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ELAR
This week, we will read Willie B.: Story of Hope. In this text, students will analyze literary elements in narrative nonfiction and how an author's word choice can help us determine the overall theme.
In grammar, we will continue practicing passages and skills to get ready for the STAAR test in April.
For Social Studies, we will begin week 20: Reconstruction. We will also test on Unit 6.
Math
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#2 Pencils
The students are beginning Unit 9 Geometry and Measurement. This will cover perimeter, area, volume, types of quadrilaterals, types of triangles (sides and angles), and converting measurement.
Homework
The students will be expected to finish 45 minutes in "my path" i-Ready and then do 4 fluency checks in i-Ready each week. The students will also have a Spiral Review Week 27 to do. The students are working on their Interim Plan at school and may need to do some for homework. The students have a plan that shows which TEKS they need to practice. They will do a lesson/assignment for the TEK they missed on the interim in Go Math (App in Classlink). Then after they finish that lesson(s)/assignment(s), the students will work on a quiz in STEMscopes. The students need to pass with at least a 70%. If they score lower than 70%, then the teacher will meet with them to do a mini lesson and do another assignment. The students should try to finish two sections or TEKS in one week. This is Part 1 of the Interim Plan. Part 1 is due on March 13. Therefore, all highlighted TEKS in Part 1 are to be completed in Go Math and STEMscopes by Thursday, March 13. After Part 1 of the Interim Plan, the students will begin Part 2 to finish up before the STAAR math test on April 29.
Together, we can help your children reach their full potential!! They are given time during class and Tiger Time, however, they will need time to finish these items at home.
Science
This week in Science, we will be continuing Electricity and Light. Students will...
energy is everywhere and can be observed in cycles, patterns, or systems.
energy transformation refers to the change from one form of energy to another, such as the conversion of electrical energy to light energy.
Optional Homework
I have opened up our 'Science Homework' tab in Canvas. The kids can now see where they will grab 5 hard vocab words from. They will then use a piece of paper OR use index cards to rewrite the definitions in their own words.
Questions to Ask Your Child?
Ask your child to show you how to divide by a two digit divisor.
Ask your child how to multiply a 3 digit number times a 2 digit number.
Ask your child to show you how to multiply numbers with decimals.
Ask your child how to add/subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
Ask your child to show you how to multiply fractions.
Ask your child how to divide a unit fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a unit fraction.
Ask your child what PEMDAS stands for.
Ask your child how to create a frequency table, dot plot, and stem and leaf plot.
Ask them why we collect data and create graphs to visually represent it.
From our 5th Grade Coordinators...
1. SLIDESHOW PICTURE LINK: Add your favorite OCT memories HERE to be seen at the Continuation Slideshow
2. END OF YEAR T-SHIRTS: We have a color run, and a special 5th-grade shirt planned for the end of the year. Please let us know if your child needs a different size from the class shirt size you ordered at the beginning of the year. We will be using these sizes if we don't hear from you.
3. APRIL 10th NEON NIGHT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: THE REAL NEON NIGHT SIGN UP. We will sell glow-in-the-dark swag - think glow glasses, glow sticks, etc. We will need 2-3 helpers to set up + sell, and then a second 45 minute shift of 2-3 people to sell and clean up. All proceeds go towards 5th Grade Continuation.
5th Grade Rocks:
Rehearsal/Cafeteria: Mon, 5/12, Tues, 5/13 and Wed, 5/14 from 8-9:30 a.m.
Performance/Cafeteria: Thurs, 5/15 at 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Students will meet on the stage at 8 a.m. for their morning performance and in their classroom at 6:20 p.m. for their evening performance.
24-25 5th Grade Wolf Band Info.pdfOUR DAILY SCHEDULE AND SOME IMPORTANT REMINDERS
OUR DAILY SCHEDULE AND SOME IMPORTANT REMINDERS
O.C. Taylor Yearbooks are on Sale!
You can order a yearbook and create an ad/ dedication page online at yearbookordercenter.com. Our order number for O.C. Taylor is 17833.
We are offering both softcover and hardcover yearbooks this year!
Last day to order an ad/ dedication page is March 15th.
Last day to pre-order a yearbook is April 12th.
Child Absent?
A phone call is not required for absences, please email Paola Cervantes (paola.cervantes@gcisd.net) to notify the front office.
Canvas Observer
Some of you were wondering how you can become a "Parent Observer" in Canvas, so we wanted to provide that information. Please CLICK HERE to read an article on the process. This will provide you with step by step instructions and screenshots. NOTE: You will need to do it when your child is available to login to their Canvas account for a code. If you have any issues, you can click on the "Submit a Request" at the end of the article.
Curriculum Night Information
If you were unable to attend Curriculum Night Thursday evening, August 22, here is the link to the presentation. If you have any questions, please reach out to that teacher. Thank you all!
Dismissal and Ride Changes:
Dismissal and Ride Changes:
We are continuing to use the dismissal procedure called SafeID. This system is more streamlined and much safer for dismissal times. If your child's form of transportation home changes, PLEASE let the front office know as quickly as possible and before 2:30.
Parent Communication:
Parent Communication:
If a question or concern arises, please contact one of the 5th-grade teachers as your first point of contact. We are here to help answer questions, alleviate concerns, and support you and your child.
From Allison Williams Our Grade Level Coordinator
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