Fifth Grade Families, This week in math, students are stepping into the role of codebreakers  as we begin learning about variables . Don’t worry, this is a gentle introduction  to algebra, and students are going to do a a great job with it! A variable  is just a letter or symbol that stands for a number we don’t know yet. Mathematicians use variables to help describe real-life situations. For example, imagine your child is buying apples, but they haven’t decided how many yet.

January 7, 2026 Dear Fifth Grade Families, Happy New Year! I hope your winter break was filled with rest, relaxation, and quality time together. I'm thrilled to welcome our fifth graders back for an exciting third quarter packed with engaging learning opportunities. Third Quarter at a Glance We have an action-packed quarter ahead! Here's what your child will be exploring: Mathematics Unit 5: Working with Expressions Students will dive into order of operations and begin worki

Dear Fifth Grade Families, As we wrap up the second quarter, and the first half of the school year, I want to take a moment to celebrate all the incredible growth and learning that has happened in our classroom this fall. Your fifth graders have worked incredibly hard, and it shows! I will be sharing class statistics during winter break. A Quarter to Remember This quarter, our young agents tackled some challenging missions: In Math , students mastered operations with fraction

Dear Fifth Grade Families, We are excited to begin our next unit in English Language Arts: Adventures of Don Quixote ! This classic novel, originally written by Miguel de Cervantes during the Renaissance, has captivated readers for centuries. Our students will explore an adapted version that maintains the timeless spirit of the original while being accessible to young readers. What's the Story? This unit introduces students to one of the most influential works in world litera

Dear Fifth Grade Families, We are in the middle of our mathematical journey Unit 4 - Operations with Fractions . This 24-day unit will run from November 5th through December 15th, with our Target Assessment Date (TAD) on December 15, 2025. The students are grasping these concepts quickly so we might take the assessment a week earlier. This will depend on how the students retain the information following our Thanksgiving break. What the Students are Learning? In Unit 4, studen

Dear Families, We had such a fun and festive day celebrating Halloween together! The students brought so much excitement (and creativity!) to the classroom today—from their costumes to their positive energy. It was wonderful to see everyone enjoying the spirit of the day while still keeping up with our learning. Thank you to all the parents who helped make today special whether by sending in treats, helping with costumes, or just sharing in the fun from home. As we head into

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ELA Enrichment – Optional Extensions To support our English Language Arts curriculum, I am offering optional extension activities that allow students to practice reading, writing, speaking, and research skills in meaningful ways. These are not required assignments, but they provide extra opportunities for students who enjoy exploring topics more deeply. Optional Extension Ideas: 🔎 Research Connection : Students can research a modern farming technique that resembles methods u

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