5th Grade Newsletter by Tobi Jordan

But first—FIELD TRIP! Get ready to explore, The Perot Museum in Dallas—science galore! Hands-on exhibits, discoveries to make, Don't forget your SACK LUNCH—for goodness sake! Dinosaurs, minerals, energy, and more, A day of wonder is what's in store!

In Reading, Hatchet projects take the stage, Gary Paulsen's famous survival page! You've researched nonfiction topics found in the book, Now it's time to present—let's take a look! Wilderness survival, nature, skills to survive, Your projects will bring these subjects alive! Finishing and presenting—show what you know, Let your research and creativity show!

In Grammar, homophones are causing a fuss, Their, there, and they're—let's discuss! "Their" shows possession (their backpack, their cat), "There" shows location (over there—just like that!), "They're" means "they are" (they're going to play), Get these three right and you'll save the day! Plus phrases and dependent clauses too, Grammar skills sharpening through and through!

In Social Studies, a sneak peek awaits, Geography skills—next year's learning creates! Map skills and vocabulary you'll need to know, For 6th grade Social Studies—here we go! Latitude, longitude, compass rose and scale, Practice now and you'll never fail!

So pack that lunch and bring your best, Second to last week—let's finish this quest! Field trips and projects, so much to do, The end is near, but we're not through!

Beck Website

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Parent Square

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Transportation Change

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Online Payments

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5th Grade Schedule

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7:20-Beck opens the doors

7:40- Morning Meeting

8:00-9:30- Learning

9:35-10:30- Specials

10:35- 12:00- Learning

12:30-1:00- Lunch

1:00-1:30- Recess

1:00- 3:05- Learning

5th Grade Rotations

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Absence Reporting Link!

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5th Grade Curriculum Night

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Beck University- How are we preparing 5th graders for middle school?

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Northwest ISD Calendar

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PTA Website

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Cold weather guidelines

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Please ensure your children are coming to school, prepared for the weather! Stay warm!

Important Dates

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May 14th - Volunteer Breakfast

May 15th- Final House Rally

May 20th- Harmony Park Field Trip - Senior Walk

May 21st - Hawaiian Falls End of Year Party

May 22nd - Graduation: doors open at 8 am, with a 5th-grade clap-out after graduation and classroom awards. Last day of school

** Parents who plan to be present for all events on the last day of school should plan to be at Beck from 8-11. We have a plan to dismiss school-age siblings with your 5th grader as needed. Keep an eye out on Parent Square for RSVPs and information about sibling dismissal.

Mrs. Grivas

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MGrivas@nisdtx.org

Amazon Wish List

Who do I contact?

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This graphic shows which teachers each homeroom will have during their day. If you need to contact your student's teachers, this is who you will contact.

5th Grade Syllabus

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Specials Schedule

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Math

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This week, we will start exploring some middle school math concepts. We will have our field trip on Wednesday.

Ask your student how their Imagine Math is going. Students are required to pass TWO Imagine Math lessons this week. The student should have passed 57 lessons by Friday.

Science

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This week in science, we will review key concepts learned throughout the year while also dedicating time to strengthening math skills in preparation for the upcoming STAAR test.

Beck Weekly Calendar

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This is the same calendar Mrs. Bunch sends out in her parent square.

States and Capitals Test 4 - May 1st

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Use this document to help your student prepare for the States and Capitals Test.

The last test includes all 50 states and capitals. Reminder that students must know the locations and capitals of all the states.

Morning Work - ELA

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Practice

Week 35: Phrases and Dependent Clauses

Spring Conferences

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Families are welcome to request an optional spring conference with their child’s teacher to discuss progress and goals for the remainder of the year. Please contact your child’s teacher if you’d like to schedule a meeting. This can be a Zoom or phone call as well. As always, teachers will reach out if they have concerns.

5th Grade Graduation Invitation

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To make room for all our families, we ask that you bring no more than 4 guests per student. Thanks!

Be on the lookout for an RSVP Google form and information about sibling dismissal.

Required Summer Reading

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PE Uniforms

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A great idea is to share ordering with multiple families because the shipping is pretty high.