Fifth Grade News

November 2017
*Classroom Connection*
Math: Unit 3 Science:
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide decimals to hundredths • Electrical Circuits & Electromagnets
• Convert among different sized standard measurement units
• Make a line plot to display a data set of measurements in
Social Studies:
fractions of a unit
• Famous American people and events
from the early 1900's that include:
Reading: Finishing Unit 2 famous inventors, the Spanish-
• Identify plot structure American War, the Panama Canal, and
• Identify story theme based on characters response to Immigration
challenges
• Recognize character traits in relationship to an event,
*Curriculum Vocabulary*
problem, struggle, or lesson
Math: factor, product, partial product, dividend,
divisor, quotient
Writing: Finishing Unit 2 Reading: theory, theme, interpretation, point of
• Using transitional words/phrases view, plot structure
Writing: essay, theory, interpretive, opinion
• Use text evidence to support opinion
Social Studies: cattle trails, homesteader,
• Introduction & conclusion
entrepreneurs, free enterprise, diversity
• Revising & editing Science: electromagnet, circuit, electricity,
insulator, conductor, static

*Dates to Remember* *Reminders*

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 Nov. 3 ~ Last day for 5 grade T-shirt orders before field trip *Canned Food Drive for Georgia Mountain Food bank
 Chorus meets every Tuesday!
through Nov. 10!
 Nov. 8 ~ 4-H & Science Olympiad
 Nov. 9 ~ Progress Reports, as needed *Students need PENCILS, PENCIL SHARPNER, GLUE,
 Nov. 9 ~ Student Council and SCISSORS every day!
 Nov. 13 ~ PE Club
*Bring water only to have in the classroom ~ no
 Nov. 15 ~ Reading Club
 Nov. 20-24 ~ Thanksgiving Holidays juices, sodas, etc.
 Nov. 27 ~ Tech Club *Bring Healthy snacks – NO CANDY please
*Homework* *Character Trait of the Month*
RAH – Read at least 15-20 minutes per night. After each book
is completed, students will record it on their log in Mrs.  Being Mannerly 
Souther’s room for their 40 Book Challenge.
MAH & Math WS – Students should practice their math facts Being courteous, kind and polite
at least 5 minutes per night. They also have a Math Worksheet to others
that is given on Monday that should be returned by Friday to
Mrs. Miller.

*Lanier Student Mission*

I take action for my learning. I take responsibility for my actions. I respect myself
and others. I make good choices that help me have a better life!
Congratulations to these Paw-some Wildcats!

RAH Goal Math Facts Goal

10 books per 9 weeks Mixed Addition/Subtraction Facts
Drake Jacelyn Addison Eli B. Daniella
Dayonna Lexie Gabriel M. Payton Summer
Gabriel M. Mikalah B. Mason T. Eli C. Kayden
Rubi Jaelyn Mason U. Cameron Lily
Paleigh Kylee Mikalia Austin Katie
Isaiah Matthew Mady Emalee Alysa
Summer Judayis Rylan Caysen Jake
Leilani Cynthia Mikalah Emily Emma
Marissa Logan Jaelyn Gianna Madison
Eli C. Cameron Kylee Grace Andrea
Gianna Austin Isaiah Tyler Landin
Grace Gadiel Jackie Corbin Kathryn
Gage Tiffany Nalley Isaiah
Matthew Dylan Drake
Summer Amanda Jacelyn
Ivey Gadiel Travis
Judayis Valiree
Cynthia Lindsey
Marissa Kaya
Isa Boone
Logan Kaylin
Abby Alaina
Gage Kadence

ADVANCE Essay and Poster Winners

Mrs. Souther ~ Remy Odom (poster), Gianna Griffith (essay)

Mrs. Miller ~ Collin Stow (poster), Kathryn Roush (essay)
Mrs. Fowler ~ Jackie Gomez (poster), Summer Jones (essay)
Mrs. Haley ~ Mikaila Waters (poster), Chyanne Helton (essay)