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5th Grade Ceremony: Our students will take center stage to receive their end-of-year certificates and celebrate their incredible accomplishments from this academic year. This ceremony is a momentous occasion where we honor their hard work, dedication, and growth throughout their time in 5th grade. While we will not announce individual students' final promotion or placement statuses during the ceremony, rest assured that this information will be included in their final report cards.

Date: Thursday, May 23rd

Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am

Location: West Memorial Elementary School Gym

Guests: Each student may bring up to 4 guests.

Check-In: To help expedite the check-in process on the day of the ceremony, we encourage you to pre-register by scanning the attached QR code.

Dress Code: Since the ceremony falls during the school day, we kindly request that students come dressed in their "Sunday best." If they plan to stay at school after the ceremony, we recommend they bring a change of clothes. Please note that they are not permitted to wear a cap and gown to the ceremony, as this tradition is reserved for their high school graduation.

Dismissal: Students will be dismissed by 12:45 pm on Thursday, May 23rd, as it is an early dismissal day.

Early Check-Out: Following the clap out, you'll have the chance to check out your student early upon our return to the classroom. If you're checking your student out early, please know that they will not miss any further celebrations.

After school ends on Thursday, May 23rd we invite students and parents to continue the fun at Main Event Katy!

5th Grade Main Event Celebration: An afternoon filled with fun and making memories as students bid farewell to their elementary school journey! Students will get to play and enjoy a variety of games. Plus, they'll be treated to delicious pizza and a refreshing drink. Please note that our dedicated PTA is diligently finalizing some small details to make this event even more special. Below are the details we have so far, as soon as we know more, we'll share it with you.

Date: Thursday, May 23rd

Time: 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Location: Main Event Katy - 24401 Katy Fwy., Katy, TX 77494

Once we have a pay-and-go link for the Main Event celebration, we will send it out along with a Google Form that'll need to be completed in order for your student to attend.

Main Event will not be shutting down for our celebration and will remain open their normal business hours for customers. Your student is your responsibility during the event.

This is not a drop-and-go event. Parents are expected to stay with their students and celebrate everything they've accomplished this year.

Siblings will not be allowed to attend the Main Event party. This celebration is exclusively for West Memorial Elementary 5th-grade students and their parents.

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Students are prohibited per the Katy ISD Student Handbook to receive deliveries such as flowers, balloons, food, birthday treats, or any other item. This is considered an "Interruption of Instructional Time" even at lunch. All food deliveries are prohibited and food that is delivered by an outside company will not be delivered to the student.

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This week we are continuing to work on our Cross-Curricular Project that will incorporate math, science, and social studies. The students will be working on a specific component each day in class. This is not a home project so don't stress about getting it done at home. The Math grades will include a blueprint and expense sheet, a participation grade, and a final presentation grade. Use the link above to see the project expectations.

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As we prepare to celebrate the achievements of our 5th-grade students in the upcoming ceremony, we are excited to announce that we will be including a special slideshow featuring baby pictures of our graduates.

Please email your students teacher a baby picture of your student no later than Friday, May 10th.

Additionally, we are in the process of finalizing all the details for the ceremony. At this time, the 5th Grade Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 23rd, in the morning. Once all arrangements are settled, we will provide you with more information.

Thank you for your cooperation and support as we prepare for this special event!

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Mark your calendars because your fifth grader have ONE more awesome field trip coming up this year!

On May 14th, get ready to cheer because we're off to Reckling Park to watch Rice Baseball vs. Texas Southern! Fee to attend is $10.00.

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Toys like Pokémon Cards, Orbeez, Tech Decks, and action figures are causing distractions during class. We recommend students leave these items at home.

Please remind your child of the risks involved in bringing toys to school—loss, theft, or damage.

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HOME ACCESS CENTER - PARENT-DEFINED GRADE NOTIFICATIONS

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HOME ACCESS CENTER - PARENT-DEFINED GRADE NOTIFICATIONS

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Katy ISD Parents and/or Guardians can view their child’s grades in the Home Access Center at any time. On the Grades page, you can access your child’s most recent progress report (IPR) and report card grades. On the Classwork page, you can setup personalized alerts for your child’s class averages. Based on the parent-defined percentage (%), you will receive an alert when your child’s average falls below or rises above a certain threshold.

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Add these dates to your calendar!

4/30: RDR Student Meeting

5/1: School Principal Day

5/2: Picnic in The Parking Lot 5:30-7:30 (Flyer Posted Below)

5/4: RDR Final Run at Legacy Stadium

5/6-5/10: TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!!!

5/7: RDR End-of-Season Party

5/10: Last day to email your student's baby picture to their teacher!

5/8: Safety Patrol Field Trip, School Nurse Day, & PTA Board Meeting from 4:30-6:30

5/13: WME Talent Show

5/14: 5th Grade Field Trip to Rice University

5/16: WMJH @ WME Days (Details to Come) & WME's 50th Anniversary Celebration (Flyer Posted Below)

5/17: Final Report Card Grade Submission

5/22: Staff vs. 5th Grade Kickball Tournament

5/23: LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!! 5th Grade Ceremony from 9:00-10:30, 5th Grade Celebration at Main Event from 2:00-6:00

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REMINDER: Every student ID badge includes a unique student ID number that is used to check out library books and textbooks, to purchase food items in the cafeteria, to permit passage to certain club meetings, and to provide easy identification of students in common areas of the school. Secondary students must wear their ID badges at all times during school hours, while on school property. If a student loses the ID, a replacement must be purchased promptly from the designated school office/location. Failure to follow these procedures may be considered a violation of the Discipline Management Plan and Student Code of Conduct.

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In this module, students will listen to, read, and view a variety of texts and media that present them with information about exploration.

A genre focus on autobiography provides students with opportunities to identify author's craft and theme, and to make and confirm predictions in order to better understand unfamiliar texts. Students will encounter informational text, persuasive text, science fiction, and narrative nonfiction to build knowledge across genres.

As students build their vocabulary and synthesize topic knowledge, they will learn about exciting land, sea, and space discoveries.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

What role does curiosity play in exploration?

SCIENCE CONNECTION:

Exploration and Discovery

LEARNING MINDSET:

Questioning

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Cell Phone Reminders per our school handbook:

Elementary students in grades 2-5 may possess telecommunication devices; however, these devices are only to be used for instructional purposes under the direction of a teacher. These devices should be turned off and not visible at all other times during the school day on school property, including on school transportation.

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS

VOCABULARY:

Critical Vocabulary: outskirts, precious, ransacked, authorities, ruthless, ignited, hybrid, synthetic, exhaust, physics, institution

Vocabulary Strategy: Review Context Clues

Generative Vocabulary: Prefixes mega-, sub-; Latin Roots ped, dent

READING WORKSHOP:

Make and Confirm Predictions

Central Idea

Author's Craft

Theme

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:

Decoding: Unstressed Final Syllables

Spelling: Words with Final /ij/, /iv/, /is/

Fluency: Accuracy and Self-Correction

COMMUNICATION:

Research and Media Literacy: Paraphrase

Make Connections

WRITING WORKSHOP:

Informational Text: Research Report

Grammar Minilessons: Proper Mechanics and Writing Titles

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This week we continue to work on our Cross-Curricular Project! This project is spanning Science, Math, Social Studies, and Language Arts!

There are many grades during this project. Please remind your child to stay up-to-date with each deadline, as this project will significantly impact their grades! This is NOT a project that your child should be working on at home. They have 2 full weeks to work on this during class time. The due dates of each part is in the slide show. (the link to the slide show is above)

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Please ensure your child dresses appropriately for recess.

Heat Guidelines:

94 degrees or heat index above 99: 25 minutes max outside.

Above 100 degrees or heat index above 105: No outdoor activities.

Cold Guidelines:

Below 32 degrees or wind chill below 30: 25 minutes max outside.

Temps below 20 degrees: No outdoor activities.

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Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Minor (50%): Math project: Blueprint and expense sheet

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Students are ONLY allowed to have CLEAR water in class.

During snack time, students have a chance to refuel and recharge. We give them a quick 5-minute break to enjoy a healthy snack. Please send your student a tasty, nutritious snack to keep their energy up and their minds ready to learn.

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Other (10%):

Module 7, Week 3 Station Work

Major (40%):

Module 7 Assessment

Minor (50%):

Module 7, Week 3 Assessment

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On Tuesday, May 14th, students will be going to Rice University.

Please scan the QR code above to pay your students $10.00 entrance fee.

The link to pay will close at 11:59 pm on Friday, May 10th. Payment will not be accepted after that.

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Other (10%): partner cooperation May 10th

Major (40%):

Minor (50%): Fact Sheet May 8th

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Other (10%):

Summaries in Notebook

Major (40%):

Timeline

Minor (50%): Project Invention May 10th

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Week Summary:

This week will focus on The Civil Rights Movement. The movement was an organized effort, from 1954 - 1965, that fought to achieve equal rights for black Americans. The movement began as a fight against segregation in the South and resulted in laws that protect the rights of all Americans.

Social Studies TEKS:

5.5(A) explain the significance of issues and events of the 20th century such as industrialization, urbanization, the Great Depression, the world wars, the civil rights movement, and military actions
5.10(B) describe how the free enterprise system works in the United States
5.11(A) explain how supply and demand affects consumers in the United States
5.12(D) describe the impact of mass production, specialization, and division of labor on the economic growth of the United States
5.22(B)^ identify how scientific discoveries, technological innovations, and the rapid growth of technology industries have advanced the economic development of the United States, including the transcontinental railroad and the space program

5.5(C) identify the accomplishments and contributions of individuals and groups such as Susan B. Anthony, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Cesar Chavez, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Ronald Reagan, the Tuskegee Airmen, and the 442nd Regimental Combat Team in the areas of civil rights, women's rights, military actions, and politics
5.10(C) give examples of the benefits of the free enterprise system in the United States
5.22(C)^ explain how scientific discoveries and technological innovations in the fields of medicine, communication, and transportation have benefited individuals and society in the United States