We’re off to a busy start to our new year and new decade! Be sure to check out the important dates at the bottom of this post!

In class this week we will take some time on Tuesday to reflect on our accomplishments and memories of 2019, and look ahead to some goals that we want to achieve in 2020. On Wednesday we will begin our study of the greatest breakup letter ever written, the Declaration of Independence. Thursday and Friday are Benchmark days, be sure to get good rest, eat a good breakfast, and come ready to show what you know!

Important Days:

Math benchmark & report cards coming home – Thursday, Jan. 9

Reading benchmark – Friday, Jan. 10 (no lunch visitors)

New spelling list assigned – Monday, Jan. 13

Library day – Tuesday, Jan. 14

5th grade 2nd marking period awards – Friday, Jan. 17th; gym opens at 7:30, awards to follow soon

School holiday – Monday, Jan. 20th

Science benchmark – Thursday, Jan. 23rd

Spelling test – Friday, Jan. 24th

Early release day – Wednesday, Jan. 29th

Family Math Night – Thursday, Jan. 30th