September 29-October 2

Independent Novel Project- Due Friday October 2nd

 Students are to create a new book cover and write a summary of their novel.  Project outline and rubric can be found under the PROJECT tab on this blog.

Social Studies Country Project

Students are working in partners on learning about their specific chosen country.  Presentations of their final product will be next Monday (October 5) from 8am-9:45am in the Grade 5 classrooms.  We invite all parents to come and see the product of your child's hard work.  There will be games, costumes, food, and may other surprises from all around the world.

Science

We will be starting on our Mircoworld Science Unit on Monday.  Students will start observing the world around them through magnified lenses and awaken their senses and curiosity.

Donation of a mini fridge

Grade 5 would greatly appreciate the presence of a mini fridge in the classroom for students to store their hot lunches.  If families have an old mini fridge that is not currently being used, please consider donating it to our Grade 5 classes.  Muchas Gracias!

September 21-25

Students: Please remember to bring a picture of yourself for your "ME" poster.  Make sure the picture shows a large image of your beautiful face!

Social Studies Country Project
Students will start their country research project on Monday.  Most of the work will be completed in school.  Students are asked to bring their electronic all next week to carry out their research.  The project outline and rubric can be found on the blog under the tab Projects.


Independent Novel Project
The assignment for the student's Independent Novel is posted under the tab Projects on this blog.  This project is due on the 2nd of October.  This project will be completed independently by the student at home.

As shown under the Calendar updates on the blog, there will be a Math test covering everything in Chapter 1 on Wednesday.  Students should review their homework, text book, notes, and IXL lessons in preparation for the test.

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

FALL GENERAL ASSEMBLY –Parents are invited to attend the Fall General Assembly on Saturday, September 26 at 9:00 a.m.  Your support is greatly appreciated.

BRICKS4KIDZ – The first module for Bricks4kidz will begin this Friday, September 18. Each module will have only 4 sessions, at a cost of Lps.1,000.00 per module. A Bricks4kidz representative will be in school on Friday, September 18 before the class starts, for those of you who are interested in enrolling your child(ren). For more information on Bricks4kidz please visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/

CHANGES IN THE OCTOBER HOLIDAYS – We have received official word that a decree was issued in Congress changing the October holidays to October 7, 8, and 9 . We will be complying and changing the holidays.

We understand that some families may have purchased tickets for trips at the end of October, and we will be as accommodating as possible in helping our students with missed work. If this is the case, please contact the teachers and/or area coordinator to make the arrangements for makeup work and content.

Important Dates Coming Up: Tuesday, Sept 16                MAP Fall testing session begins Saturday, Sept 26               Fall General Assembly 9:00 a.m.

DISCOVERY SCHOOL 

MAP Testing Schedule FALL 2015 (September 16– October 2, 2015)

Make Up Days October 5 and 6

Monday, Sept 14	Tuesday, Sept. 15	Wednesday, Sept. 16	Thursday, Sept. 17	Friday,  Sept. 18
		8:30 – 9:45     Kinder	8:30 – 9:45 3rd Grade	8:30 – 9:45 6th Grade B
		10:05 – 11:20  1st Grade A & B	10:05 – 11:20 4th  Grade A	10:05 – 11:20 6th Grade A
		11:40 – 12:55   2nd Grade A	11:40 – 12:55   4th Grade B	11:40 – 12:55 5th Grade B
		1:15 – 2:30   2nd Grade B	1:15 – 2:30 5th Grade A	1:15 – 2:30 7th Grade A
Monday, Sept. 21	Tuesday, Sept. 22	Wednesday, Sept. 23	Thursday,  Sept. 24	Friday, Sept. 25
8:30 – 9:45 7th Grade B	:30 – 9:45 9th Grade	8:30 – 9:45   Kinder	8:30 – 9:45   9th Grade	8:30 – 9:45   5th Grade B
10:05 – 11:20 8th Grade	10:05 – 11:20 Kinder	10:05 – 11:20   1st Grade A & B	10:05 – 11:20   10th Grade	10:05 – 11:20   6th Grade B
11:40 – 12:55 1st Grade A & B	11:40 – 12:55 2nd Grade B	11:40 – 12:55   3rd Grade	11:40 – 12:55 4th Grade B	11:40 – 12:55 4th  Grade A
1:15 – 2:30 10th Grade	1:15 – 2:30 2nd Grade A	1:15 – 2:30   6th Grade A	1:15 – 2:30  5th Grade A	1:15 – 2:30  7th Grade A
Monday, Sept. 28	Tuesday, Sept. 29	Wednesday,  Sept. 30	Thursday, Oct. 1	Friday, Oct. 2
8:30 – 9:45   7th Grade B	8:30 – 9:45  2nd Grade A	8:30 – 9:45   4th Grade B	8:30 – 9:45   6th Grade B	8:30 – 9:45   9th Grade
10:05 – 11:20  8th Grade	10:05 – 11:20  2nd  Grade B	10:05 – 11:20 7th Grade A	10:05 – 11:20 7th Grade B	10:05 – 11:20 10th Grade
11:40 – 12:55 Kinder	11:40 – 12:55 3rd Grade	11:40 – 12:55 5th Grade B	11:40 – 12:55 5th Grade A	------------------------------
1:15 – 2:30  1st Grade A & B	1:15 – 2:30  4th Grade A	1:15 – 2:30  6th Grade A	1:15 – 2:30  8th Grade	------------------------------

           

Math                          Reading               Language Usage

SEPTEMBER 14th-18th

Independence Day Celebration!

Thank you Parents for helping out and providing the delicious food for our breakfast potluck.  The students needed the energy from the morning's festive activities.

Sponsor Parents Needed!!!
For our Social Studies unit on country, culture, and government, we are planning a tour for the students to visit Casa Presidencial.  We are currently waiting for a call from the First Lady's office as to when our Fifth Grade students can take a tour of the Casa Presidencial.  I'm anticipating that they will give us very little notice (2-3 days) of when we're scheduled to come.  We are in need of two parents who can volunteer their time, with very little notice, to come and help supervise our students on this trip.  Please let Ms. Nydia or Ms. Linh know as soon as possible if you are interested.  We will keep you updated when we hear something.  Thanks!

Jigsaw Puzzle Needed
If you have jigsaw puzzles laying around the house that are being neglected and untouched, please donate to Fifth Grade.  Our students will show it love and will welcome the challenge!

Social Studies Skit
Our class skit on Types of Government.  This is their first time doing a skit with only 5 minutes to prepare.  Awesome job Fifth Grade!  Can you guess the type of government?

SEPTEMBER 7-11

This coming week will be a busy one because...

1. Mid-term grade will be sent home on Friday.

2. Friday our class will be enjoying a typical Honduran breakfast potluck and we need parent's help!  If each parent can please prepare or buy a small dish to be brought in on Friday so all the students can enjoy the different Honduran foods.  Grade 5 has 20  students in total.   Parents are also invited to join in the celebration that day. This is the list of things students agreed to bring in next Friday:

Baleadas(10 each) - Alex and David Blanco,
Catrachitas - David Martinez,
 Pastelitos de Perro -Estefania,
Pupusas (about 12 each) Fabrizzio and Sofie,
Tamalitos de elote- Adriana,
Tortillas con quesillo (about 12 each) Vicky and Jose.
Enchiladitas - (about 12) Ashley and Sofia,
 Arroz con Leche- William,Gloria,
Dulce de Leche/Rosquillas- Marko, Stefano.
Tustacas- Ashley,
 Horchata-Maria Jose,
 Lemonade-Nicole,
 Plastic plates and cups-Ryan,
Plastic spoons and forks and ice-Natalia
Andre?

Please remember students will be dismissed at 11:45am on Friday.'

We will continue to work on reading Misty of Chincoteague and encourage students to read for a few minutes during the holiday and practice the reading strategies learned in class. Reading daily for a few minutes helps students become better readers AND writers.

Students will also read independently a book of their choice. An activity will accompany their independent novel.  Students will start keeping a Reading Log where they will record their nightly readings at home.  Parents will need to initial the reading log each night to confirm students are actively reading.  A minimum of 15-20 minutes is recommended.  The longer the better.  The goal is to enhance student's enjoyment of reading.  This will greatly increase if parents sit with their child and listen to them read or read with them.

We will continue to work on writing a summary using different strategies and learn about when to add new paragraphs in our writing pieces.
 

IMPORTANT INFO FOR PARENTS :

DESAYUNO TIPICO – We ask our parents to collaborate with our teachers in the organization of each classroom’s Desayuno Tipico for Friday, September 11. This will take place during first period (8:00-8:50 a.m.).

BRICKS4KIDZ – The first module for Bricks4kidz will begin on Friday, September 18. Each module will have only 4 sessions, at a cost of L1,000 per module. A Bricks4kidz representative will be in school on Friday, September 11 for those of you who are interested in enrolling your child(ren). For more information on Bricks4kidz please visit http://www.bricks4kidz.com/

CHANGES IN THE OCTOBER HOLIDAYS – We have received official word that a decree was issued in Congress changing the October holidays to October 7, 8, and 9 . We will be complying and changing the holidays.

We understand that some families may have purchased tickets for trips at the end of October, and we will be as accommodating as possible in helping our students with missed work. If this is the case, please contact the teachers and/or area coordinator to make the arrangements for make  up work and content.

Important Dates Coming Up: Tuesday, Sept 8                  Mid Term Wednesday, Sept. 9            Midterm grades on the server by 3:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11                  Independence Day Celebration / Early Dismissal 11:45 a.m.                                             Progress Reports sent home Monday & Tuesday            Honduran Independence Day Holiday Sept 14 & 15 Tuesday, Sept 16                MAP Fall testing session begins