Math – We are almost halfway
through unit 8 and it has been fun to have a big group of students working
together. I particularly enjoy when they
have different answers and the ensuing discussion trying to prove their answers. Missing homework is becoming less of a
problem; it is wonderful to see the students use their time wisely. Test is
scheduled for March 7th. Then
only 4 units left after that.
Social Studies – I
love the initiative I am seeing with this self-chosen colony research
project. We have discussed what it means
to research, how to take notes, how to organize them and then how to turn that
into a presentation. We will be
presenting our Prezi’s today, I cannot wait to see what the students uncovered
and how they have grown as presenters. It
will be videotaped and students will evaluate their own work as well.
Science – We handed in our science research papers
today and will start landforms today as well.
This unit will take us past spring break.
Writing –We are busy writing about our reading and the
students are having deeper discussions about their reading as well. I am really excited to see them expand their
thoughts as they start to analyze the text.
Students were also given back their fiction stories this week, I do hope
they shared them with you.
Special Notes –
*
We had a busy week in 5th grade but I love how hard they
work.
*
Don’t forget to send back the guidance slips as you get them filled out
and signed.
*
All middle school forms were passed on to Glacier Creek yesterday and we
are busy scheduling our visit there in May.
*
Track meet will be May 2nd with a rain date of May 9th. This is definitely on e of the highlights of
our 5th grade year and West Middleton always does well.
*
I will be in Chicago
on the 28th presenting at a conference so Mrs. Johnston will be
subbing. I will therefore not be at the
choral performance that night but was lucky enough to see the students rehearse
yesterday. We have quite a group of
singers!
* Literacy week is coming the first full week of March and
with it comes a book swap. On Thursday
March 7th at 2 PM our 5th grade students will partake in
a book swap, more info will be coming soon.
*
The students did a phenomenal job presenting to the group of teachers in
Oklahoma and
the teachers agreed. See our website for
their principal’s reaction!
* I have some dates for you to put
on your calendars: Sub all day February 28th, PAC Choral
Performance Thursday, February 28th at 6:30 PM, Pi day and Mrs. Ripp’s birthday March 14th,
Spring Break starts after Friday March 22nd and goes to March 31st.
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