November 2017 Updates

November Updates

Important Dates

Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2017: Unit 2, Whole Number, Place Value and Operations
Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017: PLP updates, self assess with teacher assistance

Forget-me-Not Dates

Monday, Nov. 13, 2017: Picture Retake Day, Bring unwanted photo pack
Friday, Nov. 17, 2017: Lunch with a Loved one at Pattengill
Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017: Report Cards and PLPs, Personalized Learning Plans, go home.
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017: No school, Teacher Compensatory Day
Thursday, Nov. 23- 24, 2017: No School, Thanksgiving Break.
Monday, Nov. 27, 2017: School Resumes

Subjects at a Glance

Math: Whole Number, Place Value and Operations: this unit is soon coming to a close. Students were given a practice test prior to Camp. We will review on the Monday following camp. The next unit is rather challenging as it involves fractions. Fraction Concepts: Addition and Subtraction. Students will be expected to add and subtract with like and unlike denominators. Below this section are the full outcomes.
Language Arts:
Writing: Students will begin essay writing after reviewing the concepts of an expository paragraph.
Reading: We will begin reviewing nonfiction and its structure and details. Students will be assessed in their letter writing. Many guided reading groups will read nonfiction text. As a reminder, students should be reading both nonfiction and fiction at home.
Social Studies: We will be reviewing the Native American climates and regions. Our primary focus will be Eastern Woodlands as  point of comparison to other regions. Students must know their shelter, food, animal and vegetation life as well as culture.
Science: Students will learn about Matter. (See a previous post on Matter.)


EDM4, Unit 2, Outcomes Whole Number Place Value and Operations

• Identifies the values of digits in a mutli-digit number
• Write numbers in expanded form.
• Represent powers of 10.
• Explain patterns when multiplying by a power of 10.
• Multiply with U.S. traditional multiplication.
• Divide Multidigit numbers.
• Interpret a remainder in a division problem.

EDM4, Unit 3 Outcomes, Fraction Concepts: Addition and Subtraction

• Unit 3: Fraction Concepts, Addition, and Subtraction
• Use visual models to solve division number stories with fractional answers.
• Report the remainder to a division problem a fraction.
• Place a fraction on a number line.
• Rename fractions and mixed numbers using the same denominators.
• Estimate answers to fraction addition and subtraction problems.
• Use visual models to add and subtract fractions and mixed numbers.
• Solve fraction of fraction problems

Outdoor Recess

In Ann Arbor, students have recess daily. Be sure your child has a hat, gloves and boots. Snow pants are great for protecting the legs when playing outside. 

Science: Matter, Ch-Ch-Changes

Matter

Matter will be one of our new science units this year. Below are the science unit that will be covered:

Robotics and Engineering
Matter, Phenomenal Science Unit, Ch-Ch-Changes
Human Body


The Common Core Standards for Matter are as followed:

• 5-PS1-1 Develop a model to demonstrate that matter is made of particles too small to be seen.
• 5-PS1-2 Measure and graph quantities to provide evidence that, regardless of the type of change that occurs, when heating, cooling, or mixing substances, the total weight of matter is conserved.
• 5-PS1-3 Make observations and measurements to identify materials based on their properties.
• 5-PS1-4 Conduct an investigation to determine whether the mixing of two or more substances results in new substances.

Camp 2017

Camp 2017

The weather was a little chilly; however, we enjoyed ourselves as well over obstacles and learned about nature while having a tad bit fun. Most students were dressed for the weather. Below is just a glimpse of our fun.

The balancing act

I think, I can, I think I can

Great form with archery

The weaving part of the High Ropes

The wobbly planks, Yikes

"Ms. Hubbard, I am not cold."

Wild wonders Tour: These imprints are a trip.

She's was ready to party.

"It's our last night here!"

Just two Puma Thinkers talking.

Learning a new line dance.

Kick ball chain

Watch me whip!

My first snow

Nature at it's best

Shelter building

We fit in our homemade shelter

Crafts and capture the flag

Zip lining and High Ropes

The Ladies were brave while the Men zipped away

Big Papa showed the boys courage

Look at me, I'm 20 feet in the air.

Halloween Costume Guidelines

Halloween Costumes Guidelines

Per our principal, Ms. Alston.

Dear Bryant/Pattengill Families,

This year, Pattengill will allow students to wear costumes on Halloween, Tuesday, October 31st, 2017.  Students may wear their costumes to school or bring them in a bag and change at school.  Any class celebrations will be decided upon by the classroom teacher.  

In an effort to enjoy, celebrate, and assure a fun time for everyone during the fall season respectfully, and in accordance with school rules, we ask that students and families use the following guidelines when selecting a costume:

• Costumes may not be scary-NO MASKS or FULL face paint. Staff must be able to easily identify all students. 
  
  
  
• Fake weapons, blood, replicas or gooey substances are not permitted.  
• Costumes that could be offensive or perpetuate a stereotype of someone’s culture, gender, heritage, or religion are not permitted.
• Costumes should not hinder your ability to participate in your classes, including P.E. 
• Costumes may not disrupt or present issues of safety in the hallway or on the bus. 
• If you have any questions regarding the appropriateness of your child’s costume idea, we encourage you contact the school. Students wearing questionable costumes will be asked to change into normal school attire. If normal attire is not available, a parent will be called. 

Please be mindful that we are a school and what may be appropriate in pop culture or the media may not be appropriate for a place of learning.  We are a commUNITY and we want students to think about how their costume choice may impact others within this community. Thank you for taking the time to help our kiddos understand these guidelines.  Let’s have fun while being respectful of ourselves and others! 

Autumn wishes,

Melita Alston

Camp Packing List

5t h Grade Camp Packing List What to Bring to Camp

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• Sack lunch/drink for first day of camp
• Reusable water bottle– do not pack in suitcase 
•  ( Reminder: No nut policy applies)
• Reusable  water  bottle
• Anything  not  wearing  that  may  need  for  the  day  (hat, gloves,  sunglasses,  etc)

Note: All campers must carry their own luggage/ Duffle bags- 
Label all items

In a large, sturdy garbage bag, clearly labeled with child’s name: 

• Twin fitted sheet
• Sleeping bag /Pillow or medium comforter
• Bath towel

Garbage bag and duffle bag or small luggage

In a duffel bag or SMALL suitcase, labeled with child’s name: Shirts

• Pants
• Socks-pack extra, warm-style
• Underwear
• Pajamas
• Washcloth
• Soap/shampoo
• Toothbrush/toothpaste
• Comb/brush
• Deodorant
• 2 extra garbage bags-labeled with name (repack for bedding)
• 2n d pair boots or shoes (wear one, bring extra) 
• Camp T-Shirt (wear night of dance party)
• Flash light

Outerwear

• Boots or sturdy shoes that will keep feet dry Hooded rain gear
• Warm coat
• Hat
• Mittens/gloves

DRESS IN LAYERS - DRESS FOR THE WEATHER! 
Do not bring

cell phones

electronics

Food in luggage (gum/ candy/ snacks)

headphones

knives/ weapons

valuables

Money

October 2017

October 2017 updates

Important Dates

Monday, Oct. 30, 2017: Social Studies Chapter 1, quiz, Geography review
Friday, Nov. 3, 2017: Math Assessment, Unit 2, Whole Number and Place value Operations

Forget Me Not Dates

Friday, Oct. 20, 2017: Family Movie Night 5:30- 8:00 PM (Children must be accompanied by a parent.)
Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017: Early Release/ dismissal all schools, 1:29 PM (All students eat lunch.)
Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2017: Fall Celebration, Scary Scribes 2:00 PM- 2:50 PM
Wednesday, Nov. 8- 10, 2017: Fifth Grade Camp, Howell Nature Center, Howell, MI

Subject at a Glance

Math: Unit 1 concluded last week.  We began Unit 2, Estimation and Computation Outcomes
Language Arts:

• Writing Workshop: We are completing our First personal narratives: The lessons taught were :      Describing a Beginning, Middle, and Ending; 
• Exploding the Moment; 
• Inserting Dialogue with punctuation; 
• Adding a hyperbole
• Varying Sentence length
• Deleting Run ons
• Revising the Ending with a circular
• lesson learned or emotional ending

Our next personal narratives will include

• When to start a paragraph
• Hooking the reader with a catchy lead; 
• Using voice
• Describing Character traits
• Varying sentence beginnings
• Formatting dialogue with different lines for different speakers
• Using synonyms for said (Said is Dead)
• Revising the ending

Below are creative ways, I have incorporated to add spice to Language Arts

1.         Monday Mistakes: Look out for our Monday Mistakes weekly, we edit the same text
2.         Tuesday Terms: Infer the meaning of unknown words (Coming Soon)
3.         Wednesday Writing without Words (Coming Soon)
4.         Thursday Thoughts, (Currently Wednesday Writing Prompts)
5.         Friday Figurative Language: We learned hyperboles and  used hyperboles in our personal narratives. Now we are studying personification. 

 Reading: We are studying Fiction Elements along with Realistic Fiction. Students are learning how to make inferences and to provide evidence.

Characters    Setting       4 types of conflict            Plot outlines          Solutions      Theme

Characters change with conflict

Science (Project Lead the Way) : We are using studying Robots via Project Lead the Way. We have learned inputs and outputs how to build a test beds, model prototype, and why robots are used for dull and dangerous work. Now we are testing our test beds with a field sites simulating waste removal. Students will graph their 2-3 trails and record the videos on SeeSaw. Students will also create a Popplet, an I-pad app used to create graphic organizers.

Social Studies: We are reviewing Basic geography skills and map skills.

Math Unit 2, Estimation and Computation Outcomes

 Former Outcomes

Finds product of multi-digit numbers
Multiplies 1 and 2 digit whole numbers by decimals by up to 2 places
Identifies place value from thousandth to billions.
Divides 1 and 2 digit whole numbers
Interpreting the remainder in division
Applying Exponents, powers of 10 and value of numbers in standard form
Converts metric and US customary units

Unit 2 Vocabulary

Algorithm       Partial Products    Standard Multiplication  (Area Model, Multiplication algorithm)       
Exponents      Base          Power of 10              Expanded notation          Standard Notation
Written and word notation          Quotient     Divisor     Dividend      Remainder
Round up/ Ignore/ Report Remainder as a Fraction (remainder over divisor)

EDM outcomes and homework
Place value games
Place value, 3 level game

Dry Erase boards or Slates

Students will need a dry erase board and dry erase marker and old and clean sock. I have chalk board slates but I do not have dry erase boards. If your child has severe allergies, please bring a dry erase board. Donations needed:

1. Extra old socks (excluding baby size)
2. white chalk
3. thin dry erase markers

Camp Preparation

As you begin to prepare for camp be sure to label everything. The weather will be brisk as we are outside most of the day. This means students will need hats and gloves along with sweatshirts. Layers are the key to keeping warm or peeling layers when the temperature feels warmer during the day. Students should bring two pairs of shoes for outdoor use. Prepare of lots of walking. I will release a camp packing list via email too. 

Notice the jacket and gloves

Scary Scribes on Halloween

In leu of having a Halloween party, we will have two writing activities: one writing prompt and creating tomb stones for non-descriptive words. This will be followed by turning the room into a big spider web while we try to move around the room. Donates will be needed:
3 spools of black yarn
5 poster boards (black or white)

Cold Weather Attire Needed

As the temperature begins to drop, please have your child pack or bring a jacket for lunch and afternoon recess.  If your child has a tendency to get cold, please pack a pair of thin gloves. 

Reading Leveled Books

Reading Leveled Books

Parents, I have noticed that students are not reading just right books or neglecting to record the books read at night. Below I have posted a website which gives a sample list of leveled books. During our parent meeting, you will receive your child's level. You can also email me and I will give you your child's reading level.

Books by guided reading levels


book wizard sample books