Weekly News
Happy Friday!
Good afternoon, Grade 5! The debates rage on along with the long division with rounding and word problems. The cold may strike but our resolve is heated and fierce. We delivered our first official debate on Pepsi V Coke, Should Junk Food be Banned, and Apple Vs. Samsung. Based on the arguments, our winners were Coca Cola, Apple, and Junk Food Should be Banned. Well done. Have no fear, there are more to come!
Field Trip Update — Wednesday, January 31st @ 9AM, Grade 5 will leave school for the CGV Haeundae. The movie starts at 9:30AM and we will return to school at 11:50AM. The ticket is 10,000 Won for students. If you would like to attend, please email me (ahernandez@bfs.or.kr) by Friday, January 26th. Adult tickets are 11, 000 won.
Enjoy your weekend and we will see you on Monday.
Most sincerely,
Mr. H
Reading Workshop
Learning Objective: To examine and implement persuasive writing tools in debate speeches.
Summary: Students read articles on uniforms and fast food in schools. Students identified persuasive techniques in the articles.
Writing Workshop
Learning Objective: To write the final draft of the debate speech.
Summary: Students included persuasive tools including rhetorical questions, power adjectives, alliteration, and more to persuade audiences.
Math
Learning Objective: To answer division word problems using partial quotients and decimals.
Summary: Students took a test on long division with decimals and word problems.
Social Studies & Science
Learning Objective: To identify and understand the causes of the American Civil War.
Summary: Students discussed how slavery, the industrial revolution, and the Missouri Compromises of 1820 and 1850 led to the American Civil War. BG A
Homework
Reading — 20 minutes
Math — IXL J1-2 — Review of fractions and equivalent fractions
LA — IXL Lang EE1 — Multiple Meaning Words
Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 25th — Math Test
Friday, January 26th — Spelling Test & Field Trip Form Due
Spirit Week:
Monday, Jan. 29 — Just Woke Up Monday
Tuesday, January 30- Barbie and Ken Day
Wednesday, January 31-My Favorite Holiday
Thursday — February 1st-T-Shirt
Friday, February 2nd — Sports Are In
Spelling List — Week 22- Dance
Break, choreography, compete, competition, dance, flexible, lead, movement, position, practice, rehearse, remember, street, stretched, trophy
Dear Fifth Grade Community,
I am excited to welcome you to 5th grade at Busan Foreign School. We have an exciting year ahead of us. To begin, my name is Andrew Hernandez, but I will go by Mr. H. This is my second year at BFS and my fourth year teaching 5th grade. I am originally from San Diego, California and consider myself a global citizen working and living in places like Egypt, Albania, and Korea. When I am not teaching, you will find me taking walks with my family, heading to the movies, or listening to classical and pop.
I feel honored for the opportunity to teach your child this year. I truly enjoy working with fifth graders; this year is the culmination of elementary education. It is my goal for every child to reach their maximum potential socially and academically. With your support, we can ensure continuous collaboration at home and school. I will keep you informed on a weekly basis about fifth grade learning so you are in the loop of all the exciting learning experiences happening in our classroom.
Please keep updated with any news from BFS and my newsletter to keep apprised of any important school matters or updates. However, if you have any questions, concerns, or anything important you would like me to know regarding your child, please don’t hesitate to contact me on Bloomz or by email ahernandez@bfs.or.kr. I strive to reply to correspondence within 24 hours.
Looking forward to an amazing school year!
Most Sincerely,
Mr. Hernandez (Mr. H)