The first week of school went very well! We spent our time on rituals and routines of the classroom and school. You should have seen two very important papers go home in their Friday folder. One addressed classroom conduct rules and consequences. Once signed and returned this paper will be stapled into the front of their planner which should be signed nightly. Students were doing an excellent job of this the first week! The second paper was a fifth grade contract that is an expectation of conduct throughout the entire fifth grade. Student behavior and responsibility is very important to a child's success in school. I look forward to a fun and educational year! Please remember if you have any questions jot me a note in your child's planner.
Reading Updates
This week we will begin reading logs. We will study the reading strategies good readers use to help understand text. Look for you child to have a chapter book they have chosen to read and log in daily. At first they may have time in the classroom to complete their logs however when we begin using the textbook they most likely will have to complete their reading log for homework. Ask your child what their book is about!
We will also begin a fun class project and read aloud for the first nine weeks. We will be reading Jeremy Thatcher Dragon Hatcher by Bruce Coville aloud in class. In connection with the book and science we will attempt to hatch quail eggs. Look for pictures to come. It will be an experiment and adventure all at the same time!
Language Updates
We have not and will not begin any grammar or phonics focus until we get into the reading textbook which will be next week. So no spelling this week.
Writing Updates
This week students will set up their writers notebook and begin narrative writing. Narrative writing is telling a story whether it is fiction or true.
Important Dates
Monday September 6......Labor Day Holiday
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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