January 8, 2021

  Happy New Year! Welcome back!

Important Information:

~Independent Work week will be from 1/19-1/21. Presentations will take place on Friday, January 22.

~DL families: if your scholar does not have their 5B Math books or 2B Grammar book, those are available at the front office for pickup at your convenience.

English Language Arts:

We have begun reading "Where the Red Fern Grows." Please ensure that your student has access to a copy. The version we will be referencing for page numbers has ISBN number 978044041267.

        **This is a "Classics to Keep" book. Each student should have their own copy to read from and annotate in.

In Poetry, our next poem is "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll. 

Math:

Hello Spartan Family!

This week, we'll continue working with decimals: multiplying and dividing by various whole numbers.

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorazio

History:

To continue our introduction to geography, we'll follow Marco Polo through his travels and explorational experiences.

Science:

We will continue being in touch with ecosystems and environments, but we will be going large-scale and looking at the Earth and its systems as a whole.

Grammar/Writing:

We will review all of the parts of speech and sentence elements that we've learned in Grammar this semester. We'll start applying those to our Writing as we begin looking at and learning about prose writing.

Specials link: https://ghwhspecials.blogspot.com/

5^th Grade Contact Info:

5A Lead – Mr. Craig Swanson; craig.swanson@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5B Lead – Mr. Vinny Dorazio; vincent.dorazio@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5C Lead – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

            AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

5D Lead – Mr. Travis Chisholm; travis.chisholm@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

If you need us, we’re here! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns.

December 18, 2020

  Welcome back!

Important Information:

~Winter Break will begin next week (12/21-1/3). Stay safe and happy holidays!

~Independent Work week will be from 1/19-1/21. Information on the Fifth Grade project will be sent out in emails today, be on the lookout!

~DL families: if your scholar does not have their 5B Math books or 2B Grammar book, those will be available at the front office for pickup at your convenience following the break.

English Language Arts:

We have begun reading "Where the Red Fern Grows." Please ensure that your student has access to a copy. The version we will be referencing for page numbers has ISBN number 978044041267.

        **This is a "Classics to Keep" book. Each student should have their own copy to read from and annotate in.

For Poetry, we recited "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe today! The next poem will be announced on Monday, January 4 when we return to school.

Math:

Hello Spartan Family!

This week, we were introduced to decimals. After break, we will review what we learned this week and continue our work in this unit.

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorazio

History:

When we come back from break, we will be moving into our Geography section. Look forward to pulling out maps and learning to use them.

Science:

We will continue being in touch with ecosystems and environments, but we will be going large-scale and looking at the Earth and its systems as a whole.

Grammar/Writing:

Following break, we will review all of the parts of speech and sentence elements that we've learned in Grammar this semester. We'll start applying those to our Writing as we begin looking at and learning about prose writing.

Specials link: https://ghwhspecials.blogspot.com/

5^th Grade Contact Info:

5A Lead – Mr. Craig Swanson; craig.swanson@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5B Lead – Mr. Vinny Dorazio; vincent.dorazio@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5C Lead – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

            AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

5D Lead – Mr. Travis Chisholm; travis.chisholm@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

If you need us, we’re here! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns.

December 11, 2020

 Welcome back!

English Language Arts:

We have begun reading "Where the Red Fern Grows." Please ensure that your student has access to a copy. The version we will be referencing for page numbers has ISBN number 978044041267.

        **This is a "Classics to Keep" book. Each student should have their own copy to read from and annotate in.

For Poetry, we have been working on "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe. We will recite it next Friday (12/18) before Winter Break.

Math:

Hello Spartan Family!

This week, we finished up Unit 4 on multiplying and dividing fractions! In our next unit, we will work with decimals, beginning with place value beyond the decimal point. 

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorazio

History:

This week we'll be looking at England's Golden Age. Students will use various written and verbal methods to make connections between the events of this period and earlier times.

Science:

We continue our investigation into ecosystems and their changes. Next week, we will have an assessment to complete the unit, and we will turn in our research papers.

Grammar/Writing: 

In Grammar next week, we'll continue working with Possessive Nouns. We will practice using them in sentences, analyzing them, and diagramming them. 

In Writing, we'll continue working on ways to describe people and ourselves with detail and accuracy.

Specials link: https://ghwhspecials.blogspot.com/

5^th Grade Contact Info:

5A Lead – Mr. Craig Swanson; craig.swanson@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5B Lead – Mr. Vinny Dorazio; vincent.dorazio@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5C Lead – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

            AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

5D Lead – Mr. Travis Chisholm; travis.chisholm@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

If you need us, we’re here! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns.

December 4, 2020

   Welcome back!

Reminders:

No school on Monday (12/7), enjoy the long weekend! Friday (12/11) will be a full school day.

It's getting chilly again! Please send your child with layers, it's better to have too many than too few. 

English Language Arts:

This week, we finished reading "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader." 

Next week, we'll begin "Where the Red Fern Grows." Please ensure that your student has access to a copy. The version we will be referencing for page numbers has ISBN number 978044041267.

        **This is a "Classics to Keep" book. Each student should have their own copy to read from and annotate in.

For Poetry, we have started working on "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe. We will recite it at the end of the quarter.

Math:

Hello Spartan Family!

This week, we are wrapping up instruction for multiplying and dividing with fractions. Next week, we will review Unit 4 and end the week with our Unit 4 test.

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorazio

History:

This week we'll be looking at the Glorious Revolution in England. We'll learn about changes in English government that took place and analyze pros and cons of these changes.

Science:

This week, we began researching human disruptions to ecosystems. Next week, we'll write a paper using our research.

Grammar/Writing: 

In Grammar next week, we'll begin working with Possessive Nouns. We will learn the definition, how to analyzed them in sentences, and how to add them to our diagrams. 

In Writing, we'll continue working on ways to describe people and ourselves with detail and accuracy.

Specials link: https://ghwhspecials.blogspot.com/

5^th Grade Contact Info:

5A Lead – Mr. Craig Swanson; craig.swanson@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5B Lead – Mr. Vinny Dorazio; vincent.dorazio@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5C Lead – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

            AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

5D Lead – Mr. Travis Chisholm; travis.chisholm@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

If you need us, we’re here! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns.

November 20, 2020

  Welcome back!

Reminders:

Next week 11/23-27 is Thanksgiving Break. We hope you have a safe and restful week! 

When we come back, we will complete MAP Testing (12/1 and 12/2). Please make sure you know where the links are on Google Classroom and have read the email information so that we are all as prepared as possible and everything goes as smoothly as possible. 

English Language Arts:

This week, we read through the beginning of  "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" Chapter 14. Next week, we will continue the adventure with Caspian, Eustace, and the Pevensies to see what they do next! We're wrapping up the book and the story is quickly coming to a close.

        **This is a "Classics to Keep" book. Each student should have their own copy to read from and annotate in.

For Poetry, we have started working on "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe. We will recite it at the end of the quarter.

Math:

Hello Spartan Family!

As we become more comfortable dividing with single fractions, we'll improve our skills by dividing two fractions--a fraction by a fraction.

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorazio

History:

Our next unit is titled "England's Golden Age." We will cover both the English Civil War and the ruler who came afterward.

Science:

To further our understanding of environments and ecosystems, we will begin investigating the changes that can be brought about by interaction with living organisms, including humans.

Grammar/Writing: 

In Grammar next week, we'll review ALL of the knowledge we have about the three types of predicates. Students should be familiar with the definitions of and able to tell the difference in identifying predicate adjectives, predicate nominatives, predicate verbs, linking verbs, and direct objects in sentences.

In Writing, we'll begin working on ways to describe people and ourselves with detail and accuracy.

Specials link: https://ghwhspecials.blogspot.com/

5^th Grade Contact Info:

5A Lead – Mr. Craig Swanson; craig.swanson@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5B Lead – Mr. Vinny Dorazio; vincent.dorazio@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5C Lead – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

            AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

5D Lead – Mr. Travis Chisholm; travis.chisholm@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mrs. Kristin Pickett; kristin.pickett@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

If you need us, we’re here! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns.

November 13, 2020

 Welcome back!

Reminders:

The weather is changing! Make sure your scholar brings an extra layer for mornings and recesses. It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!

English Language Arts:

This week, we read through "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" Chapter 11. Next week, we will continue the adventure with Caspian, Eustace, and the Pevensies to see what they do next!

        **This is a "Classics to Keep" book. Each student should have their own copy to read from and annotate in.

For Poetry, we have started working on "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe. We will recite it at the end of the quarter.

Math:

Hello Spartan Family!

We've been multiplying fractions this week; next week, we'll move on to dividing them!

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorazio

History:

We finished learning and assessing our knowledge of the Reformation this week. Next week, we'll begin looking at Europe: its trade methods, exploration, and cultural clashes.

Science:

This week, we finished our focus on food chains and energy transfer. Next week, we'll look into environmental changes and ecosystems. 

Grammar/Writing: 

In Grammar next week, we'll continue working with predicate adjectives. Students should be familiar with the definition of a predicate adjective, and able to tell the difference in identifying predicate adjectives, predicate nominatives, predicate verbs, linking verbs, and direct objects in sentences.

In Writing, we'll combine point of view, figurative language, descriptions of places, and chronological narratives to write our own articles.

Specials link: https://ghwhspecials.blogspot.com/

5^th Grade Contact Info:

5A Lead – Mr. Craig Swanson; craig.swanson@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5B Lead – Mr. Vinny Dorazio; vincent.dorazio@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5C Lead – Ms. Hannah Harkness; hannah.harkness@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

5D Lead – Mr. Travis Chisholm; travis.chisholm@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

If you need us, we’re here! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns.

November 6, 2020

  Welcome back!

Reminders:

The weather is changing! Make sure your scholar brings an extra layer for mornings and recesses. It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it!

English Language Arts:

This week, we read through "The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" Chapter 11. Next week, we will continue the adventure with Caspian, Eustace, and the Pevensies to see what they do next!

        **This is a "Classics to Keep" book. Each student should have their own copy to read from and annotate in.

For Poetry, we have started working on "The Bells" by Edgar Allen Poe. We will recite it at the end of the quarter.

Math:

Hello Spartan Family!

This coming week we'll begin Unit 4-- multiplying fractions

Sincerely,

Mr. Dorazio

History:

We'll be finishing up the Reformation, bringing together everything from Martin Luther to Christianity and Catholicism.

Science:

This week, we started learning about living things--how to tell if something is living by how it interacts (or doesn't!) with its environment. We'll also focus on the flow of energy from one living thing to another. 

Grammar/Writing: 

In Grammar next week, we'll start working with predicate adjectives. Students will be familiarized with the definition of a predicate adjective, and finding them in the sentence. 

In Writing, we'll work on using figurative language and continue identifying points of view. 

Specials link: https://ghwhspecials.blogspot.com/

5^th Grade Contact Info:

5A Lead – Mr. Craig Swanson; craig.swanson@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5B Lead – Mr. Vinny Dorazio; vincent.dorazio@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Ms. Kate Wall; katharine.wall@greatheartswesternhills.org

5C Lead – Ms. Hannah Harkness; hannah.harkness@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

5D Lead – Mr. Travis Chisholm; travis.chisholm@greatheartswesternhills.org

              AT – Mr. Daniel Coronel; daniel.coronel@greatheartswesternhills.org

 

If you need us, we’re here! Please do not hesitate to reach out with questions, comments, or concerns.