In math, we are moving on from order of operations. This is a topic we will cover throughout the rest of the year, so I want to move onto the next topic. We are going to learn multi digit multiplication and division. I know that the girls have been learning about this since the third grade, but we are going to go really in depth with it. They are going to learn how to draw out the problems, and they are also going to be able to write explanations as to how they got their answers. This topic is new to our curriculum, and we will be spending the rest of the nine weeks on this.
In language arts, we finished learning about conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections. We also began learning about similes and metaphors. We will continue similes and metaphors next week.
In writing, they are getting their final writing assignment of the nine weeks. They are writing a narrative story on the Underground Railroad. In their story, they are telling about a slave (or family of slaves) who travel the Underground Railroad to try to get to freedom. They will get to choose if they make it, or get caught. This will be the longest piece they have had to write this year, so they won't have to turn it in until Friday, October 12th. We are going to be talking a lot about the Underground Railroad in the next few weeks, but I am going to suggest they start doing some research on their own to help them start preparing for their story.
In social studies, we wrapped up our unit on citizen rights and responsibilities by doing some mock trials. They were all based on the nursery rhymes, and it has really helped the girls understand the judicial process. We have one more play to do Monday, which is the case of Humpty Dumpty: was it really an accident? Starting Tuesday, we will begin our Civil War unit that will last until the end of the nine weeks. I will give you more information on the unit next week.
In spelling we will be studying Sort 5.
I have a couple of important announcements about upcoming events. First, we are having our Jekyll Island parent meeting Wednesday, September 19 at 5 pm. We will going over what your girls will experience on the trip, as well as answer questions you may have. If you cannot attend, just visit the Jekyll Island 4-H center website to see what we will be covering. The site is www.jekyll4h.org. Remember, the cost of the trip is $75 if you pay before October 31. After October 31, the price rises to $100. I hope to see you all there. Second, we are sending home permission slips today for our first field trip of the year. On October 3, we have been invited to the Cobb County Supreme Courthouse to witness a mock trial. The trial is based off a real case of shoplifting at Walmart. Some of the 5th graders will even get the opportunity to be part of the jury. After the skit, they will get to tour the holding cells, jury deliberation room, and other parts of the courthouse. We need all permission slips and money in by next Friday our we will not be able to go. Please get those in as soon as possible. Finally, first quarter progress reports go home next Friday. Please remember that these are strictly to let you know where your daughter is half way through the nine weeks. These grades are not going on their permanent records. It is just a heads up so you know where they are excelling and where they need help, if any. There will be a place for you to sign saying you received them and you can leave comments if necessary. They will be due back Monday. The grades are yours to keep. Just cut the signature slip off and send that in with your daughter. Thank you!
This week, our Arianna celebrated her birthday. I hope you had a wonderful birthday sweet girl!!
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