December 15

 

Your learner came home with a letter earlier this year that explains Sky Ranch Camp and Payments. You can view the letter here. Our Sky Ranch trip will be May 8th-10th. There will be a parent meeting on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 5:30 PM for all camp information. If you would like to pay online, you may visit this link. Please contact your homeroom teacher or Mrs. Heingartner, the assistant principal, if you would like to discuss payment plans. 

1st Payment ($50) - Friday, October 27, 2023 

2nd Payment ($50) - Friday, November 17, 2023

3rd Payment ($50) - Friday, February 23, 2024

4th Payment ($50) - Friday, March 29, 2024

Free & Reduced Lunch Application 

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This week in writing, we finalized and submitted our poetry anthologies. In reading, we continued learning about the different kinds of figurative language. 

 

In Social Studies, learners completed an project of choice demonstrating mastery of the three branches of government and checks and balances. 

This week in math we continued learning about multiplying fractions. Learners took an assessment to show their understanding of the different strategies. When we return in January, we will start focusing on dividing fractions.

In science, we continued learning about sedimentary rocks. Learners described how sedimentary rocks are formed in a written response. When we return in January, students will learn about fossil fuels and renewable resources. 

IMPORTANT DATES

January 3 - Second Semester Begins

January 15- MLK Holiday (No School)

January 18 - Sky Ranch Parent Meeting at 5:30 p.m.

A Note From the Fifth Grade Teachers

iPads

TCE 5th graders should come to school each day with their iPad and charger. Please ensure your child charges his/her iPad each evening. Your child should also check periodically to ensure his/her iPad's software is up to date (settings --> general --> software update). 

Water Bottles

Please help ensure that your child brings a water bottle to school each day. While learners are able to purchase a water bottle from the cafeteria, that is not an every day solution. We have multiple water bottle filling stations on campus, so learners can easily refill their bottles.

Snack

We will have a short snack time each day while we continue to work. 5th graders do not each lunch until 1:00 PM each day, so it's important that they have a healthy and nutritious snack each day to fuel their bodies. We also ask that the snack they bring is completely free of peanuts/tree nuts. This will help provide a safe environment for all learners. Thank you for your help!

Car Tags

Please do your best to keep your car tag visible when/if you come through the carline to pick up your 5th grader. It helps us get the learners into their cars quickly and efficiently. This is especially helpful when it's raining, extremely hot, or extremely cold.