Weekly Update 5th Grade
Weel of Feb. 12-16
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
spalmer@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!
- Feb. 19-23, 2024 - Mid-Winter Break, NO SCHOOL
- March 1 - Coffee with the Principal 8:30am
- March 14th - Q3 Ends, Report cards go home next week
- March 15th - Q4 Begins
What are We Learning this Week?
Reading & Writing -We will continue reading to learn about cell structures. We will create infographics to teach and explain what we've learned about cell functions.
Math- We are completing our studies multiplying fractions and begin dividing fractions.
Science- We continue to study plant and animal cells
Resources to Help with Reading and Writing
Resources to Help with Math
Math Lunch Bunch
Math Fun
Students are writing during math using combining words to write our "noticings" in data representations.
Language Arts Learning
Students are busy creating brochures based on knowledge gained from the study of plant and animal cells.
Welcome, Mr. Williams
Mr. Williams is our new student teacher completing his field experience in 5-B & 5-D. Mr. Williams, currently a senior at KSU, is pursuing certification in grades 4-8 and secondary social studies. He is a fan of hiking, outdoor sports, and loves travel. He also is devoted to his 80 lb fur baby, a Boxer Pttt named Charlie!
Congratulations, Ms. Underwood!
Ms. Underwood was recenty recognized at our staff meeting for her outstanding effort and her ability to "Thrive" as our fifth grade math and science to teacher. She makes a major impact on the success of our students and brings great joy in the learning process
Fifth Grade Celebrates Black History Month
Personification Poems
Ms. Kinney's groups have been studying figurative language. Here are a few amazing student poems demonstrating personification, sensory language, and rich, appealing adjectives.
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.