Fifth Grade
Fifth Grade Teachers
Melanie Dunker
mdunker@iss.k12.nc.us
Brittany Charcut
brittany_charcut@iss.k12.nc.us
Julie Watson
julie_watson@iss.k12.nc.us
Amanda Wrinn
amanda_wrinn@iss.k12.nc.us
Classroom Schedules
Homework
In 5th grade, we do not give a lot of homework. We want students to play outside and spend time with their families too! These are recommendations of activities for students to do at home to keep learning.
~Read at least 5 days a week
~Complete any missing classwork. Check Canvas.
~Practice math Reflex/Frax at least 3 days a week
~Practice iReady reading and iReady math 2-3 days a week at home (15-20 minutes)
~Study flocabulary words at home 2-3 days a week. Quizzes are usually on Fridays.
**Periodically projects and activities will be assigned.**
Student Resources
Tabs
ELA
Flocabulary: Students have different flocabulary units based on their pretest. Here is the link to access flocabulary: https://www.flocabulary.com/subjects/vocabulary/
iReady Reading: Students can find iReady by logging onto their “Student Portal.”
Math
iReady Math - Students find iReady by logging onto their “Student Portal.”
Reflex Math - https://www.reflexmath.com/
Frax Math - https://www.fraxmath.com/
Science/Social Studies
| Blendspaces | Vocabulary Quizlets | Study Guides |
|---|---|---|
| Matter (Includes Vocab Quizlet) |
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| Heat Transfer (Includes Vocab Quizlet) |
Heat Transfer | |
| Water Cycle (Includes Vocab Quizlet) |
Water Cycle | |
| Weather (Includes Vocab Quizlet) |
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| Force and Motion | ||
| Ecosystems | Ecosystems | |
| Genetics | Genetics | |
| Human Body |
Lessons, activities and vocabulary are on your student’s Science and Social Studies Canvas.
~https://www.brainpop.com/socialstudies/
Parent Resources
Important Communication
Email is the best way to reach teachers. Teachers check email regularly throughout the day.
Learning Standards:
Important Reminders for 5th Grade:
~Parents and students may check grades at any time by checking their Canvas and/or Powerschool accounts.
~We do have a daily snack. Please send your child a snack and water bottle every day. Students are also encouraged to bring in a towel or small blanket for outdoor learning.
~Breakfast and lunch is still free this year!
~We will go to the library about once a month. However, students may also check out books online. Then Mrs. Bradford, our librarian, will bring them to our class! To check out library books, click here.
~Thank you for sending in a class donation ($20). To pay online, go to the LNE website- click “online payments”
~You will receive weekly emails with the newsletter and other reminders. If you want another family member or guardian added to the contact list, please let your child’s homeroom teacher know.
~If you do not receive weekly emails, please let your teacher know.
~Here is the parent/student handbook.
~Remember to give us a heads up when you would like to eat lunch with your child.