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Weekly Update 5th Grade
Week of January 29 - Feb 2
We're excited about another week of learning with our 5th graders!
We strive to create an environment that helps our students to meet their highest potential.
Please read our newsletter each week to get important updates and reminders.
Meet the Team
Ms. Valentin 5A
dvalentin@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Brown
courtneybrown@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Ms. Bradley 5C
ebradley@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Ms. Caspary (ESOL)
ccaspary@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Ms. Underwood
sunderwood@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Ms. Kinney (Reading Specialist)
Bkinney@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Sledge (IRR)
msledge@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Powell (Math EIP)
epowell@marietta-city.k12.ga.us
Mrs. Stanton-Cooper (ESOL)
vstantons@maretta-city.k12.ga.us
Mark your calendars!
- 1/29 Field Trip to Georgia Aquarium: Make sure you bring a jacket!
- 2/19-2/23 Winter Break
What are We Learning this Week?
Reading & Writing -We are reading to differentiate and discover new information about plant and animal cells. As we compare and contrast, we will document our findings.
Math- Beginning unit 5 – Multiplying and Dividing fractions.
Science- We will begin studying inherited traits vs. acquired traits and instincts vs. learned behaviors
Resources to Help with Math
Resources to help with ELA
Fifth Grade Debates
Students debated the issue benefits vs. the harmful nature of zoos! Prior to the debate students formed a claim, developed three reasons along with textual evidence to support their claim, and planned for a counter-claim along with a rebuttal.
Kiwanis K-Kids Club...Young Leaders Helping Others
Our 5th students who participated last year in K Kids service project had their first gathering today. Guest Speaker CJ Malone, former Marietta High School graduate, attended the meeting to discuss leadership. He shared qualities of being a good leader and explored possibilities with our students to help them in the future. Additionally, our service project this week was recognizing our Park Street custodians, sharing how much we appreciate them, and creating thank you cards celebrating their efforts! What a great experience for our Panthers! The next scheduled meeting is February 27th.
Writers at Work
Students wrote an opinion essay discussing the pros and cons of animals living in zoos. They used a Georgia Milestons Opinion Writer's Checklist to guide their writing efforts.
Classroom DoJo
Teachers will be using Classroom Dojo to reward positive behaviors. Students earn points and are able to "shop" with their points to purchase items. Teachers also use Classroom DoJo to send quick text messages when needed.
Weekly Communication/Homework
Weekly Communication Folders are sent home each Thursday, to be returned on Friday. Inside the folders you will find your student's weekly homework. Your student is expected to complete all homework AND read 20 minutes each night. Homework is turned in on Thursdays and will be graded.
Park Street Dress Code
Transportation
Arrival / Dismissal
Change of Transportation
If there is a change in transportation arrangements, we require notice from the parent before allowing students to be transported by anyone other than a parent. You may send in a note with your child or email parkstreet@marietta-city.org with the details of the change. We do not allow students to walk or to ride home with unauthorized people.
At dismissal time bus riders will be put on the school bus unless a parent is present for pick-up, or the parent has notified the school office of another arrangement.
Students are not permitted to change buses to ride home with friends without a note from their parent. Please make arrangements for your child before he/she comes to school. If you must make a change during the day, notify the school office staff before 2:30 p.m.
Pick-up by Car in the Afternoon
Anyone picking up a child must have his/her Panther Car Tag. If you do not have a Panther Car Tag, you may get one at Sneak-A-Peek or by coming to the front office.
Please do not park across the street and have your child designated as a “walker”.
This is extremely dangerous, and teachers on duty will stop children crossing the street
unescorted by a parent or adult. If you need to come into the building, please park in a parking space.
Tardy Drop-Off
When a student arrives late (after 8:30), an adult must sign the student in at the office.
Early Pick-Up
Please limit early pick-up of children to emergencies and appointments. If a child is out for any portion of the school day, the missed time is recorded as a tardy. A note sent in the morning will help us to have your child ready. To avoid interruptions to instruction, no student
will be released between 2:45 and 3:15. Parents will be asked to wait for the dismissal bell. Come to the office to check out a student. Please be prepared to present photo identification upon request. No student will be released to an unknown or unauthorized person.
Late Pick-Up
Students waiting to be picked up will be supervised until 3:30. After 3:30 they may be sent to the After School Program if they are pre-registered ($10 fee). Regular after school charges will apply. Many parents sign up for the program so their children can attend in case of emergency.