Mrs. Piekarczyk – 5th Grade
Email: spiekarczyk@saintstansschool.org
ELA/Social Studies Office Hours: Tuesday 7:45-8:10am (4th and 5th grade)
It is hard to believe that it is already February and our winter vacation is approaching.
In fifth grade Social Studies we are learning about the Road to Revolution. We will be studying the French and Indian War and the many new taxes England placed on the colonies. We will learn about the Sons of Liberty and their efforts to end the taxes and eventually begin the fight for Independence.
Fifth graders are currently reading “Number the Stars”. This is an exciting novel about Denmark and the Nazi occupation. Will the Johansens be able to keep Ellen Rosen safe? Will the Rosens be able to escape to freedom? Is Peter a member of the Resistance? We have so many questions about this period of time and are excited to be learning about this period.
Fourth grade Social Studies is currently learning about the Midwest. After reading about the geography of the region, we will look at the early history and Native Americans of the region. One exciting topic was the Native Americans and the many ways they used the buffalo to meet all of their needs. Finally, we will finish this unit with a study of what it is like today.
Both fourth and fifth grade English classes are starting the unit on Verbs.
Students should be reviewing their notes every night, even when there is no written homework. This practice will help them to retain the material we cover in class.