This is what we are up to this week:

Math- we will begin a unit on geometry

A geometry vocabulary dictionary will be assigned on Tuesday and will be completed throughout the unit. It will be counted as a test grade when completed. We will be learning about angles, solid and plane figures and circles. We will also learn  how to use formulas for measurement, such as the area of many shapes, volume and perimeter. There will be many opportunities to show me what you know and what you learn!

Health- we will start and finish a unit on nutrition

Research Papers will be completed by the end of the week. Due to my many absences before the break we did not get to these, unfortunately.

Students may work on rough drafts at home and bring them to school with a flash drive or e-mail them to me. The editing of the paper and final draft should be done at school.

If anyone is available Tuesday or Wednesday to assist with editing please let me know. I will have my class all day on Tuesday and Mrs.Brindley's class all day on Wednesday. 

We will not begin science until next week. We will start to study classification of plants and animals. There will be a short assessment of genetics on Friday of this week. I will explain the details on Tuesday.

Secret word: bulldog

On Tuesday we are going to the Symphony to hear the ASO perform at the Cobb Energy Center. The students have been instructed on dress code. No jeans, sweats,or sneakers are allowed. Boys should wear collared shirts tucked in with a belt. We do not want you to have to buy new items if you do not have them, but we assume everyone has this attire. Girls can wear nice pants, a skirt or dress. Many are not too excited about this, but I can't wait to see how well everyone cleans up! We will definately need pictures! Students should wear these clothes to school! Let me know if there are questions.

Two wonderful cultural experiences right in a row, how lucky are we! No one in our class has ever been to the Symphony!

We will still be working with fractions in math and we will have a little review quiz on Wednesday.

This week  during science class we will be working on research papers only. I want everyone to be finished with this before we leave for the Winter Break!:)

Immigration Day is next Monday 12/8. Please remember your family tree, the poem and the "$20" you will need to enter Ellis Island! Students will be reminded of this in class. We are looking forward to a meaningful learning experience.

In an effort to get the students to read my Blog I will posting things for them to tell me from the Blog. The first person to say " Snow" to me tomorrow AM will get a homework pass. It would be better if  parents encourage the students to learn to check the Blog themselves rather than just telling them what to say! This is a valuable habit to get into for Mabry!

The presention will begin at 11:45, it lasts about 5 minutes! Then you may go to the bookfair before our lunch time which is 12:15 until 12:45.

I hope to see all of you tomorrow, but if not have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you for all you do for me and your children!

All e-mail communication will down during the break for Cobb County-

Next Friday November 21st is the 5th grade special friends luncheon. Please plan to join us in the classroom at 11:40 for a special presentation before lunch.

The book fair will also be going on during this week as well as the Relay for Life teacher dessert auction! This Friday is Hat Day. Students can pay one dollar to wear their favorite Baseball Cap. Benefits American Cancer Society

Today a packet is coming home about research papers. Please read it over with your child, sign it and return it to school with your child. They will be required to have 3 different resources in the classroom by Monday 11/17. They will probably be asking for a ride to the public library soon! It will be important for them to meet each deadline that we write on their calendars in the packet. Points will be deducted from the final paper for any missed deadlines.

Science-

We are going to continue studying microoganisms until we leave for Thanksgiving break. There will be a test Thursday 11/20 on microorganisms. Each child is keeping all returned papers to use as a study guide. Having all these papers at the end of the unit will get those students extra credit on their test!

Math- We have finally entered the world of fractions! We will be doing a review of simplifying and make equivalent fractions and then adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators! 

Picture retakes are on Friday 11/14

Please continue to work on good study habits at home. This time of year can be very hectic!

I hope you all enjoyed this absolutely beautiful fall weekend.

No school on Tuesday- Get out and vote then enjoy the day!

We will not begin a new lesson in science this week. When we do start the lesson, next week, it will be on beneficial and harmful bacteria and other microorganisms. Before we begin that we are going to spend this week learning about how to stay healthy and how germs can spread. This will tie into our science very nicely, but this will actually be Health! There will be plenty of classwork and  in school projects. They will also have some homework. No Think Tac Toe, but there will be a quiz on Friday based on the work that is done this week.

Math-

We are going to start fractions finally! We will begin by relating decimals to fractions and how to find common denominators.

5th Grade Picture for the Yearbook will be on Friday! Please wear class shirt!

Wear class shirt and dress for the weather please! We will be outside all day!

Students should pack a totally disposable sack lunch and a snack.

Science Test on Friday 10/31 (scary) Plant and Animal cells parts and functions

State Map Test is coming up on November 14th please continue to study!

Saturday is the Foundation Pancake Breakfast- come eat breakfast with your friends and teachers!

Monday October 27 is a math test on multiplying and dividing decimals

Wednesday October 29 Field trip to Marietta (Brindley, Longyear and DeLass) Wear class shirts for this also and bring a sack lunch- totally disposable ( no lunch boxes) We will not be wearing our PJ's for Red Ribbon Week on our Field trip!

Friday October 31 Science test on Cells

All next week is Red Ribbon Week- See daily schedule in Paws for fun activities.