5th Grade 321

 

September Newsletter 2026

 

What We’re Learning 

 

Math: We are finishing up Topic 3- Multiplying Whole Digits.  The next topic which will be Topic 4, our fifth graders will learn how to multiply decimals. Students are discovering that multiplying decimals follows the same steps as whole-number multiplication — the only difference is where the decimal point goes in the product. We will  practice real-world examples, like finding the total cost of items. You can support your child at home by encouraging them to estimate before multiplying and to check if their answers make sense (for example, 0.4 × 0.6 should be less than 1).  Also, please continue supporting students with mastering their multiplication facts

 

Literacy: We’re wrapping up Module 2: What a Story, where students explored the essential question: How does genre affect the way a story is told? Next, we’ll begin Module 3: Natural Disasters, which asks: How can learning about natural disasters make us safer? Throughout these and future modules, students will also be developing their writing skills by engaging in the writing process and becoming more familiar with planning and writing essays.

 

Science: We’re continuing our exploration of Patterns of Earth’s Sky! Students are deepening their understanding of how the Sun, Moon, and stars follow predictable paths and how these patterns help us make sense of days, months, and seasons. Through observations and classroom investigations, students are connecting what they see in the sky to the movement of Earth. Ask your child how the position of the Sun changes throughout the day or why we see different constellations in different seasons!

 

Social Studies: We’re continuing to explore Unit 1: Geography and Early Societies of the Western Hemisphere. Students are exploring how geography, early peoples, and important historical events have shaped the development of the Western Hemisphere.