Events

enlightenedUPDATED: January 8, 2011

 

Thank you for the shoe boxes that have been sent in for the pinhole camera workshop.  Boxes where the lids come completely off are best.  Please let your child's teacher know if you are available to spray paint the boxes.  Thanks!

 

​January 17: Representatives from Trailblazers will visit the fifth grade students.

 

January 25: We will participate in an in-school demonstration about Pioneer Living.  It's also SCIENCE NIGHT!  Be on the lookout for notices going home with more details.

 

February 15: Trip to IMAX theater at the Maritime Aquarium to see "Lewis and Clark" and "Sea Rex: A Journey to a Prehistoric World".  

 

February 29, March 1 and 2: Pinhole Camera Workshop

 

April 25: A performance of "From the Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler" at KTM.

 

May 18: Field Day

 

May 23: Field Day Rain Date

 

 

 

 

 

 

Curriculum

Math:

Unit 5 Overview:

*To review fraction concepts, such as exploring mixed numbers, comparing and ordering fractions, and finding equivalent fractions.

*To practice turning fractions into decimals and percents.

*To review the properties and construction of bar and circle graphs.

 

 

Math Games for Unit 5:

*Fraction Top-It

*Fraction Top-It (addition)

*Factor Captor

*Estimation Squeeze

*Number Top-It (3-place decimals)

*2-4-5-10 Frac-Tac-Toe

*2-4-5-10 Frac-Tac-Toe (percent version)

*Fraction/Percent Concentration

*Fraction Of

*Name that Number

 

Literacy:

Our unit on report writing began in reading and writing, and we are also working on expository writing.  Students will be responding to an expository writing prompt on their upcoming CMT's in March.  Students are working on pieces with a strong lead, clear organization of three main points, and descriptive details.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

smileyHappy New Year!  Welcome back.  We are back into our busy routines, and have started our report writing unit in reading.  Please support your child by helping them access research materials for their topics.  If you need information about obtaining a library card, please visit www.fergusonlibrary.org.  If you have an e-reader they also have books you can download and borrow from your device.  

 

Check out our events to see what is coming up here at KTM.  A new link was added that connects you to the PTO site, too.  Enjoy!

Fifth Grade Team

 

 

 

 

Teachers

Links

www.sumdog.com

A fun math site where you can practice your facts and compete against your friends.

 

www.mathfactcafe.com

Create your own flashcards and worksheets for extra skills practice.

 

www.fossweb.com

This site aligns with our science curriculum; no password or signup necessary.  Jump around to different grade levels and learn something new!

 

www.everydaymathonline.com

All fifth grade students have received their passwords to access the Every Day Math site.  This site has numerous games to help students practice basic skills and allows for students to advance as they are ready.  It is the expectation that all students play online at least 10 minutes a day.  

 

www.fergusonlibrary.org

See what's happening at the library - many free, fun events for all ages.  

 

www.fcrr.org

Florida Center for Reading Research has reading resources ranging from grades K-5 for parents and teachers.  No password or signup necessary.  Expand your child's at home reading with comprehension games, vocabulary practice and more.

 

www.quizlet.com

Make your own flashcards!  You can also choose from premade cards in many different subject areas; quiz yourself in a variety of ways including playing games with your new words. Email signup required for this free site.

 

www.ixl.com

This math site allows 20 free problems before it times out.  Quick practice from grade pre-k to 8 with a variety of skills to choose from.