This is just one of the fun events we have at the end of 5th grade! It's a blast!
-Mrs. Sanders
Friday, March 23, 2018
Save the Date!
The 5th Grade Sock Hop will be Friday, April 27 from 6-8 pm in the RBE Gym. Usually students and teachers dress up, so start planning your attire now! If you would like to help with planning the Sock Hop or join a committee, there will be a meeting in the Media Center on April 2nd at 6:30 pm. If you can't make the meeting, but would like to help, please contact Jen Medley at jmedley@cpsk12.org.
This is just one of the fun events we have at the end of 5th grade! It's a blast!
-Mrs. Sanders
This is just one of the fun events we have at the end of 5th grade! It's a blast!
-Mrs. Sanders
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
This week in Trailer C
Hi there!
I wanted to send out a quick post since I know some families will be leaving town toward the end of this week.
Reading: We've focused on Literary Elements such as similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification a bit this week in preparation for the MAP test. The week after spring break I am hoping to focus on reviewing complex language that may be used on MAP questions.
Writing: We're fully immersed in an opinion piece about destructive forces. I hope to finish these before break and have them turned in, but we will see if that works out. If not, we will complete them right after break and you will be seeing a grade for those shortly thereafter. Next up: letter writing.
Math: We are cruising through unit 6. This unit has several focuses: multiplying and dividing my powers of 10, multiplying and dividing decimals, applying volume concepts, using line plots, and conversions within the metric system. It is a lot of information, but several of the topics are review. I have practice packets available to take home for extra practice. They will not be graded. Please let me know if that is something that you are interested in for your student.
Science: This week we've focused on force and motion in preparation for the MAP test. Next up is practicing graphing, using the scientific method, and reviewing topics from earlier this year.
Social Studies: We are trying to integrate the Revolutionary War into as much reading and writing as possible.
Dates to know:
-3/23 is hat day/crazy hair day
-3/26-3/30 is spring break
-4/6 is the due date for the next book project. If your student will be gone for the Honor's Choir performance, they can present their book project on Monday, April 9.
-4/11 is early dismissal (12:10). This is also the tentative date for our Unit 6 math test.
-4/20 is Career day at school
-5/1 is "get acquainted night" at Gentry and Jeff Middle Schools
Graduation and end of the year festivities information will be sent home in the Friday Folder after Spring Break!
Enjoy spring break!!
Mrs. Sanders
I wanted to send out a quick post since I know some families will be leaving town toward the end of this week.
Reading: We've focused on Literary Elements such as similes, metaphors, idioms, and personification a bit this week in preparation for the MAP test. The week after spring break I am hoping to focus on reviewing complex language that may be used on MAP questions.
Writing: We're fully immersed in an opinion piece about destructive forces. I hope to finish these before break and have them turned in, but we will see if that works out. If not, we will complete them right after break and you will be seeing a grade for those shortly thereafter. Next up: letter writing.
Math: We are cruising through unit 6. This unit has several focuses: multiplying and dividing my powers of 10, multiplying and dividing decimals, applying volume concepts, using line plots, and conversions within the metric system. It is a lot of information, but several of the topics are review. I have practice packets available to take home for extra practice. They will not be graded. Please let me know if that is something that you are interested in for your student.
Science: This week we've focused on force and motion in preparation for the MAP test. Next up is practicing graphing, using the scientific method, and reviewing topics from earlier this year.
Social Studies: We are trying to integrate the Revolutionary War into as much reading and writing as possible.
Dates to know:
-3/23 is hat day/crazy hair day
-3/26-3/30 is spring break
-4/6 is the due date for the next book project. If your student will be gone for the Honor's Choir performance, they can present their book project on Monday, April 9.
-4/11 is early dismissal (12:10). This is also the tentative date for our Unit 6 math test.
-4/20 is Career day at school
-5/1 is "get acquainted night" at Gentry and Jeff Middle Schools
Graduation and end of the year festivities information will be sent home in the Friday Folder after Spring Break!
Enjoy spring break!!
Mrs. Sanders
Friday, March 2, 2018
News from Trailer C
Hello families!
We survived our first full week of school in a long time! Here are some updates for you from this week:
Reading: We've been working on asking questions as we read. We used an online feed called TodaysMeet to ask questions as I read a picture book aloud on Monday. The students seemed to like the mix of technology with the read aloud. We will continue to focus on topics each week up until MAP testing to sharpen the students' knowledge of each skill.
Writing: We've been practicing forming opinions with writing prompts. We will start our opinion writing unit late next week.
Math: We have finished Unit 5 and are planning to test on Tuesday, March 6. We reviewed yesterday and today in class, and will also review on Monday. Please make sure your student is reviewing or making practice problems to prepare for this test.
Science: We learned about weather this week. We talked about the different air pressures, fronts, and vocabulary. We also talked more about water and the limited access to water on our Earth. Next week we will begin Ecosystems. These are all units that will supplement the questions on the MAP test.
Social Studies: We've been tying social studies into reading this week. We've read a lot about the Revolutionary war, the battles leading up to it and the people involved.
Other Important Information:
-Next week is reading week at RBE! We will be having spirit days each day. There is a flyer in Friday Folders that lists the days, but here is a list to reference as well.
We survived our first full week of school in a long time! Here are some updates for you from this week:
Reading: We've been working on asking questions as we read. We used an online feed called TodaysMeet to ask questions as I read a picture book aloud on Monday. The students seemed to like the mix of technology with the read aloud. We will continue to focus on topics each week up until MAP testing to sharpen the students' knowledge of each skill.
Writing: We've been practicing forming opinions with writing prompts. We will start our opinion writing unit late next week.
Math: We have finished Unit 5 and are planning to test on Tuesday, March 6. We reviewed yesterday and today in class, and will also review on Monday. Please make sure your student is reviewing or making practice problems to prepare for this test.
Science: We learned about weather this week. We talked about the different air pressures, fronts, and vocabulary. We also talked more about water and the limited access to water on our Earth. Next week we will begin Ecosystems. These are all units that will supplement the questions on the MAP test.
Social Studies: We've been tying social studies into reading this week. We've read a lot about the Revolutionary war, the battles leading up to it and the people involved.
Other Important Information:
-Next week is reading week at RBE! We will be having spirit days each day. There is a flyer in Friday Folders that lists the days, but here is a list to reference as well.
Monday: Career Day--dress like the career you wish to pursue someday
Tuesday: Book Character day--dress like a favorite book character
Wednesday: Hat/Sunglasses day
Thursday: Matchy Match--dress similar to a friend or group of friends
Friday: RBE Spirit Day--wear your favorite RBE attire
-Please remember to be signing your student's agenda each evening
-Spring Picture Day is Wednesday, March 7. There is an order form coming home in Friday Folders
-Our math test will be on Tuesday, March 6
Dates to know:
3/2-3/3: Jersey Mike's Sub fundraiser--take your card in for a free sub with a minimum donation of $2 to RBE PTA
3/6: McTeacher's Night at the Rock Bridge McDonald's
3/7: Spring Pictures
3/20: Literacy Festival in Warrensburg
3/26-3/30: Spring Break
Have a wonderful weekend!!
Mary Sanders
Mary Sanders
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