Week of August 26th-30th

Thank you to everyone who made it out last night for Curriculum Night! We appreciate your time. Below you will find the presentation that we used. 

September 2nd: Labor Day - No School

September 3rd: PTO Meeting @ 6:00 PM

September 5th: Picture Day

September 9th-13th: Book Fair Week

September 13th: Special Friends Day 8:30-9:30

Curriculum Night: Please review the information from our 5th Grade Curriculum Night Presentation. 

Robotics: First LEGO League Robotics club is an after school club where learners will participate with a team for different activities. If your learner said they were interested, they were given an application full of more information. The application will be due Monday, September 9th to Ms. Rice or Mrs. Burks. 
Ms. Rice's email: crice@coppellisd.com
Mrs. Burk's email: kburks@coppellisd.com

Book Fair: The Fall Book Fair will be September 9th-13th. They are looking for volunteers to help out! Please click on the link to sign up for a spot: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/904044eaca62d6-20191

In math, we will begin exploring word problems for multiplication and division. We will use strip diagrams to visually display word problem scenarios and pick out key words/phrases to help us understand the operations.

In reading, learners will continue to write about their reading, as well as develop ideas as they write.

In writing, learners will learn different techniques to raise the level of narrative writing and different strategies to generate new ideas.

In science, we will continue our matter and energy unit next week by exploring the phase changes and conducting labs in class to help us learn how the movement of molecules in the different phases vary.

In social studies, we will be learning about the 13 Colonies. We will focus first on the New England colonies and the Middle colonies this week. 

Science fun in the TCE Garden!

Week of August 19th-23rd

We had another great week in 5th grade! Please read the important information below

August 26th: Safety Patrol form due 

August 29th: 3rd-5th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30-7:30

September 3rd: PTO Meeting @ 6:00 PM

September 5th: Picture Day

Safety Patrol: Our new PE teacher, Coach T, will be leading our 5th Grade Safety Patrol group this year! He is really excited to offer this leadership opportunity to our kids. 

Safety Patrol is a leadership opportunity for fifth graders. At morning and afternoon dismissal, Safety Patrol helps open car doors, greet students, and guide cars through the loop. Educators are always monitoring the students as they participate in Safety Patrol. Students will need to arrive at 7:20 each morning and stay until 3:15 each afternoon. In the past, learners have been assigned a weekly schedule; Students are only expected to attend on their assigned days. 

If your son or daughter is interested in applying for Safety Patrol, he/she should complete this online form. The online form is due Monday, August 26th at 8:00 am. If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach T at tschneeberger@coppellisd.com. 

Robotics: Ms. Rice came by today to talk to our fifth graders about applying for the First LEGO League Robotics club. This is an after school club where learners will participate with a team for different activities. If your learner said they were interested, they were given an application full of more information. The application will be due Monday, September 9th to Ms. Rice or Mrs. Burks. 
Ms. Rice's email: crice@coppellisd.com
Mrs. Burk's email: kburks@coppellisd.com

In math, the learners will be reviewing multiplication strategies that they have learned. As we continue our Whole Number Operations Unit, they will be expected to multiply 3 digit by 2 digit numbers using the standard algorithm.

In reading, we will begin our unit over fictional stories. Learners will set reading goals and focus on writing about reading.

In writing, we will begin our unit over narratives. Learners will generate ideas for personal narratives.

In science, the learners will be testing different properties of matter such as density, conductivity, and solubility. The learners will also explore the different properties of solids, liquids, and gasses.

In social studies, we will be focusing on America's first settlements and why people chose to move to a new country. 

Your learner participated in a digital citizenship lesson where we discussed technology expectations for this year. They should have come home with a certificate signed by their homeroom teacher. We included a copy on the blog, so that parents, teachers, and students are all on the same page regarding digital citizenship. 

Digital Footprints with our Houses

Mind Mission Fun

First Week of School!

Thank you so much for reading our 5th grade blog! Below, you will find important information for the upcoming week. Also, check out our pictures from the week, and feel free to discuss the activities with your child!

August 29th: 3rd-5th Grade Curriculum Night 6:30-7:30

*Please fill out the student information that you received from your homeroom teacher on Meet the Teacher! 

*Please send in a family photo with your child to give to their homeroom teacher! You can also email the picture. 

Band Aid Activity:

Learners acted out different ailments (headache, broken leg, bloody nose, etc.) and were given a band aid to fix it. The lesson learned was not everyone needs the same thing (aka a band aid). Some learners may need different materials, resources, etc.

Growth Mindset Breakout:

Learners participated in a growth mindset breakout where they learned the difference between a "fixed" and "growth" mindset. 

Meet the 5th Grade Teachers

Welcome to our blog! We hope that you will bookmark this page and visit it often. We update the blog each Friday afternoon. Within this blog, we'll post important dates, curriculum information, pictures and ideas for family talking points. 

For our first post of the year, we'd like to tell you a little bit about each of us!

Meredith Schaaf
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Education: The University of Oklahoma
Years Teaching: 8th year
Subjects: ELAR & Social Studies
Homeroom: 5A
Meredith has been married to Jason for 4 years and is expecting a baby girl September 10th. She loves spending time with her family, friends, and dog, as well as traveling, reading, and watching TV!

My husband Jason and I in London!

Jason and I in NYC!

My sweet dog Jake

Hiking at Lake Louise

Renee Foroodi
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Education: University of North Texas
Years Teaching: 6th year
Subjects: Math & Science
Homeroom: 5B
Renee has been married for 3 years and enjoys spending time with her family, including her nephews who attend TCE! She also loves reading, watching movies, and trying new foods!

My husband and I bought our first home together this year!

I love to travel! This was from our winter trip to Europe.

I love being Aunt Renee! My nephews are Aiden (3rd grade at TCE), Nolan (Kindergarten at TCE), and Liam (Future TCE Texan!)

I love the outdoors! This picture is from a kayaking trip in Hawaii!

I have a big family that I LOVE to spend time with!

Marly Natherson
Hometown: Coppell, Texas
Education: The University of Texas at Austin
Years Teaching: 12th year
Subjects: Reading & Language Arts
Homeroom: 5C
Marly enjoys spending time with her nieces and nephews, reading, doing puzzles and crosswords, traveling, and trying  new restaurants around town. Marly is also a CASA advocate & a volunteer at The Bridge Shelter.

My whole family on the beach this summer! 

Being Aunt Marly is one of my favorite things to be! From left to right: Emily (3), Bella (3), Cate (6), & Mason (13) 

Hiking in Washington with my older brother! 

A little fun on a winter hike! 

Jenna Taylor
Hometown: Garland, Texas
Education: Texas Tech University & Kilgore College
Years Teaching: 6th year
Subjects: Math & Science
Homeroom: 5D
Jenna enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and her yellow lab, Hallie. Jenna also loves practicing yoga, reading, traveling, and watching Netflix while working on a puzzle.

Ziplining in Costa Rica

At my little brother's high school graduation this past spring!

My sweet puppy, Hallie!

Spending time with my friends.




We can't wait to see you all at Meet the Teacher on August 12th at 6pm!