What Are We Learning?

Reading- Students are finishing Esperanza Rising and learning about human rights, plot, characters, setting, and writing summaries. New book clubs begin Friday, Sept. 26th. Please make sure that your student is reading the assigned portions by Friday each week because they will have a quiz.. They are allowed to take notes as they read and use them on their book club quiz. 

Math- We are finishing Module 1 of Eureka Math. This module is about place value, exponents, powers of 10, and overall the base ten number system with whole numbers.   

In order for 5th grade students to find success in mathematics this year, it is important that they are fluent with multiplication facts.  Students should know facts up to 12x12.  Studying can take the form of flashcards, timed worksheets, math apps, games, or any strategy you have found works for your child. PTO has purchased Reflex Math for all students which can be practiced at home and at school.

Social Studies- We are working on our second module- "What justifies our actions?" In this module, we are learning about explorers of the Americas, early settlements like Roanoke, Plymouth, Jamestown, and early colonial life and government.