Am I being kind and Helpful in this moment?

Am I using positive self talk? Do I recognize the human in

everyone? Am I focusing on solutions instead of

problems?

ELAQuarter 3

EMILY MILES

Quarter 3 ELA

Reading Skill Focus: Author’s Purpose Main Idea and details Drawing Conclusions Generalizing Making Inferences Theme Figurative Language

Writing Focus: Explanatory/

Informative Writing Research Paper Quick writes will

continue Poetry

ELA Continued

Students should be reading for 40 minutes every night. I will keep tracking this through Accelerated Reader.

Each month I take the average of all AR tests taken over that month and enter it into the gradebook as an AR grade. Many students are ending up with zeroes because they are not taking AR tests.

Monthly book reports have started! The format of the book report will be determined as we go!

We will continue to take Reading Street tests every other Friday.

Words Their Way is done at school. Students can request an extras list if they want to practice at home.

AzMerit Test Prep – Reading and Writing

Smarter Balance http://sbac.portal.airast.org/

Arizona Department of Education http://www.azed.gov/assessment/azsampleassessmentitems/azmerit

Typing Practice Students will be required to type their responses for the Writing portion of AzMerit. The more practice students get the better! I have a variety of typing games and practice links on my website! Please encourage your student to utilize these resources. We will practice at school as well!

MathematicsQuarter 3

EILEEN GEWARGIS

Scope and Sequence

Module 3: Multiplication and Division of Fractions and Decimal Fractions•Line plots of fraction measurements•Fractions as division•Multiplication of a whole number by a fraction•Fraction expressions and word problems•Multiplication of fractions by a fraction•Multiplication with fractions and decimals as scaling and word problems•Division of fractions and decimal fractions•Interpretation of numerical expressions

Module 4: Begin Addition and Multiplication with Volume and Area

Essential Learnings

Multiplication of a whole number by a fraction Multiplication of fractions by fractions Division of fractions and decimal fractions Word Problems relating to multiplying and dividing

fractions Volume and Area of figures

AZ MERIT Preparation

Smarter Balance http://sbac.portal.airast.org/

Arizona Department of Education http://www.azed.gov/assessment/azsampleassessmentitems/azmerit

Math Resources

Videos that teach how to solve problems. Broken down by skill.http://www.learnzillion.com  Multiplication and Division of Fractionshttp://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_multiplication.html http://www.mathsisfun.com/fractions_division.html  Geometry http://www.adaptedmind.com/pemailmouse.php?utm_expid=33853517-86.WFje7SP5QdWpQQbXa8sPjg.1&tagId=1122&utm_referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.adaptedmind.com%2Fgradelistv3.php%3Fgrade%3D5

Science/Social StudiesQuarter 3

MIKE MILLER

Social Studies

We are finishing the 13 Colonies and will study the Revolutionary War.  We will also

be studying the United States Constitution.We will also begin

preparing and rehearsing for our 13 Colonies Play!

The play performances will be in May! More

information will be given out as we get closer!

Science

Investigating the Human Body with a focus on the Skeletal System, Muscular System and Nervous System. 

This quarter will include a research paper on a historic scientist and their  contribution to science.

It wouldn’t hurt to start brainstorming ideas for the Science Fair! Every 5th grade will be required to participate! The science fair is tentatively scheduled for May 4th.

Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent Teacher Conferences are much earlier this year. They will be held during Monday, February 8th – Thursday, February 11th.

We love to meet with parents to discuss progress, but please keep in mind that if you your students is performing well, you are not required to come to conferences. If you have questions or concerns regarding your student, we recommend that you schedule a conference.

Upcoming Events/Reminders

Monday, January 18th: MLK Day – NO SCHOOL Tuesday, January 19th: Volunteer Training in Library at 3:45 Wednesday, February 3rd: NO SCHOOL for students – Full Day

Staff Development for Teachers Thursday, February 4th: PTSA Fun Run Monday, February 8th – Thursday, February 11th – Parent Teacher

Conferences Thursday, February 11th and Friday, February 12th: EARLY

RELEASE DAYS – Dismissal at 12:05 Monday, February 15th: NO SCHOOL – President’s Day