Weekly Updates

Thank you for a wonderful first week of class. We spent the week building our community and learning about one another. This class has already solved problems together in group projects and started our very first math unit (coordinate planes).

Homework Journal: Today, your child's homework journal has been sent home. Directions Inside:

Reading Log (must include one summary of what you read this week)

Goal is to read at least 20 minutes each day

Science Vocabulary Practice 

Draw a picture and label it using the vocab words

Study the flashcards to learn the definitions (sent home)

Write at least 3 sentences using the vocab words correctly.

Unit Updates:

Math: We have completed our unit on Coordinate Grids. We will begin our unit on Graphing this week!

Science:  We are beginning our Weather unit!

ELA: We are reading My Teacher is an Alien and working on summarizing fiction and nonfiction text.

Social Studies: We have begun our unit on Equity and have been using it to continue to build positive learning communities.

Potential 5th Grade Field Trip(s): Please fill out this interest form by this Friday, September 16th.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, September 23rd- Fall Pictures

Wednesday, September 28th- Open House from 5:30-6:30

Open House: Thanks to everyone who joined us for Open House last Wednesday! If you were unable to attend, we're sorry we missed you. Here is the slides presentation we shared.

Remind App: Please join your child's class Remind group. The join code is in the Open House slides presentation. This is an additional way for teachers to send a quick message to parents through text. You can download the app to your phone and receive messages through the app, or the messages will show up through text.

Unit Updates:

Math: We are learning about Volume and the formulas used to calculate the volume of a composite figure.

Science:  We are focusing on cloud types this week.

ELA: We are reading My Teacher is an Alien and understanding how and why authors use themes to help us grow as readers.

Social Studies: We are continuing with our unit on Equity and now reading Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, October 5th- Teacher Workday

Friday, October 28th- End of the First Quarter

Hispanic Heritage Program: Please join our kiddos as we close out our month-long celebration of Latinx culture and contributions to our local and world communities. This Friday, October 14th at 6:00pm.

Remind App: Please join your child's class Remind group. The join code is in the Open House slides presentation. This is an additional way for teachers to send a quick message to parents through text. You can download the app to your phone and receive messages through the app, or the messages will show up through text. Here is what the app looks like:

Principal Appreciation Month: Join us in celebrating our wonderful leader, Mrs. Sharpless, all month long!

Unit Updates:

Math: We will finish our unit on Volume and begin our unit on the Order of Operations (PEMDAS without the E)

Science:  We are focusing on the water cycle and the gulf stream this week.

ELA: We finished our text, My Teacher is an Alien and we will begin the work on writing our narratives.

Social Studies: We are continuing with our unit on Equity and reading Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, October 12th- Northside Family night at The Loop 5-9:00

Friday, October 14th- NES Hispanic Heritage Program at 6pm

Friday, October 28th- End of the 1st Quarter & Northside's Fall Festival at 5:30

NC Check-ins:  We took the first test (ELA) today. We will complete the science test on Wednesday and the math test on Friday.

Parent-Teacher Conferences:  Letters went home in orange folders for conferences. Please send them back to get your 1st, 2nd or 3rd choices. 

Remind App: Please join your child's class Remind group. The join code is in the Open House slides presentation. This is an additional way for teachers to send a quick message to parents through text. You can download the app to your phone and receive messages through the app, or the messages will show up through text. Here is what the app looks like:

Principal Appreciation Month: Join us in celebrating our wonderful leader, Mrs. Sharpless, all month long!

Unit Updates:

Math: We will use the area model, partial products and the standard algorithm to multiply 2x2 and 3x2 digit numbers.

Science:  We are studying for our Science test using the study guide and vocabulary words.

ELA: We are writing our narratives.

Social Studies: We will finish our unit on Equity and reading Stamped (For Kids): Racism, Antiracism, and You

Upcoming Events:

Monday, October 31st- TWD and conferences

Tuesday, November 8th- TWD

Tuesday, November 22nd- 3-hour Early Dismissal

Wednesday, November 23rd-25th-Thanksgiving Break

Parent-Teacher Conferences: If you haven't scheduled one, please contact your child's teacher!

Unit Updates:

Math: We will finish our multiplication unit this week and begin interpreting graphs.

Science:  We are beginning our unit about Ecosystems.

ELA: We will use nonfiction text to research various ecosystems and focus on the main ideas and the details that support them.

Social Studies: We are beginning our unit about Native Americans. We will also read How I Became a Ghost to accompany the unit and learn about the Choctaw and their experiences on the Trail of Tears.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, November 8th- TWD

Friday, November 11th- Veterans Day (No School)

Tuesday, November 22nd- 3-hour Early Dismissal

Wednesday, November 23rd-25th-Thanksgiving Break

Valentine's Dance Donation: We plan to raise as much money as we possibly can at the dance this Friday and we need your help. If you can, please donate a box of capri sun juices for us to sell at the dance.

Field Trip Meeting: Here is the presentation we shared during the meeting.

Field Trips: As a reminder, we are planning our trip to Washington DC in June of 2023 and the cost is $311 per student. Remember, you can also make payments for this as well. Please send in permission slips!

You can pay for field trips now through the https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or by sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher. You may need your child's student number. Your child can share it with you (tell them it's their login password).

Valentine's Dance: February 10th from 6:30-8:00. 

Fifth grade students get in free, but will have to pay for snacks. Money raised will go towards our DC trip. If you need to "raise funds" please contact your child's teacher to volunteer for this fundraiser.

Unit Updates:

Math: We will learn about multiplying fractions.

Science:  We are studying our vocabulary words.

ELA: We are practicing identifying the theme(s) in literature and poems. We are still reading Storm Runners by Roland Smith.

Social Studies: We will use our acting skills to reenact the battles of the Revolutionary War!

Upcoming Events:

Friday, February 10th- Valentine's Dance

Monday, February 13th- Teacher Workday

Monday Folders will be coming home tomorrow.

Bus Issue: We understand how difficult the transportation situation has been this year. We hope that the information the district received from the survey will help to eliminate these issues next year. With that, please let your child's teacher know if transportation is an issue that will impact your child's attendance this week.

Snack: We are in need of class snacks. Please send any prepackaged snacks you can. Thank you so much to those who have sent some in! 

Field Trip Meeting: Here is the presentation we shared during the meeting.

Field Trips: We will be going on our Skating Trip soon. Please send in the money and permission slips asap. 

As a reminder, we are planning our trip to Washington DC in June of 2023 and the cost is $311 per student. Remember, you can also make payments for this as well. Please send in permission slips!

You can pay for field trips now through the https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or by sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher. You may need your child's student number. Your child can share it with you (tell them it's their login password).

Unit Updates:

Math: We are still learning how to multiply fractions.

Science:  We are continuing to study our vocabulary words.

ELA: We are reviewing figurative language.

Social Studies: We are learning about the foundation of the U.S. government!

Upcoming Events:

Friday, March 3rd- Author Visit with author Chrystal Giles

Friday, March 3rd- Third Quarter Progress Reports go home

T-shirts: We plan to have students wear special t-shirts while on the DC trip. Whether your child is going on the trip or not, please fill out this form for shirt sizes.

Field Trip Meeting: Here is the presentation we shared during the meeting.

Field Trips: As a reminder, we are planning our trip to Washington DC in June of 2023 and the cost is $311 per student. Remember, you can also make payments for this as well. Please send in permission slips!

You can pay for field trips now through the https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or by sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher. You may need your child's student number. Your child can share it with you (tell them it's their login password).

Unit Updates:

Math: We are learning about decimals.

Science:  We are learning about heat energy transfer.

ELA: We are reviewing test taking strategies and then we'll get into writing narratives.

Social Studies: We are learning about prominent women in history.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, March 17th- Field Trip to United Skates

Wednesday, March 22nd- Spring Pictures

Thursday, March 23rd- Math Night (5:30-7:00)

Thursday, March 30th- End of Third Quarter

Friday, March 31st- Teacher Workday (no school for students)

April 3-7th- SPRING BREAK!

Spring Pictures: We will all take our class photos on Wednesday, March 22nd. If you would like individual spring photos, please order them using the order form that was sent home last Friday.

Math Night: Has been rescheduled for April 25th.

Field Trips: As a reminder, we are planning our trip to Washington DC in June of 2023 and the cost is $311 per student. Remember, you can also make payments for this as well. Please send in permission slips!

You can pay for field trips now through the https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or by sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher. You may need your child's student number. Your child can share it with you (tell them it's their login password).

Unit Updates:

Math: We are learning to multiply with decimals.

Science:  We are beginning our Force & Motion unit.

ELA: We are writing our narratives. We chose to either write from the perspective of an inanimate object, or from the perspective of someone 2 inches tall.

Social Studies: We are learning about prominent women in history.

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, March 22nd- Spring Pictures

Thursday, March 30th- School-wide Assembly "Uncle Devin"

                                       End of Third Quarter

Friday, March 31st- Teacher Workday (no school for students)

April 3-7th- SPRING BREAK!

Class Snack & Tissues: Our classroom is in need of prepackaged snacks and tissues (allergies are taking a toll on our supply).

Math Night: Has been rescheduled for April 25th.

Field Trip Deadline: All permission slips need to be returned to classroom teachers by Wednesday, April 19th. We will assume your child will not attend this trip if this form is not returned by that date.

Field Trips: As a reminder, we are planning our trip to Washington DC in June of 2023 and the cost is $311 per student. Remember, you can also make payments for this as well. Please send in permission slips!

You can pay for field trips now through the https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or by sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher. You may need your child's student number. Your child can share it with you (tell them it's their login password).

Unit Updates:

Math: We are learning to divide decimals.

Science:  We are reviewing for upcoming assessments. Please encourage your child to review their flashcards.

ELA: We are writing our opinion pieces. We are also examining the opinions of authors as well as the reasons and evidence that supports them.

Social Studies: We are learning about the causes of the US Civil War.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, April 14th- 3rd Quarter Report Cards

Monday, April 17th- Rising 6th Grade Parent Night (Flyer)

Friday, April 21st- Teacher Workday (no school for students)

Tuesday, April 25th- Math Night at 5:30

Middle School Counselors: Middle School counselors will visit students this morning to discuss electives and registration.

Math Night: Has been rescheduled for April 25th.

Field Trip Deadline: All permission slips need to be returned to classroom teachers by Wednesday, April 19th. We will assume your child will not attend this trip if this form is not returned by that date.

Field Trips: As a reminder, we are planning our trip to Washington DC in June of 2023 and the cost is $311 per student. Remember, you can also make payments for this as well. Please send in permission slips!

You can pay for field trips now through the https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or by sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher. You may need your child's student number. Your child can share it with you (tell them it's their login password).

Unit Updates:

Math: We are looking into fractions as division.

Science:  We are reviewing for upcoming assessments. Please encourage your child to review their flashcards.

ELA: We are writing our opinion pieces. We are also examining the opinions of authors as well as the reasons and evidence that supports them.

Social Studies: We are learning about some of the major battles of the US Civil War.

Upcoming Events:

Friday, April 21st- Teacher Workday (no school for students)

Tuesday, April 25th- Math Night at 5:30 pm.

Check-Ins: We will complete our last round of check-ins. Here are the dates:

Thursday, April 27th- Reading Check-in (please study most current flashcards)

Friday, April 28th- Science Check-in

Wednesday, May 3rd- Math Check-in

Math Night: Is tomorrow night! Check out the attached flyer for details!

From Mrs. Click: Safe Touch Parent Letter

Field Trips: All permission slips needed to be returned to classroom teachers by Wednesday, April 19th. We will no longer accept permission slips.

Please send in your payments or use the portal. Remember this trip is $311 per student. Remember, you can also make payments for this as well.

You can pay for field trips now through the https://www.k12paymentcenter.com/ or by sending cash or checks to your child’s teacher. You may need your child's student number. Your child can share it with you (tell them it's their login password).

PTA: It's not too early to think about how you can be involved as a parent at Northside next year. We have vacancies for the following roles: president, vice president, treasurer and secretary.  These positions are crucial to help support our teachers, staff and Northside community.  For more information on the roles, here is a link to the descriptions.  If you're interested and/or have questions, please contact Jenn Williams-Stark (jwilliamsstark@gmail.com).  

Unit Updates:

Math: We are looking into fractions as division.

Science:  We are reviewing for upcoming assessments. Please encourage your child to review their flashcards.

ELA: We are finishing our opinion pieces. 

Social Studies: We are still learning about some of the major battles of the US Civil War and will include the surrender and prominent abolitionists.

Upcoming Events:

Tuesday, April 25th- Math Night at 5:30 pm.

Thursday, April 27th- Reading Check-in

Friday, April 28th- Science Check-in

Wednesday, May 3rd- Math Check-in

Wednesday, May 3rd- Safe Touch