Time flies! We can't believe that it is already time for Winter Break! Thank you for taking the time to stop by our blog and read about what's going on in 5th Grade.
First, we want to say a huge thank you to our PTO and our room moms who put on an amazing Holiday Party for our 5th graders yesterday. It was a blast! Also, thank you to all of the parents who were able to come and celebrate the season with us. We are looking forward to an amazing 2018 with your learners. We also wanted to thank everyone for the wonderful gifts and treats we got this holiday season. We are so fortune to have such amazing support from you and your families. We hope everyone has a restful holiday break, and we will see you in the new year! Happy holidays!
*Please note that school will resume January 3rd, 2018.
Friday, December 15, 2017
Friday, December 8, 2017
Week of December 4th-8th
Thank you for taking the time to stop by our blog and read about what's going on in 5th Grade. Please be sure to check the Google Calendar that is linked at the top of the blog for important updates.
What we are learning...
This week in reading we continued our unit in poetry and drama. Learners explored how poets use poetic devices to communicate messages. Moreover, we learned the importance of evaluating structure and elements of specific genres to better understand the text.
This week in writing we revisited figurative language using our mentor sentence. We wrote sentences that included similes and alliteration.
This week in social studies we continued learning about the causes of the revolution. We will begin to explore the effects of the war on America.
In science this week, we continued our investigation on the different forms of energy, force, and motion. The learners completed an engineering design project where they answered the question "How can I re-design the sole of a shoe to increase its grip?" Learners tested their sole designs on ramps to see how they did.
In math this week, we continued our fractions unit. We looked at finding the least common denominator to help us add and subtract fractions. We also used pattern blocks to create mixed numbers. Moreover, we were able to design our own picture using pattern blocks and found the simplified form of the fractional parts.
This week in social studies we continued learning about the causes of the revolution. We will begin to explore the effects of the war on America.
In science this week, we continued our investigation on the different forms of energy, force, and motion. The learners completed an engineering design project where they answered the question "How can I re-design the sole of a shoe to increase its grip?" Learners tested their sole designs on ramps to see how they did.
In math this week, we continued our fractions unit. We looked at finding the least common denominator to help us add and subtract fractions. We also used pattern blocks to create mixed numbers. Moreover, we were able to design our own picture using pattern blocks and found the simplified form of the fractional parts.
Announcements
5th Grade Program
Our 5th grade program will be on Tuesday, December 12th. The morning performance will be at 8:15 AM, and the evening performance will be at 6:00 PM. They will both be held in the cafeteria.
***Please make sure that learners wear their grade-level shirts, jeans, and a holiday hat or headband if they have one to school on Tuesday.***
Spelling Bee
The school spelling bee will be on December 12th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Learners have been given lists to study, and they will need to do this on their own time. They should be practicing the words orally as this is not something that they are used to. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schaaf or Ms. Lim.
*Please note that lunch will be at noon on this day.
Holiday Toy Drive: November 27-December 14
Holiday Parties: December 14th
Our 5th grade holiday party will be from 2:00-3:00. Our theme is the Polar Express. Learners are allowed to wear pajamas on this day. The party will be held in the cafeteria for the whole 5th grade. Everyone is invited!
Early Dismissal: December 15th
We will have early dismissal at 12:15 PM on Friday, December 15th. You can find the district Early Release Information here.
Sky Ranch Payment: Friday, January 26th
Please make sure that you have submitted your third payment for Sky Ranch.
We really appreciate you taking time to read our blog post.
Friday, December 1, 2017
Week of November 27th-December 1st
Thank you for taking the time to stop by our blog and read about what's going on in 5th Grade. Please be sure to check the Google Calendar that is linked at the top of the blog for important updates.
What we are learning...
This week in reading we started the week off making personal connections to the characters in Wonder. We continued to talk about poetry and the importance of inferring information based on pictures.
This week in writing learners wrote different types of poems. Learners used the forms of concrete poems and Haikus to write poems that are related to their interests.
This week in math we began talking about fractions and how we can find equivalent fractions and the common denominator of fractions to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
In science this week, we finished up our investigation on the different types of energy. We will start our next unit on force and motion. Please check your learner's digital portfolio and Seesaw account for the amazing learning happening in the classroom.
This week in social studies, learners continued exploring the causes of the American Revolution including the French and Indian War, The Boston Tea Party, and The Boston Massacre.
This week in writing learners wrote different types of poems. Learners used the forms of concrete poems and Haikus to write poems that are related to their interests.
This week in math we began talking about fractions and how we can find equivalent fractions and the common denominator of fractions to add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators.
In science this week, we finished up our investigation on the different types of energy. We will start our next unit on force and motion. Please check your learner's digital portfolio and Seesaw account for the amazing learning happening in the classroom.
This week in social studies, learners continued exploring the causes of the American Revolution including the French and Indian War, The Boston Tea Party, and The Boston Massacre.
Thank you to everyone who came out to see Wonder with us! We had such a good time, and we are so glad that we were able to spend this special time with our learners!
Announcements
5th Grade Program
Our 5th grade program will be on Tuesday, December 12th. The morning performance will be at 8:15 AM, and the evening performance will be at 6:00 PM. They will both be held in the cafeteria.
Spelling Bee
The school spelling bee will be on December 12th from 1:00-3:00 PM. Learners have been given lists to study, and they will need to do this on their own time. They should be practicing the words orally as this is not something that they are used to. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schaaf or Ms. Lim.
*Please note that lunch will be at noon on this day.
Holiday Toy Drive: November 27-December 14
Holiday Parties: December 14th
Our 5th grade holiday party will be from 2:00-3:00. Our theme is the Polar Express. Learners are allowed to wear pajamas on this day. The party will be held in the cafeteria for the whole 5th grade. Everyone is invited!
Early Dismissal: December 15th
We will have early dismissal at 12:15 PM on Friday, December 15th. You can find the district Early Release Information here.
Raz Kids
Parents, we are working on getting our Raz Kids subscription renewed for this year. At this time there will be a delay in accessing it online. Our hope is to have it up and running for K-5 by the first week of December. We will send an email when it is ready to go. Thank you so much.
We really appreciate you taking time to read our blog post.
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