Dear 5th Grade Families:

We home you had a relaxing weekend.  Please mark your calendars for an early pickup on Friday.  We have faculty in-service on Friday, February 4th; as a result, we have a half-day. We encourage parents to pick up their scholars by 1:00 pm, so that teachers may leave early enough to get to their destinations for the in-service.  There will be no Friday clubs this week, but Atheneum will have normal operations.

Here is the curricular information for this week:

Math – In Math, we will continue working with decimals.  This week we will learn how to divide decimals by other decimals, how to use models and number lines to multiply and divide decimals, and how to convert units of measurement.

Science – In Science, we will continue learning about ecosystems and how living things relate to each other. We will learn about food chains and food webs, and the students will have the opportunity to analyze a field journal written by a scientist about an ecosystem they were studying.

History –  This week in history we will continue our study of the Renaissance period.

English Language Arts –  

Grammar

• Grammar this week will be practiced in daily Morning Work activities, and we will have a practice worksheet coming home on Tuesday for homework.

Literature

• We are enjoying our current novel, The Phantom Tollbooth.  It is full of great wordplays and puns – excellent fun!!  Please have your student bring in their own copy if at all possible.  A link to purchase the book on Amazon can be found here.
• This week we will also be revising and practicing literary elements such as metaphors, similes, alliteration, and hyperboles.

GYV

• This week we will be reviewing GYV chapters 11-15.  We will have spelling practice homework on Wednesday, and brief homework throughout the week.  The chapters 11-15 cumulative test will be on Friday – please see the GYV tab on this blog for study materials.

Writing

• This week we will be sharing our revised essays with the class, as well as working on building good sentences.

Performance Notices

Some of our parents will receive performance notices from their child’s teacher this week. Performance notices are sent home when a student is not making sufficient and consistent progress in one or more critical subject areas or when tardiness and attendance impact their ability to access the curriculum. If you receive a performance notice for your child this week, sign and return it to your child’s teacher by Friday, February 11th. Please email, call, or schedule a meeting with your child’s teacher for more information.

New Clubs Offered for this Semester!

New Clubs being offered this semester! We are proud to announce that we will be offering two new clubs, Rock painting club and Classical literature club. Rock painting club will meet on Wednesdays at 1pm and Classical literature club will meet on Thursday at 3:40 pm. These clubs are free to parents, however you will need to register for a spot. Registration will be open from Wednesday, Jan. 26th-Tuesday, February1st. This is a first come first serve and no additional spots will be added. Our first meeting of these clubs will begin this week. Please reach out to MRobert@archwaylincoln.org if you have any questions.

Athletic Field Day

Our 2022 Athletic Field Day is on Friday, February 18th! Students will participate in active and healthy competitions with their peers, striving to do their best! This week, students will begin preparing for these events and learning about the Ancient Greek games and the significant history of the Olympics.

Please join us for this fun and exciting event! We have a couple of spots left for volunteers, who will help run the athletic events. Please check out this sign up if you are interested! K-2 will participate in the morning (8am-11am), and grades 3-5 will participate in the afternoon (12pm-3pm). Please contact Coach Bare (K-2) or Coach Cook (3-5) if you have any questions. We appreciate the support!

*Hot lunch will not be served on AFD. Therefore, students must bring lunch to school.

Yearbooks on Sale Now!

• Yearbooks are now for Sale! Softcover yearbooks are $22. You can update to hardcover for $5.25. Add Foil Embossed Personalization to Either Hardcover or Softcover Books for $5.25. Quantities are limited this year so please don’t wait to purchase. Purchase your yearbooks today at: http://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com. Use the School ID:701637

Fifth Grade Recognition Ads for Sale!

• Purchase ads at: http://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com School ID: 701637. $20 for 1/8 page ad. Once purchased head to “my account” then “my ad” to design and submit your masterpiece.
• We offer a Full Service Ad Design Option-with up to 3 revisions. You provide us with your message and photos and for an additional $10. The yearbook team will design the ad for you. Purchase your ad online then contact archwaylincolnyearbook@gmail.com to get started.
• Space is limited and will sell out fast, please don’t wait to purchase. Ads need to be completed and turned in by February 28th!

Important Dates

• Feb. 1st – PSO Board Meeting
• Feb. 4th – Half Day – GH Teacher In-service Day
• Feb. 12th – Daddy/Daughter Dance!
• Feb. 15th – Class Picture Day
• Feb. 21st – No School – President’s Day

Please see the Headmaster Update for further information on upcoming events.

Have a great week!

The 5^th Grade Team

Dear 5th Grade Families:

Welcome to week 4 of our 3^rd quarter.  This is a full week!  Here is  the curriculum information for this week:

Math – In Math, we will continue working with decimals.  This week we will learn how to divide decimals by 2-digit whole numbers, and we will also learn how to multiply decimals by other decimals.

Science – In Science, we will continue learning about ecosystems and how living things relate to each other. The students will be drawing and comparing different ecosystems in class.

History –  This week in history we will continue our study of the Renaissance period.

English Language Arts –  

Grammar

• This week we are practicing grammar concepts as part of our Monday homework.  During our Morning Work segment, we will be exploring generally-used phrases, proverbs, and idioms.  Ask your student which saying we covered each day!

Literature

• We are continuing our The Phantom Tollbooth novel, covering chapters 5-8.  Please have your student bring in their copy this week,if they have not already done so.  A link to purchase the book on Amazon can be found here.

GYV

• This week’s GYV chapter is # 15 – The End is Near.  There will be homework throughout the week, and the weekly test on Friday.

Writing

• This week we are continuing small group work to edit and revise a peer’s essay.  Once completed, students will be sharing the edited work by reading out loud to the class the paragraph they are responsible for.

Here are some updates for this week:

Athletic Field Day

• Our 2022 Athletic Field Day is on Friday, February 18th! Students will participate in active and healthy competitions with their peers, striving to do their best! Over the next four weeks, students will begin preparing for these events and learning about the Ancient Greek games and the significant history of the Olympics.
• Please join us for this fun and exciting event! We need many volunteers, most of whom will help run the athletic events. Please check out this sign up if you are interested! K-2 will participate in the morning (8am-11am), and grades 3-5 will participate in the afternoon (12pm-3pm). Please contact Coach Bare (K-2) or Coach Cook (3-5) if you have any questions. We appreciate the support!
• *Hot lunch will not be served on AFD. Therefore, students must bring lunch to school.

Used Jacket and Sweater Sale – Wed. 1/26!

• The PSO will have a used jacket and sweater sale on Wednesday January 26th from 12pm to 1pm on the basketball court across from the field. Jackets and sweaters will go quickly and will be sold for $10 on a first come first served basis.

Yearbooks on Sale Now!

• Yearbooks are now for Sale! Softcover yearbooks are $22. You can update to hardcover for $5.25. Add Foil Embossed Personalization to Either Hardcover or Softcover Books for $5.25. Quantities are limited this year so please don’t wait to purchase. Purchase your yearbooks today at: http://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com. Use the School ID:701637

Fifth Grade Recognition Ads for Sale!

• Purchase ads at: http://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com School ID: 701637. $20 for 1/8 page ad. Once purchased head to “my account” then “my ad” to design and submit your masterpiece.
• We offer a Full Service Ad Design Option-with up to 3 revisions. You provide us with your message and photos and for an additional $10. The yearbook team will design the ad for you. Purchase your ad online then contact archwaylincolnyearbook@gmail.com to get started.
• Space is limited and will sell out fast, please don’t wait to purchase. Ad’s need to be completed and turned in by February 28th!

Nurse’s Corner

We are seeing several students each week for stomach aches and headaches related to not eating breakfast before coming to school. When children skip breakfast, it is often over 15 hours before they eat lunch or a snack. Breakfast is a critical need for students before coming to school. If you have a busy household or scholar that isn’t hungry in the morning provide healthy on the go snacks like; hard boiled eggs, low sugar yogurt drinks, kid-friendly protein drinks, fruit pouches, or oatmeal. Eating breakfast helps a scholar’s attention span, concentration and memory as well as avoiding the uncomfortable physical pain that comes for skipping meals.

Middle School Athletics

Winter Athletics Awards Ceremony for middle and high school sports will be held the evening of February 16th from 5:00 p.m.– 6:30 p.m. Different from the past, this ceremony will combine both Middle School and High School teams. If you are interested in assisting with desert contributions or set-up/clean-up, please reach out to Jenn Bradley at: jbradley@lincolnprep.org

SPRING ATHLETICS are open for registration. Please use the following link to register.

Lincoln Prep Athletic Registration

Archway 5th graders – Prep 8th graders participate in the Great Hearts Middle School League (GHMSL).

Middle School sports begin the week of February 14th

Spring Sports Offered/Coach Contact Information

Important Dates

• Jan. 25th – Daddy Daughter Dance Events Meeting at Panera
• Jan. 26th – Used Jacket and Sweater Sale
• Jan. 29th – Great Hearts Career Fair
• Feb. 1st – Daddy Daughter Dance Meeting at Panera
• Feb. 4th – Half Day – GH Teacher Inservice Day
• Feb. 12th – Daddy/Daughter Dance!
• Feb. 21st – No School – President’s Day

Have a great week!

The 5^th Grade Team

Dear 5th Grade Families:

We hope you have had a restful long weekend.  We have a great week of learning lined up for our students this week!

Here is the curriculum information for this week:

Math – In Math, we will take our Unit 7 Math test on Wednesday, 1/19.  On Thursday, we will begin Unit 8, which covers multiplying and dividing decimals by other decimals.  We will do this with models and also the standard algorithm.

 

Science – In Science, we will continue learning about the classification of living things.  We are learning about how organisms obtain their energy.  We will do an overview of all living things and then focus on plants before moving on to animals.

 

History –  This week in history we will continue our study of the Renaissance period.  We are working on Chapters 4-5 this week.

 

English Language Arts –  

Grammar

• We will be practicing grammar this week as part of our Morning Work routine.  Please have your students at school no later than 8:55AM, so that they have time to get settled for the day, and try the morning work before our pledge time at 8:10.

Literature

• We are continuing our The Phantom Tollbooth novel, covering chapters 4-6.  Please have your student bring in their copy this week if they have not already done so.  A link to purchase the book on Amazon can be found here.

GYV

• This week’s GYV chapter is # 14 – All Together Now.  There will be homework throughout the week, and the weekly test on Friday.

Writing

• This week we are working in small groups to edit and revise a peer’s essay.  On Wednesday during our Computer Lab time, we will be typing the essays we worked on in class during Lincoln Writes Day last Wednesday.

Here is some information from the Headmaster Update.  Please check your email for the complete missive, which includes information on the upcoming Father Daughter Dance, our Used Unifor Sale, and more!

Love and Logic Training – Tonight!

We have invited Mr. Kirkby, our Love and Logic consultant, to do a short presentation on Raising Strong-willed children. In addition, pls come with any questions you have, and we will create time for those to be answered. We look forward to seeing both parents and teachers join us:

• Please click on the link to register: https://Parenting.Rocks/AL
• Date: Tuesday, January 18th
• Time: 6:00pm
• Location: Zoom Link https://zoom.us/j/3504595310
• Meeting ID: 350 459 5310
• Password: Parenting

Contact Info: info@larrykerby.com – (480) 316-8383

Yearbooks on Sale Now!

Yearbooks are now for Sale! Softcover yearbooks are $22. You can update to hardcover for $5.25. Add Foil Embossed Personalization to Either Hardcover or Softcover Books for $5.25. Quantities are limited this year so please don’t wait to purchase. Purchase your yearbooks today at: http://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com. Use the School ID:701637

Fifth Grade Recognition Ads for Sale!

Purchase ads at: http://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com School ID: 701637. $20 for 1/8 page ad. Once purchased head to “my account” then “my ad” to design and submit your masterpiece.

We offer a Full Service Ad Design Option-with up to 3 revisions. You provide us with your message and photos and for an additional $10. The yearbook team will design the ad for you. Purchase your ad online then contact archwaylincolnyearbook@gmail.com to get started.

Space is limited and will sell out fast, please don’t wait to purchase. Ad’s need to be completed and turned in by February 28th!

Important Dates

• Jan. 18th – Love & Logic Training
• Jan. 18th – Yearbook Sales Begin
• Jan. 21st – Birthday Book Club
• Jan. 25th – Daddy Daughter Dance Meeting at Panera
• Feb. 4th – Half Day – GH Teacher Inservice Day
• Feb. 12th – Daddy/Daughter Dance!
• Feb. 21st – No School – President’s Day

Have a great week!

The 5^th Grade Team

Dear 5th Grade Families:

It was a pleasure to meet with parents this past week, and affirm our partnership in our mission to grow the hearts and mind of our students. It was also great to have students back in the classroom again – we really DO miss them!  As we embark on the first full week of school of this semester, we are fielding many faculty absences.  We ask that you have patience with us in the coming weeks, as we rally together as a faculty to fill in for colleagues that are out sick.  Lunch, traffic, and recess duties are a priority, as they ensure students are supervised and cared for without fail, so please be mindful that administrative tasks may take longer to be seen to.  Thank you for in advance for your forbearance.  Here are some updates from our administration team:

Mrs. Kirkby, our Love and Logic consultant, is scheduled to do a short presentation on supporting the needs of our children and Raising Strong-willed Children. In addition to the presentation, please come with any questions you have, and we will create time for those to be answered. We look forward to seeing both parents and teachers join us:

• Please click on the link to register: https://Parenting.Rocks/AL
• Date: Tuesday, January 18th
• Time: 6:00pm
• Location: Zoom

*Once you register, you will receive the Zoom Meeting Link.

After-school Extra-Curricular Club Information

Clubs start this week! Registration for Semester 2 Clubs ended on Friday, January 7th. Please note important dates below:

• January 12th: First day of Wednesday clubs.
• March 16th: No clubs.
• May 18th: Last day of clubs.

As a reminder, dismissal times for the first session is from 2:05 to 2:20 and 3:10 to 3:25 for the second session. A $2 per minute fee will be charged for students who are picked up past dismissal.

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

Counselor Corner

Please SAVE THE DATE for Coffee with the Counselor parent meeting Tuesday, January 18th at 8:15am. in the library. This session will focus on Confidence and Self-Esteem. Topics discussed will include setting a culture of confidence, helping children work through struggles and daily strategies for confidence building. I look forward to seeing you on the 18th. If you have any questions, or need support, please feel free to email me at any time: GDaley@archwaylincoln.org

Fifth Grade Recognition Ads for Sale!

Purchase ads at: http://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com School ID: 701637. $20 for 1/8 page ad. Once purchased head to “my account” then “my ad” to design and submit your masterpiece.

We offer a Full Service Ad Design Option-with up to 3 revisions. You provide us with your message and photos and for an additional $10. The yearbook team will design the ad for you. Purchase your ad online then contact archwaylincolnyearbook@gmail.com to get started.

Space is limited and will sell out fast, please don’t wait to purchase. Ad’s need to be completed and turned in by February 28th!

Important Dates

• Jan. 11th – PSO Board Meeting
• Jan. 11th – Dinner at Chipotle
• Jan. 11th – Daddy/Daughter Dance Planning Meeting
• Jan. 14th – Spirit Day!
• Jan. 17th – School Closed for Civil Rights Day!
• Jan. 18th – Counselor Coffee
• Jan. 18th – Love & Logic Training
• Jan. 21st – Birthday Book Club

Here is the curriculum information for the week ahead:

Math -In Math, we will continue our study of decimals.  We will learn what happens when we multiply and divide them by tens, hundreds, and thousands.  We will also begin reviewing for our Unit 7 test, which will be next Wednesday, January 19.

Science – In Science, we will be learning about the classification of living things.  We will learn the history of taxonomy by studying Aristotle and Carl Linnaeus, and we will start learning about the five animal kingdoms.

History –  In history we will continue our study of the Renaissance period.  We are working on chapters 3-4 this week.

English Language Arts –  

Grammar

• We will be practicing grammar this week as part of our Morning Work routine.  Please have your students at school no later than 8:55AM, so that they have time to get settled for the day, and try the morning work before our pledge time at 8:10.

Literature

• This week we will be starting a new novel, The Phantom Tollbooth.  Please have your student bring in their copy this week, if they have not already done so.  A link to purchase the book on Amazon can be found here.

GYV

• This week’s GYV chapter is # 13 – Back to Nature.  There will be homework throughout the week, and the weekly test on Friday.

Have a great week!

The 5^th Grade Team

Dear 5th Grade Families:

As we wrap up our winter conferences this week, we are preparing to welcome students back to campus on Wednesday, January 5^th.  We will be working on our Winter Project Presentations during our ELA/History time, and are looking forward to seeing the results of their hard work.  Here are some updates from our administration team:

After-school Extra-Curricular Club Information

There is still time to register for Semester 2 Clubs. Please note important dates below:

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

You will find that there is a price difference on most of our clubs this semester. This is due to four additional weeks of Wednesdays in the second semester compared to the first semester. The rate for each session remains the same.

As a reminder, dismissal times for the first session is from 2:05 to 2:20 and 3:10 to 3:25 for the second session. A $2 per minute fee will be charged for students who are picked up past dismissal.

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

Birthday Celebration at Archway Lincoln

Recently, we have been getting questions about the birthday celebration policy on our campus. Please, visit our website for information about birthday celebrations. Here is the link: https://archwaylincoln.greatheartsamerica.org/archway-lincoln-birthday-book-club/

Safety Update

As of today, we haven’t received an updated list of cases, but you can track the total number of Covid cases via our Covid tracker on ACL’s website as soon as they are updated. We continue to appeal to parents to keep students showing any of the following symptoms at home: a sore throat, cough, congestion, headache, nausea, muscle aches, loss of taste or smell, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, fatigue, runny nose, or a temperature above 100 degrees. If your child is displaying any of the symptoms mentioned, please, quarantine your child and get tested.

Winter Project Reminder:

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 5^th:

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 note cards 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.

 

Important Dates

• Jan. 3rd & 4th – Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Jan. 5th – Classes Resume
• Jan. 11th – Dinner at Chipotle
• Jan. 11th – Daddy/Daughter Dance Planning Meeting
• Jan. 18th – Love & Logic Training

 

We look forward to having students back on campus this Wednesday!!  Have a great week!

The 5^th Grade Team