FIFTH GRADE NEWS

We hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Your students worked so hard on their NC Check-in today and deserve a wodnerful and restful weekend! 

Archived Information

Field Trip Chaperones

If you were selected as a chaperone for our Field Trip to Wilmington, you should have received an email for your child's teacher. Please check that email and follow all steps. If you were not selected, we appreciate your eagerness to volunteer and hope to see you as a volunteer future White Oak school events!

ReadBowl 2026

We are off to a great start with the ReadBowl! Students have started tracking their reading minute's in class and at home. Reminder: 3rd quarter minute totals are due Monday morning! Check out our ReadBowl reader tracker our awesome art teacher Mrs. Keller has made! 

Please ensure students are logging their reading minutes. Students should look on Canvas for updates from their teacher on how to log minutes during Remote school days. 

NC READBowl Message from Malcolm Mitchell

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students have been introduced to Promises to Keep and have begun building background knowledge about Jackie Robinson.

• Science- Students are learning about air pressure and how it is related to density and air temperature. 

• Math - Students have begun using models to add and subtract decimals.

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

Upcoming Dates:

2/9-2/13 Love the Bus Week 

2/11 100th Day of School!

2/15 Last day to sign up for Science Fair

2/16 Make up day from Inclement Weather

2/26 Math Check-In B

2/27 Interim Report Cards

3/3 No School: Teacher Work day 

3/9 Spring Pictures

3/11 Science Check-In B

3/19 Science Fair

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Thank you so much for your flexibility during the remote school days! Keep an eye out for announcements regarding potential inclement weather days. 

Asynchronous Days: Important Reminders

In the event that school is closed due to winter weather and we have asynchronous school days, students will be required to complete work at home in place of a school day. Students should look at their homeroom teachers Canvas page for the work to be completed for the day. For more information on school and county policies around the asynchronous school days, please view this message from Mrs. Todd. Please keep an eye on Talking Points for updates from your child's teacher. Stay safe! 

Archived Information

Field Trip Chaperones

If you were selected as a chaperone for our Field Trip to Wilmington, you should have received an email for your child's teacher. Please check that email and follow all steps. If you were not selected, we appreciate your eagerness to volunteer and hope to see you as a volunteer future White Oak school events!

ReadBowl 2026

We are off to a great start with the ReadBowl! Students have started tracking their reading minute's in class and at home. Reminder: 3rd quarter minute totals are due Monday morning! Check out our ReadBowl reader tracker our awesome art teacher Mrs. Keller has made! 

Please ensure students are logging their reading minutes. Students should look on Canvas for updates from their teacher on how to log minutes during Remote school days. 

NC READBowl Message from Malcolm Mitchell

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students have finished writting a narrative about the rainforest! They have started building background knowledge for Module 3.

• Science- Students are learning about cloud types and weather instruments. What a great connection for all the crazy weather this week!

• Math - Students are finishing our unit on place value and comparing decimals.

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

Upcoming Dates:

2/2 STAR Math

2/5 Club Picture Day

2/6 Reading Check-In B

2/9-2/13 Love the Bus Week 

2/15 Last day to sign up for Science Fair

2/16 No School - Teacher Work Day

2/26 Math Check-In B

2/27 Interim Report Cards

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

We can't believe we are halfway through the school year! With the potential for winter weather, we hope everyone stays safe and warm!

Asynchronous Days: Important Reminders

In the event that school is closed due to winter weather and we have asynchronous school days, students will be required to complete work at home in place of a school day. Students should look at their homeroom teachers Canvas page for the work to be completed for the day. For more information on school and county policies around the asynchronous school days, please view this message from Mrs. Todd. Please keep an eye on Talking Points for updates from your child's teacher. Stay safe! 

Archived Information

Field Trip Chaperones

If you were selected as a chaperone for our Field Trip to Wilmington, you should have received an email for your child's teacher. Please check that email and follow all steps. If you were not selected, we appreciate your eagerness to volunteer and hope to see you as a volunteer future White Oak school events!

SSA Testing Window

• Please click on the link below to view the Principal Message for important information about SSA testing. This is for students that are interested in being placed into SSA for the next academic school year. Please fill out the test request form below BEFORE January 23rd if you want your student to take the SSA test.

  • Principal Message

  • Test Request Form

ReadBowl 2026

We are off to a great start with the ReadBowl! Students have started tracking their reading minute's in class and at home. Reminder: 1st quarter minutes totals are due Tuesday morning at school. Check out our ReadBowl reader tracker our awesome art teacher Mrs. Keller has made! 

What is READBowl?

READBowl is the FREE global reading competition where PreK-12th grade aged teams around the world compete to read for the most minutes. The competition begins the week before the American College Football National Championship (Monday January 12th) and culminates with a live crowning of the World Champions of Reading on the morning of the National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl Sunday!

In addition to the National and State Championships, Read with Malcolm will award the Top 25 North Carolina Teams with amazing prizes. The competition runs from January 12—the week before the College Football National Championship—through Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, when Malcolm will officially crown the champions.

Below is a special video from Malcolm Mitchell to all North Carolina Readers!

NC READBowl Message from Malcolm Mitchell

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students have been learning about figurative language, along with concrete and sensory details, through various nonfiction texts about the rainforest.

• Science- Students have just started our Weather unit and have reviewed the water cycle

• Math - Students have been learning about place value and comparing decimals.

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

Upcoming Dates:

1/23 End of Quarter 2

1/23 SSA Test Request Form Due

1/26 No School - Teacher Workday

1/28 Reading Check-In B

2/15 Last day to sign up for Science Fair

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Cheers to another week! A reminder Happy Long weekend!

Field Trip Chaperones

If you were selected as a chaperone for our Field Trip to Wilmington, you should have received an email for your child's teacher. Please check that email and follow all steps. If you were not selected, we appreciate your eagerness to volunteer and hope to see you as a volunteer future White Oak school events!

SSA Testing Window

• Please click on the link below to view the Principal Message for important information about SSA testing. This is for students that are interested in being placed into SSA for the next academic school year. Please fill out the test request form below BEFORE January 23rd if you want your student to take the SSA test.

  • Principal Message

  • Test Request Form

ReadBowl 2026

We are off to a great start with the ReadBowl! Students have started tracking their reading minute's in class and at home. Reminder: 1st quarter minutes totals are due Tuesday morning at school. Check out our ReadBowl reader tracker our awesome art teacher Mrs. Keller has made! 

What is READBowl?

READBowl is the FREE global reading competition where PreK-12th grade aged teams around the world compete to read for the most minutes. The competition begins the week before the American College Football National Championship (Monday January 12th) and culminates with a live crowning of the World Champions of Reading on the morning of the National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl Sunday!

In addition to the National and State Championships, Read with Malcolm will award the Top 25 North Carolina Teams with amazing prizes. The competition runs from January 12—the week before the College Football National Championship—through Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, when Malcolm will officially crown the champions.

Below is a special video from Malcolm Mitchell to all North Carolina Readers!

NC READBowl Message from Malcolm Mitchell

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students have been learning about figurative language, along with concrete and sensory details, through various nonfiction texts about the rainforest.

• Science- Students have just started our Weather unit and have reviewed the water cycle

• Math - Students have been learning about place value and comparing decimals.

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

Upcoming Dates:

1/19 No School - MLK Day

1/23 End of Quarter 2

1/23 SSA Test Request Form Due

1/26 No School - Teacher Workday

1/28 Reading Check-In B

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy New year! I hope everyone enjoyed their break and is excited to be back.

SSA Testing Window

• Please click on the link below to view the Principal Message for important information about SSA testing. This is for students that are interested in being placed into SSA for the next academic school year. Please fill out the test request form below BEFORE January 23rd if you want your student to take the SSA test.

  • Principal Message

  • Test Request Form

READBowl 2026

This year, the 5th grade classes will be participating in the READBowl Competition! Stay tuned for more specific details, but Monday January 12th is when all students MUST start tracking how many minutes they are reading everyday!

What is READBowl?

READBowl is the FREE global reading competition where PreK-12th grade aged teams around the world compete to read for the most minutes. The competition begins the week before the American College Football National Championship (Monday January 12th) and culminates with a live crowning of the World Champions of Reading on the morning of the National Football League’s (NFL) Super Bowl Sunday!

In addition to the National and State Championships, Read with Malcolm will award the Top 25 North Carolina Teams with amazing prizes. The competition runs from January 12—the week before the College Football National Championship—through Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, when Malcolm will officially crown the champions.

Below is a special video from Malcolm Mitchell to all North Carolina Readers!

NC READBowl Message from Malcolm Mitchell

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students have been learning about figurative language, along with concrete and sensory details, through various nonfiction texts about the rainforest.

• Science- Students have just started our Weather unit and have reviewed the water cycle

• Math - Students have been learning about place value and comparing decimals.

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

Upcoming Dates:

1/12 READBowl Competition Starts

1/19 No School - MLK Day

1/23 End of Quarter 2

1/23 SSA Test Request Form Due

1/26 No School - Teacher Workday

1/28 Reading Check-In B

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy Friday! We are halfway through quarter 2!

Dress Code Reminders:

If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be sent to the office and parents will be called to bring a change of clothes.

https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=622447

a) Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides.

b) Students must wear shoes at all times except when changing for physical education or athletic practices or events or when specifically directed otherwise by a teacher or administrator.

c) Clothing must cover undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).

d) Breasts, genitals and buttocks must be covered with opaque (non-see-through) fabric.

e) Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.  Schools may impose restrictions on student clothing and/or hairstyles not listed in this policy only when strictly necessary to comply with specific health or safety regulations in light of unique hazards in a particular context (e.g., physical education classes, science labs, wood shop, or similar activities) or when otherwise required by law or Board policy. 

f) Head coverings (including hats, hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas) are generally prohibited in the school building.  However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (e.g., hair ties or headwraps) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets).

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students are building background knowledge about the rainforest and preparing for text-based discussions through research.

• Science- Students are learning about the relationship between force and motion. 

• Math - Students have been learning about dividing whole numbers by unit fraction while using models. 

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

Upcoming Dates:

12/8 - 12/12 Book Fair Week

12/11 --- Math Check-in A 

12/11 --- Book Fair Night and Chorus Concert 

12/19 --- Jingle Bell Run

12/19 --- Last Day of School before Winter Break!

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy week 3 of November!  Thank you to those who volunteered for the WOES Marathon, it was a huge  success!

Field Trip Chaperone Sign-up: 

If you are still interested in being a chaperone, please reach out to  your student's teacher via Talking Points. Some classes still need more volunteers while others are full.

Dress Code Reminders:

If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be sent to the office and parents will be called to bring a change of clothes.

https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=622447

a) Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides.

b) Students must wear shoes at all times except when changing for physical education or athletic practices or events or when specifically directed otherwise by a teacher or administrator.

c) Clothing must cover undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).

d) Breasts, genitals and buttocks must be covered with opaque (non-see-through) fabric.

e) Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.  Schools may impose restrictions on student clothing and/or hairstyles not listed in this policy only when strictly necessary to comply with specific health or safety regulations in light of unique hazards in a particular context (e.g., physical education classes, science labs, wood shop, or similar activities) or when otherwise required by law or Board policy. 

f) Head coverings (including hats, hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas) are generally prohibited in the school building.  However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (e.g., hair ties or headwraps) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets).

NEW Read Aloud - We will read the book, "Holes" by Louis Sachar for our next read aloud in class. If you are able to purchase a copy or even  few to build a class set, we would greatly appreciate it!

Below is the Amazon to purchase

https://a.co/d/3L17k5J 

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students are building background knowledge of Rainforest through online tools and vocabulary, while examining the text structure of different passages.

• Science- Students are learning about the relationship between force and motion. 

• Math - Students have been learning about multiplying fractions through models (Fraction bars, numbers lines, and array models. 

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

Upcoming Dates:

11/26-11/28 --- Thanksgiving Break 

12/2 --- Science Check-in (Physical Science) 

12/11 --- Math Check-in A 

12/19 --- Last Day of School before Winter Break!

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy week 2 of November! 

Field Trip Chaperone Sign-up: 

We are excited about our upcoming field trip to Wilmington for our 5th graders! If you are interested in chaperoning, a sign up link will be sent out next Wednesday, November 19th at 5:00pm. Please note that spaces are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis, with 5 parents selected per teacher. 

Dress Code Reminders:

If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be sent to the office and parents will be called to bring a change of clothes.

https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=622447

a) Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides.

b) Students must wear shoes at all times except when changing for physical education or athletic practices or events or when specifically directed otherwise by a teacher or administrator.

c) Clothing must cover undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).

d) Breasts, genitals and buttocks must be covered with opaque (non-see-through) fabric.

e) Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.  Schools may impose restrictions on student clothing and/or hairstyles not listed in this policy only when strictly necessary to comply with specific health or safety regulations in light of unique hazards in a particular context (e.g., physical education classes, science labs, wood shop, or similar activities) or when otherwise required by law or Board policy. 

f) Head coverings (including hats, hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas) are generally prohibited in the school building.  However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (e.g., hair ties or headwraps) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets).

NEW Read Aloud - We will read the book, "Holes" by Louis Sachar for our next read aloud in class. If you are able to purchase a copy or even  few to build a class set, we would greatly appreciate it!

Below is the Amazon to purchase

https://a.co/d/3L17k5J 

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students are building background knowledge of Rainforest through online tools and vocabulary

• Science- Students are learning about the relationship between force and motion. 

• Math - Students have been learning about multiplying fractions through models (Fraction bars, numbers lines, and array models. 

Upcoming Dates:

11/21--- White Oak Marathon 

11/26-11/28 ---Thanksgiving Break 

12/2--- Science Check-in (Physical Science) 

12/11--- Math Check-in A 

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy Halloween and end of Quarter 1! 

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip Permission Slips are due Friday October 31st, that's tonight!

• Field Trip Payment due TODAY! , Please click on the following link to pay!

• Payment must be submitted by TONIGHT! The link closes at 11:00pm that night!

Field Trip Payment Portal

Dress Code Reminders:

If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be sent to the office and parents will be called to bring a change of clothes.

https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=622447

a) Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides.

b) Students must wear shoes at all times except when changing for physical education or athletic practices or events or when specifically directed otherwise by a teacher or administrator.

c) Clothing must cover undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).

d) Breasts, genitals and buttocks must be covered with opaque (non-see-through) fabric.

e) Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.  Schools may impose restrictions on student clothing and/or hairstyles not listed in this policy only when strictly necessary to comply with specific health or safety regulations in light of unique hazards in a particular context (e.g., physical education classes, science labs, wood shop, or similar activities) or when otherwise required by law or Board policy. 

f) Head coverings (including hats, hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas) are generally prohibited in the school building.  However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (e.g., hair ties or headwraps) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets).

NEW Read Aloud - We will read the book, "Holes" by Louis Sachar for our next read aloud in class. If you are able to purchase a copy or even  few to build a class set, we would greatly appreciate it!

Below is the Amazon to purchase

https://a.co/d/3L17k5J 

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students are working on writing a monologue based on the point of view of a character from Esperanza Rising.

• Social Studies - Students have begun learning about the U.S. Federal Government and the Constitution.

• Math - Students have been working on using models to solve division problems involving 3-digit and 4-digit dividends divided by up to 2-digit divisors.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday 10/31 End of Quarter 1

Friday 10/31 Payment and Permission Slip for Field Trip Due

Tuesday 11/4 No School - Teacher Workday

Friday 11/7 Report Cards Go Home

Tuesday 11/11     No School- Veterans Day!

Thursday 11/13 NC Reading Check-In

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy end of week 8 of school! 

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip Permission Slips are due Friday October 31st

• Field Trip Payment due Friday October 31st, Please click on the following link to pay!

• Payment must be submitted by October 31st, link closes at 11:00pm that night!

Field Trip Payment Portal

NEW Read Aloud - We will read the book, "Holes" by Louis Sachar for our next read aloud in class. If you are able to purchase a copy or even  few to build a class set, we would greatly appreciate it!

Below is the Amazon to purchase

https://a.co/d/3L17k5J 

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students are working on writing a monologue based on the point of view of a character from Esperanza Rising.

• Social Studies - Students have begun learning about the U.S. Federal Government and the Constitution.

• Math - Students have been working on using models to solve division problems involving 3-digit and 4-digit dividends divided by up to 2-digit divisors.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday 10/31 End of Quarter 1

Friday 10/31 Payment and Permission Slip for Field Trip Due

Tuesday 11/4 No School - Teacher Workday

Tuesday 11/11     No School- Veterans Day!

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy end of week 8 of school! 

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip Permission Slips are due Friday October 31st

• Field Trip Payment due Friday October 31st, Please click on the following link to pay!

• Payment must be submitted by October 31st, link closes at 11:00pm that night!

Field Trip Payment Portal

NEW Read Aloud - We will read the book, "Holes" by Louis Sachar for our next read aloud in class. If you are able to purchase a copy or even  few to build a class set, we would greatly appreciate it!

Below is the Amazon to purchase

https://a.co/d/3L17k5J 

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - Students wrote a compare/ contrast essay based on character reactions from Esperanza Rising. Have your child read their Final Copy to you!

• Science - Students continued learning about heat energy and how it transfers between objects. 

• Math - Students worked on order of operations and began reviewing and practicing different strategies to solve multiplication and division problems.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday 10/20 No School- Teacher Workday

Friday 10/31 End of Quarter 1

Friday 10/31 Payment and Permission Slip for Field Trip Due

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy end of week 7 of school! 

Click here to view an announcement from the PTA!

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip Permission Slips are due Friday October 31st

• Field Trip Payment due Friday October 31st, Please click on the following link to pay!

• Payment must be submitted by October 31st, link closes at 11:00pm that night!

Field Trip Payment Portal

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - We have finished reading Esperanza Rising and students have begun working on writing their rough draft for their character reaction literary essay on an event in Esperanza Rising. 

• Science - This week students have begun learning about heat energy and how it transfers between objects. Students have also begun learning about conductors and insulators.

• Math - This week students have begun working on solving expressions using order of operations, and will begin working on practicing solving multiplication through area model.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday 10/13 No School- Teacher Workday

Monday 10/20 No School- Teacher Workday

Friday 10/31 End of Quarter 1

Friday 10/31 Payment and Permission Slip for Field Trip Due

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy week 6 of school! 

Click here to view an announcement from the PTA!

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip Permission Slips are due Friday October 31st

• Field Trip Payment due Friday October 31st, Please click on the following link to pay!

Field Trip Payment Portal

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - We are continuing to read Esperanza Rising while exploring its text structure and identifying how characters react to specific events in the story.

• Science - This week we finished up our first science unit on matter and the water cycle! Please continue to review this content with your students throughout the year.

• Math - This week students have been finishing their learning on volume and finding the volume of composite figures.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday 10/13 No School- Teacher Workday

Monday 10/20 No School- Teacher Workday

Friday 10/31 End of Quarter 1

Friday 10/31 Payment and Permission Slip for Field Trip Due

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy week 5 of school! Can't believe we are already half way through our first Quarter!

Click here to view an announcement from the PTA!

*Reminder: Next Week is Custodian Appreciation Week! Let's show our amazing custodian Mr. Israel how much we appreciate him! Feel free to have your student make him a card and bring in to your teacher to deliver it to him!

Dress Code Reminders:

If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be sent to the office and parents will be called to bring a change of clothes.

https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=622447

a) Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides.

b) Students must wear shoes at all times except when changing for physical education or athletic practices or events or when specifically directed otherwise by a teacher or administrator.

c) Clothing must cover undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).

d) Breasts, genitals and buttocks must be covered with opaque (non-see-through) fabric.

e) Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.  Schools may impose restrictions on student clothing and/or hairstyles not listed in this policy only when strictly necessary to comply with specific health or safety regulations in light of unique hazards in a particular context (e.g., physical education classes, science labs, wood shop, or similar activities) or when otherwise required by law or Board policy. 

f) Head coverings (including hats, hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas) are generally prohibited in the school building.  However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (e.g., hair ties or headwraps) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets).

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip information will be going home on Tuesday, September 16th

• We will not be taking any chaperone requests at this time, more information about chaperones will be sent at a later date

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - We are continuing to read Esperanza Rising while exploring its text structure and identifying how characters react to specific events in the story.

• Science - We have finished the first half of our science unit on matter and will be starting the second part on the water cycle next week!

• Math - We have continued to learn about volume and how to solve the volume of composite rectangular prisms.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday 9/26 Interim Report Cards 

Monday 10/13 Teacher Workday

Monday 1020 Teacher Workday

Friday 10/31 End of Quarter 1

Friday 10/31 Payment and Permission Slip for Field Trip Due

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy week 4 of school! Your students have been working hard and we hope you enjoy the weekend.

Click here to view an announcement from the PTA!

Dress Code Reminders:

If students are not dressed appropriately, they will be sent to the office and parents will be called to bring a change of clothes.

https://boardpolicyonline.com/bl/?b=wake_new#&&hs=622447

a) Students must wear clothing that covers their skin from chest to mid-thigh with opaque (non-see-through) fabric in front, back, and on the sides.

b) Students must wear shoes at all times except when changing for physical education or athletic practices or events or when specifically directed otherwise by a teacher or administrator.

c) Clothing must cover undergarments (waistbands and straps excluded).

d) Breasts, genitals and buttocks must be covered with opaque (non-see-through) fabric.

e) Specialized courses may require specialized attire, such as sports uniforms or safety gear.  Schools may impose restrictions on student clothing and/or hairstyles not listed in this policy only when strictly necessary to comply with specific health or safety regulations in light of unique hazards in a particular context (e.g., physical education classes, science labs, wood shop, or similar activities) or when otherwise required by law or Board policy. 

f) Head coverings (including hats, hoods, sweat bands, and bandanas) are generally prohibited in the school building.  However, students may wear head coverings in the school building as an expression of sincerely held religious belief (e.g., hijabs or yarmulkes) or cultural expression (e.g., hair ties or headwraps) or to reasonably accommodate medical or disability-related issues (e.g., protective helmets).

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip information will be going home on Tuesday, September 16th

• We will not be taking any chaperone requests at this time, more information about chaperones will be sent at a later date

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• Please complete and return ALL forms as soon as possible. These include: Student Information Google Form, Student Information YELLOW card, the Student Handbook back page, and the technology agreement. 

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• If you haven't already downloaded the Talking Points app, please do so ASAP! Talking Points will be the main source of communication from your child's teacher.

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - We are continuing to read Esperanza Rising while exploring its text structure and its connection to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• Science - We have begun our first unit of science and students have been exploring the phases of matter. Students have also begun to learn about how matter can change through physical or chemical reactions.

• Math - We have started our volume unit and students have been exploring the connection between layers to find the volume of a rectangular prism.

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday 9/23 Teacher Workday

Friday 9/26 Interim Report Cards 

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

Happy week 3 of school! Your students have been working hard and we hope you enjoy the weekend.

Click here to view an announcement from the PTA!

Field Trip Update:

• Field Trip information will be going home on Tuesday, September 16th

• We will not be taking any chaperone requests at this time, more information about chaperones will be sent at a later date

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• Please complete and return ALL forms as soon as possible. These include: Student Information Google Form, Student Information YELLOW card, the Student Handbook back page, and the technology agreement. 

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• If you haven't already downloaded the Talking Points app, please do so ASAP! Talking Points will be the main source of communication from your child's teacher.

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - We are continuing to read Esperanza Rising while exploring its text structure and its connection to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• Social Studies - To wrap up ouw unit on geography, students have been working on a project about one of the 5 regions in the United States! 

• Math - We have finished our unit on categorical and numerical data, how to graph them, and identify trends in the data. We will be starting Volume next week! 

Upcoming Dates:

Tuesday 9/16 Fall Picture Day

Tuesday 9/23 Teacher Workday

Friday 9/26 Interims

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

We have had an amazing first two weeks of school! Your students have been working hard and we hope you enjoy the weekend.

Important Attendance Updates:

• With Infinite Campus measuring attendance in minutes, students who check out before 12:46pm will now be counted as a full day of absence instead of half day.

• If your student is going to be absent, make sure you fill out this Google Form. This is the only way that students can be marked for excused absences.

WCPSS: Important Changes

• Students are not allowed to wear any smart watches during school hours. Watches will be silenced and kept in the student's backpack until the end of the day. We encourage students to leave their smart watches at home.

• Head coverings such as hats, hoods, and bandanas are not allowed to be worn at school. Exceptions that are allowed is if they are for religious beliefs or cultural expression such as hijabs, yarmulkes, or geles.

• If you have any questions regarding these new WCPSS policy changes, please reach out to Principal Todd or Assistant Principal Bratton.

Updates & Reminders:

• Please complete and return ALL forms as soon as possible. These include: Student Information Google Form, Student Information YELLOW card, the Student Handbook back page, and the technology agreement. 

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• If you haven't already downloaded the Talking Points app, please do so ASAP! Talking Points will be the main source of communication from your child's teacher.

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

What Students Are Learning:

• EL - We have begun reading Esperanza Rising while exploring its text structure and its connection to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

• Social Studies - We are wrapping up learning about the Think Like an Historian Framework and have begun looking into U.S. Geography.

• Math - We have begun learning about categorical and numerical data, how to graph them, and identify trends in the data. We have also been practicing how to plot points on a coordinate grid and creating line graphs that represent a change in data over time.

Upcoming Dates:

Friday, 9/12 IA Appreciation Day

Tuesday 9/16 Fall Picture Day

Tuesday 9/23 Teacher Workday

Friday 9/26 Interims

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.

FIFTH GRADE NEWS

We had an amazing first week back at school and look forward to a great year!

Updates & Reminders:

• Please complete and return ALL forms as soon as possible. These include: Student Information Google Form, Student Information YELLOW card, the Student Handbook back page, and the technology agreement. 

• All dismissal transportation changes MUST be communicated with your child's teacher via email, Talking Points message or paper note. Please do NOT solely rely on asking your child to share the information with their teacher. Any last minute changes should be shared with the front office. 

• If you haven't already downloaded the Talking Points app, please do so ASAP! Talking Points will be the main source of communication from your child's teacher.

• Students need to come to school with their Chromebooks charged each day.

• Please have your child bring in book(s) for independent reading next week. Be sure that the book they select is a good fit book and can be read throughout the week. No Graphic Novels, please.

Upcoming Dates:

Monday, 9/1 Labor Day- No School

Dreambox Expectations:

Students will be expected to complete 5 lessons in Dreambox each week.