Wilson School

Every child must know all their math facts. Every concept in 5th grade math has to do with math facts, especially multiplication. I will give the 100 math fluency quiz, every Wednesday. The goal is to complete 100 facts in four minutes. Each year students have to go a minute faster. Next year they will have three minutes. Please support your child with their facts. Most children will not practice independently. You will be able to see their growth on the progress report, if they are practicing. Once they know their facts fluently, then they will find math becomes easier. If your child is spending all their time trying to figure out a basic fact, then they can't complete multi-step problems, such as decimal division. Every child must be able to perform basic math facts with automaticity. The key is practice. » read more...

Every child is reading a book from their ZPD which is their zone of proximal development. This means they may read book a little below their level or a book at their level. This allows for many choices. Of course the lower the level, then the lower the points. The children are given point goals weekly. For example, most children have goals for 1-3 points a week. On average most books are worth 1-3 points. This means every child is reading a book a week, or a book at least every two weeks. Please check the planner for your child's goals and book. I'm keeping track of each child's reading goals, so you will be able to see their AR on their progress reports. I will also award two children monthly with lunch at Urapan. It is a way for me to express how proud I am of all their reading!!! I would love for every child to make it to lunch, so read, read, read!!! It is important for every child to read thirty minutes every night in order to reach their goal.The state standard for reading is thirty minutes a night. Please support your child by making sure they have completed their reading. They may read aloud to you, or you may even do shared reading. Another helpful hint is to have a conversation with your child about their reading. This will increase their comprehension. Reading with your child will not only help your child in all academic areas, but also create a special time for you and your child. » read more...

Homework each week consists of: reading, poetry, vocabulary, spelling, and grammar. Reading is the most important piece in your child's day. Please make sure they read their AR book for thirty minutes, five days a week. They need to do this in order to meet their AR goal. A poem is assigned weekly for your child to increase their fluency. They should read this several times each evening. Grammar and spelling homework is due on Wednesdays. Spelling tests are on Thursdays and Vocabulary tests are on Fridays. Please check the calendar for upcoming science and social studies tests. Your child's planner should contain all homework and upcoming tests. It is important to check their planner daily, so that they can be organized and responsible. » read more...