Fresh off our field trip to Smolak Farms, we are getting into the autumn spirit here in 5C. The field trip was a terrific experience and we look forward to decorating the pumpkins we picked with the Kindergarten.
There are plenty of things going on this month. Breakfast buddies gives students a chance to enjoy a delicious breakfast with Mrs. MacCurrach and discuss some of the great aspects of fifth grade with the Head of the Lower School. Conferences are right around the corner and I look forward to meeting with the parents to discuss the beginning of the year and the best ways to support the students throughout the year. We also have another field trip to Wenham Museum and on that same day, our Junior Senate will hold a concession stand on the Green Top after school. We end the month with Halloween, which is sure to be a very fun day.
Our academic schedule will also be progressing. We are moving on to our study of nouns in grammar and beginning work on a personal narrative for writing. Exploration and settlements in chapter 4 will be our first work with the Social Studies book. In math, we will continue with number sense and move on to multiplication topics in Unit 3. We will be wrapping up our study of Quest for Courage and examine some comprehension strategies during reading. In spelling, we will continue our work with the Sitton program and work to incorporate these ideas into our daily work.
The specials classes also offer plenty of interesting items. Among them are the Egg Drop in Science and some research techniques that we are learning in Library. Our full schedule also gives us some fun in Chorus, Drama, Spanish, P.E., Music, and Health.
Keep checking the website for pictures, videos, and other various information.
I also ask that parents keep an eye out for any announcements in the assignment notebooks (ASN). These are important tools and we will rely on them heavily to communicate information, help students with organization, and improve homework habits. I ask that you sign them each night and note about how much time the work is taking the student. Thanks for your help in reinforcing these good habits.
With cooler weather lurking, please also be sure to send in items that are in dress code to keep students warm.
Here is to a fun, productive month!
