In math, we are having our Benchmark Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Tuesday is the non-calculator portion and Wednesday is the calculator portion. Please have your child review the notes in their math notebooks to help prepare for the test.
Through the rest of this week we will be working with variables in math. Your child will need to learn and study the new definitions to ensure that they are able to correctly identify all the components of equations. They will also learn how to create open sentences (part of an equation that can not be solved) based on what a problem is asking. A test on this material will not be until NEXT week. Keep an eye on the fifth grade calendar, and I will post it as soon as I am sure of the date. I am leaning toward next Wednesday or Thursday.
In our small group reading class, I'm planning on starting novel studies soon. Your child was given a survey of what they might like to read. I took that into consideration when giving them a book. I am hoping that they enjoy the new format of small group and we will be able to continue this through the rest of the year. They will find out what book they are reading on Thursday. I am planning on starting groups with the novels next Monday.