October 23-27

What's Coming Up Next Week?

Math:

Division of decimals by whole numbers (create area models and pictorial models to show the quotients of decimals and whole numbers)  

Shading Model Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

Drawing a model for Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

Math Test on Monday, October 30 on Multiplying and Dividing Decimals 

English/Language Arts/Reading:

Book Clubs Projects- group project creating summaries

NO SPELLING OR QUIZLET

Science: We will be starting our unit on Energy Sources. 

Social Studies: Discussing cause and effects of the French and Indian War 

CAMP!!!!!

5^th grade camp at Camp Olympia is coming up next week, and we are SO excited!  Here are some reminders for the trip.

Packing:

-          Packing in a large strong garbage bag is best.  Students will be spending lots of time outside; their things will get dirty and possibly wet.  Pack an extra plastic bag for wet things to come home in. 

-          Please label the garbage bag with duct tape – Student’s name, and “Roberts.”

-          Students need closed-toed, sturdy shoes.  No sandals for walking around camp.  They can bring flip flops for the shower if they wish.

-          Pack a raincoat!  Many activities will continue if it’s raining.

-          Medicine – all medicine sent to camp must have been approved by a doctor on the camp form.  Medicine must be in original pharmacy containers, placed in a Ziploc bag labeled with student’s name and “Roberts.”

-          DO NOT BRING: food, candy, gum, money, electronic devices, cell phones, weapons of any kind (including Swiss army knives, etc.) anything of great monetary or sentimental value. 

-          Do not bring cameras – aside from the possibility of getting lost or broken, some students do not want their pictures taken.  Teachers will take pictures of students if they wish.

-          Students have asked about bringing stuffed animals or special pillows.  Small such items are ok, however, if the item getting lost or dirty beyond washing would be heart-breaking, it’s best to leave it at home!

Travel:

-          Students should arrive at school on Tuesday by 8:00 AM as usual, and go to their classrooms with their bag.  As soon as buses arrive, we will board and head off to camp!

-          Students are expected to return to Roberts on Thursday by 3:00 pm.  We will notify parents when students are returning. 

At Camp:

                The HISD Outdoor Education Center has a full staff experienced in helping students from all over Houston have a great time at camp.  Students will be well fed and very busy during the day!  They will be tired and ready to sleep at night, and come home on Thursday with lots of stories about their adventures.

*** We need 3 parent chaperones to ride the buses both Tuesday and Thursday.  It involves the following:

-          Tuesday, Oct. 24th - being at Roberts at 8:30, riding the bus up to Camp Olympia (2 hours), then riding the bus back, should be back at Roberts at least by 2:00.

-          Thursday, Oct. 26th - same thing - buses will come to Roberts first at 8:15 – 8:30 to pick up teachers and chaperones, drive to camp, pick up kids, and then drive back, at school by 3:00 PM

-          Must be VIPS approved.

-          You can be on a different bus than your child if you think that’s best! 

Please email Kelly Wehrer at kwehrer@houstonisd.org if you can be a bus chaperone.