| Fifth Grade Quick Notes - February 23, 2009 | ||||||||||||||||||
| � Topics for the Week: Reading � �From Miss Ida�s Porch,� heritage project planning Writing/Grammar � diagramming simple sentences Vocabulary/Spelling � Wordly Wise test 13 Math � converting fractions to decimals and percents Science � plate tectonics, volcanoes Social Studies � Native Americans of the Plains and Eastern Woodlands, cause and effect � Important Dates: 2/25 (W) � Wordly Wise test 13 2/27 (F) � 2:00 PM � School Assembly (Rhythm & Blue) 3/2 (M) � SS quiz (Ch. 4, tentative date) 3:15 PM � Help Session 3/4 (W) � Spelling test 12 3/6 (F) � Dr. Seuss Celebration (w/ special guest reader, Mr. Selig) Math test (Unit 5, tentative date) � National Anthem at the DBAP � Good news! The folks at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park have invited us to sing the national anthem without an audition! I am currently making arrangements with their office to set a date. I�ll let you know as soon as it�s finalized. � February Assembly � Our February assembly will take place this Friday at 2:00 PM. We�ll honor our Talented Tornadoes, Celia and Dorian, and enjoy a performance by Rhythm & Blue, Duke�s premier coed a cappella group. Please feel free to join us! |
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