3/27/26

We spent our ELA time wrapping up yesterday's work with our Jackie Robinson text. We also dedicated some time to working specifically with grammar and punctuation. The kids were tasked with correcting errors that they identified in a series of sentences. The kids did a nice job with this.

As a reminder, the fifth graders are taking their ELA MCAS test on Monday and Tuesday next week. Please work to ensure that all students arrive at school on time so that testing can commence at the expected time. I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

3/26/26

The kids used various strategies to compare values of decimals and them to add them during math class this afternoon. With the remaining time, the fifth graders played another round of "Fill 2".

Homework

Math - decimal worksheet, due in class on Friday 3/27

3/25/26

The kids continued to read about Jackie Robinson's life during our ELA time this morning. They dealt with a portion of the text that same how Robinson's life was changing in numerous ways as his fame grew. The later stages of the lesson saw the kids responding to a writing prompt.

Homework

Math - decimal worksheet, due in class on Friday 3/27

3/24/26

The fifth graders took a decimal assessment this morning in math class. Their work has been top notch throughout the early going in this unit, and I am sure that will be reflected in the results. Tomorrow, the kids are going to start working to add decimals.

Homework

Math - decimal worksheet, due in class on Friday 3/27

3/23/26

The fifth graders undertook a writing assignment during our ELA time this afternoon. After revisiting a key portion of the text from last week, each of the fifth graders responded to a writing prompt. This work will continue tomorrow.

Tomorrow, the fifth graders will take their first decimal assessment during our math time.

Homework

Math - homework will be given later this week

3/19/26

The focus of our ELA work this morning was taking a closer look at the people in Jackie Robinson's life who helped support him during his playing career. Using our an excerpt from our anchor text, the fifth graders looked to gather evidence to support their opinions. The kids did a fine job with this.

In the afternoon, all of the fifth grade classrooms took part in the "Understanding Our Differences" zoom presentation.

3/18/26

The fifth graders did some writing after reading the most recent section of our Jackie Robinson anchor text. The kids continue to practice drafting quick, cogent summaries of their readings. I was impressed with the level of dedication during our ELA time this morning. Tomorrow, we are going to wrap up this lesson and have some of the kids share their writing with the larger class.