5th Grade

Learning Targets:  We will be reviewing and then taking a test on division with decimal numbers and word problems.  Then we will be discussing expressions and graphing.

Homework:   due the next day 

• • Mon.:  study for test

Test:  Tuesday

Learning Targets: This week will continue to learn about our new unit "Living Systems." We will continue working on understand ecosystems and the different components. 

Assessment: none

Learning Targets: This week we will discuss forming a government. What are the three branches and why do we have them? 

Project: Thursday: The Constitution Assessment 

Reading/Writing:  This week, we will begin reading Bud, Not Buddy, another historical fiction book by Christopher Paul Curtis. This book takes place during the Great Depression, and I look forward to learning more about this time period and the characters in the story with students.

Homework: 
- None (unless students have not finished their Civil Rights Newspaper Article yet)

Assessment: 

• In-class written responses may be assessed

Band: The Celebration of the Arts concert is on March 19, and the 5th/6th grade bands will be performing at 7:15pm. Call time for 5th grade is 7:00 in the band room. Performance attire for the evening is theme shirts with jeans or nice pants. 

Band Days this week: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Tuesday will be a choir day.

Homework: Second round of practice records of the third trimester due Monday, March 16