Math – We are almost done
with unit 5, my favorite unit, and will have the test on Friday. If your child will be absent please let me
know so that they can take the test before the break. We will also celebrate the end of the unit
with a pizza lunch on Friday. Please
send in $3 with your child to cover lunch.
The next unit is about collecting and processing data.
Science – We are trying to
figure out lifeboat capacities and will be inspecting each other’s boats today.
Next week, we will have our first
challenge of the year; the super tube challenge. Thank you for sending in all of the paper
tubes.
Social Studies – I
continue to push the students in their expectations for work and projects. We have started presenting our mini-explorer
projects and have discussed how we could make them better. Students are evaluating their peers along
with me, which leads them to think about what makes a great product.
Writing – The essay unit is
winding down and we are looking forward to starting our next big unit; writing
fiction! I love how quickly the students
have become adept at using Google Docs as this will certainly serve them well
in the future. This week’s blogging
challenge has been a great read, please do take a moment to read them and leave
us a comment.
Special Notes –
* We are working hard in 5th
grade and I love seeing how the kids are banding together to form their
community. I have the best job in the
world and it is because of these kids!
* Winter party will take place Friday,
December 21st at 1:00 PM. It
does not look like there will be any snow for sledding so we will figure out
other choices for the kids.
* Geography bee starts next week
during resource time, I keep track of the scores and pass them onto Ms. Weber
who will let me know after break whether any kids made it in.
* There will be no homework over
break, I hope the students will blog and read but that is it. This is their chance to gear up for the
second half of 5th grade.
*
We are reading so many great books in 5th, I have been
passing on all books I am reading to students and will update reviews on our
website as well.
* Congratulations to all of our
students in the spelling bee. 3 of our
students made it in to the district spelling!
* We have our mystery guest coming
today, I hope the kids like his story.
* MAP testing starts after break
on the afternoons of January 7th and January 8th.
* There will be a sub in the
afternoon on Tuesday as I meet with Mr. Getz and Mr. Wichser to plan literacy.
* Thea is actively pointing at
every single toy she sees and asking Santa to get it for her, particular
anything pink and sparkly. We love the
holidays and cannot wait to see her face on Christmas.
* I have some dates for you to put on your calendars: Sub in
the afternoon Tuesday, December 18th, Guest lecturer Wednesday,
December 19th at 1 PM, Winter Party is December 21st
at 1:00 PM, winter break is from December 22nd through January 2nd,
new math groups Wednesday, January 2nd, Yahara final versions are due to
me Friday, January 4th, MAP testing January 7th and 8th
at 1:00 PM, No school Monday, January 21st and Monday, January 28th.
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