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SUBJECT SPECIFIC updates are below the MAIN NEWSLETTER!
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Week of Nov. 3-7
see What's going on in 5th grade
Week of Nov. 3-7
Updated information will be posted no later than the Friday prior to the week ahead.
Should you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out. Because we work as a team, we kindly ask that when sending an email that you send to all THREE of us:
Kyle Malinowsky kmalinowsky@dentonisd.org
Tricia Jahnke
tjahnke@dentonisd.org
Audrey Holder
aholder@dentonisd.org
grade level Announcements
grade level Announcements
IMPORTANT INFO/FORMS
In alignment with Senate Bill 12, Denton ISD now requires parent or guardian consent for students to participate in state-mandated health screenings. Please read the following Health consent form and click the link to give consent for the Nurse to do any health screenings such as hearing and vision!
Due to a new Texas law (SB12), written consent from a parent or guardian is now required before our school counselors can provide any counseling or social services support to students. Please read the counselor consent form and click the link to give consent.
Lastly, Chromebook insurance enrollment is now open. Emails have been sent from the district with a link to go online to pay for the insurance. It is $20 (or $10 for free/reduced lunch recipients) for device insurance. This covers up to $200 in repairs. It is HIGHLY recommended to buy this insurance because accidents always happen!
THIS WEEK'S UPDATES:
Oct. 31 - Chaperones notified
Nov. 3 Camp Chaperone meeting/Chaperone payments due @ 5:30pm
Nov. 5 School/Class Pictures!
Nov. 7 Son night 6:30-8:30
Nov. 11 Veterans Day under the flagpole @7:15
Honor a Veteran here!Nov. 19-21 5th Grade Camp @ Sky Ranch!
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS:
If your child would like to purchase breakfast or lunch you can load money onto a School Cafe account.
If your child is going to be absent, please report their absence using the district absence form.
If you would like to volunteer please fill out a background check. This needs to be redone each school school year.
If your child has a ride change please contact the front office.
Support our school by joining the PTA.
Link to the Parent Handbook.
Interested in viewing the Elementary District Instructional Plans?
Check out our 5th grade teacher's Amazon Wishlists.
Did you miss Curriculum Night? Click the link to view the slideshow.
subject-specific updates
subject-specific updates
Reading and Writing
Ms. Holder
This week we will continue developing the main idea of a story and the authors purpose. We will use this to begin comparing informational texts.
In writing, we will begin writing the body paragraphs of our informational books. We will also be practicing writing extended constructed responses with informational texts.
Resources covering these topics, with things you can do at home!
If your child would like to practice writing at home, click here to access the personal narrative checklist/rubric for them to use!
Click here for the literary essay/opinion essay rubric/checklist!
Click here for the informational writing rubric/checklist.
Please encourage your child to read at least 10 minutes a night! You can always ask them questions about what they read or have them talk about their books!
Here is a link to a reading comprehension checklist and notes page for students to use as they are reading!
Math
Math
Mr. Malinowsky
we will begin multiplying decimals using the standard algorithm and area models.
Resources covering these topics, with things you can do at home!
Multiplication and division algorithms
Practice multiplication facts up to 12 at home!
science/social studies
science/social studies
Mrs. Jahnke
This week students will analyze the causes and effects of the American Revolution and explore the important ideas and purpose within the Declaration of Independence.
Look below for resources covering these topics, with things you can do at home!
*=what we are currently studying
Essential Science Vocabulary link
Science Parent Newsletters:
Properties of Matter
Energy, Circuits and Light
Force and Motion
Space and Water Cycle
Earth Processes
Life Processes of Organisms
Ecosystems
Social Studies Parent Newsletters
Geography of the United States
The Colonial Period
*American Revolution
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