Gonzales Weekly
11/12/13
I hope everyone had a great Veteran's Day!
Every year, we have a Thanksgiving Feast the Tuesday
before Thanksgiving Break. Fifth grade has been asked to collect money to
purchase turkeys. I ask that every child bring in one dollar to help offset the
costs of a turkey. Please make sure your child has their dollar to me by
Friday, November 22nd!
Midquarter is upon us! Progress reports will be sent home
next Monday. Please make sure to check Family Link so your child can make up
any missing assignments!
I am changing my homework policy slightly starting this
week. I will now be grading your child's math homework, instead of giving
participation credit. This is due to the fact that multiple students write
random numbers or "?" as their answer to homework problems multiple
days in a row. If a student gets 2/5 or lower, I will assign them extra work in
Homework Hall on Friday. This is not to be seen as a punishment. I believe that
if a student in my room does not understand a concept, they need to practice it
instead of playing a game. If you have any questions about this new policy,
feel free to email me or see me in person after class.
This week, there will be no spelling or Paragraph of the
Week. I will have some at-home reading, as well as a brief writing assignment
in addition to working on NaNoWriMo at home.
As of last night, your child should have had a word count of over 3,666
words if they are on track to pass writing. Make sure you are asking about
their novels!
In math, we will take a test on multiplying decimals,
review multiplying whole numbers, and then begin dividing by decimals. In
reading, we will continue working through Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's
Stone. In writing, we will continue practicing proper verb tense in sentences
and writing our novels. Make sure your child is bringing their notebooks to
school! Their novels need to be in that notebook!
Have a great week!
Ms. Gonzales
andreagonzaleslpa.blogspot.com
520-721-4205
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