Fifth Grade
What We Are Learning
Math
​This month in math, we're learning how to find the space inside box shapes (rectangular prisms) and shapes made of more than one box. We will also go over everything we learned this year to get ready for the math test in May.
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Literacy
This month, we're finishing getting ready for the big reading and writing test for New York State. We will practice reading different stories and questions like the ones on the test. You'll also practice writing short answers and longer stories.
To help you at home, please make sure you use the computer program called LEXIA. Also, try to read for at least 45 minutes every day.
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Social Studies
​This month in social studies, we will look at different things like pictures, sayings, timelines, maps, and videos. These will help us understand how different people saw things during the time when people moved west across the country.​​​
Home Connection
Math Tip
Using an area model is a great way for students to show and check their work when multiplying fractions.
Important Dates
Here are some important dates to remember:
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September 4: First day of school
September 15: Evening Parent-Teacher Conferences
September 23–24: Rosh Hashanah, schools closed
October 2: Yom Kippur, schools closed
October 13: Italian Heritage/Indigenous Peoples' Day, schools closed
October 20: Diwali, schools closed
November 4: Election Day; students do not attend school
Contact Your Teacher
Ms. Aucapina
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Ms. Rabin
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Ms. Verde
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Ms. Ramirez