Your student's 5th-grade teachers: Mrs. Schwab (ELA/ Social Studies) and Mrs. Garett (Math/Science)
Contact Information
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Email: Jennifer.schwab@tvcs.org and brianna.garett@tvcs.org
Important Dates
9/1 PM.1 Science Assessment
9/2 Geography Assessment
9/4 Southeast Region Quiz
Field Trip Payment Due Dates:
Down Payment
Second Payment
Third Payment
ELA
Standards
ELA.5.R.2.1: Explain how text structures and/or features contribute to the overall meaning of texts
ELA.5.R.2.2: Explain how relevant details support the central idea(s), implied or explicit.
ELA.5.R.2.3: Analyze an author’s purpose and/or perspective in an informational text.
We are starting a brand-new reading program, Benchmark Advance. For the first two weeks, we will review routines before rolling into our nonfiction unit on corn.
SOCIAL STUDIES
Standards
SS.5.G.1.1 Interpret current and historical information using a variety of geographic tools.
SS.5.G.1.2 Use latitude and longitude to locate places.
SS.5.G.1.3 Identify major United States physical features on a map of North America.
SS.5.G.1.4 Construct maps, charts, and graphs to display geographic information.
SS.5.G.1.6 Locate and identify states, capitals, and United States Territories on a map.
Helpful Study Links, Click these links to study states and capitals:
50 United States and Capitals:
https://www.blooket.com/set/61ae22ff6b13db00d54ae46d
https://www.blooket.com/set/604a1866c2af2b001f37da8c
https://online.seterra.com/en/vgp/3003
States and Capitals Songs:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_E2CNZIlVIg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gt2mYPwXyAc
Click this link for Latitude and Longitude Practice:
https://www.abcya.com/games/latitude_and_longitude_practice
https://youtu.be/NldgslCvJrI?si=9wGJcZ8HhQUxzB1o
Geography Study Guide (student TVCS login)
Important Dates
9/7 Labor Day/ No School
9/8 Quarter 1 Midpoint
10/8 End of Quarter 1
10/12 No School
10/16 Quarter 1 Report Cards Available
10/19-23 Book fair
11/5-6 Group 1: KSC Field Trip
11/12-13 Group 2: KSC Field Trip
11/12 Quarter 2 Midpoint
11/23-27 Fall Break
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!