Math – We finished unit
11 yesterday with only moderate confusion.
This unit definitely made me reflect a lot on how we best can teach
students deep geometrical concepts.
Overall, most students did well on the test and we start our final unit
on Monday with the unit test scheduled for May 25th.
Science – The plants were
starting to yellow which told us their nutrients were running low. We therefore transplanted all of them, made
our final observations and concluded which environments would work the best for
growing strong plants. Next week start
to hatch brine shrimp, or try to anyway!
Next week it is also all about the egg drop, which will take place
Friday at 1:30 PM by sticking Mr. Rykal on the kindergarten roof. We can’t wait!
Social Studies – All
first drafts were due today and now students will need to work mostly on edits
at home since we have another simulation to start that ties in with our final
unit; government in the newly formed United States. I am excited to see the finished products as
well as their extension projects. These
will be due May 25th as well.
Reading – Reading continued to be
focused on our social studies project.
Writing – We have been
journaling, blogging on ways to use a paperclip, as well as working on our
scripts for 4th grade.
Filming of these mini plays will take place the week of May 21st.
Special Notes –
*
What an amazing teacher appreciation week this has been. The students had me in tears many times from
their outpouring of kindness and love. I
have the best job in the world.
* Innovation Day was amazing! A video of it will be posted this weekend later
featuring interviews with the kids of why other teachers should try it as
well. We did a gallery walk presentation
to show off all of our projects; it was quite incredible to see what the
students created.
* Advanced math testing happened
this week, I do not know when results will be communicated.
* The students sent thank you
emails to former teachers using the site cardsforteachers.studyblue.com – many
teachers couldn’t believe the gratitude and were touched by the surprise
thanks.
* Graduation and the lock out are
being planned at the moment with more details to come soon.
* The students have been asking
for it all year; a technology party.
This will finally take place on Friday, May 25th after
lunch. I will send more details closer
to the date.
Overheard in the computer lab Wednesday:
What do you mean she is not
married? She has kids!
Isn't Mrs. Boles' first name
"Debra?" She looks like a Debra...
You don't
think Mrs. Odgren will retire right, she is only 45...
* With the talent show today I
will be taking all participants and stage helpers over to the PAC at 11
AM. Mr. Powers and Mrs. Stirn will be
the chaperones for the rest of the class.
Doors will open at 12:30 or so at the PAC but not much sooner.
* I have some dates for you to put on your
calendars: Talent Show Friday, May 11th 12:30 PM, Egg drop Friday,
May 18th 1 PM, Junior Achievement Tuesday, May 22nd
(final one), Technology Afternoon Friday, May 25th 1:00 PM, No
school Monday, May 28thSub in the afternoon Wednesday, May
30th, Lock Out Wednesday, June 6th, 5th
grade graduation Friday, June 8th 1:30 PM.
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