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Mr. M. Calkins calkinsm@franklin.k12.wi.us 414-525-7039

Mrs. K. Bednar bednark@franklin.k12.wi.us 414-525-7031

Mrs. J. Vlasaty-Smith smithj@franklin.k12.wi.us 414-525-7037

5th Grade Newsletter May 11, 2009

Math We are well into Unit 10 in math. We began 10-4 today and will continue through this unit throughout this week and will continue next week. The anticipation is to work through 10-8 this week, wrap up the unit next week, provide a study guide midweek next week and test on Friday. This is tentative and is based on the needs and grasp the kids have on the material presented during the next two weeks.

Social Studies Students began the research portion of their Revolutionary War project today. Due to our schedule this week, our time in the lab will be limited. Many of the students got a great start today and will be able to finish up this week with the limited time we have left in the lab. If students are unable to finish filling out their research packet, they should take it home over the weekend and use the websites listed on it in order to be ready to work on the powerpoint presentation they will be creating next week during social studies class.

Writing Students are practicing peer editing in a new way. They are working on editing by using the tools on Microsoft Word such as highlighting and changing font color to help their peers develop stronger writing.

Field Trip This week we have in house field trips! Tuesday the WEHR Nature Center is coming to Country Dale to talk with the fifth graders about water conservation, erosion and pollution. On Wednesday, the Franklin Police Department will be coming to school to perform a K9 demonstration for the 5th and 6th graders. This Friday we will have the cast of First Stage come to do a presentation on Saddako and the 1000 paper cranes.

Final O Ambassadors Fundraiser The O Ambassadors will be running their final fundraiser next week. They will be having three spirit days: crazy hair day, pajama day and twin day. If any student would like to participate, they may contribute $1.00 per day.

Thanks! Thank you for all of the kind notes, letters and gifts for teacher appreciation week. This is a profession that I am proud to be a part of and enjoy coming to work every day.