Thursday Newsletter

Dear Fifth Grade Families,

This week has been one of technology glitches. All is well now. Report cards were completed and the newsletter is finally on its way! Thank you for your patience. It is amazing how reliant we are on technology.

Can you believe that this week is February?! The kids are excited for many special upcoming events. We have our fieldtrip to Skateland for the annual fifth grade skate on February 18th. More information will be coming home on Thursday.

We would also like to have a small celebration on Monday, February 14th to celebrate friendship. Students are welcome to bring valentines to share. We do request, however, that if they are bringing one for anyone, that they bring one for everyone. This Thursday, children will be bringing home a class list of first names so that they can make sure not to miss anyone. If you are willing to send in a treat, drink, or paper product for this event, please email me or send in a note. I will send a confirmation so we are sure we have everything covered. We will be celebrating from 2:30-3:00 on Monday, 2/14.

On Tuesday, 2/1, students will receive/choose their piece for forensics. Their goal will be to work on memorizing their piece next week. Our performance will be on Friday, February 25th. We will be performing in the Multi-Purpose Room at 2:00. All are invited! I will also be videotaping the event so we can have a DVD which you can borrow to view at home. (I understand the schedules of working parents!)

This week we have been immersing ourself in poetry to understand in this very broad genre what is the essence of a poem. We will be using our knowledge to apply to both our reading and writing of poetry this month. The kids have been enjoying this excursion!

In social studies, we are looking at life in the British colonies. We are going to be acting out the triangle of trade this coming week to understand the early economy of North America and the start of slavery. We will also be looking at the Zenger trial from which our freedom of speech was born.

Thank you so much for all of your support!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Cindy