September 3-7

First Day pictures of the class and of the class in music class with Miss Wyse!  FUN!

Coming up this week:

Dates:

Mon., Sept. 3rd-No School
Tues., Sept. 4th-MAPS testing in Math

Wed., Sept. 5th-5th Grade Curriculum Night
Fri., Sept. 7th-MAPS testing in Reading

Sat., Sept. 15th-Energy Showcase at Argonne National Lab 9:00-4:00pm
                               This is a free event at Argonne with interactive demos, exhibits
                               and tours.  You must register in advance.  www.anl.gov

Spelling: Lesson 1:

Tuesday-Pretest

Homework due Thursday. 

Test Friday.

English: Chapter 1-"The Sentence"
We will start chapter 1 this week.
*What is a Sentence?
*Four Kinds of Sentences
*Subjects and Predicates
*Subjects in Imperatives
*Conjunctions
*Run-on Sentences

Reading: Tall Tales
We will continue to use tall tale stories to identify story structure, distinguish between exaggerated and realistic story elements, and visualize story elements We will also use context clues to define unknown words.

Social Studies: Chapter 4-"Spain Builds an Empire"
We will begin with chapter 4 this year.
Lesson 1-The Voyages of Columbus and what it led to
Lesson 2-Different Worlds Collide-Spanish conquistadors establish new colonies in North America and South America
Lesson 3-Life in New Spain-Spain gaining wealth from the settlement in North America

Science: Science Inquiry
In science we will start with the first section about "Getting Ready for Science."
Lesson 1-What Tools Do Scientists Use?
Lesson 2-What Inquiry Skills Do Scientists Use
Lesson 3-What is the Scientific Method?

Mrs. Spakausky's Math Class: Chapter 1-Place Value, Addition and Subtraction

Lesson 1-Place Value Through Millions

Lesson 2-Understanding Billions

Lesson 3-Compare and Order Whole Numbers

Lesson 4-Round Whole Numbers

Lesson 5-Estimate Sums and Differences

Lesson 6-Add and Subtract Whole Numbers

No math on Tuesday and Friday next week, due to MAPS testing!

Have a great 3 day weekend!



Welcome Back! 2012-2013

I hope you are enjoying your summer!

I am anxious to meet my new class for the 2012-2013 school year!

Enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation and welcome to 5th grade!


It’s going to be a great year!

Please come to our open house between 1:30pm and 3:00pm on Friday, August 24th to check out your new classroom and your new teacher. Please bring all classroom supplies with you at this time. All of your supplies should be labeled with your name.

Monday, August 27th is our first full day of school!