I can’t believe we only have 2 weeks left! It doesn’t seem real! With the year winding down, please help us to reinforce the expectations and rules for school. Students still have important assignments as well as fun events to experience. Remind students to come to school prepared for the day, caught up on their HW/reading, and ready for the day with a positive attitude! We are so close, we can do it! Thank you for all your support through the year, especially these last two weeks!
Important Dates
Wednesday, May 15 – Ms. Pratt’s AM BLOCK Crazy Hat/Crazy Hair prize
Wednesday, May 15 – Novel Test
Thursday, May 16 – Living Museum (See separate email for parent visit times)
Friday, May 17 – STEM Day
Friday, May 17 – Spelling Quiz
May 20-May 23 – Unleash the Lions Week
Research: This week we will conclude our unit on Research, with our 5th Grade Living Museum on May 16th. In this unit, we learned how to use reference materials (dictionary, thesaurus, atlas, almanac, encyclopedia, and online/internet) and then learn the steps of the research process including how to write a proper bibliography. The students choose topics to research (based on their SS standards) and followed the research steps in creating their Living Museum projects. They worked very hard for the Living Museum project and need to practice their speech.
Reading: This week we are concluding our historical fiction novels based on WWII. We finished the novels last week. Students need to be caught up on their reading and the comprehension questions that go along with the novel. The novel test will be on Wednesday, May 15th.
Students have received their May book log. Students need to have read two, 150 page books, or one, 300+ page book (preapproved by me). The WWII book WILL count for the May book log. Please remind your student to stay caught up on their reading. Book logs must be signed by parents. This will be due on May 17th.
Spelling: The novel Spelling words were passed out 2 weeks ago. The quiz will be on Friday, May 17th. Their lists should stay in their binders through the school year. Remember to study both the spelling and the definitions. If you would like for your child to have extra practice with their spelling words, they may use Spelling City website: https://www.spellingcity.com/pratta.
The 2018-19 school year is quickly coming to an end, and now it is time to celebrate the achievements of our 5th grade students. The Dolvin staff has worked with the room parents to coordinate the activities for the last week of school. The following activities have been planned.
Monday, 5/20 9:20-9:50
Novel Movie--Teachers, Students
Monday, 5/20 11:30-12:15
Pizza Lunch--Teachers, Students, Parent Volunteers
Monday, 5/20 12:15-1:20
Yearbook Signing --Teachers, Students
Tuesday, 5/21 9:00- 11:00
Dodgeball/Kona Ice--Teachers, Students, Parent Volunteers
Wednesday, 5/22 9:00-11:00
Talent Show--Teachers, Students
Wednesday, 5/22 12:30-1:15
Class Parties--Teachers, Students, Parent Volunteers
Thursday, 5/23 8:00-8:45
Breakfast--Teachers, Students, Parent Volunteers
Thursday, 5/23 9:00-11:00
Movie--Teachers, Students
Thursday, 5/23 1:00-1:45
Recognition Ceremony & Slideshow
Teachers, Students, Families Welcome
Thursday, 5/23 2:00-2:10
Final Walk--Teachers, Students, Families Welcome
NOTES:
Novel Movie- Students need to return permission slips ASAP. They will be allowed to bring a small movie snack.
Pizza Lunch- Students don’t need to bring a lunch. Pizza, cookies and water will be provided.
Yearbook signing- Students need to bring yearbook that day. If they did not purchase one, they may make an autograph book with paper.
Dodgeball Day- Students will wear their class color, bring hats, sunglasses, sunscreen and water bottles.
Talent Show- Students and Teachers only. Students will get acts approved before the show.
Class Parties- Room moms have sent communication about parties.
Last day- I would like students to bring their backpack or some sort of bag still, to carry home items the last day!
Breakfast- Students will be provided breakfast.
Movie- Students will watch movie (permission slip to come). They may bring small movie snack.
Ceremony- We encourage students to dress nicely for the recognition ceremony, but it is not required. Students will stand as they are individually called. Families are welcome.
Final Walk- Students will walk through the halls of Dolvin to the bus one final time. Parents and grades K-4 will line the halls to say goodbye!
If you have any questions, please let me know!! It has been an amazing year! I am sad it is coming to an end!