May 18-22

May 18-22

Writing

This week we will concentrate on all those Rock Star Dads out there with a writing activity dedicated to our dad! We will use complete sentences and concentrate on correct punctuation and spelling.  We will bring something special home for Father’s Day once it’s a little closer!

Reading

This week students will continue to practice reading their scripts that they received last week. They will practice their roles by using emotion, expression, and reading their lines loudly and clearly. Each group will perform their Readers’ Theater for the class. Towards the end of the week, students will make a plan and add in stage directions to turn their Readers’ Theater script into an actual play!

Math and Social Studies:

This week we are playing a big game of Life as we begin our personal financial literacy unit in math and social studies! We will be applying for classroom jobs, earning a salary for our work, and moving into communities based on our income and needs. Students will be responsible for paying rent, paying for insurance, and experiencing various unplanned expenditures. We will learn about the importance of saving money and budgeting, as well as the difference between responsible and irresponsible borrowing. As the week ends, we’ll learn about interest and how to calculate it.   

At-Home Enrichment (optional homework):

Research: research the “question of the week” and bring what you find out to school.  It can be any type of presentation such as a poster, powerpoint, game, etc.

Question of the week:  Who is Warren Buffet?

Math Enrichment:

Want to work on your computer coding skills? Add the app Run Marco! from the Google App Store and learn how to write code!  

Practice your new economical skills with these games: http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/games/mad_money_flash.html

http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/games/moneymetropolis/

Reminders

May 21- Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

May 25- No School; Memorial Day

May 29- Career Fair for the students during the day.

June 2- Awards Ceremonies: 2nd @ 8:00

June 4- 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony

June 5- Last Day of School