Week 33

It’s the final countdown! This week will be all about preparing for the Social Studies final exam and Exhibition night!

• Social Studies Final Exam - Tuesday, May 22
• Notebooks, newspapers, review packets, and relevant Crash Course American History, and Brain Pop Social Studies videos are excellent tools to help prepare
• Exhibition Night - May 24 from 6:30 – 7:45pm
• We ask that students arrive at 6:15pm and report to our classroom for set up instructions
• Professional attire (slacks, collared/button-down shirt, dress shoes)
• Flag Ceremony - Friday, May 25 at 7:30am
• Memorial Day - no school on Monday, May 28
• 5th grade Promotion at Pershing – Tuesday, May 29th at 6pm
• Students should arrive at 5:45pm and meet in the hallway to the right of the auditorium. Professional attire required.
• University of Houston 5th grade trip - Wednesday, May 30
• Look for permission slips going home this week!
• June 1st – Last day of school and carnival

Week 32

Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness this past week. I really appreciate the appreciation!

Upcoming Dates

• Science STAAR – Wednesday, May 16
• Food Bank Field Trip – Friday, May 18 (Please wear your 5th grade t-shirt and closed toed shoes)
• Social Studies Final Exam - Wednesday, May 22
• Exhibition Night - May 24 at 6:30 – 7:45pm
• No school - Monday, May 28
• 5th grade Promotion at Pershing – Tuesday, May 29th at 6pm
• June 1st – Last day of school and carnival

Math: NO problem of the day or quiz this week!

Reading: Spelling and Quizlet on Friday

Science: Monday and Tuesday we will continue our cumulative review leading to our science STAAR on Wednesday. (More) Science Review Terms, science notebooks, textbooks, and previously linked videos are excellent study resources. The most important thing is to get a good night’s sleep, and a healthy breakfast in the morning!

Social Studies: We will also continue to review for our end of year Social Studies exam. Here is a link to some very important terms: Social Studies Review. Notebook notes, newspapers, and review materials from last week and this week in the S.S. folder are great resources for studying as well.

Week 31

• Science STAAR: May 16
• Food Bank Field Trip: May 18
• Cumulative Social Studies Test: May 22
• Exhibition Night: May 24th 6:30 – 7:45pm
• No School: May 28
• 5th Grade Promotion: May 29th at 6pm
• Last day of school and Carnival: June 1

Exhibition: This week we are putting the finishing touches on our trifold boards and practicing our presentations. We are so fortunate to have Lanier’s debate team join us this Thursday to practice presentation skills! Finalized scripts should be memorized by May 21st.

Math: Problem of the day quiz on Friday

Reading: This week we will conclude our final book club books. "Shortcut" book reports will be assigned towards the end of the week. Spelling and Quizlet on Friday

Science: We will be reviewing earth and life science. Students may practice these concepts by referring back to their notebooks, textbooks, or any of the links below:
www.studyjams.com
https://www.youtube.com/user/crashcoursekids
https://sciencewilmeth5.wikispaces.com/STAAR%20Science%20Review
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/staar-review-5th-grade-science

Social Studies: This week we will begin to review for our cumulative social studies test. Here is a link to some very important terms. Social Studies Review