In math class we have started
working on fractions. Ellen Dorsey, WCSU
math consultant, has joined our class for three days this week. Students have learned new vocabulary (numerator,
denominator, and vinculum) as they have explored fractions using colored paper
strips. After creating a variety of fraction strips (from
halves to thirds, quarters, etc.) we compared fractions, writing both true and
false statements. The children were
asked to then use their strips to prove the statements created. Another area studied this week includes
divisibility rules. Be sure to ask your
child about these. We will continue our work with fractions and division next
week.
Children have now finished their pre assessments on opinion
writing. Topics for these pieces varied
from why all children should have a set bedtime to why you should not
smoke. The class has also been hard at
work writing about their accomplishments this year and creating goals for the
remainder of fifth grade. This has been
in preparation for parent conferences that will take place in the next two
weeks. If you have not turned in the
conference sheet, please send it in with times that work for you soon.
In
Technology, students continue to learn about creating a slide presentation in
Google. I have been impressed with their
work on this project. Be sure to ask
your child to share their slide show with you during conferences.
Next
week we will begin to learn about the SBAC assessments that we will complete in
May. The 5th grade SBAC tests
are scheduled for May 5, 6, 7, 12 and 13. It would be really helpful if you did
not schedule appointments on these days.
Students
will be dismissed at 12:30 on April 2nd and 3rd for
conferences. There will not be a
newsletter next week.
Have
a wonderful weekend!
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