MSTEP Testing and Student Behavior Assembly

Hello Parents,
Another week of school has passed, and another week of MSTEP testing is done! We have one last MSTEP test to take, which is Math. Please look below at what days we have that test. We will review and learn new concepts with our Math unit to prepare for the test. If students would like to prepare, then they can take practice tests at http://www.prepdog.org/5th-grade.htm

Spring is here, and student energy levels are high. We had an assembly this week for students to review the expectations for behavior in school. Remember, we are a “No-Hands” school, meaning students should not touch other students. Please make sure you review the school's rules and your expectations for them to finish the school year strong.

Also, with Spring comes warmer weather. Please make sure students are dressed appropriately for school. Here is the Maltby’s Student Handbook for reference: Maltby Student Handbook https://www.brightonk12.com/cms/lib/MI02209968/Centricity/Domain/8/MIS%20handbook%20revised%2012-2020.pdf

Thank you to all parents who donated items for our Earth Day activity and treat. It was a nice reward after MSTEP testing. The students created products from plastic bags. We had student groups create clothes, window currents, and accessories. It was a great afternoon in fifth grade!  
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Here are some announcements:

End of the School Year Events: 

• Friday, May 12 BMX Assembly!!
• Friday, May 12 PTO Movie Night 6 pm
• Thursday, May 18 Virtual Reproductive Health Parent Preview 7 pm 
• Tuesday, June 13 Field Day
• Wednesday, June 14thLast Day ½ Day!!

MSTEP Testing Dates (bring corded headphones these days):

• Math on Monday, May 8th, and Tuesday, May 9th

MSTEP Practice Sample Items Directions:

• Click MSTEP Prep Website https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi/
• Click MSTEP Online Tool Training
• Click Sample Item Sets (Click Here)
• Click 5th Grade
• Click Math
• Sign In using the Username and Password Given
• Read each page and press next
• Begin the Sample Test 

Planners: Please sign the planner for every day!
Math: We are working on multiplying decimals. Homelinks are on Google Classroom. For Unit 5 Retakes, we will do them next week. 
Reading/Writing: We started our Argumentative Writing Unit. Please keep working on reading for AR points and comprehension.
Science: We are starting on Changes Cycle 2 Unit. All assignments will be on Google Classroom.  
Social Studies: Look on Mrs. Krayer’s Google Classroom for social studies for all assignments.

Homework: Homelink 6.8, Math Boxes 6.8 on Math Journal page 218. Social Studies Review due Tuesday.  Then Read for 20 minutes, and log it in the Reading Log

Parent to-do list:

• Sign Planner 
• Sign Reading Log
• Sign Friday Folder Communication Sheet

If you have any questions, please email me at vuicharda@brightonk12.com.

I hope everyone has a beautiful weekend! 

Sincerely,

Miss Vuichard

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