5/18/23

The fifth graders finished their math MCAS this morning. Only one subject left, as next week the kids will take their science test on Monday and Tuesday.

Fifth graders also met with their book buddies and played charades with them. This was a nice way to celebrate being done with the math test.

Tomorrow, we are going to look to get more work done with our informational writing pieces.

5/17/23

It was nice for the fifth graders to return to a normal schedule this Wednesday. Many of the kids are getting to the later stages of their fantasy novels. We are focusing on challenges that the main character is facing and predicting how they may overcome said challenges as part of our next writing prompt. 

Tomorrow is the second and final session of math MCAS. Please have kids arrive at school on time so that the test may begin promptly. Thanks for your help with this.

5/16/23

The fifth graders worked their way through session one of their math MCAS this morning. Compliments to the kids for arriving on time and ready to work. Session two will be on Thursday.

Also on Thursday, the fifth grades are going to meet with their book buddies in the afternoon.

5/15/23

The fifth graders were fortunate to take part in the Wingmasters program this morning. Jim Parks brought a number of rescued birds of prey to school and spoke with the kids about the animals and the challenges that they are facing. The kids had a great time. 

Here is more information about the program:

http://www.wingmasters.net/aboutus.htm

The fifth grade classes are going to take the math MCAS on Tuesday and Thursday. We ask that all students arrive at school on time those days so that we can begin promptly.

5/12/23

We ended the week by having a unique social studies lesson. The fifth graders explored the contents of a Traveling Trunk, which contained artifacts and information about various Revolutionary War events. Working in small groups, the fifth graders traveled from station to station around the classroom to explore. This is both informative and fun. I also want to thank the kids for helping to pack up the items at the conclusion of the session.

Next week, the fifth grade classes are going to take the math MCAS on Tuesday and Thursday. We ask that all students arrive at school on time those days so that we can begin promptly.

Have a nice weekend.

5/11/23

The fifth graders worked on an online practice math MCAS exam this morning. We spent time, as a group, looking at a few problems from the test to clear up an misconceptions. It seems like the fifth graders are ready for next week's two session, which will be on Tuesday and Thursday.

5/10/23

We spent time in math class looking at yesterday's practice assessment. I was impressed with the kids' performance as well as their willingness to share their thoughts and questions.