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We have an exciting fundraiser in store for students to help bring much-needed funds to our school!

Our Fundraiser at a Glance:

🚀 Kickoff Event. Students will learn what to expect from the fun days ahead and how the fundraiser will work.

🛠️ Character-Building Videos. Our school will follow along with a character-building program called World Changer Workshop. Students will learn about five different character traits needed to make a difference in the world!

🎁 Throughout the week, our class will earn fun rewards based on how much we raise on our classroom donation tracker. When our class earns a reward that adds some extra awesomeness to our day, I will be sure to let you know!

🎉 Event Day. This is the epic celebration - The Wild Run!

At our school, we're excited to announce our fundraising goal of $18,000. We're raising funds for two important projects: first, a vibrant mural to celebrate our 50th anniversary and showcase our school spirit. Second, we're installing a window covering/decal, similar to ones used in other Katy ISD elementary schools, to enhance student safety. Every contribution counts, and together, we can make our school an even better place for our children to learn and grow!

Your Next Steps:

Register at MYBOOSTER.COM today if you haven’t already and share with family and friends!

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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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Can you believe it? Next week is our big moment—it's our final push before the Reading STAAR test on April 9th!

We're going to focus on drama and fiction stories. Every day, we'll look at a new story. And of course, we'll tackle those all-important questions that help us understand the text even better.

Our STAAR prep has been a real adventure! The escape room-style sessions we've been doing, have been a hit!

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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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Students will review representing and solving to find perimeter, area, and volume, classifying 2-D shapes, and measurement conversions.

I can explain the relationships among measuring units.
I can convert from one unit of measure to another in the same system.
I can solve problems that require me to convert measurement units

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Soon current 5th-11th grade students will be able to select their courses for the 2024-2025 school year.

PHASE I Monday, February 5-Monday, February 19, 2024:

Students are selecting and submitting courses in SchooLinks Course Planner

Parents can view their students course requests in SchooLinks Course Planner

PHASE II Tuesday, February 20-Friday, March 8, 2024:

Counselors review, revise, and approve course requests in SchooLinks Course Planner

Students complete and submit Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) in SchooLinks Personalized Plans

PHASE III Monday, March 18-Tuesday, March 26, 2024:

Parents view and approve (verify) course requests in SchooLinks Personalized Plans

PHASE IV Wednesday, March 27-Wednesday, April 3, 2024:

Counselors finalize change requests and approve students' Personal Graduation Plan (PGP) in SchooLinks Personalized Plans

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Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Minor (50%): 4/4 Checkpoint #7

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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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Next week we will begin reviewing for the year! We will be playing review games and doing experiments. We will also be going on our field trip to the Shaw Center on April 2nd!

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Vocabulary: area, perimeter, volume, base layer, formula, metric, customary, length, width, height

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Please get headphones for your student as soon as possible. We only have 6 that are given to us by the school and many students don't have them. We use our Chromebooks every day and students need headphones.

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Westward Expansion to Reconstruction: Unit 7 Week 6

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Westward Expansion to Reconstruction: Unit 7 Week 6

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Week Summary: The American Industrial Revolution was a time of major change. New inventions were created. The way people worked and lived changed. Students will explore how the industrialization changed the United States.

Social Studies TEKS:

5.4 History. The student understands political, economic, and social changes that occurred in the United States during the 19th century.

5.4(B) identify and explain how changes resulting from the Industrial Revolution led to conflict among sections of the United States

5.8(A)^ describe how and why people have adapted to and modified their environment in the United States such as the use of human resources to meet basic needs

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

5.4(A) describe the causes and effects of the War of 1812 such as impressment of sailors, territorial conflicts with Great Britain, and the increase in U.S. manufacturing

5.7(B)^ explain the geographic factors that influence patterns of settlement and the distribution of population in the United States

5.8(B)^ analyze the positive and negative consequences of human modification of the environment in the United States

5.11(B)^ evaluate the effects of supply and demand on industry and agriculture, including the plantation system, in the United States

5.16(B) sing or recite "The Star‐Spangled Banner" and explain its history

5.18(A)^ identify past and present leaders in the national government, including the president and various members of Congress, and their political parties

5.22(A) identify the accomplishments of notable individuals in the fields of science and technology such as Benjamin Franklin, Eli Whitney, John Deere, Thomas Edison, Alexander Graham Bell, George Washington Carver, the Wright Brothers, and Neil Armstrong

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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Add these dates to your calendar!

3/26-4/5: BoosterThon Fundraiser

4/1: District Approved Holiday - No School for Students & Staff

4/2: 5th Grade Field Trip - Robert R. Shaw Center for STEAM & RDR Student Meeting

4/4: School Librarian Day - Shoutout to our AMAZING Librarians, Mrs. Tyrrell & Mrs. Eastwood!

4/8: Solar Eclipse - Students will get to wear protective glasses and watch the solar eclipse during recess.

4/9: 5th Grade Reading STAAR - Closed Campus

4/10: PTA Board Meeting @ 4:30

4/12: Campus Professional Learning Day - No School for Students

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

4/25: 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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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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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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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%):

Week 3 Station Work

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

Short Constructed Response

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Other (10%):

Major (40%):

Radio Report

Minor (50%):

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Order your 23-24 WME yearbook!

Make memories last with our school yearbook from Rethink Yearbooks.

Deadline to order is March 31, 2024.

Order now: www.rethinkyearbooks.com/order

Code: WestMem24

If you do not see the name of your child in the dropdown while ordering the yearbook, please reach out to support@rethinkyearbooks.com and they can help you with it!

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Other (10%): 4/2 Participation at the Shaw center

Major (40%):

Minor (50%):

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) releases previously administered tests for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR ®), STAAR Alternate 2, and the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS). Some released tests are available in the online testing environment as practice tests, some released tests are available in a printable PDF format, and some are available in both.

Online Practice Tests

The online practice tests are designed to familiarize students with the online testing environment, the available tools, and the various types of test questions. These tests provide students with an opportunity to interact with the test interface, respond to questions, and locate and use available tools.

Practice tests are released tests that have been previously administered and are available for STAAR and TELPAS. The online practice tests provide students with an opportunity to interact with the online testing environment, locate and use the available tools, and respond to the various types of questions. In addition, small sets of test questions are available as practice sets. These practice sets are used to introduce students to new types of test questions.

Access the online practice tests and practice sets by clicking the Practice Tests Login card below.

Printable PDF Released Tests

Printable PDF versions of released tests for STAAR through spring 2022 and STAAR Alternate 2 are available on the TEA website. Access PDF versions of the released STAAR tests by clicking the STAAR Released Tests card below. Access PDF versions of the released STAAR Alternate 2 tests by clicking the STAAR Alternate 2 Released Tests card.

Local education agencies may order printed versions of the STAAR braille released tests. Use the online order form below to order printed STAAR braille released tests.

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The Texas Education Agency (TEA) releases previously administered tests for the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR ®), STAAR Alternate 2, and the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System (TELPAS). Some released tests are available in the online testing environment as practice tests, some released tests are available in a printable PDF format, and some are available in both.

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This webpage contains resources for STAAR reading language arts assessments.

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Certificate of High School Equivalency (TxCHSE)