What's Up in 5th Grade?

 



Calendar
  • Monday, May 22nd--5th Grade auditions for the talent show
  • Monday, May 22nd--Kampa/Godfrey Strings Concert 11-11:30
  • Wednesday, May 24th-Faber Strings Concert 10:30-11:00
  • Friday, May 26th--Strings is done for the year!!
  • Monday, May 29th--No School for Memorial Day 
  • Wednesday, May 31st--Superbowl at Randall
  • Thursday, June 1st--5th Grade Field Trip to Lake Kegonsa
  • Monday, June 5th-Franklin/Randall Ice Cream Sandwich Social @ Brittingham Park Shelter 5:30-7:00 pm
  • Wednesday, June 7th--5th Grade Moving On Ceremony/Music Concert from 1:30 pm- the end of the day 
  • Thursday, June 8th--5th Grade Field Trip to Vilas Park 
    • 11:15-1:45 pm (sack lunches)
  • Thursday, June 8th--Last Day of 5th Grade 

New News...

  • The Franklin-Randall PTO invites you to celebrate the end of the school year with an “Ice Cream Sandwich Social” gathering in Brittingham Park.
    Monday, June 5th 2022
    5:30-7 pm (**NEW TIME**)
    Brittingham Park Shelter
    829 W. Washington Ave.
    Come enjoy a Monday 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! We will be providing ice cream sandwiches for all. Feel free to bring a picnic dinner.

Oldie, but goodies ..... 

  • Even though the the ABC countdown is normally a 3rd grade thing, all our 5th graders didn't get to experience this when they were in 3rd grade, so we are giving it a go! Here is a link to a sample calendar.  Please note:individual classrooms may change certain dates, so ask your kiddo what is going on in their classroom.  ABC Countdown
  • Please return permission slips for our field trips in June as soon as you can.  Also consider volunteering to chaperone with us :)  
  • 5th Grade Moving On Ceremony/Music Concert will be held on Wednesday, June 7th from 1:30 pm- the end of the day (more info to come) 
  • Randall Talent Show--Tuesday, June 6th


5th Grade Math this week....

  • May Number Corner--This month will involve us working with liquid volume measurement, coordinate grids and fraction multiplication.
  • This week students took  two assessments and then began our Volume Zoo Math Project. 
  • We will continue with the Volume Zoo Math Project next week.
  • Our final math project of the year may include some work with food truck designs and business plans. 

Literacy this week....

  • Module 3--Athletes Leaders of Social Change
  • This week we created posters that focused on one factor that we felt was the most important for social change and then shared with our peers. 
  • We also began our book study unit using the book Number the Stars until the end of the year.
Science this week....
  • Ecosystem Restoration Unit Question:  How do organisms in an ecosystem get the matter and energy they need to grow and thrive?
  • Ecosystem Restoration Chapter Three Question:  Why aren't the cecropia trees growing and thriving in the soil?

SELS this week...

  • Stonewall Uprising
  • Randall's behavior incentive goal for May is  "Popsicle Party"
  •  We are focusing on "Being Helpful"
  • May's Goal for the whole school:  1,200 Paws
    • Here's the "Randall Way" video for May: 
     https://youtu.be/lzG8MJl66go

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.

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