Fifth Grade's
News & Notes
Fifth Grade Parents-
We are almost there! June 11th and 14th are quickly approaching so we wanted to send an email with a few notes/updates.
1- The school will be sending a link for the virtual celebration that will be held June 11th. We believe this link will be sent in the morning but you can watch it at any time. We have had a lot of questions about taking off work, timing, etc. Last year, many families waiting to click the link and watch it in the evening so they could be with their student and other loved ones. If you have to work that day - no stress! The link will be up and ready when you are available. Mr. Theissen had a live meeting last week where he went over details on this. Please feel free to click the link below to listen/watch.
https://sites.google.com/lcps.org/community-message-site/grade-level-news-and-notes/grade-5-news-and-notes (right under the calendar)
2- June 14th- In person certificate pick up. Please review the flyer below for the time your child’s class is scheduled to come to the school. This will all be held outside with the cars parking around the bus loop. As of now, each student is allowed to bring 2 family members with them to stand on the grass with them. However, if guidelines change, you will be the first to know! The flyer below discusses times, teachers, and where to line up.
3- What to bring- Please bring your cameras if you would like to take pictures! There will be a station to take photos with your child! A cell phone works too!! Each class will be there for approximately 1 hour - mentioning this for those who want to bring sun protection, hats, etc. There isn’t any shade in the bus loop.
4- Times- we ask that you adhere to the times of your class. As much as we would love to see your children all day, we have other classes rolling in and need to set up for them.
Fulop and Iglesias — We will start to allow in the loop at 11. We will begin at 11:15. Cars will leave at 12:15
Noel/Josselyn/Martinson- We will start to allow in the loop at 1:00. We will begin at 1:15. Cars will leave at 2:15.
Weinheimer/Flynn/Attili - We will start to allow cars in the loop at 2:30. We will begin at 2:45. Cars will leave at 3:45.
5- School gift- We appreciate all of your 5th grade contributions! We were able to purchase 2 gifts for the school this year! We purchased a red crape myrtle for the front of the school. You will see it (if you haven’t already) on June 14th AND we have another class rock as well! Stay tuned for a little surprise as to what we plan to do with that rock! Lastly - there have been 4 rocks added to the side of the school! Photos of those 4 rocks added below. Thank you Ms. Johnson for painting those!!
6- Parade- There will be a parade starting at 5PM on June 14th. Feel free to ask family and friends to come and sit along the sidewalks to cheer for your student. The route is posted below on the flyer. Students are encouraged but not required to decorate their cars! Students will drive through the route as neighbors/family/friends will cheer for them from the side.
Thank you,
Your 5th Grade Coordinators
5th Grade Team
9 Week Plan
5th Grade Curriculum Focus Standards Map -20-21.pdfRESOURCES
Submit photos and Order for the yearbook
Hello 5th Grade Families! The following link is for all 5th grade families that have photos to submit that can possibly be in the yearbook and to order yearbooks.
Save the DAte
5th Grade Promotion Ceremony in coming! Keep the date clear and be ready as more information is coming.
5th Grade Photo Book
Dear 5th Grade Parents,
The 5th grade celebration team is working hard to make sure we celebrate Pinebrook’s 5th grade class of 20-21. One of the projects we are working on is a special photo book for just the 5th graders to remind them of their years at Pinebrook.
We’re asking the parents to: submit a photo of their child from kindergarten. We’d like for each child to be highlighted with a kindergarten photo placed next to their 5th grade photo. (We’re taking their 5th grade photo when they come in to put their handprints on the wall). Please submit only photos for which you own the copyright – professional photos are not necessary. Snapshots taken by mom or dad are just great. The best photos would be one where the child is standing or sitting by themselves, smiling at the camera. (Those first day of school snapshots are perfect for this project).
Please send your child’s photo to: puma5thgradephotos@gmail.com
Make sure to include your child’s name and their current 5th grade teacher.
Thank you!
Tara
5th Grade Photobook Coordinator
Picture Day
Hey Parents!
Picture day is both Wednesday 1/27 and Thursday 1/28; however, we have reserved the hours of 12-2 for photos and handprints on Wednesday 1/27. If your child has not had their handprint put on the wall please consider signing up for a photo slot between 12-2 on Wednesday so they can get their picture taken, their handprint completed, and sign the template for their 5th grade t-shirt. While we understand there aren’t enough slots for all there are several so sign up today! Please read all the information on the Signup Genius and click all the links so you know what to expect and how the process will work!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054ea5aa2fa13-january
Thank you
The Fifth Grade Team!
Shark Tank - Invention Convention
Hello 5th Grade Families!!
Shark Tank is back! The tank is hungry for some new student inventors who have great and brilliant invention ideas. We strongly encourage families to help support and guide their child through this project/process. There is a lot of pieces with the project. This project goes through to the end of the second half of the school year and every student is required to participate. Parents you will receive a message from your teacher about this too.
Parents you will need to:
1) have your child show you where materials are for Shark Tank in your teacher's Schoology home page,
2) check with your child at regular intervals and assignment due dates to make sure things are completed, and
3) help supply your child with materials or guidance needed for their project as they move along with it.
Please read carefully: the parent letter from the Fifth Grade Team and the student timeline for when things are due. These are attached here for your viewing and will provide a lot of the information for you.
We look forward to seeing our student's great ideas and Good Luck!
The Fifth Grade Team!
National Spelling Bee
Hello 5th Grade Families!!
It is that time of the year again for the National Spelling Bee and Pinebrook is participating. We strongly encourage families to participate and take advantage of this opportunity! Parents you will receive a message from your teacher about this too. Parents you will need to register your child to participate in the Spelling Bee between Nov 16th - 27th, 2020, otherwise, students will NOT be accepted and NOT participate in the Spelling Bee. At a later date, more information will be provided about the actual testing for the Spelling Bee.
Please read carefully: the letter from the Fifth Grade Spelling Bee Coordinators and from the National Spelling Bee Instructions for Parents. These are attached here for your viewing.
Please participate in this event and Good Luck!
The Fifth Grade Team!
DARE Calendar Letter.docxD.A.R.E Calendar Contest
Hello 5th Grade Families!
It is that time again that the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office Juvenile Resource Unit is hosting the Loudoun County Sheriff’s D.A.R.E. calendar contest for the 2021 calendar year.
Please read the document attached to find out more information about the background of the calendar contest, the rules, the requirements of the calendar drawing, and how to submit it.
For more information go to your Schoology account – Health Course –D.A.R.E. Folder – you will see Deputy Kamps’ classroom- click on the blackboard where is says “Calendar Contest Drawings”.
Drawings must be submitted through Schoology by October 30th. Good Luck!
The 5th Grade Team!
5TH Grade Celebration.pdf5th Grade Celebration Information
Hello 5th Grade Parents!
The 5th Grade Promotion Celebration this year (20-21) will be discussed on Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30 pm via Zoom. A Zoom link will be emailed to you a few days before the 6th.
If you are interested in helping out and finding out more information about the celebration be present at the meeting. More information about the 5th Grade Celebration is in the document attached with this message and emailed by your teacher.
For questions or more information, please reach out to:
Casey Jones - soclwkrjones@gmail.com
Lindsay Miller - linsmiller05@gmail.com
-The 5th Grade Team!
MAP Assessment Information
Happy Sunday 5th grade families!
These next two week we will begin our MAP growth assessments in Math and Reading. Students will be broken into 3 small groups over the course of a three-day period. Your child's teacher will be in touch with a schedule of which small group your student will be in. On days that your child is not testing they are still required to complete work and login in for certain subjects. Please see the schedule below:
Here is the schedule of testing days:
Wednesday 9/23
Thursday 9/24
Friday 9/25
Wednesday 9/30
Thursday 10/1
Friday 10/2
Here is the schedule of what our testing days will look like:
8:15-8:30 - Morning Meeting
8:30-9:15 - Specials
9:15-9:30- Students need to use this time to use the restroom and be prepared for their testing day
9:30-11:30 - Testing Group
-rest of class will work on a playlist
11:45-12:45 - lunch
12:45-1:45 - Math/Science
Students are still expected to log in for morning meeting, specials and then at the end of the day for Math or Science.
During the testing time, students not testing will have a playlist to work on. Then they will report online at 12:45 to have Math or Science.
Thank you for working with us and supporting us through this testing period.
The 5th Grade Team!
FLE Information
Hello 5th grade Parents and Students,
FLE (Family Life Education) had been scheduled. FLE is a required program for students to participate in however you have the right to opt your child out. The FLE teacher will come in and do some lessons with the students in your teacher’s Google Meet. During the lessons, your 5th grade teacher will be present with the FLE teacher. Also know that boys and girls will not be separated during lessons this year. Content that required separation will not be address until next year. Check the schedule attached for when your class is having FLE. Your teacher will also send out communication as well on FLE. Please reach out for any questions.
Thank you,
The 5th Grade Team!
Sept 3rd, 2020
Back to School Night Presentation
Welcome back 5th Graders and 5 Grade families!
We were so excited and happy that you came to the Back To School Night (BTSN). Thank you for attending and it was great to have everyone there.
In case you want to see the BTSN presentation video and the slides they are available here for you. In the presentation, you will find information on:
-curriculum,
-Schoology,
-schedule,
-Google Meet Expectations (for students and parents),
-Grading,
-Morning Meeting,
-the Musical,
-and Odds and Ends.
Thank you all again for coming and sharing your questions.
Sept 2ND, 2020
WELCOME BACK TO SCHOOL!!
Welcome back 5th Graders! This will be an unusual year however we will get through it together. We are so excited to have the opportunity to meet with you before school starts, whether in person or by google meet.
Before the first day of school try to log into Schoology and LCPS Go to remember your password. Also to see if you can log in.
See the Puma Paw Main Page if your kiddo wants to also join the virtual running club!
First Day of School is Sept 8th!! We are looking forward to seeing everyone!!!