Westridge Elementary School

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                    The fifth grade teachers for the 2009 -2010 school year are
                              Mrs. Donna McLeod. Mr. Dan Miller, Mr. Archie Hill,
                               Mrs. Eileen Atwood, and Mr. David Lewandowski.

Attention Fifth Grade Parents and Guardians, if you are interested in having your child attend a specialty school please mark your calendar with the following dates! There will be 2 general information meetings. The first one is November 17, 2009 at Godwin M.S. and the second meeting is November 19, 2009 at Stonewall M.S. Both meetings are held from 7:00 P.M – 8:30 P.M. We strongly encourage you to attend if you are considering a specialty school. In addition, each school holds their own information session. The schedule is listed below:

International Baccalaureate Program

Beville M.S.

12/10/09

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

1/12/10

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

World Language Program

Fred Lynn M.S.

1/13/10

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

Snow date – 1/14/10

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

Math & Science Program

Rippon M.S.

(base school Woodbride M.S.)

12/10/09

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

Snow date – 12/17/09

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

Math & Science Program

Graham Park M.S.

(base school Benton M.S.)

12/1/09

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

1/12/10

7:00 – 8:30 P.M.

Traditional School

Porter School

12/17/09

6:30 – 7:30 P.M.

1/19/10

7:00-8:00 P.M.

The SpecialtySchool Application Deadline is February 9, 2010.

Contact:

Mrs. Smith
School Counselor
Westridge Elementary School
(703) 590-3711

November News for Fifth Grade:

Language Arts

Figurative Language

Similes
Metaphors
Alliteration
Personification

Comprehension of Fiction

Comprehension of Non-fiction

Point of View

Character/Plot Development

Writing Process

Math

Decimals

Fractions

Percents

On-going practice with Whole Numbers

Social Studies

Regional Activities

US Regions of Study

Science

Scientific Investigation

Important Dates

Dec. 1 – Science Fair Parent Night

7:00-8:00 PM

As always, thank you for your continued help and support!

Fifth Grade Team

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