Welcome to Ms. Dolph's Fifth Grade Website! 

-  Happy Summer Students!

• Remember to read daily and keep a writing journal to record your summer fun!

• I wish you all a terrific summer and a successful middle school experience.  I enjoyed this school year tremendously; you are such special individuals.  I will miss you all!          ~Ms. Dolph  

In May we begin the study of the Endocrine System which will lead us into the BVSD unit on Human Growth and Development for fifth grade.  Please read the forms that will go home this Friday (May 4th) regarding this unit of study.  You will receive specific information regarding what will be covered in class as well as an opt-out form if you do not wish your child to participate in this unit. 

Please Visit the Human Body Page under Key Links > > >

Students are learning about the European Renaissance with Ms. Struble.  The Big Idea being how the Renaissance was a time of rebirth in art, literature, and science.  The final test will be on Monday, May 7th.  Please visit Ms. Struble's website for more information on the Renaissance unit.  Students are continuing to work on their European Exploration projects that are due in May

Don Quixote, by Miguel de Cervantes, is our current selection of Core Classic literature.  Students are required to read the first three chapters (more if they wish!) by the end of next week.  We'll be discussion selections from the text in class.  Comprehension questions are due on Friday, May 18th.

Students are also reading poetry as they experiment with different forms and styles.  Please share and discuss your favorite poems with your child.

Unit 11 begins on Monday, May 8th.  We finish the year with the study of Volume.  Students will review the properties of 3-dimensional shapes and develop formulas for finding volume.  They will work with formulas for finding surface area of 3-dimensioanl figures.  Students will be introduced to formulas for the volume of pyramids and cones through hands-on activities and practice finding volume by displacement. 

April is Poetry Month!

For the rest of the school year students will be learning about Core Knowledge poets and many other famous poets as they explore the world of poetry.  They will use models and learn about various poetry styles and form as they create and share their own poems.

The Geography of Europe is our focus as students learn about the European Renaissance.

Lynne Dolph                 

720-561-6532               

lynne.dolph@bvsd.org   

Summer's here!

Remember to read daily and keep a writing journal to record your summertime fun!