Fifth Grade Quick Notes - October 13, 2008
� Topics for the Week:
    Reading � �When Shlemiel Went to Warsaw,� novel study � From
                        the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler

    
Writing � journal, classmate biographies, handwriting
    
Vocabulary/Spelling � Spelling test 3
    
Math � estimation, probability, multiplication algorithms
           * Unit 2 test to be rescheduled and posted on class website
    
Science � soil and water experiment, atmosphere
    
Social Studies � GFGA itineraries and budgets

� Important Dates:
     10/15 (W) - Spelling test 3
     10/20 (M) - October Box Tops due
                        3:15 PM - Help Session
     10/22 (W) - Wordly  Wise test 5
     10/23 (Th) � GFGA presentations
     10/24 (F) � GFGA presentations
                        2:15 PM - School Assembly (4th & 5th grade chorus)
     10/27 (M) - 3:15 PM - Help Session
                        6:30 PM � GFGA Parent Meeting

� GFGA Selection Process  � On October 23 and 24, students will present their GFGA projects.  On Monday, October 27, the class will vote on their top destination choices.  That evening at 6:30 PM, parents will discuss those choices at the GFGA Parent Meeting.  (If you are unable to attend the meeting, you may send your input by email.)  Finally, on October 28, students will make their final selection from the parent-approved destinations.  Then, we get to plan our trip!
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