2010 - 2011

Here's our final video of fifth grade! Have a great summer.

spelling words May 16 - 20

Word Sort

May 16 – May 20

delight	exit	public	increase
freedom	lengthen	backward	liberty
narrow	eastern	entire	western
decrease	private	whole	extend
forward	pleasure	entrance	slender

Greek and Latin Roots for May 16 - May 20

Mal, male = bad; abnormal; worse

dismal         depressing; causing gloom or misery; causing bad feelings

malady        bad health; illness; sickness

malaria        bad air; a disease usually spread by infected mosquitoes

malefactor  an evildoer; a person who does bad things

malevolent a word that describes a person or character who wishes bad things would happen to others

malfeasance wrongdoing or bad conduct by a public official

malice         mischief; evil intent; bad will

malignant   harmful; something bad enough that it could result in death when related to cancer

malnourished    having bad health or having poor nutrition

malodorous bad smell; stinky

Science Variable Review

Science test will be May 20th. Here is the study guide.

Variable Review

Concepts:

·       A pendulum is a mass, suspended on a pivot point, free to swing.

·       A variable is anything that you can change in an experiment that might affect the outcome.

·       In a controlled experiment all variables are controlled except one, allowing the experimenter to observe the effect of that one variable on the outcome.

·       The length of a pendulum determines the number of swings in a unit of time.

·       Capacity is the maximum volume of fluid a container can hold.

·       The larger the capacity of a boat, the greater the number of passengers it can hold.

·       A system is a set of related objects that can be studied in isolation.

·       A system is a set of related objects that is working together.

·       Conducting multiple experimental trials adds validity to results.

·       Graphs can be used to demonstrate the relationship between an experimental variable and the results.

Vocabulary Words

Controlled experiment

Cycle

Pendulum

Standard

Two-coordinate graph

Variable

Capacity

System

Independent variable

Dependent variable

I need to find out…

·       relationship between the number of pennies needed to sink a boat and the capacity of the boat.

·       in a flipper system – what effect the angle of launch has on how far a person can flip an aluminum ball.

·       parts of a pendulum system.

I need to be able to

·       make a graph using independent variables and dependent variables.

·       name the parts of a catapult system.

·       explain the relationship between the length of the strings and the number of swings a pendulum makes in 10 seconds.

REMINDER about Field Trip May 10

Your child needs a sack lunch and must wear LONG PANTS or SWEATPANTS and SHOES for field trip.

Spelling Words for May 9 - 13

Word Sort

May 9 – May 13

childish	joyous	energetic	bluish
pleasant	basic	humorous	stylish
cubic	dramatic	marvelous	famous
adventurous	vacant	dangerous	radiant
vigorous	foolish	mysterious	selfish

Important 5th Grade DATES To Remember

May 4 BRI Testing in the afternoon.
May 5 After School Enrichment
May 10 Field Trip (need lunch )
May 11 Early Out
May 12 Talent Show
May 13 Field Day at High School
May 18 Bouncy House PTO Fundraiser
May 24 Last Day of School

Thursday Newsletter

WAPSIE VALLEY ELEMENTARY
FAIRBANK NEWS
April 28, 2011
BREAKFAST MENU
Friday- breakfast taco & toast
Monday – muffin & cereal
Tuesday – scrambled eggs, bacon & toast
Wednesday – cereal & apple frudel
Thursday – breakfast taco & toast
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 5…………………………...Last day for after-school enrichments
May 11………………………….DISMISS AT 1:30 (Teacher In-Service)
May 13………………………….3RD-6TH FIELD DAY AT WVHS (10:00-2:00)
*May 24…………………………STUDENT’S LAST DAY (dismiss at 11:30)
Cook’s Choice: 5/5/11 – chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, peanut butter sandwich,
fruit, cookie
5/12/11 – shrimp poppers, mashed potatoes, peanut butter sandwich, fruit
5/23/11 – hot dog, fruit, vegetable, ice cream
*MAY 24TH – SCHOOL DISMISSED AT 11:30 (NO LUNCH SERVED)
IMPORTANT REMINDER:
After today, the kids have 18 days left of school. Negative account balance letters will be
sent home. Please ask your child if they received a letter or check their bag. Negative
balances need to be paid up before the end of the school year. You can check on campus,
email or call the school if you need to know what your child’s lunch account balance is. Hot
lunch is $1.55 per day, (milk comes with lunch) breakfast is .90 cents and snack milk or
milk with cold lunch is .25 cents.
ENRICHMENT CLASSES:
For those selected for the enrichment classes, they will begin on March 31st. The classes are
held on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30 for 5 weeks. (March 31, April 7, 14, 28, and May 5th).
Parents are responsible for transportation. Letters were sent home with all of the details. If
you have any questions, please call the school.
PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS:
The Fairbank Library is celebrating Children’s Book Week on Tuesday, May 3rd. Stop by
for crafts and food from 3:45-4:30.
PTO INFORMATION:
A PTO Activity Night will be held on Wednesday, May 18th, from 3:30-5:30 for preschool-
sixth grade students. There will be a variety of outside activities including the blow-up
jumping houses. Admission charge is $5.00. Rain date is set for May 23rd. A letter will be
sent home with more details.
THANKS SO MUCH FOR SAVING BOX TOPS, CAMPBELL’S SOUP LABELS,
& MILK MOOLA. THEY HAVE RECENTLY BEEN USED TO PURCHASE NEW
PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT (JUMPROPES, BALLS, CHALK…) PLEASE SEND TO
SCHOOL BY MAY 20TH. YOU CAN TURN THEM INTO THE GROCERY STORE
OVER THE SUMMER.
Classroom Websites!
All teachers have created classroom websites with valuable information to parents and students. We highly
encourage you to visit their websites for dates, activities, homework, and other information
To access these websites:
1. Go to Wapsie Valley Homepage: http://www.wapsievalleyschools.com/ and go to the tab for
elementary. Choose staff and find the teacher’s name. There will be a link to their site.
2. Or go to Fairbank Elementary site: https://sites.google.com/a/wapsievalleyschools.org/fairbank-
elementary/home and choice the option for staff and there will be a direct link to their website.
There is also building information on this school site for parents. Please bookmark this site and
check regularly. Our website is also linked on the Wapsie Valley homepage.
Part of the Fairbank Elementary site will be this Thursday letter. We will be moving to using less paper
copies of this letter in the next few weeks. Parents can request the paper copy if you do not have internet
access at home or work. At your child’s conference you will have a chance to request the paper copy.

Social Studies

We will be having a Social Studies Test on WEDNESDAY  over Chapter 16. Many students have taken their book home to STUDY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Good Job!