Weekly Newsletter Grade 5
Dates: October 15-19, 2018Curriculum Information for the Week:
Literacy: Students are focusing on reading short stories and picture books. We will be reading a couple of selections closely in class. We will then write our literary essays based on these close readings.
Math: Adding and Subtracting Fractions continues this week as we move into operations with unlike denominators. Students will develop conceptual understanding using manipulatives and models to show their thinking.
Unit of Study: We will begin preparation for our Melaka trip by looking into the history of the area.
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Important Reminders/Information:(also see GLC updates)
This Week:
- Tues Oct 16, PTA Meeting, 9:30-11:30, MPR 3, click HERE to RSVP (helpful for planning purposes)
- Wed Oct 17, HOS Coffee, 9:30-11:00, MPR3 Click Google Reply Form to RSVP click HERE for letter
- Friday Oct 19 RED HAT Free Dress Days for RM 5 Donation to charity
- New Event: Fri Oct 26, 6:30-8:00, 1st Annual PTA Family Trunk or Treat, click HERE to sign up.
- ES Halloween Dress UP Day, Wed Oct 31, School Policy: NO weapons, NO masks, NO scary costumes
- New Event: Bake Sale for International Fest click HERE for details
- Sat Nov 10, ISKL Annual International Festival, 4:00 pm - 8:00
- Tues Nov 13, Deepavali Cultural Celebration Tour, Temple of Fine Arts. More details coming soon.
- ES Dress Up Days: plan your days in advance click HERE for dates and details
- Tues 23 - Wed 24. Oct - Melaka Trip - 5DH, 5KC
- Wed 24 - Thurs 25. Oct Melaka Trip - 5CB, 5CC and 5JV
Highlight from Last Week:
The kiddos have a great Social Change Makers Conference on Thursday last week listening to passionate change makers in our society. We look forward to our students’ future contribution as new change makers, and we are also excited welcome more speakers in April.
Children’s Hospital visit started yesterday with our students.There are more opportunities for your child to partake in this great community service. If you haven’t yet signed up, do so >>HERE<<
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