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Summer Packet

Dear Incoming 5th Grade Students and Families, 

 

Welcome to a wonderfully exciting year in 5th Grade! This year you will read many exciting novels and learn the structure of English.  Also, you will have the opportunity to participate in hands-on science experiments, Lego Engineering and Lego Robotics, learn about chemical compounds, raise Steelhead in the classroom while learning about the Russian River Watershed, and participate in fun and exciting field trips that support environmental education. You will also learn about the history of the United States including the Native American’s, European Explorers, the life of Colonial Americans, and the Revolutionary War.  Fifth grade will undoubtedly be a memorable year!

 

Students are encouraged to read a minimum of 20 minutes a day. There is scientific evidence that shows reading at least a minimum of 20 minutes a day will expand comprehension of any written text immensely. In 5th grade, we move away from at-home book reports, to reading assigned in class novels that allow for enriching discussion, expansion of comprehension, and above all to learn how to develop a love for reading and knowledge within an academic setting.

 

The last year has been out of the ordinary. We, as a fifth-grade team, want to honor the emotions and the stress that the end of the year presented to our students at Gravenstein.  We still, however, want students to feel prepared for fifth grade; all of these summer packet assignments are optional.  Fluency and comprehension are what are most important. Have them practice their multiplication facts if they know them forwards and back they will be successful in fifth-grade math. We have added a reading list and a math fluency sheet if you so choose to use them.


 

Have a wonderful summer. We look forward to meeting you in August!


 

Fifth-Grade Team!

Summer Packet

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