Week of April 25, 2008
Headline News:
We have had fabulous attendance during the first section of CRCTs. The students seem confident and have been giving their best effort! We have 2 more days left:
• Mon. Science
• Tues. Social Studies
Thank you for all your help in stressing the importance of these tests. We will all be happy when they are behind us.
 Permission forms to visit the middle schools went home today. Please sign them and return as soon as possible.
 As we begin to wrap up this year, we will be celebrating many fun and exciting events planned for just 5th grade. We want these last few weeks of school to bring fond memories of the years spent at Sope Creek. Our kickoff will be the 5th grade Pool Party which will be held at Sibley Forest on May 16. Please send in the signed permission form, donation and volunteer form ASAP.
 Business Fair: Students should be working diligently on their product. Business cards are due on May 9. Don’t forget the poster due on the day of the Fair, May 16.
In Math, we will continue with chapter 21 after CRCTs which covers Customary and Metric Systems of Measurement. The objectives are:
* To measure length to the nearest eighth of an inch
* To measure length in metric units
* To compare units of capacity customary within the customary system
* To compare units of capacity within the metric system
* To estimate and weigh objects in the customary and metric systems
In Social Studies, we have completed Chapter 8 and will test on Wed. We then finish our journey through U.S. history with our last chapter. In chapter 9, we learn the story of the United States from the end of WWII to the mid-1990s. It covers the tense years of the Cold War, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, and the events that brought the Cold War to an end. This chapter also looks at the years of turmoil over civil rights and examines the division of public opinion over Vietnam.
In Reading, we will complete our novel study of Bud Not Buddy. The final assignments will be due next week.
In English and Spelling, we will be on lesson 2 in Book 6 of Wordly Wise (new book.) The 5 extra words are: diligent, anguish, appropriate, tranquil, and efficient. Packets will be handed out on Mon. if needed.
In Science, the students have begun their final unit of science on the Scientific Process and Matter.
Upcoming Events
April 28 & 29 CRCT testing continues
May 3 Campus Clean-up 9-12:00
May 5 Students visit middle school
May 9 Field Day
May 16 Business Fair/Pool Party
May 21 5th grade Awards Day
May 23 Last Day of School