2/28/24

We had a productive writing session during ELA time this morning. Each of the fifth graders has finished an initial draft and they are now in the process of conferencing with me as we look to refine some of the finer points of their writing.

2/27/24

The focus of our science time this afternoon was decomposers and their importance to planet Earth. The kids used a video and a portion of their text to help them respond to a series of focus questions.

During math class, we explored the thousandths place and used grids to represent various values.

Homework

Math - finish pages 359 - 364, if not done in class

2/26/24

After our February vacation, it was nice to see all of the fifth grades back at school today. During morning meeting time, the kids shared a highlight or two from their week off.

We returned to decimals in our math time this morning. Using grids, the kids worked to represent the value of various decimals visually and make comparisons. This important work will be ongoing over the next few weeks.

ELA saw the members of A303 working to finish their drafts of their opinion writing pieces. Conferences are also ongoing.

Homework

Math homework will be given later this week

2/16/24

The last five weeks have seen the fifth graders working diligently and productively. They all deserve a relaxing vacation week. I hope everyone enjoys their time off and for those who are traveling, have a safe trip.

2/15/24

We completed unit five this morning during math class. The fifth graders did a wonderful job on yesterday's assessment and we carried that momentum into our final lesson of this important unit. After the break, we are going to turn our attention to decimals.

Tomorrow, during morning meeting, we are going to have time for show and tell. Each kid is encouraged to bring one item that holds special meaning to them. I strongly advise kids to not bring in something fragile or anything that involves technology. This is optional, but it would be great if each student could bring something in.

2/14/24

After surviving yesterday's snow storm, the kids returned to school this morning for a busy day. We took our second quiz in unit five during math class. This assessment will offer a glimpse into how the kids are doing with their data collection and line graphing.

We also returned to our opinion writing later in the day. Finally, the kids ended the school day by exchanging Valentines.

Two more days until vacation. 

2/12/24

This last week before vacation will see the fifth graders continue their opinion writing. Conferences are ongoing and students are refining their body paragraphs to ensure they have ample evidence to support their claims. We are also going to continue to work on our non-fiction project.

I hope every fifth grader is able to help parents and families with shoveling tomorrow.