Week of March 31st

Important Dates:
March 31, 2008 -- Classes Resume
April 24, 2008 -- Early Dismissal



English
We will begin the week by reviewing last weeks expository essay and comparing it to what really did happen over their Spring Break. Then, we will begin Unit 6, Pronouns. We will cover subject pronouns, object pronouns, and using I & me in a sentence this week.


Reading
Start out the month right and pick out a good book for your April book reports! They will be due Wednesday, April 30th. We will begin our China unit project this week. This should be an exciting project to show all they learned about China before break.


Math
This week we will finishing up Chapter 7, Geometry. In the last two lessons, we will identify parts of a circle and identify solid figures. We will be doing the open book and note Checkpoint Quiz on Wednesday, April 2nd. Finally, our open note and open book Chapter 7 test on Geometry will be Friday, April 4th.

Week of March 17th

Important Dates:

March 21, 2008 -- No School

March 24, 2008 -- Spring Break Begins

March 31, 2008 -- Classes Resume

April 24, 2008 -- Early Dismissal

English

We will continue working on expository writing this week. The topic will be to write about Spring Break. You may begin discussing with your child the events that might occur over Spring Break to better help them begin the thought process for this written language essay.

Reading

This week we will be reading in our China book and outlining some of the chapters. Ask your child what new facts they have learned about China. We also will be making lanterns and Chinese dragons. China's paper lanterns are more than just decorations; since 250 B.C. they have silently spoken of births, deaths, social status and approaching danger. The 5th grade will be having a panda parade. Your child is to decorate their very own panda and give it a name.

Pandas are due Wednesday, March 19th.

IMPORTANT *** March book reports will be due this Wednesday, March 19th.

Math

This week we will use patterns to solve problems. We also will identify congruent figures and investigate transformations, such as flips, slides, and turns. Next we will solve problems involving symmetry. Ask your child what picture they made to show their line of symmetry. Lastly, we will identify parts of a circle and identify solid figures. Upon returning, we will be wrapping up the chapter and taking a test on Friday, April 4th.

Week of March 10th

Important Dates:
March 10-14, 2008 -- ISAT Testing
March 11, 2008 -- Report Cards
March 14, 2008 -- Parent/Teacher Conferences -- No School
March 21, 2008 -- No School
March 24, 2008 -- Spring Break Begins
March 31, 2008 -- Classes Resume
April 24, 2008 -- Early Dismissal

English
Did you know that expository writing is almost any type of written language out there other than narrative (story)? We will be evaluated on this type of writing on our ISAT Writing Test this week.

Reading
We will begin our unit on China. I am encouraging your child to bring in anything they may have from China to share with the class. March book reports will be due Wed. March 19th.

Math
No math this week – Please continue to look at the review packet for ISAT math.