Dear Families,
Students should read for at least 30 minutes each night, with the goal of finishing at least one novel at their reading level by Friday, April 3. On Monday, April 6, they will receive a book project choice board to complete at home and turn in on Monday, April 13. The project will take the place of reading that week, so students should plan to spend a total of 2 hours completing their project for homework. If your child needs any supplies to complete their project, please let me know. I can provide materials such as construction paper, markers, and other basic supplies.
This week, students selected a novel and completed a March/April reading calendar, noting important due dates and calculating how many pages they need to read each day to finish on time. Learning to manage their time effectively is an important skill to practice as they prepare for middle school.
As in previous years, our 5th grade spring conferences will be student-led. Your child will prepare a special, interactive presentation to share what they have been learning throughout the school year.
We will host an open house where you may drop in with your child at any time between 3:00–7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18, or between 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. I will be available during these times if you have any questions about your child’s work. Please plan for the conference to take approximately 15–45 minutes.
If you would like to meet with me privately to discuss your child’s progress, you may schedule a one-on-one conference between 3:00–7:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 19. Please plan to complete the student-led portion of the conference before attending the private meeting. Email me if you would like to schedule a time.
If you are unable to attend in person, your child will bring home their iPad and can guide you through the conference at your convenience.
Math: Math Homework Weekly Calendar. Here is the link to the answer key for Unit 5: click on this link
Reading: Read the book you chose for Adventures in Reading and follow the calendar with the number of pages you need to read each night.
Language Arts:
This was the last week of our Human Rights unit. Caregiver Letter ~ click on this link
Next week we will start Biodiversity in the Rainforest. Caregiver Letter ~ click on this link
Math:
focus this week: adding and subtracting decimals
posted on Seesaw: Unit 5 Quiz #2
Unit 5 Family & Caregiver Letter ~ click on this link
Art:
Line focused flowers: Click on this link to see our art gallery padlet
March 2 ~ Schoolwide Read-In & Pajama Party
When: March 2 @ 1:45PM
What: Bring a favorite book, your coziest clothes, and plan to snuggle up with a good book
Why: To celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA!
Marh. 2 & 3 ~ Invention Convention Student Viewing
March 3 ~ Family Night from 5:00-6:30
March 4 ~ 4th & 5th Grade Vocab Parade from 8:30-9:30
Students will make a poster of their vocabulary word at school
Optional: students may “dress up” as their word
Mar. 4~ Invention Convention Judging
Mar. 10 ~ Invention Convention Luncheon
Mar 18 & 19: No School ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences
Mar 20: No School
Mar 23-27: Spring Break
All Friday Check-ins are archived on my classroom website under “Newsletters” Macomber Class Website
Ms. Home has a new library website that includes library news, OBOB information, and other fun activities: Miller Library and More! This year's author's visit will be on Tuesday, April 28. Visit this website/info link for pre-ordering signed copies of our author's books: 2026 Author Visit Book Orders
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
Warmly,
Kenan