Important Reminder:

• We will send home graded/completed work on Wednesdays. There will be a sheet for you to sign weekly showing that you have seen (and removed) all of their work. Forms from the office will also be included. Students have labeled the front pocket in their binder "Take Home".

Language Arts- Mrs. Phelps

Reading:

This week we will read rhyming poems and identify rhyme scheme by labeling the patterns of the rhyming words at the end of line breaks.  We will also summarize the overall message of a poem and analyze figurative language (metaphors and similes). 

Writing:

Daily writing opportunities this week involve the following:

• write a poem using anaphora (I am From poem- students may have some questions to ask about their family in order to complete this)

• write an original poem that rhymes

• create similes and metaphors describing the movements of animals

Homework:  Poetry Worksheet Due Thursday (no class Friday due to house challenge)

The culminating event for this unit will be a joint poetry slam for 4th and 5th grade. Parents will be invited to this event so please be on the look out for the date! 

Mrs. Bennett Maternity Leave 

Dear Families,

As many of you know, my daughter was born at the end of last school year. It has been such a joy becoming a mom, and I am incredibly grateful to be able to continue teaching, while being a mom, and have thoroughly enjoyed having Folly right down the hall! After much thought, I’ve decided to take a short maternity leave to have some special quality at home with her. I will be out for 15 school days in November.
I want to reassure you that our class will continue to grow, learn, and be challenged in all the best ways. I will still be writing all of the lesson plans myself while I’m away. Each week, I will review what the students are learning, how they are doing on key skills, and adjust the next week’s plans to meet their needs—just as I do now. Your child’s education will remain thoughtful, rigorous, and full of high expectations and support.

For homework during this time, students will complete the following assignments weekly:

• Simple Solutions lessons 

• 3 Reflex sessions per week

Students will receive a November calendar to help track their weekly Reflex sessions. I will collect and review their weekly Reflex sessions when I return, and give students a grade for completion. Students will grade their Simple Solutions homework every Friday, and have oppurtunity to ask questions or for help!

Thank you so much for your support, understanding, and partnership. I am truly grateful to work with such wonderful students and families. I will miss the class very much, but I am also excited to spend this special time with my daughter—and I look forward to returning in December with lots of stories and energy!

With gratitude,
Mrs. Bennett

Social Studies: Mrs. Crush

On Friday, the students began learning about Ancient Egypt. They will be reading several reading passages about Ancient Egypt, while exploring the different geographical features, along with answering questions. Students have an exciting activity they will be completing on Friday about King Tut!

Science: Mrs. Jackel

5th Grade Google Site Link