5th Grade General Information
Transportation
Please send a note with your child if he/she has a change in their normal transportation.
Math
Literacy:
Science:
Social Studies:
Specials are at the end of the day. Please try to avoid picking your child up early.
Homework:
Volunteers: You must register EVERY YEAR!
Please send a note with your child if he/she has a change in their normal transportation.
Math
- Plan for daily homework.
- Math notes in notebook as a resource for homework.
- Fractions will be a major focus in 5th grade.
Literacy:
- New Literacy Curriculum - EL Education
- Accelerated Reader (AR) expectation is 4 points week with grade appropriate novel
Science:
- Ecosystems, Human Body Systems, Weather, Forces & Motion
- Reading and comprehending scientific text is essential for preparation for the 5th grade Science EOG.
- There will be vocabulary assessments for each unit. Students may utilize Quizlet on classroom website or make flashcards as a study tool.
- Students interested in building an eco-column will need 3 clear 2 liter bottles. These can be brought in anytime throughout the year. Feel free to send in extra bottles.
- 5th grade Science Fair will be held the evening of Math and Science night.
- Students will need a 1 inch binder for science materials.
Social Studies:
- We focus on North American history, structure of government, and the economy.
- Social Studies concepts are often integrated into Language Arts.
Specials are at the end of the day. Please try to avoid picking your child up early.
Homework:
- Agendas should be brought home every night with homework recorded. Homework is posted each day on our classroom website. Websites can be accessed from the Willow Springs School Website: http://willowspringses.wcpss.net/
Volunteers: You must register EVERY YEAR!