1/14/25

The fifth graders took their first assessment of unit four this afternoon. Each of the kids looked to answer some multiplication problems and then a per-algebriac bonus page.

Homework

Math - multiplication worksheet, due Friday 1/17

1/13/25

We are going to explore the French and Indian War in social studies this week. The kids are going to see how this event lead directly to the fight for American independence.

Our math time this week will be spent reviewing some important multiplication and division concepts. We are slowly making our way towards our decimal unit.

1/9/25

We kicked off our work with the Revolutionary War this morning by filling out a KWL chart. This allowed the fifth graders time to share some things that they already know about the war and the people involved and also share some things that they are interested in learning more about in the unit.

This afternoon, the fifth graders watched a movie in the gym as a school-wide reward for earning pineapple tickets. A nice way to conclude the week.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

1/8/25

Unit four, which we began today, will see the fifth graders review some multiplication and division concepts. The fifth graders did some quality work this morning.

1/7/25

We wrapped up our science talk during ELA time this morning. The kids pulled excerpts from our anchor text that spoke to the question of why scientists study the rainforest.

Tomorrow, we start unit four in math class.

Tomorrow is an early release days because of parent teacher conferences. I look forward to meeting with families this week.

1/6/25

This week, the fifth graders are going to begin their exploration of the Revolutionary War in social studies and are going to launch unit four in math class. That unit will see the kids reviewing multiplication and division concepts. We are also hoping to meet with our second grade book buddies tomorrow.

Tomorrow and Wednesday are early release days because of parent teacher conferences. I look forward to meeting with families this week.

1/3/25

Our first week of 2025 was a quick one, but also a productive one. The fifth graders completed their mid-unit assessment during ELA time this morning. They worked to identify the text structure of an essay and then wrote a summary. The kids remained on task and did a nice job of proof reading their writing.

In the afternoon, the members of A303 took their final assessment in unit three. This test saw the kids solving some addition and subtraction problems that involved mixed numbers.

As a reminder, next Tuesday and Wednesday are early release days because of parent teacher conferences.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

1/2/25

Happy New Year to all A303 families. It was nice to see everyone back at school this morning. During our morning meeting time, the kids were able to share some highlights of their vacation.

This week, the fifth graders are going to take their first assessment in our second EL module. This one will see them do some writing pertaining to different informational formats that we have been working with in class. Today, we read two articles and tomorrow the kids will look to start their writing.

We are also very close to turning our attention to the Revolutionary War during social studies time.