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What's Happening
Welcome to our 5th grade science and social studies website.
This year, we'll explore many engaging topics, such as water conservation, our solar system, Native America, and the American Revolution. We will create a positive and supportive classroom environment where all students will feel valued, challenged, and inspired to do their best. ​A journey of curiosity, deeper academic understanding, and middle school preparation awaits us!​
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We began our first health unit entitled, Safety is No Accident, on Wednesday, August 13th. We have learned specific lab safety procedures, ensuring, when science labs begin, we will conduct fun, yet safe investigations. To demonstrate the importance of lab safety, safety posters were created and have been displayed in our hallway. We will take an assessment on Monday, August 25th, 2025
Our next science unit, Web of Life, begins on Tuesday, August 26th, with our owl pellet dissections.
Welcome to Dennis Ortwein Elementary School Room C 212
Our Classroom Rules
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Respect yourself, your classmates, and your environment.
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Raise your hand, your confidence, and your expectations.
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Follow class procedures, all directions, and school policies.
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Our Gold Medal Guidelines
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We respect our classmates’ ideas and opinions, even if we may disagree.
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We laugh at jokes, not at people.
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We treat everyone with kindness because that is how we wish to be treated.
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Everyone makes mistakes, even teachers.​
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Mark Your Calendar
​​​​​​​​September 1st, 2025
Labor Day: no school​
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September 5th, 2025
Grandparents' Day Breakfast begins at 8:00
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September 15th, 2025
Staff Development: no school for students
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September 23rd, 2025
Picture Day
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October 17th, 2025
Staff Development: no school for students
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October 20th, 2025
Parent Teacher Conferences: no school for students
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October 30th, 2025
Halloween Costume Parade
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October 31st, 2025
Nevada Day: no school
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November 11th, 2025
Veterans' Day: no school
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