Class Newsletter

Newsletter

Hello Students, Parents and Family:
Welcome to Grade 5!
Once per month a newsletter will be coming home with students that will keep parents informed of upcoming events, units of study and school happenings.

Language and Literacy-
During the first term of study, students will be exploring a variety of texts from the fiction genre. Students are encouraged to extend their studies outside the classroom and develop an independent reading time at home. A short book report about a novel of the students choice will be due in November, so students need to find a book they enjoy during September.
Each student will be creating a writing portfolio over the course of the school year. Fiction is the first genre our creative writing club will be studying, so expect to hear some creative ideas coming home very soon.

Mathematics-
In September place value will be the main focus of our studies. Students will be extending their understanding of decimals to hundredths and investigating whole numbers up to six digits.

Science-
Human organ systems will be the first science unit of this year. Students will be exploring the human body and developing a critical understanding of the role each organ plays within the body.

Classroom Blog-
I encourage all students, parents and educational community members to visit the website: www.doyle23.blogspot.com This site will serve as our classroom blog. Newsletters, event info, announcements, curriculum related links and a variety of other posts will be regularly added to the site.

DPA and Physical Education-
Students will participate in daily physical activity , therefore they need to come to school dressed appropriately or have gym clothes readily accessible.

Special Events and Dates-
September 24th- Meet the Teacher
(More information to come)

Agendas-
Agendas will be distributed during the first week of school. It will be generally expected that students will arrive to school everyday with their agenda signed by a family member.

Homework- Students should expect to receive 10-15 minutes of homework per night, although homework will not be assigned every night. The majority of student work will be completed during school hours however students are encouraged to take ownership in their education and extend their knowledge independently, or with the help of a parent at home.