5B News for the Week of 12/19

Hello Parents:

It's the countdown to Winter Break!  I can't believe how the time has passed so quickly.  I hope that you all have time to relax and enjoy time with your families.

***Spelling tests will be given on Thursday this week, due to the shortened week.

Here's a snapshot of what to expect this week in 5B...

Reading- Alliteration will be introduced on Monday this week. We will be using the book, Anamalia for this project.  The students will be creating an alliteration project that they will continue to work on throughout the week. 

Flex- Due to the shortened week, we will only be flexing on Tuesday.  We will finish up a reading activity that was started this past week and then participate in a fun activity that correlates to the reading.

Writing- Marketing projects will be presented on Monday.  They look great!  The students have been working diligently to find the best way to promote their products.  I've seen some very creative ideas! After that, the students will be starting their A-Z books.  This activity will be ongoing for a few weeks.

Math Accel.- There will be a short quiz on Tuesday that will cover lessons 5.1-5.4.  We are currently working on lesson 5.6, and will come close to finishing Unit 5 by week's end.  The Unit 5 test will be the week we return from Winter Break, most likely on Thursday of that week.  The Unit 5 study guide will go home later this week, so that the students can work on it over break.

Science- Our study of magnetism will soon be coming to an end.  The magnetism test will be on Tuesday of this week.  We will review for the test on Monday.  The students will be allowed to use their notes for the test.  We will then begin electricity.

Have a wonderful week!

~Mrs. Bennick