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Add these dates to your calendar!

4/16: RDR Student Meeting

4/17: 5th Grade Science STAAR - Closed Campus

4/18: Multicultural Night (More Info Coming Soon!)

4/19: Progress Report Grades Submission

4/23: 5th Grade Math STAAR - Closed Campus

4/24: WME Raising Cane's Spirit Night (Flyer Below)

4/25: 5th Grade Field Trip - Museum of Fine Arts Houston (See below for more details.)

4/26: Choir Contest and Choir Field Trip

4/30: RDR Student Meeting

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It’s the beginning of the STAAR testing season, and our Wildcats will certainly rock the STAAR! Take a look at the 2024 STAAR Testing Calendar below, along with a list of helpful tips for your Wildcat to have great testing days ahead.

1. Get a good night’s rest. Go to bed early and turn off all electronics 30-60 minutes before bedtime to allow your mind to rest. STAAR tests can be long, so it is important to be well-rested for the day.

2. Be prepared! Have your clothes and school items ready to go early in the morning!

3. Have a balanced and nutritious breakfast to fuel your mind! Don’t forget that all Katy ISD schools serve free breakfast.

4. Arrive at school on time to prepare. Teachers will make sure you have the supplies needed to begin the test.

5. Don’t rush. Be sure to read directions and questions completely and answer each question fully. If you don’t know the answer or response, come back to it after finishing up other questions.

6. Have confidence! Stay positive and try your best, and you will surely rock the STAAR!

4/9: 5th Grade Reading STAAR

4/17: 5th Grade Science STAAR

4/23: 5th Grade Math STAAR

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Mark your calendars because your fifth grader has TWO more awesome field trips coming up this year!

First up, on April 25th, we'll be heading to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston. Fee to attend is $4.00.

Then, 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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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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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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The Math STAAR is almost here and we are beginning our work with reviewing for the test. We are reviewing comparing decimals, multiplication of whole numbers and decimals, division of whole numbers and decimals, adding and subtracting fractions with unlike denominators, multi-step problems with all operations, and solving problems with decimals and fractions.

*At home have students practice their multiplication facts

*Practice multiplying three-digit by two-digit numbers using the standard algorithm

*Practice dividing up to a four-digit dividend by a 2 digit divisor

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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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Other (10%): STAAR review

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

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ESSENTIAL SKILLS

VOCABULARY:

Critical Vocabulary: vast, ascend, principle, mariners, cosmic, forged

Vocabulary Strategy: Review Context Clues

Generative Vocabulary: Latin Roots tract, chrono, gress

READING WORKSHOP:

Ideas and Support

Make and Confirm Predictions

Text Structure

Text and Graphic Features

Content-Area Words

FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS:

Decoding: Final Stable Syllables -ain, -ture, -sure

Spelling: Words with Final /n/ or /ə/, /chər/, /zhər/

Fluency: Reading Rate

COMMUNICATION:

Listening Comprehension

Speaking and Listening: Use Formal and Informal Language

Make Connections

WRITING WORKSHOP:

Informational Text: Research Report

Grammar Minilessons: More Kinds of Pronouns

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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%):

Module 7, Week 1 Station Work

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

Module 7, Week 1 Assessment

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4/25: FIELD TRIP - MUSUEM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON

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4/25: FIELD TRIP - MUSUEM OF FINE ARTS HOUSTON

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On Thursday, April 25th, students will be going to the Museum of Fine Arts Houston.

Please scan the QR code above to pay your students $4.00 entrance fee.

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The time has come for students to show ALL that they have learned throughout the year! This Wednesday is the Science STAAR! Please be sure your child gets a good night's rest and a brain smart breakfast!

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Week Summary: This unit will focus on The Great Depression and World War II. The Great Depression was the worst economic slump in history lasting from 1929 to 1939. World War II was a war/conflict fought from 1939 to 1945 by 61 countries around the world.

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

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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.

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Remember that if your child would like extra practice, they are able to go onto See Saw and complete the activities there. Students were given instructions and their log-on information in case they forgot.

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Take this opportunity to practice online and get familiar with the features and question types.

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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%):

Major (40%):

Timeline

Minor (50%):

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