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Welcome to 5th Grade


Mrs. Scoglietti Room 211	Mrs. Nader Room 210	Mrs. Walters Room 206

Dear Parents and Students:

Welcome to fifth grade! We are looking forward to an exciting and fun-filled year! As we begin, the following information will be useful.

Mrs. Scoglietti is teaching all fifth grade students English and reading. Mrs. Nader is teaching all fifth grade students science and religion. Mrs. Walters is teaching all fifth grade students math and social studies. Mrs. Stephens is teaching resource math. Mrs. Widmaier is teaching resource reading. Both Mrs. Stephens and Mrs. Widmaier will support students in the Upper Grade Center that may need additional instruction from time to time.

The students’ acceptance of responsibility for homework is essential. They must turn in homework and other assignments on time. A “Missing Homework Assignment Notice” will be sent home for missing or incomplete homework assignments. The parent is asked to sign the notice and attach it to the completed assignment. The student is to return the completed assignment and signed notice to the subject teacher the next school day.

Art class is held on Day B. A smock is required for class participation.

Gym class is held on Day E. Please check the handbook for the proper gym uniform. Students will come dressed in gym uniforms on their assigned day. Students will not change clothes during the school day.

Students are required to display appropriate classroom behavior, and to show acceptance of and respect for others.

Many supplies, especially notebook paper, pens, and pencils will have to be replaced throughout the year. Please be sure your student has all the necessary supplies before coming to school each day.

If there are any questions or concerns, please write a note to the appropriate teacher requesting either a conference or a written reply. We are looking forward to working with you and having a wonderful school year.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Janice Walters Mrs. Kristine Nader Mrs. Pauline Scoglietti

5 th Grade Social Studies

Native American Tribes-Lifestyles Prior to 1500 A.D.

In Mrs. Walters’ 5 th grade social studies classes, students create three dimensional models representing a variety of Native American Tribes and their unique lifestyles. Among the models are an Iroquois longhouse, an Apache tepee, a Sauk deerskin moccasin, and a Fox bear-claw and bead necklace. The students have developed an appreciation for the culture of the people who lived in North America before 1500 A.D. The students learned how the different tribes adapted to their environment and used natural resources to meet their needs of food, clothing, and shelter.

5 th Grade Social Studies

Pawnee Earth Lodge

The 5 th grade students visit the Pawnee Earth Lodge exhibit at the Field Museum in Chicago. The Pawnee Earth Lodge is an authentic replication of a Native American dwelling of the Great Plains Tribe. In the Lodge, students hear a 45 minute presentation on the culture of the Pawnee. Students were allowed to handle original artifacts created and preserved by the Pawnee. These artifacts provided hands-on learning experiences for the students. During the field trip we also visit the Hall of the Northwest Coast and Arctic Tribes and a special traveling exhibit on the Crow People of Montana. The students learn how these tribes adapted to their environment and used natural resources to meet their needs of food, clothing, and shelter.