Welcome! I am looking forward to having you in class! I have heard many lovely things about each of you and am eager to get to know all of you better. We will work hard, but I know that we will learn a lot and that we will become a supportive classroom community.
In order to prepare for fifth grade you will need to complete some summer reading. I would like you to read at least TWO different books. One of these books should be written by an author on the attached list; the other author can be your choice. You will receive extra credit if you read more than two books. Remember to choose a book that is “just right” for you - not too easy, not too hard.
You need to be an active reader, even in the summer. Since we will be continuing Reading Workshop in the fifth grade, I am asking you to identify characters, describe the setting, summarize each book you read, and make some connections - Text to Text, Text to Self, or Text to World. Then draw a picture of your favorite scene from the book. On the first day of school, you will need to turn in your completed Summer Reading Logs. We will be using these in class.
On the back of this letter is information about personal school supplies for next year AND a classroom wish list in case any of you would like to make donations.
If you have lost your copy of the Summer Reading Journal please go to my Helpful Documents to Download page. You will see the tab for my Helpful Documents page displayed at the top of this page.
If you have lost your copy of the Summer Reading Journal please go to my Helpful Documents to Download page. You will see the tab for my Helpful Documents page displayed at the top of this page.
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Grade 5 Suggested Student Supplies 2013 - 2014
The school will provide general classroom supplies such as pens, pencils, erasers, scissors, rulers, paper, glue, markers, and colored pencils. You are welcome to bring in your own personal supplies if you wish.
Personal student supplies needed:
1 - 2½ “ binder with dividers
An assignment book
A LOT of sticky notes for Reading Workshop
Pencil box or pouch
Flash drive
Earbuds
Optional locker organizer
Classroom Wish List
Duct tape
Sticky notes for Readers’ Workshop
Colored Flair felt tipped markers
Wausau Paper Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24lb, 8-1/2 x 11, 500 Sheets/Ream
Washi tape in any color or print
Colored Flair felt tipped markers
Wausau Paper Astrobrights Colored Paper, 24lb, 8-1/2 x 11, 500 Sheets/Ream
Washi tape in any color or print
Bean Bag “chairs” for our Reading Nook
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