Thursday, February 27, 2014

Writing assignment: "Spy Letter"



Spying in the American Revolution

Informational Text


Determining Importance - Writing a summary with most important details:
 

1.     Using a correct letter format, write a letter to a friend summarizing what you have learned about spies in the American Revolution.  Refer to the text, Spying in the American Revolution, for help, if needed.

 

2.     Next, develop a code for writing secret messages on the back of your letter (back of your notebook paper).  

 

3.     Use your code to include a secret message at the bottom of your letter, a postscript (P.S.).

 

4.     Later, you will give your letter to a classmate (including the key for your code) and let your classmate see if he or she can decode your secret postscript message.

 

 

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Homework Help


We are still having problems with many 5th graders not completing homework and getting it turned in on time!  Homework is a large, important part of every student's education. 

Here are a couple of links, for parents and students, that will explain the importance of homework and help with the "homework woes".




 
 
 


Thursday, February 20, 2014

Monday, February 17, 2014

Presidents' Day!

 
 
 
In observance of Presidents' Day, check out how much you know (or don't know) about U.S. Presidents!
 
 
 
 
 

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Field Trip TOMORROW!


All fifth grade students will go to UCA Reynolds Performance Hall to see a ballet performance of "Alice in Wonderland" TOMORROW, Friday, February 14th .
 
We will leave CSMS at 8:45 a.m. and return to school by 12:00 to eat lunch in the small gym.
 
Don't forget to bring a sack lunch.