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We had a very productive week
with our fifth graders. We were able to
wrap up a few of our units and start some new ones. We also had our first school assembly and
learned about our virtue of the month, Courage.
Math: The students
have done very well with our fraction unit thus far and seem to have a strong
grasp on the concepts presented. We
discussed adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators,
multiplying fractions by a whole number, and using conversion factor in
measurement. This week we will continue
our study of measurement and conversion factors, review bar models, and
complete our study guide for the fraction unit.
Literature: Last week we
introduced The Hobbit to the students, and they are loving the humor and
adventure already. We also learned how
to create a story map and reviewed summaries.
We will be using this book as a time to use the skills we have learned
in writing to create clear summaries of our reading. Please be sure your child has a copy of The
Hobbit at school. If you need a copy to
borrow we are happy to help, just let me know as soon as possible.
Writing: Our focus has been grammar for the past several weeks, specifically we have
been discussing noun jobs. Next week we
will be reviewing noun jobs and will take a quiz over the unit. We will also be reviewing the helping verbs.
Spalding: I hope
everyone has found the list of words on the blog helpful. Please note these have not been marked and
students should still have their words dictated
to them and should write them three times with markings and rules.
Science: The students did a great job on their Animal Cell test and I was proud
of how well prepared they were! We
started our plant unit last week discussing the similarities and differences of
the two types of cells. This will be a
short unit that should be completed this week.
History: We have
completed the Renaissance! We finished
the unit be looking at the way it influenced other parts of Europe. Study guides were distributed on Friday. We will be going over these in class on
Monday and will test over the unit on Wednesday
.
We also took the time this
week to think about what it must have been like for Michelangelo to paint the
Sistine Chapel by doing a little upside down art ourselves. Here are a few pictures of our experience:
Reminders:
The winter uniform policy will go into effect once we
return from Thanksgiving Break. Students will no longer be
permitted to wear shorts to school. Girls must wear white or navy knee-high
socks or nylon tights with their skirts, skorts, or jumpers. Navy or black
socks must be worn with pants. Jackets and sweaters free of pop-culture icons
may be worn outside; however, only approved sweaters and pullovers with the
logo may be worn in the building. Spirit wear is not uniform-approved attire, so
it is not permitted in class.
Important
Dates:
Tuesday, 11/6: No
school, Veteran’s Day
Wednesday, 11/7: Renaissance Test
Wednesday, 11/26: Half Day, 11:45 am Release
11/27 – 11/28:
No School, Thanksgiving Break
Wish List:
Some students do not have
fine-tip black Sharpies (or Sharpie like pens), if you see these on sale we
would love to have some extras, as we use these for projects.
We are in great need of glue
sticks!
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