'Tis the Season to be Jolly!

The Last Day Of School Is Tomorrow, Friday, December 15th

Please note that school closes at 12:30PM tomorrow. Buses will depart at 12:30, Taxis at 12:35, and Parent Pickup students will leave at 12:40

Week 16 Update

Due to the early closure of school tomorrow, I am posting this a day early:

5^th Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents,

We have reached the end of 2017 faster than expected. I hope that all of you have a safe and pleasant vacation. See you again in 2018. Happy New Year!

What we learned This week

Math: Topic 8 Shapes/Cumulative Test Topics 1-8

Literacy: Yang The Second and Her Secret Admirers/Research-based Arguments.

Science: Chapter 2 – Forces and Motion/Chapter Test

Social Studies: Ch. 6 Growth and Change

What we will learn Next week

Math: Topic 9 – Fractions and Decimals

Literacy: Yang The Second and Her Secret Admirers/Research-based Arguments.

Science: Chapter 3 – Growth and Survival

Social Studies: Ch. 7 World War One

Announcements:

Student of the Week:

Well done, JuHyuk Park. Check out the Student of the Week page on the blog to find out more. 

Dojo Masters:

Thanks for all of the hard work this week. Please check the Dojo Masters page on the blog to see who our masters for this week are.

Reminders

1. Please be aware that school ends at 12:30PM TOMORROW, December 15^th.
2. School will reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd.

Have a good Thursday and Friday and enjoy your winter break!

Mr. Robus

Thank you, Kotaro, for this interesting video.

Zoochosis

The "Cute" Zoo Animal Behaviors That Are Actually Signs Of Zoochosis

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Phoenix Zoo Arabian Oryx

Are Zoos Good, Bad, Or A Bit of Both? See What the Grade 5s think.

Behold! Leo's Magic Dartpen

Week 15 Update

5^th Grade Weekly Update

Dear Parents,

Thank you to all of the parents and other family members who were able to attend our Christmas Show last Friday. A fantastic turnout on the night could only have been eclipsed by the brilliant performances delivered. Thank you also to all of the students and parents who made generous donations to the Christmas charity drive. I am sure that all of your contributions will be deeply appreciated.

What we learned This week

Math: Topic 7: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals/Topic 8 Shapes

Literacy: Yang The Second and Her Secret Admirers/English Unit 3 Verbs – Unit Test

Science: Chapter 2 – Forces and Motion/Chapter Wrap-Up

Social Studies: Ch. 5 New Industries – Chapter test/Ch. 6 Growth and Change

What we will learn Next week

Math: Topic 8 Shapes/Cumulative Test Topics 1-8

Literacy: Yang The Second and Her Secret Admirers/Research-based Arguments.

Science: Chapter 2 – Forces and Motion/Chapter Test

Social Studies: Ch. 6 Growth and Change

Announcements:

Student of the Week:

Well done, Isaac Oliver. Check out the Student of the Week page on the blog to find out more.  

Dojo Masters:

Thanks for all the hard work this week. Please check the Dojo Masters page on the blog to see who our masters for this week are.

Reminders

1. Please be aware that school closes at 12:30PM next Friday, December 15^th.
2. School will reopen on Wednesday, January 3rd.

Have a good weekend!

Mr. Robus

Happy 'Elevewelfth' Birthday, Leo!

Achieve 3000 Achievers

Congratulations to the following students who showed SPECTACULAR improvements in their reading levels with Achieve 3000:

RABY!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
KOTARO!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
TERRY!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
FLORENCE!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
LEONORE!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
DANIEL!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
RIKUTO!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
CHRISTINE!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
Leo
Yolanda
ISAAC!!! - A VERY, VERY, VERY impressive improvement.
Yunju
Celina
JUHYUK!!! - A VERY impressive improvement.
ADRIAN!!! - A VERY, VERY, VERY impressive improvement.
RYOTAMAN!!! - A VERY, VERY, VERY impressive improvement.
Pepijn
Amy

Keep up the excellent work.

TOPIC 7 Practice Test Answers

Topic 7

1. B
2. B
3. D
4. B
5. D
6. C
7. D
8. A
9. A
10. C
11. C
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. B

Christmas Charity Drive Donations - Please donate, if you can, by Friday, December 8th

Spelling Week 15

This is the LAST spelling test you will ever need to write...in 2017...

Spelling Words

1. covered
2. directing
3. bragging
4. amusing
5. offered
6. planned
7. rising
8. deserved
9. visiting
10. mixed
11. swimming
12. sheltered
13. resulting
14. spotted
15. suffering
16. arrested
17. squeezing
18. ordered
19. decided
20. hitting

Challenge Words

1. control
2. extreme
3. rehearsing
4. anticipated
5. defenseless
6. conscience
7. enthusiastic
8. suspenseful
   

 Academic Words:

1. perpendicular
2. parallel
3. segment
4. quadrilateral
5. acute
6. obtuse
7. generalization
8. trapezoid