Welcome to 5th Grade!

Nothing like starting the new school year with a hurricane! This is just one example of all the exciting things to come!

A few reminders:

• Please carefully complete the paperwork in the yellow packet with updated information and return all items inside envelop
• If you haven't gotten a chance to fill in your contact information in the school's google doc, please take a moment to go to https://goo.gl/forms/SjLSb3ejx4MWrcI53
• Visit the Roberts PTO Webpage www.robertspto.org  or the school webpage www.houstonisd.org/robertselem for:
• VIPS clearance - remember, this can take up to 2-3 weeks to complete
• Directory listings
• Volunteer registration
• Rainy Day Dismissal: All “parent walk-up” students will be dismissed from inside the building. Fifth graders will be located in the fine arts wing.
• Alerts from HISD: You can opt-in for texts from HISD by texting 'YES' to 68453

For the first week of school, we will be:

• Creating essential agreements
• Becoming familiar with routines, schedules, and expectations
• Beginning our class novel
• Assessing reading levels
• Setting up subject area journals

Be safe over the weekend. We look forward to seeing you on our new start date, which is Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

About Mrs. Moliver & Ms. Langerud

Hello 5th Grade Families!

As we prepare for a fantastic fifth grade year, I would like to take a moment to not only introduce myself, but also my long term substitute teacher.

My name is Anne Moliver and I have been teaching for the past seven years, last year being my first at Roberts. I was so grateful for the warm welcome I received, and the unforgettable learning experiences shared with my students at this outstanding school. I look forward to even more growth and exciting adventures ahead with your students.

As you may know, my husband and I are expecting our first child in the coming days. This means that I will be taking some time with my new baby at home, but will return to the classroom after my maternity leave. Ms. Epps and I are happy to announce that an excellent substitute teacher will be stepping in during my absence, and we have been collaborating to ensure that every student's needs are met.

Kristen Langerud is a recent English graduate from Texas A&M University. She is currently completing her teaching certification and is thrilled to be working with your kids this semester. Ms. Langerud hopes to one day be able to teach English abroad and experience everyday life in a different culture.

Ms. Langerud will be your primary contact while I am away. Her email address, kristen.langerud@houstonisd.org, will be active within the next week. In addition, our class blog will temporarily be out of use, but all academic information and reminders can be found on the other fifth grade teachers' class websites:

• Mrs. Bryant - http://mrsbryant5th.blogspot.com/
• Mrs. Berens - http://berens5.blogspot.com/
• Ms. Bahr - http://bahrfifthgrade.blogspot.com/

We can’t wait to begin a great school year and build strong relationships with you and your student!

Sincerely,

Anne Moliver

anne.moliver@houstonisd.org

Week 37

5th Grade Activities for the Last Week of School:

Tuesday, May 23

• “Fun Day” at Roberts
• 9-11am – Games 2 U - Laser Tag, Video Game Truck, Foam Pit (Bring a full change of clothes!)
• Lunch as usual in cafeteria – bring lunch or buy from cafeteria

• Promotion Ceremony - Pershing Middle School Auditorium, 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd.
• Students should arrive by 5:30pm, ceremony begins promptly at 6:00pm.
• A professional photographer will take a photo of each child receiving their certificate, which will be available for order at: www.enjoyphotos.com

Username: Roberts Graduation 2017

Password: 7447

Wednesday, May 24

• Field Trip to The University of Houston
• 9:30-11:30am We will be playing glow effect bowling (don’t forget SOCKS), ping pong, and other games. Look for a permission slip coming home Monday, return on Tuesday.

• 5th grade party at Roberts
• 12-2pm Pizza, DJ, sno cones, yearbook signing, photo booth. Students are welcome to bring picnic blanket for our time outside!

Thursday, May 25

• Last Day of School!!!
• Early Dismissal at 12:30pm
• No after-school programs will be held and school grounds will be closed to set-up for the carnival.
• Carnival at 3:30pm!

Happy summer and best wishes for 6th grade! This has been an unforgettable year with 28 of the coolest 5th graders ever! I am so thankful for our time together and hope to be kept “in the loop,” as each student has a permanent place in my heart!

Week 36

Reminders: 

• Portfolio picnics will take place from 12:05 - 1:05pm, Monday-Wednesday and from 5:30-6:30pm on Thursday evening. Thanks to all who submitted an RSVP, your ID sticker will be ready at reception when you arrive. From there, you may meet up with your child outside on the playground and enjoy the trip down memory lane! 5th graders will get to keep their portfolio (rather than turn them back in as in previous years) so you are welcome to take it with you when you leave.
• Social Studies cumulative exam - Wednesday, 5/17
• NO spelling, quizlet, or problem of the day quizzes! :)

Monday: Portfolio preparation, continue “expert” presentations, math logic puzzles, SS review

Tuesday: Math logic puzzles, SS review, letters to incoming 5th graders

Wednesday: SS exam

Thursday: Board game day! Your child may bring in a non-electronic game to play with others, please no iPads, laptops, etc. We will also have our last science lab with Mrs. Tooker.

Friday: Camp Read A-Lot – Students may wear PJ’s, slippers, and bring a blanket and pillow if they wish. We will also play Minute to Win it Games… If you would like to donate, we are in need of tongue depressors, marshmallows, cotton balls, Nilla Wafers, plastic cups, dry spaghetti, empty aluminum cans, and Vaseline. Thanks!!!

Week 35

Reminders:

• Science STAAR Test - This Wednesday, May 10th. Please ensure that your child has a healthy breakfast, clean snacks, and is well rested to do their best!
• During testing, Monday-Wednesday, our campus is closed to visitors which means that parents are not permitted to volunteer or visit for lunch.
• Due to testing and having a closed campus, Tuesday Folders will not go home this week.
• Cumulative Social Studies Test - Wednesday, May 17th.
• Portfolio Picnics - May 15-17th from 12:05-1:05pm and May 18th from 5:30-6:30pm. If you have not yet returned the RSVP paper that went home in Tuesday folders a few weeks back, please email me with the day that you plan on attending. This will greatly help with planning.
• 5th Grade End of Year Activities Schedule:
• Tuesday, May 23rd (9-11am) – Games2U Rotation at Roberts: video game truck, laser tag, foam pit. Please send a change of clothes!
• Tuesday, May 23rd (6pm) - Promotion Ceremony at Pershing Middle School Auditorium, 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd.  There will be a professional photographer at Promotion from whom you can order photos directly.
• Wednesday, May 24th (9-11:30am) – Trip to University of Houston Student Center for bowling with glow effects, ping pong, etc. Students need to wear their 5th grade shirt and socks. (12-2pm) Pizza, DJ, Memory book signing, Photo Booth, Shaved Ice, and Pizza at Roberts
  

Science: On Monday and Tuesday we will continue our cumulative science review for STAAR on Wednesday. (More) Science Review Terms, science notebooks, textbooks, and previously linked videos are excellent study resources.

Social Studies: This week we will continue to review for our end of year social studies test. Social Studies Review Terms (this week’s quizlet list), notebook notes, newspapers, and review materials from this week and next in the S.S. folder are great resources for studying.

Math: We will begin lessons on combinations and probability as well as fine tuning the math skills from this year.

Reading: We will be finishing our “expert” projects this week, products are due on Tuesday, 5/9 and presentations will take place on Thursday and Friday (5/11-12). We will also be taking our very LAST spelling and quizlet quizzes this Friday, 5/12 (yay!)

Week 34

Reminders:

• Spark Park Dedication - May 6th, 9:30am
• Science STAAR Test - May 10th
• Cumulative Social Studies Test - May 17th
• Portfolio Picnics - May 15-17th from 12:05-1:05pm and May 18th from 5:30-6:30pm. If you have not yet returned the paper that went home in last week’s Tuesday folder, please email me when you plan on coming. This will greatly help with planning for that week.
• 5th Grade End of Year Activities Schedule:
• Tuesday, May 23rd (9-11am) – Games2U Rotation at Roberts: video game truck, laser tag, foam pit. Please send a change of clothes!
• Tuesday, May 23rd (6pm) - Promotion Ceremony at Pershing Middle School Auditorium, 3838 Blue Bonnet Blvd.  There will be a professional photographer at Promotion from whom you can order photos directly.
• Wednesday, May 24th (9-11:30am) – Trip to University of Houston Student Center for bowling with glow effects, ping pong, etc. Students need to wear their 5th grade shirt and socks. (12-2pm) Pizza, DJ, Memory book signing, Photo Booth, Shaved Ice, and Pizza at Roberts

Math: This week we are finishing up our unit on triangles. We will have a test on Thursday of this week and our usual POD quiz on Friday. Probability, up next!

Reading: We will begin our final ELA project of the year, more information will be given in a handout on Monday. Spelling and Quizlet on Friday, May 5th.

Science: This week we will continue to review for our Science STAAR test as we cover Matter & Energy, Earth & Space, and Organisms & Environments. (More) Science Review Terms, science notebooks, textbooks, and previously linked videos are excellent study resources.

Social Studies: This week we will begin to review for our end of year social studies test. Social Studies Review Terms, notebook notes, newspapers, and review materials from this week and next in the S.S. folder are great resources for studying.

Week 33

Reminders:

• Field trip on Thursday, 4/27 to the Freedom Train performance at Miller Outdoor Theater. Buses will depart at 10:00am and we should arrive back at Roberts by 1:00pm. Please ensure that your student has a sack (disposable) lunch with plenty of water, a towel to sit on, hat, and sunscreen & bug repellent applied before school. We will also be wearing our 5th grade t-shirt (white with red sleeves).
• Spark Park dedication - May 6th
• Science STAAR - May 10th

Math: This week we will continue to look at how the area of triangles is related to the area of quadrilaterals. Math Antics - Area is a great video to review the calculation skills (area of triangles begins at 4:53).

Reading: Most of our book club groups finished their novels on Friday, 4/21 or Monday, 4/24. This week we will begin our “buffet book reports,” instructions will be given out on Monday and completed projects will be due on Friday, 4/28. Spelling and quizlet quizzes on Friday, 4/28.

Social Studies: We will finish up our week 22 newspaper, “Changing Times” and begin our week 23 newspaper, “WWI and the Great Depression.” These articles will help us analyze various issues and events of the 20th century including industrialization, urbanization, increased usage of oil and gas, the Great Depression, world wars, civil rights movement, and military actions.

Science: STAAR review - We will continue our focus on force, motion, and energy - there will be a short quiz on Monday along with a class Jeopardy game. Next, we will dive into our review of Earth and space science. This includes the water cycle, weather vs. climate, formation of sedimentary rocks and fossil fuels, alternative energy sources, earth, moon, and sun patterns, and much more. Science notebooks, textbooks, and previously linked videos are excellent study resources!