10/19 Class Newsletter

We are well into Module 2 and this week we discussed strategies to multiply multi-digit numbers. I introduced the area model as a strategy as well as the standard algorithm.  Ask your child what a partial product is and how they can find it.  Refer to lessons 4-9 on this concept in their math workbooks and journal. To be successful with this concept, students must have a strong background with basic multiplication.  As of now, students are required to answer 10 mixed multiplication facts from 0-12 within 1 minute.  We will soon change this to 20 facts in 1 minute.  Continue practicing the fluency of basic multiplication facts.  The following online programs can help with this:
Math Magician (0's-10's facts)
Math Magician (fact fluency- includes all math operations)
Math Trainer
Self Correcting Multiplication Tests

In science, we continued discussing biotic and abiotic factors of ecosystems.  Students created powerpoint presentations on their findings.  This was accompanied with beautiful pictures of their ecosystem.  I will take pictures and share them next week.

 Looking ahead:

Math We will begin Topic C on Monday.  This topic teaches how to multiply multi-digit decimals. Please see the Parent Newsletter (go to the Math Newsletter page) for this topic so that you know what to expect.  Students will be quizzed on Topic B (multiplying multi-digit whole numbers).  We will also take our 2nd multiplication fluency test on 6's and 7's facts.  Students need to know these facts up to 12's (ex. 6x 11, 6 x 12, 7 x 11, 7 x 12).

Science We will dig deeper into understanding Ecosystems. Next week we will move towards learning about food chains.  Discuss what your child has been learning through the course of the week.



News Show: Team B (Please arrive at school prior to 7:45)

Mon-Fri, Oct. 22-26 Extra PE Week (Mrs. Juniewicz homeroom will go to Project Lead the Way at the end of each day)

Oct. 22-26 Spirit Week (Click the link to see the spirit days) 

Friday, October 26 SOAR Celebration
                                                                                       Early Dismissal
                                                                                       Parent Conferences
                                                                                       T-Shirt Pre-Order Forms Due

Oct. 29-Nov. 2 Mastery Connect Benchmark Assessments (3rd-5th grade only)

Please join us for a conference to discuss your child's progress this 9 weeks. Please be prompt due to time restraints.  If you do not see a time that suits your schedule, please email us. We will make arrangements to meet with you at a later date.                                             Sign Up Here

Consider purchasing a 5th Grade Spirit Band or T-Shirt: 

Spirit Band: SOARing to be the best!" just $2.00. Just send cash with your child and they will receive on immediately while supplies last.

Click here to see information about our customized 5th grade T-Shirts. Pre-orders will go in by October 26th.  Shirts are $15. 

Middle School Shadowing

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Is your 5th grader interested in applying for a middle school magnet program? We have started scheduling student shadowing experiences and parent tours for Dent Middle School Magnet Programs! Parents can complete this form if they have a 5th, 6th, or 7th grader who is interested in shadowing the TWO Academies Magnet Program or the TLC Magnet Program at Dent. We would love to have students and parents visit to find out more about the TWO Academies and TLC experience! 

Thank you! 

Martha Walker                                    Marc Turner

Lead Teacher, TWO Academies           Lead Teacher, TLC

mwalker@richland2.org                       mturner@richland2.org

*Please try not to schedule shadowing experiences the week of October 29th as that is our Benchmark testing week for the District*

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