3/9/23

More time was spent on our non-fiction magazine project during ELA time. Many of the fifth graders are in the process of inserting timelines or charts into their digital magazines. From walking around during the period, I was impressed with the enthusiasm that the kids continues to show while working on this. 

Homework

Reading - read for 30 minutes each night and fill out reader's log. Due Friday March 7th.

3/8/23

The fifth graders took part in the Understanding Our Differences presentation this morning. This valuable enrichment opportunity was a positive experience for the kids. We thank the presenters who took the time to speak with the kids.

We continued our work with decimals after the presentation. Using tenths and hundredths grids, the kids compared the values of decimals.

Homework

Reading - read for 30 minutes each night and fill out reader's log. Due Friday March 7th.

3/7/23

Many more fifth graders have crossed the finish line with their opinion writing pieces. These students have turned their attention to a poster project which will accompany their writing. More writer's conferences took place this morning. These papers are turning out fantastic. The kids should feel proud of their work.

Tomorrow we are going to take part in the Understanding Our Differences presentation. 

Homework

Reading - read for 30 minutes each night and fill out reader's log. Due Friday March 7th.

3/6/23

Today we kicked off our next unit of study in math class. This is an important one that will see the fifth graders working with decimals. We used grids to help us compare values of different decimals during today's lesson. 

Homework

Reading - read for 30 minutes each night and fill out reader's log. Due Friday March 7th.

3/3/23

Wonderful work was done across the board on this first Friday in March. The fifth graders put the finishing touches on unit 5 during math class. Next week we are going to launch or decimal unit.

During ELA time, the kids kept up the steady pace on their non-fiction magazine article project. These are shaping up nicely and we will look to have all of the kids complete this assignment sometime next week.

I hope everyone has a nice weekend.

3/2/23

A lot of work was put towards our 13 colonies poster project during social studies time. The groups are working well together and I was impressed by the delegation of work amongst the groups. Solid teamwork evident throughout the classroom.

Homework

Reading - read and complete The Goop Monster, due Friday March 3.

3/1/23

The month of March began with the kids analyzing and comparing numerical patterns during math class. Using colored tiles, the kids continued to compile data into tables and graphed their findings.

We also used out ELA time to return to various parts of the writing process.

Homework

Reading - read and complete The Goop Monster, due Friday March 3.