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I am sorry I did not get the blog out yesterday.  My computer is very sadly under the weather.  I am hoping that a quick trip to IT will alleviate the symptoms!  We are doing our best to stay focused and continue our learning this week, with only a couple more weeks to go, we have a lot to accomplish!  

I also want to take this opportunity to say thank you for making Ms. Porcelli and I feel so loved and appreciated last week.  From the wonderful lunches, the coffees, treats, special gifts, and beautiful photo album, we were completely spoiled by you!  It is a true blessing to work in a community that is so kind and encouraging, and it makes teaching here a joyful experience.  I am humbled by the devotion you each have to your children, our school, and the community.  

Math: Our test over angles was very challenging for the students.  This test required a great deal of critical thinking as well as knowledge of the properties of angles.  We will be allowing students to make corrections to their quizzes and raise their grades, and we will be providing help and support in tutoring today and Thursday.  If your child did not do well, please encourage them to attend.  For the remainder of the week we will be reviewing for the cumulative Singapore Assessment.

Writing/Grammar:  The students did very well on the grammar quiz yesterday!  This week we will be using our strong writing skills to complete a character study from Across Five Aprils.

Literature: This week we will continue reading Across Five Aprils.  We will be using the text to discuss how Jethro has changed over the course of the book.  We will be finishing the book next week and students will receive a participation grade for their vocabulary journal.  Also, please encourage your students to begin studying for the roots quiz now!  We will be taking the test Tuesday, May 26.

Science: This afternoon we will be testing over the Endocrine System, and from there we will begin our next unit covering the Nervous System.

History:  We are continuing our study of The Civil War this week by discussing how both African Americans and women helped the war effort, as well as studying the battles of Vicksburg and Gettysburg.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday, May 25, 5:30 pm: Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony
• Friday, May 27, 9:30-11:00 am: End of Year Celebration