5B - Mrs. Volinski

                               

Welcome to the 2022-2023 School Year

So here we are at the end of the third quarter of the 2022-
2023 school year in fifth grade. We have covered so
much material it is hard to keep track. By now in Math
students should be able to add, subtract, multiply, and
divide whole numbers, fractions and decimals. The last
MAP test showed growth in skills for nearly all students.
In Science students have been studying cellular
respiration and discussing cells in animals and plants. We
even did an experiment or two, one using Pepsi and Diet
Pepsi to see which one has more bubbles. In Religion the
focus has been on the Sacraments of Vocation and even
learning about Elizabeth Ann Seton and her
accomplishments that made her a saint. We have been
attending Mass, took part in Ash Wednesday Mass by
receiving ashes, and have read the Stations of the Cross.
The focus in Social Studies has been on the Articles of
Confederation, the Legislative Branch of Government, and
staying up to date with CNN 10. In Reading we have just
finished our projects for Black History month, writing book
reports, comparing and contrasting while writing, and are
fine tuning our parts of speech by using the correct verb
usage when writing. We have shopped at the SOAR
store, taken the winter MAP tests, visit the library weekly,
and see all of our Specials teachers. We have even taken
part in a club of our choice to add something different to
our schedule. We are getting ready for a field trip in April,
too. The list goes on and on. Ask your student what
he/she has one lately. I am sure you will hear quite a bit
about what fills our days. Check in here next quarter to
see how we wrap up the fifth grade!