Fifth Grade Quick Notes - January 21, 2009
Topics for the Week:
    
Reading � Energy unit test, finish Sign of the Beaver novel study
    
Writing/Grammar � subject/predicate
    
Vocabulary/Spelling � Spelling test 9
    
Math � �friendly numbers� (a mental division strategy), partial
                    quotients division algorithm
    
Science � geology introduction
   
Social Studies � complete regions projects, begin Ancient
                                   Civilizations
� Important Dates:
     1/22 (Th) � Reading test
     1/23 (F) � Regions projects due
     1/26 (M) � Analogies quiz
                      End of 2nd quarter
                      Spirit Week begins!
                      Reading log 2B due
                      3:15 PM � Help Session
     1/28 (W) � Wordly Wise test 11
                      12:30 PM � Battle of the Books meeting
     1/30 (F) � 2:00 PM � School Assembly (
Schoolhouse Rock Live!)
                      Report cards sent home
Spirit Week � Beginning January 26, TDS will have its annual Spirit Week, a chance for students to dress in crazy costumes and show their love of Triangle Day School.  Here are the themes chosen by the Middle School Student Council:
     Monday � Dress Like a Teacher Day
     Tuesday � Decade Day
     Wednesday � Wacky Tacky Day
     Thursday � Pajama Day
     Friday � Disney Day
Please remind students that their costume should still remain within the school�s dress code, particularly with regards to safety and coverage.
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