9/27/19

The fifth graders finished the week by having another meaningful reading lesson. The fifth graders once again responded in their reading journals based off of the text we are reading called Home of the Brave by Katherine Applegate. This text is really spurring conversation amongst the students which is great to see.

We also looked at multiple towers during math class which lead into some division work.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend and as always go Patriots. 

9/26/19

The students put the finishing touches on a division poster that incorporated some of the key vocabulary and division strategies that we have been working on this week. I applaud those who also took the time to present their posters to some of their peers.

Fifth graders also returned to their reading notebooks to add another entry in a similar vein to yesterday's work. The students continue to build their writing muscles and it is great to see.


Homework

Math - worksheet due Friday 9/27

Reading Log - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, log due on Friday 9/27

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/25/19

During our math work today, the fifth graders began to work on division problems. The fifth graders did a great job of working through our multiplication work and now we will be taking some of those practices and carrying them over.

We focused on author's craft during our reading lesson. The students were introduced to reader's notebooks journal entries and then students responded to a prompt that dealt with a read aloud book.


Homework

Math - worksheet due Friday 9/27

Reading Log - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, log due on Friday 9/27

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/24/19

We spend time digging into an article about the mental well being of animals that are kept in certain zoos during our ELA time. This built nicely upon yesterday's lesson and required the fifth graders to compile specific details that spoke to the article's theme. A very productive lesson.

Homework

Math - worksheet due Friday 9/27

Reading Log - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, log due on Friday 9/27

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/23/29

During our ELA time, the fifth graders looked closely at a video concerning the Phoenix Zoo and their efforts to rehabilitate the population of an animal on the brink of extinction. This lead into a short writing piece. This lesson and others to follow with help students begin to form their first opinion that will lead to a published essay.

We also continued to work on alternative solutions to multiplication problems in math class.

Homework


Math - worksheet due Friday 9/27

Reading Log - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, log due on Friday 9/27



Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/20/19

We concluded the week by continuing our work with cluster problems in math class. Some of the students also were able to partner up to play another round of the product compare multiplication compare game.

The students in A303 also did an admirable job of wrapping up their work on the iReady assessments. There are a few students who will look to complete these sometime next week.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Go Patriots.

And as a reminder: Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/19/19

The members of A303 began to work their way through the fall portion of the ELA iReady assessment this morning. I compliment the students for being diligent with this important piece of work. We will look to have all students completed with the math and ELA sections by tomorrow.

As a reminder, the fifth graders should have their math homework and reading logs ready to turn in tomorrow.


Homework

Math - order of operation worksheet, due Friday September 20th

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, fill out reading log on a nightly basis, due Friday September 20th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/18/19

The fifth graders worked on the math portion of their iReady assessment during the early stages of the school day. This assessment will serve as an informative baseline for the teachers as we dig deeper into the first unit of study. We will look to complete the ELA portion of the exam over the next two days.


Homework

Math - order of operation worksheet, due Friday September 20th

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, fill out reading log on a nightly basis, due Friday September 20th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/17/19

The students were introduced to a comparing product game in math class. After completing some multiplication problems, the fifth graders paired up and worked to compare the answers to problems that they dutifully recorded using their data collection tables.

We also undertook a comprehension activity that saw the kids read an article and watch a short video and look to write about both.


Homework

Math - order of operation worksheet, due Friday September 20th

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, fill out reading log on a nightly basis, due Friday September 20th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/16/19

We returned to our work with multiplication during math class. The heart of today's lesson, saw the fifth graders working on using arrays to solve 2-digit by 2-digit problems. Most students were able to finish their multiplication word problem posters as well.

Later in the school day, the members of A303 completed their unit one writing pre assessment. These valuable pieces will serve as a nice guide for me as we prepare to launch our first writing unit this week.

Homework

Math - order of operation worksheet, due Friday September 20th

Reading - 30 minutes of quiet reading per night, fill out reading log on a nightly basis, due Friday September 20th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. These documents should all be returned by Friday September 27th

9/13/19

The students worked to craft a word problem that matched a 2 digit by 2 digit multiplication problem during math class. I was great to see the students using different strategies to solve this initial problem.

Later in the school day, the members of A303 worked to respond to an opinion writing prompt. The fifth graders were given a window of time to create an opinion piece. This will serve as a nice way for me to gauge where the students stand before we kick of unit 1 next week.

Students were also informed of their selection for patrol jobs in the first half of the school year. Those that were picked will start their jobs next Monday the 16th. AM patrol should arrive at school around 755.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Go Patriots.

Homework

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. 

9/12/19

The fifth graders in A303 took a short assessment to track their progress and understanding of the first investigation of unit 1. I look forward to going over the results.

During our ELA time, students looked to answer some comprehension questions pertaining to a short story that was read.

I look forward to seeing parents and other family members during curriculum night tonight.


Homework

They also received a form to be returned if anyone is in need of child care during curriculum night next Thursday the 12th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. 

9/11/19

The fifth graders continue to work with order of operation problems during our math lesson. Tomorrow, we will take a short assessment to gauge where the students stand with the material from the first five lessons.

We also had an informative reading lesson which dealt with genres and picking appropriate texts to reading by reading level.

Homework

They also received a form to be returned if anyone is in need of child care during curriculum night next Thursday the 12th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. 

9/10/19

We made nice progress on two different fronts during math class. Students were introduced to order of operation problems. This was a productive period that will serve to inform our work over the next two lessons. Groups also were able to continue to work on their number puzzles


Homework

Students also received a permission slip for safety patrols. These should be signed and returned as soon as possible. 

They also received a form to be returned if anyone is in need of child care during curriculum night next Thursday the 12th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. 

9/9/19

We began our first official week together by continuing to work with multiplication arrays during our math workshop. The fifth graders continue to impress in the early going with their ability to collaborate and to explain their thinking to one another. For the next few days, the members of A303 will continue to work on number puzzles in small groups.


Homework

Students also received a permission slip for safety patrols. These should be signed and returned as soon as possible. 

They also received a form to be returned if anyone is in need of child care during curriculum night next Thursday the 12th.

Fifth graders also have a number of forms to fill out and return related to science camp. These are part of a larger packet that contain valuable information about the upcoming trip. We are also in need of chaperones who would be willing to stay overnight in Rhode Island. Please let me know if you would be able to help in that regard as soon as possible. 

9/6/19

We concluded our week by continuing to work with prime, composite and square numbers in math class. Using these terms, students worked through number puzzles which required them to find numbers to match certain clues. The students did a fine job these last two days.

The fifth graders also put the finishing touches on their Important Me poems. These will be on display during Curriculum Night next week.

Next Monday, the fifth graders will be receiving a packet of information about science camp. There are a number of documents in the packet that will need to be filled out and returned. The Thompson fifth grade classes are going to science camp from October 22nd and will be returning on October 25. I will also be sending home a flyer next week that will be asking for chaperones for science camp week.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend. Go Patriots.


Homework

Students should decorate their writing notebook covers. I would like all students to have this done by next Monday, as it will serve as our share out during morning meeting.

Students also received a permission slip for safety patrols. These should be signed and returned as soon as possible. 

They also received a form to be returned if anyone is in need of child care during curriculum night next Thursday the 12th.

9/5/19

The fifth grade students had their first official math lesson today. We spent time looking at multiplication arrays and began to build our working math vocabulary that will serve as throughout the first two months. I was impressed with the work the students completed today.

We also undertook our first social studies lesson. Fifth graders worked on some basic map skills and we ended the lesson with some latitude and longitude problems.

A very productive day.


Homework

Students should decorate their writing notebook covers. I would like all students to have this done by next Monday, as it will serve as our share out during morning meeting.

Students also received a permission slip for safety patrols. These should be signed and returned as soon as possible. 

They also received a form to be returned if anyone is in need of child care during curriculum night next Thursday the 12th.

9/4/19

It was great to spend a full day together in room A303. The students worked on a number of different items throughout the school day. Fifth graders partnered up to fill out a graphic organizer related to the qualities and actions one would see in a "great classmate".

Later the students undertook some multiplication practice in a short math lesson and will also used our iPads to create subject matter folders on Goggle Drive, which will serve as houses for work to be done throughout the school year.

A very productive day.

Homework

Students should decorate their writing notebook covers. I would like all students to have this done by next Monday, as it will serve as our share out during morning meeting.

Students also received a permission slip for safety patrols. These should be signed and returned as soon as possible.