News From Trailer E

Fall Party-
Looking forward to our 5th grade class party! We are joining up with the other classes for a grade level party on Friday at 1:45. For more information and to see how you can help, check out the signup genius link.

Spirit Day-
Tomorrow we are encouraging to students to wear Black and Gold in support of Mizzou's Homecoming game.

Book Projects-
I sure hope this isn't the first time you are hearing about it, but Book Projects are due tomorrow!  A few students shared today, and they did a great job!

Parent Teacher Conferences-
Parent Teacher Conferences are coming up soon!  Look in your child's Friday Folder tomorrow for the sign up sheet.  Please make sure to return the form by October 25th. This year we will be doing student led conferences, so make sure your child is available to attend the conference with you.  I look forward to visiting with everyone and sharing some of your child's work.

Check out some pictures from the last two weeks!  Native American Project Pictures will be coming soon after all groups have presented.

5th Grade Fun!

We've had a busy couple of week in 5th grade.  Last week, we visited Makerspace for the first time and were able to explore with Keva Planks.  We also visited our Kindergarten Buddies on Dot Day to help them with an art project.  I love watching the 5th graders help their little pals.  They have all risen to the challenge and they have been very mature and helpful with Mrs. Godier's students.

We've been working really hard in Math on our first topic, Area and Volume.  Your child's graded test should be in this week's Friday Folder.  Please take a moment to look through it, sign the pink slip, and return the packet in the folder on Monday.  Next week we will begin our next Unit, Place Value.

In Writing, we have started work on our Narratives.  Students wrote two different leads to their story and tried out some new and interesting ways to begin a story.  Today, students shared what they had written with their peers to help them decide which lead works best for their story.  Next week we will work on writing an effective ending and begin to edit our work for transitions and descriptive words.

In Reading, we have finished (finally!) our beginning of the year assessments.  The information from these tests help us determine how we can help your child become a better reader.  This past week in Reading we have been focusing on how to summarize a story by choosing and writing about only the most important plot details.

This week we also introduced our first Social Studies Project where students will be researching and presenting to the class about a group of Native Americans.  Their project will be to research, create a google slides presentation, and make a model of a Native American artifact.  Students will be creating most of this project at school, so be on the look out in the coming weeks for pictures of what they create.

Have a GREAT weekend!

News from Trailer E

We have had a busy week!  I wanted to share a few pictures I've taken of the kids.  In science we have been learning about the scientific method, and we've done a couple of experiments to practice.

In our Gummy Bear experiment, we observed how gummy bears changed after soaking in different solutions.

We also completed the "Drops on a Penny" lab, where students make observations, make a hypothesis, and then test to see which side of a penny will hold more water. 

Today we got to meet our Kindergarten Buddies!  Our class has partnered with Mrs. Godier's Kindergarten class.  We meet with our buddies occasionally throughout the year to be positive mentors and role models for our school's youngest students.  I was really impressed with how mature and helpful our class was during their time with their buddies.

Have a GREAT weekend!

A Few Quick Reminders

• Please help your child remember to pack a snack and bring a water bottle everyday.
• Don't forget 5th Grade's Curriculum Chat is Tuesday, September 5th at 7:45-8:15 in the media center.  You will learn about homework expectations, field trips, Ipads, and more.  I hope to see you there.
• Next Wednesday, September 6th is Picture Day!!

Also, if your child owns a Fidget Spinner, could you please ask them to leave them at home, or talk with them at home about keeping it their backpacks or desk until there is an appropriate time to use it.  I've confiscated many a fidget spinner this week, and it is becoming a distraction. One kid with a fidget spinner may not seem like big deal, but multiply that by 24, and it can get a little out of hand for this 5th grade teacher! lol

Stay tuned next week for pictures of what we've up to. Thank you, and have a great holiday weekend! 

News from Trailer E

We've had a great start to the year!  We are learning the routines and expectations of being a 5th grader.  I am loving getting to know a new group of kids.  Students shared "Me Bags", and they also created collages called "What's Inside Your Head?" to help us get to know each other a little better.  Almost everyone has finished theirs.  Can you find your child?

 

We've also spent some time discussing and practicing how to work with a group to accomplish a task.  On Eclipse Day we had to put our skills to the test.  In the Media Center we worked in groups to complete an Eclipse Breakout Activity.  Students had to listen, follow directions, and work together to break codes and solve clues that lead them to their eclipse glasses.

Eclipse Day was so much fun!!  We made Pinhole Projectors that display the eclipse inside a cereal box.

Students recorded the temperature changes throughout the eclipse and during totality.  We found that the temperature dropped 9 degrees while we were outside.  Overall students relaxed on blankets and using their glasses, observed this incredible event.  We tried using a telescope (covered with a protective filter) to view the sun, but only a few students were able to see it because we learned that it is very difficult to find and keep the sun in focus with the filter on.  It was a great day!

Homework packets came home this week, and we are getting into the swing of things in most subjects.  Please let me know if you ever have questions or concerns.  Email is the best way to get in touch with me.  Don't forget to come to 5th Grade Curriculum Chat on Tuesday, September 5th at 7:45 am in the Media Center! We will discuss homework, Ipads, field trips, and more!

Have a GREAT weekend!

Important Reminders!

Hello 5th Grade Families,

As we near the end of the year, things start to become really busy in 5th grade.  Please make sure you are checking Friday Folders, emails, and the blog to ensure you are informed!  Below are a few important reminders:

MAP Testing

MAP testing will begin Tuesday, April 18 and go until Wednesday, April 26. We have a school-wide schedule that spreads out the different sessions to give students a break between sessions. Please make sure that your student gets plenty of sleep and eats breakfast during this week. If you would be willing to donate a bag of hard candy to share with the class that week, please let me know.

Baby Pictures!!

Don't forget to send in/email a baby picture of your child!  We are using these pictures for a special slideshow at 5th grade graduation.  The pictures should be given to me no later than Friday, April 21st!

5th Grade Graduation

The date for 5th grade graduation has been set for Wednesday, May 24th.  Please look in your child's Friday Folder for more information on this important event.

Literary Scholar Award

Many students have been working throughout the year to earn the Literary Scholar Award.  To earn this award at graduation, students must have read and turned in reports for at least 10 books throughout the year.  Of these 10 books, students should have read at least 5 different genres.  This is something we have talked about frequently throughout the year.  If your child is working to earn this honor, please remind them that all book reports need to be turned in to me by Friday, April 28th.

Pics from the Literacy Festival