rh06bps@birmingham.k12.mi.us


ANNOUNCEMENTS:
It was great to see students showcase their strengths and talk about their goals during conferences!
Please remember to send in permission slips for our Arbor Day ceremony.  These are due Monday.

IMPORTANT DATES:
4/26 Orchestra Concert Rehearsal at Groves 4:30-5:30
4/27 Orchestra Concert at Groves 7:30
4/29 Unit 8 Test (Tentative)
4/30 Arbor Day Assembly
5/5 Muffins for Moms (8:15-8:45)
5/7 Reproductive Health Class during school
5/13 5th Grade Group Picture will be taken in the AM

MATH
Concepts from Unit 8 next this will include:
*Finding the % of a Number
*Review of Relating Fractional Units to the Whole
*Fraction Division

READING
Next week in reading, we will begin a new genre study, Tall Tales.  Students will learn about the characteristics of a Tall Tale including hyperboles (exaggerations), humor, and historical fiction.  We will read several Tall Tales together as a class while analyzing the presence of these traits that are common across all tall tales.  Students will then have an opportunity to choose other tall tales to read independently.
WRITING
Next week, students will work on paragraphing to improve their writing during writers' workshop. 


SCIENCE/SOCIAL STUDIES

This week's concepts will include:
*Measuring Magnets
* Building a Compass
*Using a Compass
*Creating Magnetism