Ms. Renkert's Weekly Updates!

Hello 5th Grade Families,

Welcome to a brand-new school year! I’m so excited to kick off our first week together and begin building our classroom community.

This Week in Math

• We’ll start by learning classroom expectations and routines.

• Then we’ll jump right into our first unit on Area and Volume.

• No homework will be assigned this week so students can settle into our new schedule.

If you have any questions or important information to share, please don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d love to hear from you.

Stay awesome,
Ms. Sierra Renkert
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Hello 5th Grade Families,

This year is off to a great start, and I’m excited about the progress we’re making in math!

This Week in Math

• We’re continuing our work with area and beginning to introduce volume.

• Homework will go home on Tuesday.

• We’ll move fully into volume next week—this unit moves quickly, and students are doing a wonderful job keeping up.

As always, please reach out with any questions or concerns.

Stay amazing,
Ms. Sierra Renkert
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Hello 5th Grade Families,

The first few weeks have flown by, and I’m so proud of the progress your students are making!

This Week in Math

• We’re beginning our unit on volume, learning how to find it using side lengths.

• Students will first explore abstract units to build understanding, then apply those skills to real-world measurements and spaces.

• Homework will be handed out on Tuesday and is due Wednesday.

I’m excited to see their curiosity and problem-solving skills grow as we dive into this new topic.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns.

Be incredible,
Ms. Sierra Renkert
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Hello 5th Grade Families,

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in math this week:

Unit 1 Review and Retest Opportunity
We’re beginning the week by reviewing key concepts from Unit 1. Students will have the opportunity to retest on the full Unit 1 assessment if they’d like to improve their score. Retests will be offered during class on Thursday and Friday.

Starting Unit 2: Whole Number Place Value and Operations
Next, we’re launching Unit 2, where we will:

• Explore the value of digits in multi-digit numbers

• Compare and order whole numbers

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit numbers

Homework

• Tuesday: Homework will be sent home and is due Wednesday.

• Additional assignments may be given later in the week depending on how quickly classes move through lessons.

How You Can Help at Home

• Practice basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication facts for fluency.

• Ask your child to explain the value of digits (e.g., “The 5 in 5,432 is worth five thousand”).

Thank you for your continued support as we build strong math foundations!

Best regards,

Ms. Sierra Renkert

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Week 7 - October 13, 2025

Hello 5th Grade Families,

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in math this week:

Traditional Multiplication and Division
We’re continuing our work with the U.S. traditional algorithms for multiplication and division. Students are practicing multi-digit problems, focusing on accuracy, organization, and showing their thinking clearly. We’re also connecting these methods to the strategies they’ve already learned to strengthen overall understanding.

Homework

• No homework this week.
  Additional assignments may be given later in the week depending on class progress.

Looking Ahead
Parent-teacher conferences are just a couple of weeks away! More information about scheduling will be shared soon. I look forward to meeting with families and discussing student progress.

How You Can Help at Home

• Review basic multiplication and division facts for fluency.

• Ask your child to explain how they check their work when multiplying or dividing.

• Encourage them to solve everyday problems using estimation.

Thank you for your continued support as we build strong math foundations!

Best regards,
Ms. Sierra Renkert
[email protected]

Week 8 – October 20, 2025

Hello 5th Grade Families,

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening in math this week:

Finishing Unit 2: Division Strategies
We’re wrapping up Unit 2 by practicing division strategies, including:

• Using partial quotients to divide

• Choosing effective partial quotients

• Interpreting remainders in context

• Solving real-world number stories

These lessons will help students strengthen their understanding of division and prepare for our upcoming unit assessment.

Homework

• Tuesday: Homework will be sent home and is due Wednesday.
  Additional assignments may be given later in the week depending on class progress.

Looking Ahead
The Book Fair and Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up the following week, along with Spirit Day on Friday!
Students may dress as a superhero or animal, or enjoy a general free dress day.

How You Can Help at Home

• Review division facts for fluency.

• Ask your child to explain how they use partial quotients to solve a problem.

• Encourage them to think about how remainders can affect real-world answers.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership!

Best regards,
Ms. Sierra Renkert
[email protected]