Spring has sprung and 5th graders are busy!\u00a0 In math, we wrapped up a unit on fractions and ratios, and are working on coordinates, area, volume and capacity.\u00a0 Please remind your child that he\/she should be signing up for mini-quizzes to raise any math grades that may need a boost!<\/p>\n
Science has been very exciting as well!\u00a0 We have completed our Physical Science unit and moved on to Earth Science.\u00a0 We will be focusing on space and our solar system.\u00a0 Special thanks to Mohammad Mroue for setting up our field trip to the Henry Ford Community College planetarium and solar system walk!\u00a0 A good time was had by all.\u00a0 We have one more science-related field trip, and that will be on April 30th with High Touch High Tech and Rocket Ryan.<\/p>\n
In Language Arts, we are working on a research paper about space, as well as comprehension strategies in reading.\u00a0 We continue to study 20 spelling words each week, and we are focusing on using correct spelling in our writing.\u00a0 All students have his\/her own dictionary, and should be using them consistently.<\/p>\n
Don’t forget to check out our blog at https:\/\/blog.dearbornschools.org\/gwizdza for updated news and pictures of classroom happenings!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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