Incoming 5th Grade Children for 2021/2022 School Year
Dear Parents and Students,
We are pleased to present this summer’s learning packet for students entering fifth grade. We know that summer is here and we are ready to take vacations and spend time with family and friends. Time for fun and relaxation are important, but we also know that time away from school can cause a lapse in learning.
Math:
Please continue to practice your math skills by signing onto your Splashmath account and IXL. You can also practice your multiplication and division facts by logging onto these free websites:
● xtramath.org
● Khanacademy
● Mathplayground.com
● https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/new-york-next-generation-learning-standards-grade-5
Reading:
Please read for 30 mins daily on RazKids or You can also access more books to read by logging onto these free websites:
● Getepic.com
● Raz-kids.com
● myON.com
SchoolName:NYCReadsElementary
Username: nyc Password: read
Additional free resources/websites:
● kids.nationalgeographic.com
● exploratorium.edu/explore
● funbrain.com
Suggested 5th grade Summer Reading list:
● James and the Giant Peach by: Roald Dahl
● The City of Ember by: Jeanne Du Prau
● Maniac Magee by:Jerry Spinelli
● Hatchet by:Gary Paulsen
● Island of the Blue Dolphins by: Scott O’Dell
● Holes by: Louis Sachar
● Frindle by: Andrew Clements
Thank you for your cooperation and for ensuring that your child completes these assignments. Have a safe and healthy summer! We want your child to continue to learn, grow, and have fun.
Respectfully,
5th Grade Teachers
We are pleased to present this summer’s learning packet for students entering fifth grade. We know that summer is here and we are ready to take vacations and spend time with family and friends. Time for fun and relaxation are important, but we also know that time away from school can cause a lapse in learning.
Math:
Please continue to practice your math skills by signing onto your Splashmath account and IXL. You can also practice your multiplication and division facts by logging onto these free websites:
● xtramath.org
● Khanacademy
● Mathplayground.com
● https://www.ixl.com/math/skill-plans/new-york-next-generation-learning-standards-grade-5
Reading:
Please read for 30 mins daily on RazKids or You can also access more books to read by logging onto these free websites:
● Getepic.com
● Raz-kids.com
● myON.com
SchoolName:NYCReadsElementary
Username: nyc Password: read
Additional free resources/websites:
● kids.nationalgeographic.com
● exploratorium.edu/explore
● funbrain.com
Suggested 5th grade Summer Reading list:
● James and the Giant Peach by: Roald Dahl
● The City of Ember by: Jeanne Du Prau
● Maniac Magee by:Jerry Spinelli
● Hatchet by:Gary Paulsen
● Island of the Blue Dolphins by: Scott O’Dell
● Holes by: Louis Sachar
● Frindle by: Andrew Clements
Thank you for your cooperation and for ensuring that your child completes these assignments. Have a safe and healthy summer! We want your child to continue to learn, grow, and have fun.
Respectfully,
5th Grade Teachers
Writing:
Please purchase a notebook of your choice, you can also decorate the notebook. Please use the attached July and August calendars to write daily using the writing prompts. Remember to date each entry. You will bring this notebook to school in September.
Please purchase a notebook of your choice, you can also decorate the notebook. Please use the attached July and August calendars to write daily using the writing prompts. Remember to date each entry. You will bring this notebook to school in September.
July
July writing prompts calendar
August
August writing prompt calendar
Fifth Grade Supply List
● 4 marble composition notebooks
● 1 hardcover 1-inch binder
● Lysol disinfecting wipes
● 1 set of 5-tab dividers
● 4 folders (all different colors)
● 1 ream of white paper
● 1 pair of scissors
● 2 rolls of paper towels
● 3 boxes of SHARPENED pencils
● 2 boxes of tissues
● 2 black Sharpies
● 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags
● 1 package of Expo markers
● 3M brand Post-Its (3x3)
● 1 package of colored pencils or markers
● 2 glue sticks
● 1 package of loose leaf paper
● $10 for classroom magazines
● 2 black Flair pens (felt-tip)
● 1 soft pencil case
● 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
● 4 marble composition notebooks
● 1 hardcover 1-inch binder
● Lysol disinfecting wipes
● 1 set of 5-tab dividers
● 4 folders (all different colors)
● 1 ream of white paper
● 1 pair of scissors
● 2 rolls of paper towels
● 3 boxes of SHARPENED pencils
● 2 boxes of tissues
● 2 black Sharpies
● 1 box of gallon-sized Ziploc bags
● 1 package of Expo markers
● 3M brand Post-Its (3x3)
● 1 package of colored pencils or markers
● 2 glue sticks
● 1 package of loose leaf paper
● $10 for classroom magazines
● 2 black Flair pens (felt-tip)
● 1 soft pencil case
● 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
School Supply Logo
If you would like a copy of the school supplies please click on the link below.
5th Grade Summer Package
5th Grade Supply List