Team 5FMrs. HillsonMrs. Lindsey
Mrs. Puddester-McKenna
Goals To give students the academic tools
they need to progress to 6th grade. To provide a safe, nurturing, and
supportive learning environment. To have fun while we learn. To make new friends and discover new
interests.
English Language Arts Storytown Anthology:
grammar,spelling,literature,and vocabulary
Thinkcentral.com to access student materials on line including book and worksheets if necessary
Homework: Spelling/Vocabulary/Grammar MCAS packet will begin the first week of
October. Reading Logs: Students set a reading
goal for the month, receive PAWS tickets as an incentive to read up to or exceed their goal.
Social Studies American History Focus on extracting
information from text. First project: Explorers
in October Homework: Given on
Monday or Tuesday, due Wednesday or Thursday
Science Solar System Moon Phases – Moon Log Project Weather Simple Machines - K’nex unit Changing Earth Ecosystems MCAS Review and Prep Floating and Sinking Homework: Given on Monday or
Tuesday, due Wednesday or Thursday, non-fiction reading materials using reading a-z
Math• Go Math series• Thinkcentral.com – access to math
books and support materials• Practice Book is a homework book,
students can leave at home, complete HW and bring in or transport book back/forth to school
• Front page of practice book can be replaced with enrich or reteach
• Homework: Monday –Thursday double sided (one review page of class lesson, 6 test prep questions). Please sign if student is unable to complete (30 mins. Max)
Homework Homework is posted on the smartboard
everyday. Agendas will be stamped every morning when completed
Homework blog: www.homeworkteam5f.blogspot.com
All homework is due the following day, unless noted.
Agendas Parent/Guardian
must check and sign agendas every night.
Home/School communication tool
Absenteeism Student’s are responsible for all make up work when
he/she is absent. A folder will be assembled for student when he/she is
out. It will include class work as well as homework assignments.
Student will have the same amount of time they were out to complete assignments. Example: If student is out for three days, he/she has three days to complete assignment.
General Information Friday Folders Extra Help Mrs. Lindsey and Mrs. Hillson Tuesday/Thursday morning 7:30-8:00
Mrs. Puddester-McKenna – Weds. 2:30-3:30 Classroom Website
www.team5f.weebly.com you will be able to email us through the link on the web page.
A.M. snack
Please remember, if you have any concerns or questions you
can:
Call at any time to leave a message on our voice mail, we will get back to you as soon as we can. 978-640-7880Mrs. Hillson ext 7208Mrs. Lindsey ext. 7210Mrs. Puddester-McKenna ext 7206
Let’s Have a Great Year!