5th Grade
Mr. McWilliams
April 2010
Looking Ahead
This newsletter takes the place of the Friday Folder note this week. Parents please sign the Unit 30 spelling test, the Unit 19 math test, and the Friday Folder. Please return them to school on April 12.
Permission slips for our trip to Rocky Mountain National Park should be in today’s Friday Folder. Our hike will take place on Friday, May 7.
Don’t forget to join us for “Night at the Museum” on April 23. Come and see the kids’ art work and be entertained by the live exhibits.
School Flower Sale – May 1,2 and 8,9
Language Arts
We are reading The Adventures of Tom Sawyer this month. We have begun the book in class and next week students will be bringing the book home as homework. The language and slang make this book a little more challenging for students. I have suggested that students read aloud to parents so you can assist them if run into language they might find difficult.
This month’s book report is due April 30. Everyone will write their report on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
Math
Our class will continue to work with decimal numbers, fractions, and percents. We will also graph points on a coordinating plane and work with symmetry.
Science
We continue our study of the properties of matter and energy. We will have our test on Chapters 14 and 15 on April 13. After that, we will begin studying Colorado climate zones for our trip to Rocky Mountain National Park.
Social Studies
Students are looking at the expansion of the United States. We will have our test on Chapter 11 on April 27. Next, we examine the Civil War and its effects.
Coming up
Mid term ends April 23
Mid terms home April 28
Band Concert May 5
And being found in appearance as man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death - even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth ,and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father.
Philippians 2:8-11
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Thursday, March 4, 2010
Newsletter March 2010
5th Grade
Mr. McWilliams
March 2010
Looking Ahead
This newsletter takes the place of the Friday Folder note this week. Parents please sign the Unit 26 spelling test and the Friday Folder and return them to school on March 8.
Beginning March 7 we will be celebrating Lutheran Schools Week. This year’s theme is “Securing each child’s future – for a lifetime of service.”
We are so thankful that you are part of our school. We are truly blessed that so many of you have chosen our school not only for the academics but for the opportunity for your children to grow in the knowledge of our precious Lord.
Please check the schedule each day for special events and dress up opportunities. The kids really enjoy the different activities each year. This year we let the individual classes decide the theme on Tuesday. Our class decided to wear their favorite hats and sunglasses that day.
Last week we sent home information about a survey you can take to help improve our school even further. The website is www.myschoolsurvey.com The pin number to access the survey is 793214. If you wish to participate you will need to do so by Friday, March 12.
Please join us for the Lenten Services on Wednesdays this month. We have services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each week. Also come join us for the soup suppers each week at 6:00 p.m. right before the service.
Language Arts
We will work with poetry this month. Students seem to really enjoy working on this type of writing.
This month’s book report is due March 26.
Math
Our class will continue to work with decimal numbers and multiplying fractions. We will also learn how to use reciprocals to divide fractions.
Science
We will start on our Physical Science unit after our test on chapters 3+5 on Tuesday, March 9. We will begin our study of the properties of matter and energy.
Social Studies
Students will begin to study the Constitution and how our government works. This would be great time to find current events that are related to this theme.
Coming up
Early release March 12
11:30 a.m.
Nurturing the Faith
Conference March 16
(No School)
3rd quarter Report
Card home March 17
Parent Teacher
Conferences March 18-19
(No school 3-19)
Spring Break March 27-
April 5
But because of his great love for us, God who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4-5
Mr. McWilliams
March 2010
Looking Ahead
This newsletter takes the place of the Friday Folder note this week. Parents please sign the Unit 26 spelling test and the Friday Folder and return them to school on March 8.
Beginning March 7 we will be celebrating Lutheran Schools Week. This year’s theme is “Securing each child’s future – for a lifetime of service.”
We are so thankful that you are part of our school. We are truly blessed that so many of you have chosen our school not only for the academics but for the opportunity for your children to grow in the knowledge of our precious Lord.
Please check the schedule each day for special events and dress up opportunities. The kids really enjoy the different activities each year. This year we let the individual classes decide the theme on Tuesday. Our class decided to wear their favorite hats and sunglasses that day.
Last week we sent home information about a survey you can take to help improve our school even further. The website is www.myschoolsurvey.com The pin number to access the survey is 793214. If you wish to participate you will need to do so by Friday, March 12.
Please join us for the Lenten Services on Wednesdays this month. We have services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each week. Also come join us for the soup suppers each week at 6:00 p.m. right before the service.
Language Arts
We will work with poetry this month. Students seem to really enjoy working on this type of writing.
This month’s book report is due March 26.
Math
Our class will continue to work with decimal numbers and multiplying fractions. We will also learn how to use reciprocals to divide fractions.
Science
We will start on our Physical Science unit after our test on chapters 3+5 on Tuesday, March 9. We will begin our study of the properties of matter and energy.
Social Studies
Students will begin to study the Constitution and how our government works. This would be great time to find current events that are related to this theme.
Coming up
Early release March 12
11:30 a.m.
Nurturing the Faith
Conference March 16
(No School)
3rd quarter Report
Card home March 17
Parent Teacher
Conferences March 18-19
(No school 3-19)
Spring Break March 27-
April 5
But because of his great love for us, God who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions – it is by grace you have been saved.
Ephesians 2:4-5
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February Newsletter
5th Grade
Mr. McWilliams
February 2010
Looking Ahead
This newsletter takes the place of the Friday Folder note this week. Parents please sign the Unit 22 spelling test and the Friday Folder and return them to school on February 8.
Thanks to all the parents who came with us to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The kids had a great time.
We are still working on our American Revolution research project. Students are well into their papers and we have begun working on our PowerPoint presentations. Most students should be ready to begin typing their final paper next week.
If your student participated on any of the basketball teams this year we will be taking pictures on Monday, February 8. Be sure to bring your uniforms and don’t forget your shoes.
Our class will be roller skating on Thursday February 11. Be sure to pick your student up at the roller skating rink or make arrangement to have them picked up by someone else. Thanks!
We also have a chance to attend the play Beauty and the Beast on March 3. The drama department at Brighton High School invited us and several classes will be
going. It is a great way to support the high school and also have a little fun. We will be walking down to the school. Mr. Hart will be sending the permission forms home soon.
We will begin our Iowa Tests of Basic Skills on February 16. Please be sure that your student is rested and has a good breakfast each day. Thanks!
Lenten Services begin on February 17 with our Ash Wednesday Services. We will have services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each week. Also don’t forget to join us for our soup suppers each week at 6:00 p.m. right before the services.
Language Arts
Students will finish their research project. We will also continue to work on our grammar skills
The February book report is due February 26.
Math
Our class will continue to work with decimal numbers and multiplying fractions. Students will also learn how to reduce fractions and work with different types of averages.
Science
We will continue our unit on Life Science. Students will study plant growth and reproduction.
Social Studies
Students will finish up their research reports on the American Revolution. Oral presentations should be finished by the end of the month.
Coming up
Early release February 12
11:30 a.m.
President’s Day February 15
No school
Iowa Tests February 16-26
Mid terms home February 17
“Surely this is our God; we trusted in him; and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”
Isaiah 25:9
Mr. McWilliams
February 2010
Looking Ahead
This newsletter takes the place of the Friday Folder note this week. Parents please sign the Unit 22 spelling test and the Friday Folder and return them to school on February 8.
Thanks to all the parents who came with us to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The kids had a great time.
We are still working on our American Revolution research project. Students are well into their papers and we have begun working on our PowerPoint presentations. Most students should be ready to begin typing their final paper next week.
If your student participated on any of the basketball teams this year we will be taking pictures on Monday, February 8. Be sure to bring your uniforms and don’t forget your shoes.
Our class will be roller skating on Thursday February 11. Be sure to pick your student up at the roller skating rink or make arrangement to have them picked up by someone else. Thanks!
We also have a chance to attend the play Beauty and the Beast on March 3. The drama department at Brighton High School invited us and several classes will be
going. It is a great way to support the high school and also have a little fun. We will be walking down to the school. Mr. Hart will be sending the permission forms home soon.
We will begin our Iowa Tests of Basic Skills on February 16. Please be sure that your student is rested and has a good breakfast each day. Thanks!
Lenten Services begin on February 17 with our Ash Wednesday Services. We will have services at 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. each week. Also don’t forget to join us for our soup suppers each week at 6:00 p.m. right before the services.
Language Arts
Students will finish their research project. We will also continue to work on our grammar skills
The February book report is due February 26.
Math
Our class will continue to work with decimal numbers and multiplying fractions. Students will also learn how to reduce fractions and work with different types of averages.
Science
We will continue our unit on Life Science. Students will study plant growth and reproduction.
Social Studies
Students will finish up their research reports on the American Revolution. Oral presentations should be finished by the end of the month.
Coming up
Early release February 12
11:30 a.m.
President’s Day February 15
No school
Iowa Tests February 16-26
Mid terms home February 17
“Surely this is our God; we trusted in him; and he saved us. This is the Lord, we trusted in him; let us rejoice and be glad in his salvation.”
Isaiah 25:9
Thursday, January 7, 2010
January 2010 Newsletter
5th Grade
Mr. McWilliams
January 2010
Looking Ahead
Wow! Is it really 2010? This year has moved very quickly. I wish you and your family all the best in the New Year.
This newsletter takes the place of the Friday Folder note this week. Parents please sign the Unit 18 spelling test and the Friday Folder and return them to school on January 11.
We will begin our American Revolution research project on January 11. There is a paper coming home today that explains the requirements of each student. We should complete the project the second week of February. The majority of the work on the project will be done at school. It will be important that students begin their research and bring it to school the week of January 11.
Our field trip to The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is January 27. We will be seeing the Genghis Khan exhibit and also going through Expedition Health.
Language Arts
Students will begin their research project. Students will be researching important figures and events from the Revolutionary War.
The January book report is due January 29.
Math
Our class will continue to work on probability and decimal numbers. Students will also learn how to multiply fractions
Science
We will continue our unit on Life Science. Students will study plant and animal cells. We will also look at body systems. Our next science test will be on February 2.
Social Studies
Students will prepare a research paper, give an oral presentation, and put together a PowerPoint on an important figure from the Revolutionary War.
Coming up
2nd quarter report January 13
cards come home
Martin Luther King January 18
Day (No school)
Class picture January 20
Field trip January 27
Denver Museum
of Nature and Science
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Mr. McWilliams
January 2010
Looking Ahead
Wow! Is it really 2010? This year has moved very quickly. I wish you and your family all the best in the New Year.
This newsletter takes the place of the Friday Folder note this week. Parents please sign the Unit 18 spelling test and the Friday Folder and return them to school on January 11.
We will begin our American Revolution research project on January 11. There is a paper coming home today that explains the requirements of each student. We should complete the project the second week of February. The majority of the work on the project will be done at school. It will be important that students begin their research and bring it to school the week of January 11.
Our field trip to The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is January 27. We will be seeing the Genghis Khan exhibit and also going through Expedition Health.
Language Arts
Students will begin their research project. Students will be researching important figures and events from the Revolutionary War.
The January book report is due January 29.
Math
Our class will continue to work on probability and decimal numbers. Students will also learn how to multiply fractions
Science
We will continue our unit on Life Science. Students will study plant and animal cells. We will also look at body systems. Our next science test will be on February 2.
Social Studies
Students will prepare a research paper, give an oral presentation, and put together a PowerPoint on an important figure from the Revolutionary War.
Coming up
2nd quarter report January 13
cards come home
Martin Luther King January 18
Day (No school)
Class picture January 20
Field trip January 27
Denver Museum
of Nature and Science
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
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