5th Grade Weekly Newsletter
Week of May 19th (Week 34 of Instruction)
From the Desk of Ms. Winter
Happy Sunday, families! I hope you’re enjoying a restful weekend. Here’s everything you need to know for the week ahead:
🚍 Field Trip – Wednesday, May 21st
The big day is almost here—our 5th grade field trip to the Michigan Science Center is this Wednesday!
Here are a few reminders:
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Blue shirts are required for all attending students.
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Students not attending the trip may stay home and will receive a science packet to complete for a grade.
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Chaperones: Due to limited bus seating, you may need to drive your own vehicle. Thank you for your flexibility.
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Everyone (students & chaperones) should bring a cold lunch—there will be no hot food available.
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We will begin loading buses at 9:00 AM, so please be on time!
* No School – Friday, May 23rd & Monday, May 26th
In observance of Memorial Day, school will be closed on Friday and Monday. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 27th.
👕 Uniform Reminders
A few important dress code reminders as we head into the final stretch of the school year:
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No crocs, sandals, or slides—closed-toe shoes only.
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Purses should not be brought to school.
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Uniform sweaters are allowed, but hoodies, sweatshirts, and jackets must be left at home.
Thank you for helping students stay in dress code!
🧃 Tissue Donations Needed
We’re running low on facial tissues. If you’re able to send in a box or two for the classroom, we would be so grateful!
📚 Curriculum Highlights
ELA:
We’ll continue reading Bridge to Terabithia and focus on identifying the theme and how it develops in a story.
Grammar:
Students will learn how to write complex sentences.
→ Quiz Thursday on comprehension and grammar.
Math:
We’ll be classifying triangles, polygons, and quadrilaterals.
→ Quiz Thursday on this material.
📅 Important Dates to Remember
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Wed, May 21 – Career Day + 5th Grade Field Trip (Rowden attending)
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Thurs, May 22 –
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8th Grade Breakfast
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8th Grade Prom (5:00–7:00 PM)
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3rd–7th Grade Step-Up Day (11:30–1:30)
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Fri–Mon, May 23–26 – NO SCHOOL (Memorial Day Weekend)
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Fri, May 30 – May Birthday Celebration
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Wed, June 4 – Gradebook Closes
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Mon, June 9 – 8th Grade Graduation
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Tues, June 10 – Kindergarten Step-Up Day
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Thurs, June 12 – Grades 1–7 Field Day
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Fri, June 13 – HALF DAY: Last Day of School
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Report Cards Sent Home
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June Birthday Celebration
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As always, if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to check in on your child’s progress, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m here to support you and your students as we wrap up the school year strong!
Warmly,
Ms. Winter
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