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Your student's 5th-grade teachers: Mrs. Garrett (Math/Science) and Ms. McLevain (ELA/Social Studies)
Contact Information
Email: brianna.garrett@tvcs.org & rebecca.mclevain@tvcs.org
I am looking forward to a wonderful school year ahead!
Please join us on Thursday, February 5th from 7:00- 7:30p.m. for our
Kennedy Space Center Field Trip Meeting!
The meeting will take place at the 4th and 5th grade Center Gym.
Very important information about the trip will be shared, including packing lists, tentative schedules, frequently asked questions, etc. It is highly recommended that at least one parent of students attending the trip be present at the meeting.
A chaperone meeting will also take place from 7:30-7:45 for all chaperones who were selected to go on the trip. Please plan to be at the meeting if you were chosen to go!
Informational parent involvement time will be given for the meeting.
What We're Working on
Math
Dividing Fractions and Mixed Numbers
MA.5.FR.1.1: Given a mathematical or real-world problem, represent the division of two whole numbers as a fraction.
MA.5.FR.2.4: Extend previous understanding of division to explore the division of a unit fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a unit fraction.
MA.5.AR.1.3 Solve real-world problems involving division of a unit fraction by a whole number and a whole number by a unit fraction.
Fact fluency x1-12
Order of Operations:
Parentheses--> Multiplication/Division--> Addition/Subtraction
Science
Matter
SC.5.P8.1: Compare and contrast the basic properties of solids, liquids, and gasses, such as mass, volume, color, texture, and temperature.
SC.5.P.8.2: Investigate and identify materials that will dissolve in water and those that will not and identify the conditions that will speed up or slow down the dissolving process.
SC.5.P.8.3: Demonstrate and explain that mixtures of solids can be separated based on observable properties of their parts such as particle size, shape, color, and magnetic attraction.
Vocabulary on Google Classroom
Schedule and Reminders
We encourage students to bring a water bottle daily. Water is the only drink allowed in the classroom.
We will also allow a working snack. Please do not send candy/sweets as a snack. Snacks that leave sticky or colorful residue on student's fingers should also be avoided. Thank you!
Classroom Library: https://www.libib.com/u/garrett25-26
Important Dates
2/5 Math/Science/KSC Night 6-7:45pm
2/13 Valentine's Classroom Party (students only, optional to bring in cards/goodies for the class 21 students)
2/16 Presidents Day- No School
3/1-2 Kennedy Space Center Field Trip
Garrett’s Classroom Management Plan
2025-2026
Resources & Helpful Links
Math
VIDEO: How to Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Mixed Numbers
VIDEO: Subtracting Mixed Numbers with Unlike Denominators
VIDEO: Composing and Decomposing Decimals using Base Ten Blocks
VIDEO: Representing Decimals with Base Ten Blocks
SONG: Decimal Place Value
FREE MATH FACTS FLUENCY HELP:
ALL THINGS MATH with Mr. J! *lots of great math videos
Science
Generation Genius Video: "What is Science?"
VOCABULARY: Nature of Science
KAHOOT: Scientific Method
BLOOKET: Nature of Science
Kennedy Space Center Field Trip
PLEASE VIEW: Kennedy Space Center Info Slide show
Good afternoon,
A field trip form was sent home with each student today (September 24th). On the form is information about the field trip, a chaperone sign up (bottom of page 1), and a consent/medical form (page 2).
Important dates
Tues, Sept 30th: Online volunteer application turned in with driver's license
Fri., Oct 3rd: Chaperone interest slip due
Fri., Oct 10th: Non-refundable deposit - $80 per person
Fri., Nov 7th: 2nd payment - $50
Fri., Dec 5th: Final payment due $50 / or total payment for both student and chaperones
Payments may be submitted on Skyward or you may send in a check or exact cash. First deposit must be submitted by October 10th or your student will not be able to go on the field trip.
Please do not submit a chaperone payment or get fingerprinted until you have been notified that you have been selected as one of the chaperones. Chaperones will be notified on October 6th.
More information to come on field trip details and chaperone responsibilities. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out.
For those interested in chaperoning, please take note:
You will be with students from 1:30pm March 2 until 5:30pm March 3, this includes eating and sleeping in the same spaces
We sleep on government property, and at night, we will be completely locked in, unable to go outside.
Sleeping arrangements are not negotiable. Boys and men sleep on one side of the room, and girls and women sleep on the opposite side of the room. So, mothers and sons will have separate sleeping areas as well as fathers and daughters.
Each class will have 6 chaperones who will supervise 3-4 students.
All chaperones MUST ride the bus.
If you are not willing to comply to these guidelines, please do not volunteer for this trip.
Below are the links to the forms that were sent home today:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Yn472XvQpQA7yW1SeL8tJ73Rt0oewnh/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11fh23kDhqTg65pwlscQjCJoNu9-gauVf/view?usp=sharing
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