Fifth Grade Newsletter Mrs. Edmonds ~ Mrs. Lovell ~ Miss Marousek ~ Ms. Venturini October 2018 Reading We are about to begin our new read aloud Progressive Pete. We will focus on the following skills: Propaganda Authors Bias Narrative Story Elements Writing We will be beginning our Informational Writing Unit with a focus on Immigration. Social Studies Immigration Progressive Movement Science Landforms and Oceans We Are Going to Atlanta! Fifth grade is taking our very first overnight field trip to Atlanta! Please let your teacher know if your child is planning to go with us, and if you are able to chaperone. Payment portal information will be sent home during the week of October 8th. Math Place Value Powers of 10 Adding and Subtracting Decimals We Want to Talk to You! First quarter Parent/Teacher conferences are in full swing! If you have not scheduled your conference please contact your teacher to do so as soon as possible. Upcoming Dates: October 9 – SIC @ 5pm, PTA @ 5:30pm October 12 – Hattitude Spirit Day – Wear your favorite hat October 19 – End of the 1st Quarter, Fall Festival 6:30pm-8pm, Twin Day October 22 – Teacher Workday, No School for Students October 23-26 – Red Ribbon Week October 26 – Terrific Kid, College Day – wear your favorite college gear