Ms.

Wagoner’s
Peek at the Week
February 2011

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

21 22 23 24 25
Day 2 – Spanish Day 3 – Gym Day 1 – Music Day 2 – Spanish
Book Browse Bring Recorders Homework Packet due
Start Variables
NO SCHOOL (Science Unit) Read-a-thon calendars Spelling Test
(President’s Day) due
F.A.D. 
First Grade Buddies
Book Character Day

Saints North
Star of the Week: Talley Skate Night
5:15pm

PATROL UPDATE IMPORTANT DATES: CONFERENCES

The Black team has taken over duties
until Friday, February 25. Look for the
schedule posted in your classroom and
on the class web site. Another reward
trip for patrols will be coming up this
Spring.
Keep up the great work patrols!
 2/21: NO SCHOOL
 3/1: Camp Info. Night 6:00pm
 3/2: Multicultural Event
 3/3 : NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
 3/4: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
 3/8: Evening conferences
 3/14: SPRING BREAK BEGINS
Conferences are coming up quick!
If you need to reschedule your
conference time, please contact our
school secretary, Carolyn Kay, in the
main office. Please remember that we
would like your child to attend
conferences with you.
651-653-2847

CLASS WEBSITE:
We have set up a website for all the 5th grade classes this year. Please check it out!
http://www.fifthgradeteam.weebly.com

WHAT HAVE WE BEEN UP TO?
In math this week, we reviewed and
tested on Unit 8, which was a short unit on
algebra. Unit tests went home with students
on Friday. Next week, we will review
multiplying and dividing larger numbers,
including decimals.
We wrapped up our unit of inquiry this
week titled: We, the People. The central idea
for this planner is that systems of government
impact a community’s social and economic
condition. Students continued working on the
summative assessment step-book this week.
They were able to share their step-book with
classmates and reflect on what they
accomplished during this unit.
Our spelling list this week focused on
words with different /l/ sounds. Next week,
students will be starting a new book club
focusing on the fantasy genre.
Fifth graders from our school were
lucky to see a special viewing of the play
“Treasure Island” at North Campus on
Wednesday. We also continued working on
our PowerPoint slide shows to present
information about our first grade buddies.
We will be taking a short break from
our IB Units of Inquiry to focus on a Science
Unit called Variables for the next couple of
weeks before Spring Break. Enjoy your three-
day weekend!! 
SPRING BREAK
March 14 – March18
ROOM 114 – CLASS NEWS
Valentine’s Day
“Treasure Island” at North Campus
READ-A-THON
The MIPTO is currently conducting a "Love
to read-a-thon" which began on February
14th. Students have the chance to win
prizes if they fill out and turn in their read-
a-thon calendar each week. The read-a-
thon ends on Monday, March 7.
ATTENTION ART LEADERS
Our "Art Show Planning Meeting" will be
on March 2 at 3:45pm in the Media
Center. Please make sure that at least one
leader from each class is attending this
very important meeting! We will share
information about set-up, art auction
items, volunteer opportunities, children's
art, and clean-up. The Art Show is Friday
April 15th this year. Child care will be
available for the meeting. Please contact
Gayle Chapman if you need child-care and
let her know how many children will be
attending. We look forward to seeing you
on March 2nd!
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Sarah Wagoner
Room 114
(651) 407-7600 x1610
sjwago@wbl.whitebear.k12.mn.us