2/25-3/1 Weekly Newsletter

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5

Dates: February 25-March 1           

Dear Parents,

Curriculum Information for this Week:

Literacy: Grade 5 students are continuing to generate ideas for their fantasy stories. They will be taking all their great ideas and choosing the best one to write a story. They are including all the elements of a fantasy story including: themes, life lessons, quests, magical creatures, metaphorical and literary dragons.

Here are some questions you can ask your son or daughter about their story: 
Who are your main characters? 
Describe the setting of your story. 
Is there a quest in your story? 
How is your story connected to real life problems? 
What is the life lesson? 
What are the struggles your character is facing?
What will come of the protagonist? How will s/he change?

Math: The students are beginning Unit 5 in Math - multiplying and dividing fractions using a variety of manipulatives to show their thinking.

Unit of Study:  Matter: The students explored the concept and explanation of sediments and how it applies to our food as salad dressing. They will be further exploring solubility in the coming week, to find and read information about how properties of the molecules in sugar and citric acid affect the properties that are observable in a substance. The students will then explore why liquids stay mixed or separate.

For more information and ways to support your child please visit the  Parent Learning Connection page.

Important Reminders/Information: (also see GLC Updates)
Next week we start on Day 3
Monday, Usha, puppeteer and storyteller
Thursday, Always Changing Presentation
Student Led Conference sign up 25th (through PowerSchool)

Highlight last week:

• Grand Opening: 21st February marked our Grand Opening of the new campus. The students were surprised with a mini concert featuring a band and student dancers performing for us. #ISKLUnited 
• Author visit: On Monday we had a photojournalist named Richard Sobol visiting us, sharing his story about his four-day trek to meet a silverback gorilla. We enjoyed his story telling and sharing of his experience with us. Thank you Ms Suji for organizing this event. 
• CNY Assembly: It was great fun watching the Lion Dance in the gym. Thank you, parents, for coming along to watch the amazing acrobatic moves of the lion. The activities offered fun and delicious kiosks for all to enjoy.