Mrs. Hickson's Class

I have added a link to this blog. If you go to Class Links you will find a link to the Lindbergh PTA blog.

Please ask your student to see their government test!!!

Please put this math problem in your planner. Make sure you show your work and a correct answer.

247 x 98=

**Dear parents,
I have several people who volunteered to help our room moms but have not had a parent sign up as a room mom. Please consider filling this important leadership role for our classroom.

Remember that on any given day your fifth grader should be able to tell you what we did in school. The planner is a good reminder for them to help with this narrative. The planner should be signed by a parent or guardian every day.

Homework might not always be a worksheet!!!!!
**Students should be working on multiplication facts every night.
**They should be working on Spelling City 10-15 minutes per night Monday – Thursday.
**Students should be reading 20 – 30 minutes each night.
**Moby Max or Khan Academy can be done each night.

Math>
We are currently working on material in Unit 2.
**-This unit addresses three topics: estimation, computational procedures, and data analysis. Algorithms for addition, subtraction, and multiplications are reviewed and extended to decimals. Students also extend their understanding of numbers through an exploration that addresses the differences between millions, billions, and trillions.
**We have reviewed addition, subtraction and multiplication so far. Please make sure your student has a reliable method for accurately solving these types of problems.

Social Studies-
We will continue our study of Unit 2: Three Worlds Meet

**In this unit students study early American History with a focus on the period prior to 1585. Starting with the art of historical thinking, students review the questions historians ask in examining the past. After they reconsider the tools historians use (primary and secondary sources, artifacts), they explore their textbook as a type of secondary source. In doing so, students examine text structures, text features, and the role of informational text in learning about the past. This unit takes a separate examination of life in America, Africa, and Europe in order to set the stage for the convergence of these three worlds in America.

Writing– We will be writing personal narratives from pre-writing to publishing over the next two weeks.

Reading-
*Fiction-We will continue a genre study of historical fiction while we also continue to develop our Daily 5 routine.

*Non-fiction- We will begin working on the skill of identifying the central/main idea in a non-fiction piece.

Grammar – We will be doing a review of the different parts of speech.

Spelling – Please see Spelling City for the current spelling list and activities.

Write your answer to this riddle in your planner. I will be checking them on 10/3 at 8:40.

***What do you use to mend a jack-o-lantern?

The 5th grade t-shirt and pj pant order is due tomorrow, Friday September 29th.

Traditionally every 5th grader orders a t-shirt.

This week I will be giving students the DRA test during read to self.

Remember that on any given day your fifth grader should be able to tell you what we did in school. The planner is a good reminder for them to help with this narrative. The planner should be signed by a parent or guardian every day.

Homework might not always be a worksheet!!!!!
**Students should be working on multiplication facts every night.
**They should be working on Spelling City 10-15 minutes per night Monday – Thursday.
**Students should be reading 20 – 30 minutes each night.
**Moby Max or Khan Academy can be done each night.

Math>
We are currently working on material in Unit 2.
**-This unit addresses three topics: estimation, computational procedures, and data analysis. Algorithms for addition, subtraction, and multiplications are reviewed and extended to decimals. Students also extend their understanding of numbers through an exploration that addresses the differences between millions, billions, and trillions.

Social Studies-
We will begin study of Unit 2: Three Worlds Meet

**In this unit students study early American History with a focus on the period prior to 1585. Starting with the art of historical thinking, students review the questions historians ask in examining the past. After they reconsider the tools historians use (primary and secondary sources, artifacts), they explore their textbook as a type of secondary source. In doing so, students examine text structures, text features, and the role of informational text in learning about the past. This unit takes a separate examination of life in America, Africa, and Europe in order to set the stage for the convergence of these three worlds in America.

Writing– We will be writing personal narratives from pre-writing to publishing over the next two weeks.

Reading-
*Fiction-We will begin a genre study of historical fiction while we continue to develop our Daily 5 routine.

*Non-fiction- We will begin working on the skill of identifying the central/main idea in a non-fiction piece.

Grammar – We will be doing a review of the different parts of speech.

Spelling – Please see Spelling City for the current spelling list and activities.

Students have an order form for the 5th grade t-shirt and pj pants in their backpack. The order is due Friday Sept. 29th. Traditionally, all students order the t-shirt and many order the pj pants.

Students were shown different sizes of each item today. If there is any question about size, the samples will be in school and available to try on all week.

I still have 3 students who have no parent subscribing to Remind. You could be missing important messages!! I have copied my earlier message regarding Remind below.
I subscribe to Remind. This is a service which delivers short messages to you through texts. Please subscribe to Remind and my blog. I use both as important communication tools for my class. To subscribe to my Remind you will need to text @gc46c3 to 81010 or 313-908-5518. I cannot receive messages through Remind. Please email me if you need to speak to me at hicksol@dearbornschools.org I promise to respond within 24 hours of receiving your email at school.

The Social Studies test has been moved to Monday September 25th. Don’t forget to study!!!!!

I still have 7 students who have no parent subscribing to Remind. You could be missing important messages!! I have copied my earlier message regarding Remind below.
I subscribe to Remind. This is a service which delivers short messages to you through texts. Please subscribe to Remind and my blog. I use both as important communication tools for my class. To subscribe to my Remind you will need to text @gc46c3 to 81010 or 313-908-5518. I cannot receive messages through Remind. Please email me if you need to speak to me at hicksol@dearbornschools.org I promise to respond within 24 hours of receiving your email at school.

Apparently the fee for instrumental is being waived for all students. Checks have been returned to the students. They should have them with them today.