For the Rising 5th Graders

        Welcome to 5^th grade!  I’m excited to be working with you and look forward to a successful, positive year together.  It’s going to be great!  Feel free to email me this summer so that I can get to know you better and visit my class website (info below). I can't wait to meet you!  Please stop by for “Meet the Teacher” on Thursday, August 2, from 1-3.  Our first day of school will be Friday, August 3.

         Fifth grade is academically challenging yet full of rewards that come with responsibility. It is very important for students to maintain skills over the summer, especially multiplication tables (0-12).  You'll definitely need to know them in 5th grade math.  You can easily practice your math skills in the kitchen (measurement) and figuring out totals/making change while shopping.  Plus there are lots of fun, free math websites (see mine for links).

       Please continue to read and write over the summer. You can find lots of interesting books and magazines at the public library.  I encourage you to write in a journal this summer.  Entries could include places you go, things you do, etc.  Continuing to read and write will help you maintain fluency in these areas.  I'd love to hear from you!  Send me an email!

       You can also continue to work on SuccessMaker this summer.  You can access it either from the UC Schools website or from here at my blog (look in the tabs at the top).

         I anticipate a successful 5th grade year full of growth and discovery, and I know you do, too.  Please be sure to look over the attached suggested supply list.  Students need to come to school prepared each day.  Organization, responsibility, accountability, and hard work will lead to success.

         I look forward to working closely with each of you.  Research and past experience indicate that students are more successful when parents take an active role in their children's education.  I’m counting on you.  See you in August!  Have a safe and happy summer.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Haley Dyer

(hdyer@ucschools.org)

(Scroll down to the previous post for the suggested supply list.)