Dear 5th Grade Families:

We hope you are enjoying a relaxing break from the routine of schooldays.  Just a short post with a few reminders, as well as information regarding the Winter Project….

Winter Project update:

Over the Winter Break, students should be working on completing their Winter Projects.  Here is a reminder of what is due on the first day back to school on Wed, Jan 5th:

Winter Break – December 18 – January 5

  • Make a cover page for your essay’s final draft. The cover page must have:
    • A heading that includes the title, your name, and the date.
    • A picture of your historical figure.
  • Finish creating your visual aid
  • Prepare notecards for your presentation. Write just a few key words and phrases on each, not the entire speech.
  • Practice presentation. Must be at least three minutes long but less than five minutes.
  • Recommended: Refresh by practicing presentation January 3-4

The following items are due Wednesday, January 5

Turn in to Teacher:

– Five Paragraph Essay with Cover Sheet and Bibliography

– Typed final draft stapled on top-left

– No plastic covers or presentation binders

– Research Packet (It should be completely filled out.)

 Have Prepared:

Presentation with notecards

Visual aid (take home after presentation)

 

Note: Visual aids may be stored at school until it is time for your presentation. Presentation order will be assigned at teacher’s discretion.

 

Essays should be typed in 12-16 size, using a clean and clear font, nothing too fancy!!

Please note: Students are REQUIRED to read their essay OUT LOUD a minimum of 3 times before turning it in!!!  Help us support good editing and revising habits in your students by holding them accountable to this caveat.

Below you will find links to the cover page and bibliography examples, as well as a link to the entire packet, just in case 😊.

The information for the bibliography should already be collected on the resources page of their packet (page 4).

Cover page/bibliography info:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1awLn6nXqjoZhX9h_-4Ho5ghtWryC-434/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115610314550632165510&rtpof=true&sd=true

Winter Project Packet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eoX7xs7eowH2h6mqjSgBXhloigIwFu9o/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115610314550632165510&rtpof=true&sd=true

Here are some updates from the Weekly Headmaster Letter:

Q2 Report Card and Conferences

Report Cards will be sent out via email on Friday, December 31st by 3pm.

Last quarter we received positive feedback on report cards being sent through email, so we will continue that practice. You do NOT need to login to the Parent Portal for grades. If you do not receive an email on Friday, December 31st, please reach out to Richele Petersen: rpetersen@archwaylincoln.org

Conferences will be held on Monday, January 3rd and Tuesday, January 4th. Additionally, teachers will have some spots available after school on Wednesday, January 5th. Each teacher will offer one day of conferences on Zoom and one day in person. Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have not yet received a conference sign-up link.

After-school Extra-Curricular Club Information

Information for semester 2 clubs were sent home today with your child. Please note important dates below:

  • December 20th: Registration on Archway Lincoln Payment Portal Begins at 7am.
  • January 7th: Registration on Archway Lincoln Payment Portal Ends at midnight.
  • January 12th: First day of Wednesday clubs.
  • March 16th: No clubs.
  • May 18th: Last day of clubs.

Please contact Miranda Robert, MRobert@archwaylincoln.org, for additional information or inquiries.

Important Dates

  • Dec. 18th-Jan. 4th – Winter Break
  • Jan. 3rd & 4th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Jan. 5th – Classes Resume
  • Jan. 18th – Love & Logic Training

We wish you all very Happy and Healthy Holidays, and a wonderful New Year!

The 5th Grade Team