We are finally finished with FCAT testing!!! Hooray!!! I am very proud of the students and all the effort they put forth on their tests. We will only have one more assessment which is the F.A.I.R. test coming in May.
Now since testing is over you should see reading logs and vocabulary assignments resume. Please remember to check planners nightly for homework assignments and comments on conduct in the classroom. I have reminded students we still have lots of work to do before the end of the year.
Reading
This week we will begin a read aloud of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum. We will track events and characters on a timeline in class then watch the movie to compare events from the book to the movie.
Students will be assigned a new chapter book to begin. They will practice using a timeline to track events and characters while reading. This will also be the book they will use when participating in battle of the books in the classroom at the end of the year.
Language
Students should have one essay turned in on their imaginary person,place, or thing. We will continue using writing throughout the subjects especially Social Studies.
Spelling
You will see spelling resume next week.
Upcoming events....
FCAT Picnic Lunch..................May 15
Sports Fest................................May 22-24
Talent Show..............................TBA
5th Grade Celebration...............TBA
Faculty/5th grade Kickball game....TBA
End of the Year Party......................TBA
Until next time,
R. O'Steen
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