scorn.
6. sullen: bad-tempered; gloomy
Reminders/Upcoming Events
• Mon. 2/11: 4th & 5th grade Ballroom
Dancing Showcase
6pm @ Woodlake Aud.
• Mon. 2/11 – Tues.2/12 Valentine Grams $1
• Tues. 2/12 – Committee Meetings
• Wed. 2/13 – Restaurant Night @ The Stand
• Fri. 2/15 – Coffee with the Principal
• Mon. 2/18 NO SCHOOL- President’s Day
• Hale Field Trip Slips Due Fri. 2/15
This Week’s Objectives
Reading/Writing: Students will continue reading
Johnny Tremain, which tells the story of a young
apprentice in Boston at the beginning of the
Revolutionary war. Skill: Sequential order of events.
Grammar: Sentence punctuation
Math: This week in math we will continue Module 4.
This module explores multiplication and division of
fractions and decimal fractions As always, we are
continuing to work on writing about math and
thoroughly explaining our steps when solving.
Please encourage your child to persevere when they
come upon a problem that is difficult at first. As
always, we are continuing to work on writing about
math and thoroughly explaining our steps when
solving.
Science: Circulatory System
Social Studies: American Revolution
Valentine’s Day
Thursday, Feb 14
If your child is going to bring cards/goodies
for the class, please make sure to bring one
for each student. Candy is okay, but just a
small amount, Valentine cards are
preferred! Please note that items will be
passed out at the end of the day.
Thank you!