Homework

This is a heads up that the homework sheet given out today will be due next Thursday as Froday is a PDDay. Next Thursday there will be a spelling quiz on the first ten word wall words.
They are:
Their, there, they're, threw, through, you, your, you're, write, and right.
They will need to know how to spell them and how to properly use these homophones.

Homework Correction

I apologize for the confusion with the homework this weekend.  I photocopied the grade six version of the math side from last year.  To complete the homework, please make up any six digit numbers for your child to write as a number for #1. They can use those numbers to complete the rest of the page.  Please ignore the examples in the millions. Grade 5's are only assessed up to the hundred thousands.

Multiplication Wall of Fame

When I got home last night and began correcting the students multiplication facts I realized I never mentioned the goal I set for them regarding their multiplication facts.  I have in my room what is called the Multiplication Wall of Fame.  The students are aiming to correctly answer 40 multiplication facts in one minute.  If they do this, their name gets added to the wall and they no longer have to participate in Mad Minutes.  We practice our multiplication facts daily, at the beginning of each Math class.  Students have little booklets and answer as many as they can in one minute.  The goal of 40 is something we are aiming for by the end of the year.  If they are consistently answering at least ten in one minute by the end of this month, they are in a good spot.  If not, please take the time to practice their facts with them.  Knowing their multiplications facts  will help them in almost all areas of math.  

Thank you for your support and it was great getting to meet so many of you last night. 

Classroom Rights and Responsibilities

I realized too late that the picture of the classroom rights and responsibilities that we made as a class didn't photocopy well. (the black box on the inside of your brochure).  Here is what the students decided on.

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Program Night

Dear Grade 5 Parents,

This year I am teaching a Grade 5 class in the morning and kindergarten in the afternoon.  In order to be able to meet as many parnts as possible, I will be making a brief presentation in our Grade 5 class (Room 176) at the beginning of the first two sessions before heading to my kindergarten classroom.  I will also be available in the Grade 5 classroom for questions during the third session.  Mme Campbell will be making her presentation for her Grade 4 parents the second half of the first two sessions. If you cannot make Program Night, I will send copies of handouts home with your child on Friday. I look forward to seeing you Thursday evening.

Friendly Letter Outline

Welcome

Welcome to our class website.  Please check regularly for classroom announcements, updates, and homework. Please use the links provided for extra practice and important information.

Math and Language Update

I have had such a great first week back at school, and I hope your child has too.  We have already begun our first writing assignment.  We are practicing letter writing, and the students are working on writing a friendly letter to me; introducing themselves, telling me a little about their summer adventures, and setting some academic and personal goals for themselves.  We hope to have our final copies ready to show you on our Program night on September 22nd. This coming week we will begin practicing cursive writing.  We will learn the proper formation of each letter and then continue to develop our cursive writing skills each week while practicing our word wall words.  

We will begin our study of Place Value this week.  The Grade five expectation is that students will be able to represent and order numbers to 100 000 and develop the concept of place value to hundredths (0.01). You can help your child at home by verbally quizzing them on numbers to up to 100,000 and having them write the numeral, or by writing large numbers and have them read them aloud. 

Our regular homework program will begin Friday September 23, however students will be given a package of cursive writing practice this Friday with the expectation that they practice on their own during the week and return the completed package on Friday September 23rd.