WELCOME CLASS OF 2011 and PARENTS! I am so excited to welcome you to the fifth grade. You can not only access information on what your child is learning, but also download important handouts and grading rubrics of their current assignments! I try to update this webpage biweekly or as needed when I have given a long-term assignment. Is this your first time here? Read my bio. You can use the links below to navigate this page's content with greater ease. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at asanterre@kingstonhill.org. Sections: Current Assignments • Current Schedules and Events • Upcoming Projects/Tests • Books Worth Reading • Useful Links • Wish List Visit the Picture Galleries to see KHA students in action.
Current Assignments
SUMMER READING: All incoming fifth graders are required to read a minimum of 2 books this summer. Also, each student should complete a Summer Reading Project based on 1 of the books. As well as, complete a written summary on the other book that he/she chose. View, download and print the assignments here for more information. SUMMER MATH PACKET: Incoming fifth graders are also asked to complete the Math Summer Inventory packet prior to the first day of math class. Please have your child try their best and if there is something they do not understand, then they should make their best guess. Download and print the packet above. Back to top
Current Schedules and Events
SUMMER SCHOOL RUNS FROM JUNE 29, 2010 through JULY 29, 2010 for students who qualify through KHA's Title 1 program or for Extended School Year. THE HOURS OF SUMMER SCHOOL ARE: Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Title 1 runs from 9-11 a.m. & Extended Day from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Back to top
Upcoming Projects/Tests
DON'T FORGET TO DOWNLOAD THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUMMER READING PROJECT DUE THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! Back to top
Books Worth Reading
ATTENTION PARENTS: See this link for How To Choose a JR Book SEE YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY FOR LISTS BY GRADE LEVEL OF GREAT BOOKS TO CHECK OUT THIS SUMMER!! If you would like any suggestions for your child, then feel free to call the school at 783-8282 during summer school hours (see above) and Miss Kim or Ms. Santerre will be happy to help. Back to top
Useful Links
Interactive Math websites for keeping skills fresh & help with the Math Packet:1. www.aplusmath.com click on flashcards, you can choose multiplication and time your fluency practice or even compete with kids around the world! 2. www.mathplayground.com click on “Just the Facts” and then click on Multiplication and Division flashcards and you may choose by scrolling down, which tables to work on. This is an action-packed site for elementary and middle school students. Practice your math skills, play a logic game and have some fun!3. www.coolmath4kids.com This site offers flashcard-making and homework help. Forget what you learned in class? Go to this website and view or read a tutorial.4. Drill your child randomly while driving in the car. Test them on doubling and halfing numbers, multiplication facts, division facts, or even elapsed time (How many hours/minutes went by?).5. Take note of the basic math equations that are the most difficult for your child and… Take a cookie sheet and spread table salt into it in a thin layer. Have your child use his/her first two fingers (pointer and middle) to say it aloud while they write it in salt. Shake gently and repeat. This aids in long term recall!! MAKE IT STICK! Back to top
Wish List
Mrs. Santerre's Wish List...
1. Dry erase markers (thin and thick)
2. Boxes of tissue
3. 4 x 6 pastel colored index cards
4. Loose leaf paper with holes (wide-ruled)
5. Webster adult dictionary with thesaurus
THANK YOU!
