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Updates and Events for the week of October 5-9
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Dear Parents:
Please read all announcements below that may pertain to you. A look ahead to next week is at the end of the document. As always, if you have any questions or concerns for any of us, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Mrs. Brocaille (brocaillek@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Haar (haaramy@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Garcia (garciah@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Ross (rossl@wesclin.org)
Mr. Brandmeyer (brandmec@wesclin.org)
Mrs. Oelrich (oelricha@wesclin.org)
End of First Quarter:
It is hard to believe that the end of the First Quarter is only two weeks away. Before the end of the quarter, please be sure to check with your child and on TeacherEase to make sure that all assignments are completed. If there are any missing assignments, please feel free to reach out to the appropriate teacher to ensure that all assignments are complete so that grades may be calculated accurately.
Halloween Donations:
The fifth grade teachers are organizing activities to celebrate Halloween with the students during the afternoon of Friday, October 30. In order to make the activities a success, we are in need of a few donations. If you are able to donate, please send the items by Thursday, October 22nd.
Items needed include:
-Chocolate Chips
-Mini marshmallows
-Golden Grahams Cereal
-Packs of juice boxes or pouches
-Individually wrapped Halloween candy (no party bags, please)
-White Q-tips
Thank you for your willingness to support our classroom activities.
Boys Basketball:
Fifth Grade boys interested in trying out for basketball, please stop by the office to sign up. The tryouts for 5th Grade boys will be on 10/8/26 after school in the North gym. You must have a current physical on file BEFORE tryouts.
2026-2027 Yearbooks:
Yearbooks for the 2026-2027 school year are now on sale. You can order online at jostens.com/bts/2712090. Personalization options are available.
Classroom Party Money:
If you have not yet turned in $5 for the classroom party funds, please send it in with your child. The funds are used to purchase materials for holiday celebrations as well as classroom incentives.
Popcorn Sales:
Again this year, we will be offering the 4th and 5th grade students the opportunity to purchase a bag of popcorn for $1 during their lunch recess on selected Fridays. New this year, they may also purchase a CapriSun for $1. The next popcorn sale will be Friday, October 9.
Candy Cart:
Fifth graders will have an opportunity to shop from the Candy Cart at the end of the day one Friday of each month. Soda, candy, and gum are $2 and chips, ring pops, blow pops, and airheads are $1. The 5th grade will not be having the Candy Cart in the month of October.
Water Bottles and Snacks:
Students may bring a small snack to have after their 2nd Hour class each day. 2nd Hour ends at 9:43. If your child would like to bring a water bottle, he/she may keep it in his/her locker until snack time. WATER BOTTLES SHOULD CONTAIN WATER ONLY. Please be sure to take the bottle home each night to be cleaned. Snacks should be healthier snacks. Candy will not be considered an acceptable snack.
Warrior Wednesdays:
Each Wednesday has been designated as “Warrior Wednesday.” Be sure to show your school pride by wearing your Wesclin gear. Students and their families are also encouraged to come out and support the various teams throughout the year.
Squishy Toy Reminder:
Unless your child has an accommodation listed in their 504 Plan or IEP, all toys and fidgets (including squishies) should be kept in his or her locker during classes. In many cases, these are becoming more of a distraction than a tool during class. It is highly encouraged that extra toys remain at home to prevent anything from happening to them at school.
Class Website:
Feel free to visit the 5th grade website at https://www.wesclin.org/vnews/display.v/SEC/Middle%20School%7CTeacher%20Pages%3E%3E5th%20Grade for a variety of information including frequently used links, daily homework list, and contact information.
Upcoming Events
Friday, October 9: Popcorn Sales
Monday, October 12: NO SCHOOL, Columbus Day
Friday, October 16: Popcorn Sales; End of First Quarter
Monthly Breakfast and Lunch Menu
A Look at Next Week: October 5-9
Be sure to check the assignments for your child’s teacher in each subject...not just the homeroom teacher
ELA (Mrs. Brocaille, Mrs. Oelrich) : module 2, week 1; module 2, week 2
-stories: Airborn; The Secret Garden, The Miracle of Spring
-skills: visualize, literary elements, elements of drama, figurative language
-grammar: capitalization with common & proper nouns; plural nouns
-spelling: words with /ōō/ and /yōō/; words with /ou/, /ô/, and /oi/
-module 2, week 1 spelling test, vocabulary quiz, weekly assessment: Tuesday, 10/06
ELA (Mrs. Garcia): Animal Research Unit
Reading: Groups
Writing: Begin research for our Animal Research Project
-grammar: capitalization, punctuation, and structure
Math (Mrs. Haar): Next week, we will begin Unit 2 Decimals and Fractions - Place Value, Addition, and Subtraction. Lesson 6 is on Understanding Decimal Place Value and Lesson 7 is on Understanding Powers of 10. Students will complete their My Path lessons in class.
Math (Mrs. Garcia): Place Value Unit
This week we will start ordering numbers up to the hundred thousands.
Science (Mr. Brandmeyer): Lesson 3: What Is the Role of Consumers in an Ecosystem?; Lesson 3 Assessment Wednesday, October 7; Introduce Lesson 4: What is the Role of Decomposers in an Ecosystem?
Social Studies (Mrs. Ross): Lesson 5 Test: Thursday, October 8