What's Up in 5th Grade? (Week #36)

 

Calendar

Monday, June 2nd--Randall Talent Show

Tuesday, June 3rd--Super Bowl Day

Wednesday, June 4th--Twin Day

Thursday, June 5th--5th Grade All Day Field Trip to Lake Kegonsa

Friday, June 6th--Stuffy/PJ/Movie Day

Monday, June 9th--PTO/PEG Ice Cream Social at Brittingham Park Shelter 5:30-7:00

Tuesday, June 10th--Music Concert/Moving On Celebration (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 11th--Last day of school!!! 

                                       --5th grade field trip to Vilas Park  (11am -2 pm)

New News

• Next Thursday we head to Lake Kegonsa!!  Please make sure your kiddos have their sunscreen, bug spray, appropriate clothing and shoes, hat, EXTRA WATER, a backpack to carry their lunch and water, listening ears and a great attitude :)
• Cross your fingers that the weather holds......we may need to pivot if it is raining or storming....
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Oldie, but Goodies

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Math

• This week we finished up and assessed for Unit 7 :)
• For the next 5 days of math, we will revisit some of the previous 5th grade standards that might need a little extra attention. 
• Our May Number Corner is complete!!

Literacy this week

• This week we continued to work on our end of year chapter book reading/projects!
• It is great to see them all with books in their hands :)

Social Studies

• Whenever we can find some time in these past few weeks, we will be doing some map skills learning about the United States. 

Science

Our fourth unit will be on Earth Systems:  We will work to answer the question: What can determine how much water is available for human use?

• Our first chapter will focus on : Why is East Ferris running out of water while West Ferris is not? 
• Our second chapter will focus on : Why does more rain form over West Ferris than East Ferris? 
• Our third chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor getting cold over West Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fourth chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor high up over West  Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fifth chapter will focus on : How can East Ferris turn wastewater into clean freshwater? 

SELS/Health lessons

• We are finished with all of our SELS and Health lessons for the year. 
• Randall Way Video for May is shared in your 5th grader's Google Classroom.  Our May goal is 1,100 paws by being an ALLY to try and earn a popsicle treat.  

Interested in volunteering at Randall or chaperoning a field trip with your student's class? - start the process by visiting the 
Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

What's Up in 5th Grade? (Week #35)

 

Calendar

Monday, May 26th--No school for Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28th--Strings Concert 10:45am-11:30 am 

Thursday, May 29th-Last 10 5th Grade Fun Days of Fun begins!! 

Monday, June 2nd--Randall Talent Show

Tuesday, June 3rd--Super Bowl Day

Thursday, June 5th--5th Grade All Day Field Trip to Lake Kegonsa

Friday, June 6th--PJ/Stuffy/Movie Day

Monday, June 9th--PTO/PEG Ice Cream Social at Brittingham Park Shelter 5:30-7:00

Tuesday, June 10th--Music Concert/Moving On Celebration (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 11th--Last day of school!!! 

                                       --5th grade field trip to Vilas Park  (11am -2 pm)

New News

• Remember, there is no school on Monday, May 26th in celebration of Memorial Day.  Have a great long weekend!
• Next Friday we will have "Game Day" for our end of year activities.  We did do this earlier in the year, too.  If your 5th grader has a favorite BOARD game that they would like to bring in to share, that would be great!!
• Tuesday, June 3rd will be the Super Bowl Day at Randall.  Please make sure if your 5th grader will be participating that day they have plenty of sunscreen and appropriate clothing for the weather.  Those NOT participating will be an audience at various times throughout the day and should also have their sunscreen and appropriate clothing :)

Oldie, but Goodies

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Math

• Unit 7 focus is on division of fractions and whole numbers. We are exploring different division strategies and with whole number, fractions and decimals. 
• This week we worked with multiplication and division involving powers of 10.  
• Next we will finish up Unit 7, review and assess the whole unit. 
• After Unit 7 we will reflect on the areas of the 5th grade curriculum that might need a bit more review and that will take us to the end of the year :) 
• Our May Number Corner will be focused on ordered pairs/graphing skills and converting liquid measurement from customary units to metric units. 

Literacy this week

• This week we continued to work on our end of year chapter book reading/projects!
• It is great to see them all with books in their hands :)

Social Studies

• Whenever we can find some time in these past few weeks, we will be doing some map skills learning about the United States. 

Science

Our fourth unit will be on Earth Systems:  We will work to answer the question: What can determine how much water is available for human use?

• Our first chapter will focus on : Why is East Ferris running out of water while West Ferris is not? 
• Our second chapter will focus on : Why does more rain form over West Ferris than East Ferris? 
• Our third chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor getting cold over West Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fourth chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor high up over West  Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fifth chapter will focus on : How can East Ferris turn wastewater into clean freshwater? 

SELS/Health lessons

• We are finished with all of our SELS and Health lessons for the year. 
• Randall Way Video for May is shared in your 5th grader's Google Classroom.  Our May goal is 1,100 paws by being an ALLY to try and earn a popsicle treat.  

Interested in volunteering at Randall or chaperoning a field trip with your student's class? - start the process by visiting the 
Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

Franklin-Randall Community Celebration---Monday, June 9th

 You’re invited!  

The Franklin-Randall Parent Empowerment Groups and PTO cordially invite you to our end of the school year Ice Cream Sandwich Social.

What: A Franklin-Randall Community Celebration

When: Monday June 9th, 5:30-7:00 pm

Where: Brittingham Park Shelter

Who: All Franklin & Randall Families!

Details:  Come enjoy an evening of playground fun with Franklin-Randall students, caregivers & school community. Pack a blanket/chairs and come dance and play to the sounds of Mr. Moffit’s band The N’achos! The PTO will be providing free ice cream sandwiches for all (one treat/person while supplies last). There will not be food for sale this year, so you might consider packing a picnic dinner. 

What's Up in 5th Grade? (Week #34)

 

 

Calendar

Monday, May 26th--No school for Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28th--Strings Concert 10:45am-11:30 am 

Thursday, May 29th-Last 10 5th Grade Fun Days of Fun begins!! 

Monday, June 2nd--Randall Talent Show

Thursday, June 5th--5th Grade All Day Field Trip to Lake Kegonsa

Monday, June 9th--PTO/PEG Ice Cream Social at Brittingham Park Shelter 5:30-7:00

Tuesday, June 10th--Music Concert/Moving On Celebration (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 11th--Last day of school!!! 

                                       --5th grade field trip to Vilas Park  (11am -2 pm)

New News

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Oldie, but Goodies

• Check out the separate post that shows the LAST 10 Days of Fifth Grade Fun!!
• Permission slips for our last two field trips are due soon. Please try to return these as soon as possible.  
• Please consider joining us for our upcoming field trips as a chaperone.
Thursday, June 5th--All day field trip to Lake Kegonsa 
Wednesday, June 11th-- 11:00 am-2:00 pm Vilas Park

In order for Thursday, June 5th to be a success, we need as many parent volunteers as possible.  More parents allow for smaller groups and flexibility for everyone.  If you are able, we would appreciate any help on June 5th.

In order for you to be a chaperone, you will need to be approved for Level 2 volunteering tasks which involves a background check.  I recognize this can be an inconvenience, but unless we have you on our Level 2 approved list, we can not allow you to join us........  start the process by visiting the Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

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Math

• Unit 7 focus is on division of fractions and whole numbers. We are exploring different division strategies and with whole number, fractions and decimals. 
• This week we finished up some division work and then did some district assessments on Thursday and Friday.
• Next week we will work with multiplying and dividing powers of 10.  After that we will look at division with decimals one more time, review and assess Unit 7.  
• After Unit 7 we will reflect on the areas of the 5th grade curriculum that might need a bit more review and that will take us to the end of the year :) 
• Our May Number Corner will be focused on ordered pairs/graphing skills and converting liquid measurement from customary units to metric units. 

Literacy this week

• This week we finished up any work on Unit 3 and began our end of year chapter book reading/projects!
• We also took an district reading test this week.
• Next week we will take a spelling/phonics assessment. 

Social Studies

• Whenever we can find some time in these past few weeks, we will be doing some map skills learning about the United States. 

Science

Our fourth unit will be on Earth Systems:  We will work to answer the question: What can determine how much water is available for human use?

• Our first chapter will focus on : Why is East Ferris running out of water while West Ferris is not? 
• Our second chapter will focus on : Why does more rain form over West Ferris than East Ferris? 
• Our third chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor getting cold over West Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fourth chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor high up over West  Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fifth chapter will focus on : How can East Ferris turn wastewater into clean freshwater? 

SELS/Health lessons

• Family (Part 3)
• Randall Way Video for May is shared in your 5th grader's Google Classroom.  Our May goal is 1,100 paws by being an ALLY to try and earn a popsicle treat.  

Interested in volunteering at Randall or chaperoning a field trip with your student's class? - start the process by visiting the 
Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

5th Grade Music Concert and Moving On Celebratio

       

You’re Invited! 

5th Grade Music Concert 

and 

Moving On Celebration

Tuesday, June 10th  

1:00 pm - 2:25 pm

Randall School Playground

*Please bring a lawn chair or blanket to use if you don’t want to stand for the concert/celebration.

Order of Events:

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  12:45 pm - Playground will be open for families

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  1:00-1:45 pm - Music Concert/Moving On Ceremony

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  1:45-2:15 pm - Students help to break down equipment and return items to the music room.

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   2:15-2:30 pm - Students will go get their backpacks and gather with friends and families on the playground.

• 2:30 pm-Dismissal

What's Up in 5th Grade? (Week #33)

 

Calendar

Monday, May 12th--5th Grade Talent Show Tryouts

Monday, May 26th--No school for Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28th--Strings Concert 10:45am-11:30 am 

Monday, June 2nd--Randall Talent Show

Thursday, June 5th--5th Grade All Day Field Trip to Lake Kegonsa

Monday, June 9th--PTO/PEG Ice Cream Social at Brittingham Park Shelter 5:30-7:00

Tuesday, June 10th--Music Concert/Moving On Celebration (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 11th--Last day of school!!! 

                                       --5th grade field trip to Vilas Park  (11am -2 pm)

New News

• Check out the separate post that shows the LAST 10 Days of Fifth Grade Fun!!

Oldie, but Goodies

• Permission slips for our last two field trips came home last week!  Please try to return these as soon as possible.  
• Please consider joining us for our upcoming field trips as a chaperone.
Thursday, June 5th--All day field trip to Lake Kegonsa 
Wednesday, June 11th-- 11:00 am-2:00 pm Vilas Park

In order for Thursday, June 5th to be a success, we need as many parent volunteers as possible.  More parents allow for smaller groups and flexibility for everyone.  If you are able, we would appreciate any help on June 5th.

In order for you to be a chaperone, you will need to be approved for Level 2 volunteering tasks which involves a background check.  I recognize this can be an inconvenience, but unless we have you on our Level 2 approved list, we can not allow you to join us........  start the process by visiting the Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

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Math

• Unit 7 focus is on division of fractions and whole numbers. We are exploring different division strategies and with whole numbers, fractions and decimals. 
• Next week we will take Thursday and Friday to do some district math assessments for the end of the year.  After that we will continue and finish Unit 7.
• After Unit 7 we will reflect on the areas of the 5th grade curriculum that might need a bit more review and that will take us to the end of the year :) 
• Our May Number Corner will be focused on ordered pairs/graphing skills and converting liquid measurement from customary units to metric units. 

Literacy this week

• This week we continued with Module 3 Unit 3.  What are the key factors that contribute to success in being an effective leader of social change? 
• This week we worked on a slide show presentation and poster to answer the question above. 
• This will be our LAST unit of this module!! 
• Next week we will change gears and and do some chapter book reading and projects to end out the year. 
• In the next two weeks we will also take a spelling and reading assessment.

Social Studies/Science

• This week we did our Human Growth and Development lessons for 5th grade.
• Next week we will begin our last unit in Science.
• We will also be using some of our time in the last weeks to do some mapping work.

Science

Our fourth unit will be on Earth Systems:  We will work to answer the question: What can determine how much water is available for human use?

• Our first chapter will focus on : Why is East Ferris running out of water while West Ferris is not? 
• Our second chapter will focus on : Why does more rain form over West Ferris than East Ferris? 
• Our third chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor getting cold over West Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fourth chapter will focus on : Why is there more water vapor high up over West  Ferris than East Ferris?
• Our fifth chapter will focus on : How can East Ferris turn wastewater into clean freshwater? 

SELS/Health lessons

• Family (Part 2)
• Randall Way Video for April is shared in your 5th grader's Google Classroom.  Our May goal is 1,100 paws by being an ALLY to try and earn a popsicle treat.  

Interested in volunteering at Randall or chaperoning a field trip with your student's class? - start the process by visiting the 
Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

5th Grade LAST 10 Days of School!!

 

Last 10 days of 5th Grade!
Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
	27	28	29	30
			Extra Recess	Game Day
2	3	4	5	6
Arts and Crafts/ Creative Day	Hat  Day/ Super Bowl Day	Twin Day	Outside Day (Lake Kegonsa field trip)	PJ/Stuffy/ Movie Day
9	10	11
Read In Day	Sit anywhere you want day	Eat Lunch Outside Day (Vilas Park field trip)

What's Up in 5th Grade? Week #32

 

Calendar

Friday, May 2nd--No school for students--Teacher PD day

Monday, May 12th--5th Grade Talent Show Tryouts

Monday, May 26th--No school for Memorial Day

Wednesday, May 28th--Strings Concert 10:45am-11:30 am 

Monday, June 2nd--Randall Talent Show

Thursday, June 5th--5th Grade All Day Field Trip to Lake Kegonsa

Monday, June 9th--PTO/PEG Ice Cream Social at Brittingham Park Shelter 5:30-7:00

Tuesday, June 10th--Music Concert/Moving On Celebration (1:00 pm-2:30 pm)

Wednesday, June 11th--Last day of school!!! 

                                       --5th grade field trip to Vilas Park  (11am -2 pm)

New News

• Permission slips for our last two field trips came home this week!  Please try to return these as soon as possible.  

Oldie, but Goodies

• Please consider joining us for our upcoming field trips as a chaperone.
Thursday, June 5th--All day field trip to Lake Kegonsa 
Wednesday, June 11th-- 11:00 am-2:00 pm Vilas Park

In order for Thursday, June 5th to be a success, we need as many parent volunteers as possible.  More parents allow for smaller groups and flexibility for everyone.  If you are able, we would appreciate any help on June 5th.

In order for you to be a chaperone, you will need to be approved for Level 2 volunteering tasks which involves a background check.  I recognize this can be an inconvenience, but unless we have you on our Level 2 approved list, we can not allow you to join us........  start the process by visiting the Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

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Math

• Unit 7 focus is on division of fractions and whole numbers.
• After Unit 7 we will reflect on the areas of the 5th grade curriculum that might need a bit more review and that will take us to the end of the year :) 
• Our May Number Corner will be focused on ordered pairs/graphing skills and converting liquid measurement from customary units to metric units. 

Literacy this week

• This week we continued with Module 3 Unit 3.  We will be answering the question "How have athletes broken barriers during the historical era in which they lived?" 
• In Unit 3, we will be comparing various athletes that broke some type of a barrier.  We will compare and contrast the factors that led these athletes to break a social barrier with what we have learned about Jackie Robinson. 
• This week worked hard to finish our Compare and Contrast Essay.
• Next week, we will work on our final projects where we will create some posters that express our learning. 
• This will be our LAST unit of this module!!
• For ALL Block, we continue to work with vocabulary words, writing responses to our reading and fluency work.  

Social Studies--

• We continued and finished up mini-unit for social studies this week on the Ojibway.  
• We used the text The Mishomis Book--The Voice of the Ojibway written by Edward Benton-Benai.  
• We learned about their migration story and how it connects to northern Wisconsin.

Social Studies/Science

• Next week we will take time to do our Human Growth and Development lessons for 5th grade.

SELS/Health lessons

• Family 
• Randall Way Video for April is shared in your 5th grader's Google Classroom.  Our April goal is 1,250 paws by being an ALLY to try and earn an extra recess in May.    

Interested in volunteering at Randall or chaperoning a field trip with your student's class? - start the process by visiting the 
Volunteering page at MMSD’s website.

Math Testing Dates

 Dear Parents,

On  Thursday, May 15th, your student will be taking the  Fast Track Math assessment. The score from this untimed test will serve as a significant data point for identifying advanced learning opportunities and services. On Friday, May 16th, your student will be taking the Bridges Interim Assessment #3.  Please ensure your student arrives on time to school and prepared to do their best.  

Thank you for your support.