Fifth Grade - Mrs. Novacek

For Science class last week, the 5th graders were split into two groups.  They had to act out how the earth rotates and revolves.  They had to mention the earth, the sun, the moon, the seasons, and how rotation and revolution work.  They did a great job!
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January 30th-February 3rd Announcements

Important Dates

February 3rd - Class Picture Order Forms Due
February 13th - 100th Day of School
February 14th - Valentine's Day Party in the Afternoon
February 17th - No School - Teacher Workshop
February 20th - No School

What we are studying this week:

Math - We will be studying factors and multiples with fractions.
Reading - We will be reading "LAFFF".
Grammar - We will be studying adverbs.
Spelling - We will be studying words with -ed or -ing.
Science - We will be studying objects in space.
Social Studies - We will be studying about life in New England.

Tests this week:

Spelling Test - Friday
Think Central Test - Friday

Announcements from the Office

We highly encourage you to use the attendance@tricounty.k12.mn.us  
email address to notify if your child will be absent.

5th Grade Schedule 2022-2023

8:20-8:30 Morning Meeting
8:30-9:50 Math
9:50-9:55 Bathroom Break
9:55-10:14 Read Aloud
10:16-10:41 Physical Education (with 4th grade)
10:41-10:45 Bathroom Break; Wed - Library 10:41-10:50
10:45-11:18 Science
11:18-11:20 Get ready for recess
11:20-11:50 Recess
11:50-12:30 1st S - Study Time/Music ; 2nd S - Band
12:30-12:55 Lunch
12:55-2:30 Language Arts (Reading, writing, grammar, spelling)
2:30-3:00 Social Studies
3:00-3:04 Go to lockers & dismiss

~ Schedule - Subject to Change ~

USEFUL LINKS

Think Central site
Kids A-Z site
Prodigy site
Synergy site

Spelling Words for
January 30th-February 3rd


****Test on Friday, February 3rd

Skill ~ More Words with -ed or -ing

  1. tiring
  2. borrowed
  3. freezing
  4. delivered
  5. whispered
  6. losing
  7. decided
  8. amazing
  9. performing
  10. resulting
  11. related
  12. attending
  13. damaged
  14. remarked
  15. practicing
  16. supported
  17. united
  18. expected
  19. amusing
  20. repeated
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Mrs. Novacek's friends and family donated money so that every month the class will get a book to keep from the book order. September's book was The One and Only Ivan.
October's book was A Dog's Life.
November's book was Storm Warriors.
December's book - Tracker
January's book - Unplugged

Classroom Information

 Sick Days
  • If your child is ill and won’t be attending school, please email attendance@tricounty.k12.mn.us before school begins for the day or e-mail Mrs. Novacek. Any homework they have missed will be placed on their desk. Upon their return, they will need to complete this homework within two days. Exceptions will occur if other arrangements are made.
Homework
  • Your child will have daily homework​ most of the time. They are to complete their homework and bring it back to school the next day.
Before School/Breakfast
  • Students will go down to the cafeteria if they come early to school, and breakfast begins at 8am. They need to be back in the classroom by 8:25 or they are considered tardy.  
Book Orders
  • Several times during the year I will send home book order forms with your child. You are never obligated to purchase any of the books. Should you decide to purchase from the order form you will need to complete the order form and send the correct amount together in an envelope. Please send a check made payable to the book company.
Library
  • The student’s will have library on Wednesdays. The student’s are allowed to check out two books. 
Box Tops
  • Please get the Box Top app and select Tri-Co School as your donation school.  You can scan all your receipts and earn Box Tops for our school. Box Tops are a wonderful way to raise money for our school.
Winter Clothing
  • Students should wear boots, snow pants, scarves, mittens, etc., during the winter months. It is important for the students to play outside and breathe in some fresh air.
Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Parent-Teacher conferences will be in November and March.​
Bus Time
  • Please send a note whenever your child is not riding the bus or is riding a different bus. It is very important that the bus drivers know if your child is riding the bus or not.