This Month in Fifth Grade

Dear Parents:
It has been a great pleasure to spend the school year with the 5th grade. They are a remarkable group of students and I look forward to teaching them again next year! Thank you so much for your support and help!

Over the summer 5th graders will be required to complete assignments in Math and Reading. Assignments will be mailed to students at the end of the school year. Each is briefly described below.

Summer Math
The summer math assignment will require each student to start a job and manage their own finances. They will receive an expense journal and will need to keep track of their money for four weeks. Part of the challenge will be to stay out of the "red." Students will need to keep track of work hours and spending habits, and live within their income. (No credit cards or loans will be allowed!!) Journals and short essay will be due on the first day of school in September. Students will be graded on the accuracy of their math and written work.

Summer Reading
The class has been assigned two novels to read and ponder this summer. It is the student´s responsibility to purchase or borrow these novels, and bring them to school in the fall. For the first novel, Dealing With Dragons, by Patricia Wrede, there is a written assignment. The second novel you are asked to read is A Wrinkle In Time, by Madeleine L´Engle. Students must read this novel and be prepared to participate in activities, discussions, and assignments during the first weeks of school.

June Dates to Note:

• June 7 Middle School Graduation Dance
• June 11 Service Award Assembly
• June 13 8th Grade Graduation Last Day of School – 12:00pm dismissal (no Extended Care)

Have a save and relaxing summer!!
Lisa