Specials Schedule for the week August 6, 2018 Mrs. Edwards & Mrs. Hester 5th Grade Newsletter kedwards@effingham,k12.ga.us shester@effingham.k12.ga.us Upcoming Events August 20- School Council Election @ 8:30 in the Media Center August 31- PBIS “Extra Recess and Popsicles” for those earning it. If you haven’t joined our Remind101 class, please do. Our code is 86e6k8. We will communicate reminders with you and you are able to send us messages as well. Tests and Quizzes Math Science ELA Social Studies Word Study-Root/Spelling quiz Friday We Are Learning About… Math- Place value and Order of Operations Science-States of Matter Reading-Theme Grammar and Writing-Narrative Writing and Conjunctions Social Studies-Cattle Trails and Westwards Expansion Word Study We will be starting our unit studies on Greek/Latin roots this week. Students will be learning about a different root each week. They will have 10 words that they will need to spell and use correctly by the end of each week. Spelling and root quizzes will be given each Friday. Root of the Week: mono, uni, and sol monologue monotone monotonous unison unicorn unify unique solitude solo solar We enjoyed meeting each of you at open house and we are excited for the new school year. Thank you for trusting us to teach your child. If you have any questions or concerns please let us know. Specials Schedule for the week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday E-Technology E-Media E-PE E-PE E-Music H-Art H-Technology H-PE H-Music H-Media