5th Grade Newsletter
Greetings Families! Quarter 2 is underway and our Bucknell Bulldogs are being challenged more and more every day. Please continue supporting us by motivating students to continue showing up each day to give their best and by reinforcing school expectations at home.
Important Dates & Reminders
- 11/3: Family Science Night
- 11/8: No School
- 11/9: Picture Retakes
- 11/11: No School
- 11/23-25: Thanksgiving Break
Language Arts
What are we learning?
- Narrative Non-Fiction Text
- Persuasive Essay
- Word Study
Home/School Connection
Continue logging onto myON and Lexia to work towards minutes for the week!
Math
What are we learning?
Decimal & Fraction Computation: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division word problems with decimals and fractions.
Home/School Connection
Continue logging onto ST math to help with problem-solving.
Science
What are we learning?
Landforms: Rock Types, the composition of earth's crust and Layers, the connection between Virginia’s history and fossil evidence
Home/School Connection
Explore outdoors to collect and compare the physical attributes of rocks!
Social Studies
What are we learning?
Change over time, interdependence, culture and society.
Home/School Connection
Watch the news and engage in conversation at home about current events and the impact on society!
Announcements:
- Please remember students should be reading for at least 30 minutes every night at home.
- Students should also be logging onto ST Math and Myon to get math and reading practice daily.
- Bucknell's Weekend Food Program is Back! If you have any questions, please email Ms. Marilyn Wilson at @email