February 1

Week of February 4, 2019

This week in 5th grade we will be learning…

Language Arts: This week students will learning about argumentative writing. While, they are reading each student will focus on a specific reading strategy (main idea, story elements, sequence of events, and parts of speech).  During Daily 5 students will continue practicing Daily 5 procedures and focus on learning about various strategies that will help make them better readers.  We will be focusing on QAR strategies to help them answer comprehension questions.  In writing we will be focusing on writing an argumentative piece on school uniforms.  Students will have to read an informational article set to their level on Freckle.com (same login and password as the math) with guided reading questions everyday.  Students will be completing prepdog practice everyday at home.

Math:  This week we will continue learning about fractions and analyzing data using line plots.  Students will practice in class and at home.

Science: We will be learning about life Science and focusing on organisms and food chains.

  1. What is a food chain?
  2. What does an organism eat?
  3. What is the organism eaten by?
  4. Why do scientists use the scientific method?

Social Studies: We will begin learning about the American Revolution.  Research these questions with your child.

  1. What led to the American Revolution?
  2. Who were the key players in the American Revolution and why were they important?

Important Dates

February 6, 2019 Late Start

February 14, 2019 Half Day

February 15-18, 2019 No school Mid-winter break

February 19, 2019 School Resumes

 Important Reminders

Please send a healthy snack with your child every day we have a late lunch.  Our class is in need of tissues and Clorox wipes.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at anytime (chamsef@dearbornschools.org).

Thank you,

Fatima Chamseddine

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November 30

Week of December 3, 2018

This week in 5th grade we will be learning…

Language Arts: This week students will learning about informational/expository writing. While, they are reading each student will focus on a specific reading strategy (main idea, story elements, sequence of events, and parts of speech).  During Daily 5 students will continue practicing Daily 5 procedures and focus on learning about various strategies that will help make them better readers.  We will be focusing on QAR strategies to help them answer comprehension questions.  In writing we will be focusing on writing an informational piece about an explorer in history.  Students will have to read an informational article set to their level on Freckle.com (same login and password as the math) with guided reading questions everyday.  Students will be completing prepdog practice everyday at home.

Vocabulary/spelling Words- Spelling and Vocabulary Test 12_7

Math:  This week we will continue learning about multi-digit multiplication and using area models to show our product.  Students will practice in class and at home.

Science: We will be learning about life Science and focusing on organisms and food chains.

  1. What is a food chain?
  2. What does an organism eat?
  3. What is the organism eaten by?
  4. Why do scientists use the scientific method?

Social Studies: We will begin learning about Colonial America.  Research these questions with your child.

  1. What were the 13 colonies?
  2. Why were they founded and who ruled them?

Important Dates

December 12, 2018 Late Start

December 24, 2018-January 6, 2019 No school Winter Break

January 7, 2019 School resumes

 Important Reminders

Please send a healthy snack with your child every day we have a late lunch.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at anytime (chamsef@dearbornschools.org).

Thank you,

Fatima Chamseddine

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August 31

Welcome Back to the 2018-2019 school year

Welcome back everyone.  I’m so excited to start a fresh new year with all your beautiful children.  We are off to a great start already, the students are ready to learn and have fun.  If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me any time, my email is chamsef@dearbornschools.org.  I have an open door policy.  Looking forward to meeting you all.  We will be having a parent meeting on Tuesday, September 4th at 10:30.

 

Important Dates

September 4, 2018 Parent Meeting at 10:30

September 13, 2018 Open House at 6:00

Reminders

Please send a healthy snack with your kids everyday.  We have a late lunch and students usually get hungry before then.  Also, please check your child’s green folder for important notes, returned work, and homework.  Finally, check and sign their planners everyday.

 

Thank you,

Fatima Chamseddine

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June 13

End of the Year

I hope everyone has a great summer. I will truly miss all of you. It was an amazing year and it was my pleasure being your teacher. Thank you for all the memorial moments that I will cherish forever. If you ever need anything I’ll always be here for you. Love you all from my heart 💜 ♥ ❤ !

Good luck in middle school next year. Make sure you read everyday!!

Mrs. Chamseddine 😘😘

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