5th grade Newsletter

Feb 10th- Feb 13th

AZ State Testing

Our state testing will begin at the end of March and continue through April. Please plan doctor appointments and vacations accordingly to ensure scholars are present for testing. Your support in making attendance a priority during this time is greatly appreciated! We will update parents once we know the specific dates.

Upcoming Events

Feb 12th: Mandarin teacher visits our 5th graders

Feb 13th: ASU Field Trip

Feb 13th: Valentine's treat exchange ( after the field trip)

Feb 20th: Popcorn Day

Feb 20th: Glow Run

ASU Field trip

Our field trip is approaching, and we wanted to share a few details about our upcoming trip:

Departure: We will leave Sienna Hills at 8:00 AM and arrive at ASU by 9:45 AM at the lastest.
Return: We will depart from ASU at 2:15 PM, with an expected return by 3:00 PM.

Please ensure that scholars bring the following items:

Uniform: Must be worn.
Outerwear: Must wear a TOPA jacket or sweatshirt, or only approved TOPA colors (solid black, gray, or dark green).
Water Bottle: A disposable water bottle is required.
Lunch: Scholars may bring a brown paper lunch or money to purchase lunch.
Snacks: Scholars will need to bring their two regular snacks for the day along with their packed lunch.
Small Backpack: Optional, for carrying the water bottle.
Bags: Scholars can leave their regular backpacks at home.
Electronics: No cell phones are allowed. Cell phones must remain at school, turned off.
Cameras: Not permitted.
Transportation: All scholars must ride the bus to ASU and back.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we look forward to a fun and educational field trip!

K-12 Field Trip Program

K-12 Field Trip Program The School of Earth and Space Exploration continues to be a resource for science classes from kindergarten through high school. Our science and technology content has been structured for either an in-person experience at the ASU Tempe campus or a virtual visit to classrooms offering online, in-class, or hybrid models.

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Math

This week in math we will be multiplying decimals using different methods. We will also be relating fraction multiplication and decimal multiplication.

We will cover lessons 14 through 19 in module 4.

If your scholar received a 79% or below on their weekly multiplication quiz, they must complete their multiplication practice sheet by the next Monday.

Science

CONCEPT 3: Changes to Earth’s Systems

Focus Question: How do Earth’s systems respond to change?

By modeling different events, we see how humans can disrupt or stabilize Earth’s systems.

Scholars have been provided with their choice board that is due Feb. 27th. Class times will be provided but scholars will need to complete at home depending on the choices they select. A copy of the choice board can be found in Google Classroom if needed.

As we approach testing for AZSCI, scholars will review 3rd and 4th grade standards by watching videos in Google Classroom. They will also have a weekly Legends of Learning assignment to review 5th grade concepts. Scholars will have morning meetings, lab time, and opportunities to complete their work during core classes if they finish early. Please encourage scholars to watch the videos at home and complete their weekly Legends of Learning assignments to best prepare for the state assessment.

ELA

This week, scholars will explore the historical impact of baseball integration on segregation and discrimination in the U.S., focusing on the role of Jackie Robinson and the Negro Leagues in challenging racial barriers. They’ll analyze We Are the Ship by Kadir Nelson to understand how the text conveys the struggles and triumphs of African American baseball players. Scholars will develop their analytical skills by supporting their ideas with evidence, crafting clear thesis statements, and practicing oral presentations. Throughout the week, they’ll refine their writing by paraphrasing key ideas and elaborating on the significance of the events discussed, strengthening both their written and spoken communication skills.

Computer Lab

In computer lab, scholars are working on IReady Math and Reading . For science, scholars will work on their choice boards, review previous lessons from watching videos in GOOGLE CLASSROOM to begin to review for AZ SCI.