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Weekly Newsletter Grade 5 Dates:  September 24-28, 2018 Dear Parents,   Curriculum Information for the Week: Digital Literacy:  It takes a team to support our students as they learn to be educated, digital citizens. We are lucky to have Mr. Steve Katz as a resource for us. It is also important that you are talking with your child (in any language!) at home about the choices they are making online (this includes ISKL email). This week we reviewed with fifth graders on three important topics… How to keep your passwords private (ONLY share with parents and teachers). What to do if you come across inappropriate content online.  ISKL email is for school-related items. Students should not be chatting with each other through ISKL email. If you or your child needs support with other online communication options, please talk with your child’s teacher.   Check out Common Sense Media for resources such as Here's the Secret to Raising a Safe, Smart Kid an...

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5 Dates: September 3-7, 2018 Dear Parents, Curriculum Information for the Week: Literacy: In reader’s workshop, we will be learning about ways to record our thinking when reading texts so that we can provide evidence for our ideas.  We will practice having group discussions that are focused and keep the conversation going. Students will also begin taking the ideas they gather to write effectively about a text. Math: We will be continuing our work with powers of ten and move into multiplication, becoming more effective and accurate with multi-digit problems.  We will also start reviewing long division and move towards solving problems with double-digit divisors. Unit of Study: Grade 5 will continue with the ideas of leadership that were presented during Red Hat training and start to look at the different forms of government.  We will look at how the structures of leadership change and the how that may affect the citizens in the communi...

Weekly Newsletter Grade 5 Dates: August 20-24 Dear Parents, Curriculum Information for the Week Literacy: Readers Workshop will focus on how students grow as readers. In order to grow, readers choose strategies such as building stamina, monitoring their reading and taking the time to reflect and goal setting. One strategy is using thinkmarks to keep track of their thinking while reading. This week students are expected to keep track of their reading as well as their THINKING! Math: Place value and powers of ten will be the focus this week. Students will notice patterns and basic fact multiplication, using arrays, area model, and algorithms . Unit of Study: Grade 5 classes will continue to participate in Red Hat team building activities focusing  on the importance of collaboration, and what it means to be a role model and leader. The week will culminate with students receiving their Red Hats, taking on the role of leaders in the Elementary...

I am excited to have you in 5KC!  My Family at THE OLYMPICS!  School communication will happen through ISKL email and THIS class blog (https://5kciskl.blogspot.com/). The class blog will have all grade level and class information, including photos and a weekly newsletter. Please make sure you check these on a regular basis. There is an option to follow the blog by email (see “follow by email” on the right side of the blog).  If you wish to contact me or schedule a time to meet at any point in the year, my email is kcallahan@iskl.edu.my .