March 5th, 2018

Here's what we're learning this week! Please let us know if you have any questions!

Math-customary unit of measurement and how it compares to the metric system
Reading, Writing, and Grammar- We're learning about textual support and how we, as readers and writers, understand and use it.
Social Studies- We're now learning about the events of the war.
Science-Plant and animal cells

Upcoming Events:
Wednesday- The Variety Show will now be at Sedalia Park from 6:30-8:30
Thursday- Math Night at Publix 6:00-7:30 AND Chick-fil-A night from 5:00-8:00
Friday- Spring Picture Day

Mrs. M and Mrs. W

February 26th, 2018

Welcome back! We hope you had a fantastic week off!

Spring Break is 5 (Yes, 5!) weeks away. That means the Georgia Milestones are coming up FAST! We are geared up and working hard to fit everything in that will be on the test. Please encourage your child to get a good night sleep and be ready to learn EVERY day! These last few weeks before testing are going to be filled with a ton of learning and we need for them to be at their best.

Here's what we're learning this week!

Math- The Metric System! We're learning how to convert between the metric system only.
Reading- We're discussing Story Elements and how they help with understanding a text.
Social Studies and Writing-We're learning about how the Germans and Japanese showed aggression in Europe and Asia.
Science- We've started our unit on plant and animal cells.

Upcoming Events:
Thursday, March 1st- 1st Grade Performance and PTA meeting 6:30
Monday, March 5- Friday, March 9th Coin Wars
Thursday, March 7th- Variety Show at Wheeler High School 6:30
Math Night- March 8th Publix East Piedmont 4:30-7:30
Rock Eagle Payment is due in full ($145) by March 15th!


Please let us know if you have any questions!

Mrs. McMichen and Mrs. Willard

Week of January 29th

**Bingo Night is this Friday night! Check out this flyer for more information!

**East Cobb Information Night is February 8th. I flyer was sent home yesterday in your child's blue folder.

**A Rock Eagle notice was sent home on Monday! Please respond appropriately!

Here's what we're learning this week:

Math-We're focusing on triangles and their angles.
Reading-We're starting our new book Promises to Keep.
Social Studies- America in the 1920's
Science- Electricity!

Let us know if you have any questions!
Mrs. M and Mrs. W

Week of January 8th!

We're glad to be back!! We have a lot going on, so I will get right to it!

1) Report cards went home Friday! Please let us know if you have any questions!

2) We will be taking the Math Inventory during our computer time next Wednesday the 17th! Please make sure to encourage your child to do his/her best! The Reading Inventory went very well. Our class had the highest overall growth in the 5th grade! Rock on!! :)  We're hoping for the same in Math!!! 

3) STEAM night is Thursday from 4:30-6:30! We can't wait to see everyone there. If you haven't been to STEAM night before, I would like to encourage you to come. It's a FUN night of learning! 
* There is also a quick meeting right after STEAM night for those that would like to volunteer for different activities here at Sedalia Park. 

4) We are also adding optional Dojo points for those that  complete an hour of 4th or 5th grade IXL work a week. Each student that completes an hour will earn 10 extra Dojo points!

5) There is no school on Monday the 15th for MLK Day! Enjoy!



Here's what we're learning!
Math- We're finishing up fractions.
Reading-We're starting a new book! We're reading about Jackie Robinson in Promises to Keep.
Writing- Constructive Responses 
Social Studies- the importance of the Spanish-American War

Have a great week! Please let us know if you have any questions! AND....GOOOO Dawgs and Roll Tide!! :)

Mrs. M and Mrs. W

Week of December 4th

Here's what we're learning this week!

Math-Dividing fractions
Reading- We are continuing with our text The Most Beautiful Roof in the World.
Writing- We are working on our hooks and conclusion for our inventors writing piece.
Science- Matter-solids, liquids, and gases


Upcoming Events:
*Math Inventory and Reading Inventory will be taken the week of December 11th. Please encourage your student to do their best! We want to see growth with EVERY score!

*April 24th Splash! Celebration at JJ Daniell ~ Parent Night 6:00-8:00

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Mrs. McMichen and Mrs. Willard

Week of November 27th

Welcome back! We hope that you had a wonderful break with your family and friends! 

Here's what we're doing this week:
Math-test over multiplying fraction on Tuesday. Starting on Wednesday, we will begin dividing fractions.
Reading- We are continuing our study of The Most Beautiful Roof in the World.
Writing- We are continuing our work on our inventor's writing piece. 
Social Studies -How did technological and scientific developments affect people's lives in the late 1800's ?

Reminders:
*Tomorrow (Tuesday) is our field trip to Lassiter High School to see the Atlanta Symphony. Please make sure your child has a signed permission form!

*This Thursday is our Rock Eagle information meeting at 6:00. In addition, the 5th grade performance is at 6:30. Please see the following from Mr. Wehr.

Message from Mr. Wehr:
This year the 5^th grade musical is entitled ONCE ON A HOUSETOP. In this international holiday celebration you’ll join a group of chimney sweeps as they sing across the rooftops of the city and discover all the different ways people celebrate the winter holidays. The 5^th grade students playing the part of chimney sweeps should wear all black or dark blue for the performances Thursday 11/30/2017 (8:15-8:45am, 9:00-930am & 6:30-7:00pm) in the cafeteria. Those students who are stage managers and light crew should also wear all dark colors. The rest of the 5^th grade students should wear something festive for the winter holidays (La Posada, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa). Please remember all students will need their uniforms after the morning performances. 


* 4 H is also this Friday, December 1st


*April 24th Splash! Celebration at JJ Daniell ~ Parent Night 6:00-8:00

Please let us know if you have any questions!
Mrs. McMichen and Mrs. Willard

Week of November 13th

Parents,
We are in need of a few items for our classroom. If you see any of the following items on sale during the holiday break, we would truly appreciate anything you can donate!

We are in need of the following:
*Regular size Band-aids
*Colored Pencils
*Glue Sticks

Here's what we're learning this week!

Math-Multiplying and dividing fractions
Reading- Determining main idea from an informational text
Writing- We will continue to research inventors for our informational writing.
Social Studies- How did technological and scientific developments affect people's lives in the late 1800's?
Science- What is matter and what are the properties of matter?


Upcoming Events:

*Tour and Q & A at Daniell Middle School is this Tuesday, November 14th 6:00-8:00 in the Daniell Theater

*Thanksgiving Lunch- Wednesday, November 15th         Cost is $3.75
                                           time                        tables

Willard

12:20 – 1:05

21-22-23-24

*This week is the Book Fair!
Here's the blurb from the Sedalia Park Website:
It’s Book Fair time again in the Learning Commons! November 13 – 17, our Fall Book Fair will be open each day from 8:15 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Thursday evening, November 16^th, we will remain open until 6:00 p.m. Support our school and finish your holiday shopping early!

*Human Growth and Development is Wednesday and Thursday of this week! Only those students with a signed permission slip will be attending.
*Progress Reports will be distributed on Thursday, November 16th.
*Thanksgiving Holiday Break~November 20th-November 24th
*Performing Arts Field Trip to Lassiter High school is November 28th.

*Friday, December 1st- 4-H

*April 24th Splash! Celebration at JJ Daniell ~ Parent Night 6:00-8:00

The secret Dojo word this week is: Turkey

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Mrs. McMichen and Mrs. Willard