Learning Targets - Week of February 17th - 21st

These are our Learning Targets for this week:

SCIENCE:  I can learn about the sun and ocean interaction.  5.8B

MATH:  I can select and use appropriate units and formulas to measure length, perimeter, area, and volume.
I can perform simple conversions within the same measurement system (metric or customary.)
I can connect models for perimeter, area and volume with their respective formulas.
I can solve problems involving changes in temperature.
I can solve problems involving elapsed time.
(AFTER CBA)
I can identify essential attributes including parallel, perpendicular, and acongruent parts of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures.
I can identify the transformation that generates one figure fromthe other when given two congruent figures on a Quadrant I coordinate grid.

ELA:  I can read and comprehend grade level text.
I can sequence events of a story.
I can compare and contrast two characters.
I can make connections with the text.
I can identify causes and effects within a text.

WRITING:
I can retell events of a story in sequential order.

SNOW DAY!!!

We just couldn't pass it up!!!!

So pretty!!

A few lunch time changes....

Fourth grade will be taking their STAAR simulation practice tests on various days the next couple of months. Because these tests are timed from 9:00 - 1:00, we have graciously agreed to switch lunch times with them on the following days:

Monday, Feb. 3rd
Wednesday, Feb. 19th

Monday, Mar. 3rd

Monday, Mar. 24th

Our lunch time on these days will be 11:20 - 11:50 a.m. Please note the dates and times in case you are planning on bringing lunch for your child on these days. Thank you!

Fifth Grade Team

Lunch & Recess Schedule Change Reminder

Just a reminder, we have flipped our lunch and recess times!

RECESS - 12:30

LUNCH - 1:00

Activities to Reinforce Decimals at Home

Students are investigating decimals as a way to show numbers less than 1 (.075 lbs of deli cheese) and numbers between whole numbers (the marathon is 26.2 miles long.)

You can build on your child's work in this unit by looking for everydayt examples of decimals and talking about what they mean.  Discuss problem situations that involve decimals as they arise.

Look in the newspaper or online at the weather statistics for our area.  What is the average amount of precipitations for the month?  How much rain or snow has there been so far this month?  How claose are we to the average?

ex.  January average:  4.80 inches of rain

So far this month:  3.94 inches of rain

Track your favorite sports team's record.

2005 Boston Red Sox:  95 wins, 67 losses
95 wins/162 games = 0.586

Another idea, that is beneficial to both students and their parents is to talk about their math homework with them.  When you see your child using a strategy that is not familiar to you, ask for an explanation.  The conversation will be educational for both you and your child.

Thanks for always supporting your student!!
Smiles!

Adding Mixed Fractions

Here's a review for practicing adding mixed fractions:

Anyone Want to Try This App?

Would love some feedback on this app:

I found this when I searched for FREE FIFTH GRADE MATH APPS in the app store.

Let me know if you try it and what you think!

Smiles!!