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ELAR (Ms. Dagger)
This week in reading class, we will finish our unit on the history of the Rockefeller Christmas tree and discuss figurative language. At the end of the week, the students will participate in Candy Cane Olympics!
Math (Ms. Lee)
The students are finishing Unit 6 Order of Operations and Algebraic Reasoning. The students have learned how to write equations for missing variables and order of operations (PEMDAS). The test for this Unit will be Monday, December 15.
Homework
The students will not have any homework this week. We will resume the first full week back after break.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at anne.hurstlee@gcisd.net
Questions to Ask Your Child:
How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?
How do you multiply a three digit number times a two digit number?
How do you divide by a two digit divisor?
How do you divide with a decimal in a dividend?
What are key words to look for in word problems for a multiplication problem?
What are key words to look for in word problems for a division problem?
How do you identify a prime and composite number?
How do add or subtract a fraction with an unlike denominator?
How do you multiply a fraction by a whole number?
How do you divide a unit fraction and a whole number?
How do you use PEMDAS or Order of Operations to solve a number expression?
Science/SS (Ms. Whelan)
This week in science we will be continuing our unit on the earth's rotation. We will be continuing to talk about how day changes to night, the changes in season is caused, and how the different placements of the sun in sky cause different types of shadows.
In social studies we will be doing some fun units on holidays around the world, and how they are celebrated. There are lots of fun activities this week, as we gear up for the holiday break!
Winter Holiday Party
The students will have their winter party on December 18 from 10:45-11:30 in the cafeteria. You are welcome to join your child for the party. Every student is asked to bring a "wrapped" $5.00 gift card to school by December 16. If you are unable to do this, please reach out to your homeroom teacher.
5th Grade Instagram Page
We have started a 5th grade instagram page for you to follow all the happenings in 5th grade!! Please find us @ OCT5th2026.
20250822144653983.pdfDismissal 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 by calling or emailing sierra.salter@gcisd.net and paola.cervantes@gcisd.net as quickly as possible and before 2:00.
Absent
If your child is absent, please email the homeroom teacher and the front office and let them know. The front office email addresses are siera.salter@gcisd.net and paola.cervantes@gcisd.net.
Chromebooks
Please have your child charge their chromebook each evening and bring it to school along with the charger and headphones.
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.
EMAIL:
tiffany.daggercummin@gcisd.net
Curriculum Night Presentation
Thank you to those of you who attended curriculum night. If you were unable to make it to curriculum night. Here is the link to the presentation.
Canvas Information:
Canvas Information:
In middle school, students will use Canvas for their classes. We decided to utilize this platform this year to help prepare our students for middle school. You can view the Canvas platform through your child's classlink.
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