5th grade news
Present Topics Being Covered:
Math - Fractions
Language Arts - Concentration on persuasive writing; writing for the Young Gerogia
Authors' Contest
** Students should be READING at home. Minutes read can also be
documented for the Six Flags Reading Program. (Students who
read 360 minutes and get parent verification can earn a free Six
Flag ticket.)
Science - Electricity and Magnetism; soon to begin a study on Landforms
Social Studies - 1920's/1930's; soon to begin a study of World War II
Upcoming Events:
Fifth Grade T-shirts will be ordered soon. Letters have gone home, explaining the
details. DEADLINE for ordering has been extended to Thursday, February 4. Cost is $12
Fifth Graders' Jump Rope for Heart will be Thursday, February 11. Students are
encouraged to participate. envelopes and permission slips have been sent home.
Classroom Valentine parties will be held at 2:00 on February 11, after Jump Rope for
Heart.
Yearbook ads are due Friday, February 5. Cost is $30.
Beta Club Initiation will be held Thursday, February 18, at 6:00 in the cafeteria. |