Welcome back Twisters!                 Updated last on February 4th, 2010     All papers graded

 

 

I hope this website is beneficial to parents and students alike. (Please forward any suggestions that might make it more useful.) 

 

 

*DeAvion is our new Student of the Month

*Aaron and Erica are our new Star Students

*Ashley is our Suntrust Award winner for Courage

  Loads of cool stuff and information can be found on the links to the left

 

              
Weekly Update-Academics

Math
We are working on Number Theory and ch 16 through 18 (fractions adding/subtracting and multiplying). We will then move on to probability before the FCAT. Please continue to practice multiplication and division facts EVERY night.  Many students are still struggling with these.

Reading/Spelling
Unit 4 Week 5 Spelling skill: ance and ence endings for the story Catch of the Day
Reading Skill: Author's Purpose

Science
 We are working in chapter 8 the processes of the Earth.

Writing/Social Studies
 We will be using the Social Studies block to better prepare for the FCAT. We will be working in our Math, Science and Reading FCAT workbooks. Look for FCAT sample booklets and stories to come home Monday through Thursday. Social Studies will resume in March. 

Passwords
 can be found in the front of their planners for AR, VMath and Ticket to Read. Passwords also went home for the online textbooks and  FCAT Explorer. Passwords are also available for the online gradebook. If you misplaced or forgot yours please let me know and I will send you another. 

Fluency
  Timed Reading fluency sheets are sent home on the Monday  or Friday before it is to be tested. Please listen to your child as they read to ensure they get the best possible score.

Planners
 are to be filled out daily by the student and signed by the parent. The name of the book they read that night is to be placed in the bottom portion of that day's block. Every student should be reading nightly for at least 20 minutes. This is part of their Reading Grade. Unsigned, unfilled or partically filled blocks will result in a loss of points. Each student is requires to have at least 5 AR points this marking period. These books are marked with a red band on the spine and can be found both in the library and in our classroom.



Safety Patrol Updates



*Candy fundraiser information can be found on the Safety Patrol bullentin Board in the fifth grade centrium
* Super Bowl fundraiser next Saturday and Sunday- We will be asking for donations outside Publix in Haile-Please sign up
* New posts starting Feb. 1st
* Welcome to our two new patrols Calvin and Kenyatta

Students who READ succeed.
Don't forget to sign your child's planner daily

Thank you for your continued support  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

     I am looking forward to working with you as a team to make sure your child has a successful year.  Please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns you may have about your child's education.  Be sure to check your child's planner or this web site daily to see what assignments are coming due. Some assignments may change depending on how much we cover throughout the day.  Thank you for allowing me to be part of your child's life. I'm  looking forward to a wonderful year!

 

                                                    Sincerely,

 

                                                               Mrs.  Howerton 
                                                             

 

                                                          

 

    

 

Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars.

 

 

 

 ~ Les Brown

 

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