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Monday, February 27, 2017

2/26/2017

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​Happy last week of February! The weeks are just flying by! As a reminder, please send in headphones for your child if you haven't already done so. :)

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we began Unit 7, Exponents and Negative Numbers. Students examined exponential notation, standard notation, and expanded notation. We also practiced using the powers of 10, along with scientific notation.

​READING WORKSHOP:
Last week during literacy we began our novel study of Holes. Students were instantly intrigued by the characters in this book and excitement grew throughout the week! We will focus on many different aspects of "good reading" with this novel, which will ultimately prepare students for a successful experience in conducting literature circles. We used our time last week to review reading strategies and the Notice & Note signposts. Students practiced questioning (we developed three essential questions to drive our study of Holes), which included responded to and creating different levels of questions. Through several "Think Alouds" students practiced taking notes and finding evidence (even this early on) to answer our essential questions. Finally, we logged the signposts that we discovered and determined how they help us understand the characters and theme.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Writers’ Workshop time was spent on our new writing project, The Harris Burdick Mysteries. Students selected a mystery picture and caption (based on The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris VanAllsburg) and practiced observing and inferring as they developed a hypothesis for their mystery. We then began composing our mystery stories; focusing on character, setting, and plot development.  ​

SCIENCE:
Earth in Space continued last week as students explored our sun as a star! Students were introduced to the idea that the apparent brightness of the sun and stars is due to their relative distance from Earth. We also enjoyed reading about many different types of stars.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This week in math we will continue moving through Unit 7. Students will practice using parentheses and the order of operations. We will also compare and order numbers.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our novel study of Holes will continue this week with a focus on social interactions and preparing for discussions.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will continue drafting our Harris Burdick Mysteries.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Earth in Space will conclude this week. Students will learn about seeing stars from Earth, along with star patterns.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, 2/28.....................................................................................................Club Photos *Wear 5th Grade Shirts*
Tuesday, 3/7..........................................................................................................5th Grade Band Concert @ 7pm
​Friday, 3/10...............................................................................................................Report Cards Sent Home
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Tuesday, February 21, 2017

2/20/2017

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Wow, where has the month of February gone???!!! The days and weeks are flying by! Pitchers and catchers reported, our Little Mermaid auditions began, and we even got a break from our typical winter temps! Only a few more weeks until spring! (27 more wake-ups!) 

Please remember to send in headphones for your child in preparation for our upcoming PARCC Tests. Thank you!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we finished up Unit 6. Students learned how to subtract fractions and mixed numbers, and reviewed the major concepts from the unit. Our final test is today! Good luck, 5-1!

​READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students practiced questioning as they learned about the many boycott heroes. We also made text-to-self, text-to-text, and text-to-world connections as we examined the reasons why so many boycott supporters we "proud to be arrested." In addition, students used context clues to understand complex vocabulary and practiced summarizing the main idea using supporting details.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We began our Response to Fiction essays last week during WEX. Students chose a character and character trait to focus on, and then wrote about two moments in which this character demonstrates the chosen trait. We also created lead sentences and introduction paragraphs. In addition, students met with writing partners to elicit feedback, and used our class-created rubric to self-assess.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Earth in Space continued last week. Students worked in small groups to finish designing their "shadows" videos. We are all eager to share these creations this week!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 7, Exponents and Negative Numbers, this week! Students will examine exponential notation, powers of 10, and scientific notation.

READING WORKSHOP:
This week during Reading Workshop we will begin literature circles for the novel Holes.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will publish our Response to Fiction essays this week, and begin our next writing project...The Mysteries of Harris Burdick!

SCIENCE:
Earth in Space will continue this week as we focus on models for daytime and nighttime and the earth's rotation.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day
Tuesday, 2/28..............................................Club Photos *Wear 5th Grade Shirts*
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Monday, February 13, 2017

2/10/2017

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Happy (almost) Valentine's Day! We're all super excited to celebrate tomorrow. Just a reminder about our upcoming PARCC Testing....fifth graders are required to have headphones for the ELA Tests. Please be sure to send your child's in as soon as possible (if you haven't already). Thank you!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Unit 6, Organizing Data and Adding/Subtracting Fractions. Students reviewed equivalent fractions and least common multiples. We also learned how to find lowest common denominators to add fractions with unlike denominators. Students practiced adding fractions and mixed numbers!

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we continued to explore this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students compared and contrasted the lives and experiences of JoAnn Robinson, Claudette Colvin, and Rosa Parks. We also determined important details as we examined the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. In addition, students practiced questioning as they learned about the many boycott heroes.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
WEX for the week focused on adding evidence, and quoting directly from the text. Students learned the rules for verb tense and practiced quoting dialogue correctly. We also began brainstorming ideas for our Response to Fiction essays.

SCIENCE:
Earth in Space continued last week as we focused on the sun and shadows. Students worked in groups to create videos explaining how shadows are formed, when shadows are formed, and conclusions we can draw based on the sun and shadows. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will finish up Unit 6 this week. Students will practice subtracting fractions with different denominators, and review the major concepts from the unit. Our final test will be on Friday.

READING WORKSHOP:
​We will finish up our exploration of Freedom Walkers. Students will examine many boycott heroes and how the people of Montgomery walked to victory. 

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Response to Fiction essay creation will begin this week!

SCIENCE:
Students will continue to study the sun and shadows this week!

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 2/13...............................................The Little Mermaid Auditions begin @8am!
Tuesday, 2/14...............................................Valentine's Day party (pm)
Friday, 2/17.....................................................Unit 6 Math Test (Anderle)
                                Robert Crown "Linda & Michael" (pm)
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day
Tuesday, 2/28..............................................Club Photos *Wear 5th Grade Shirts*
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Monday, February 6, 2017

2/5/2017

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Happy February! We're ready for another busy week in fifth grade! A special THANK YOU to Mrs. Ernst for coming into our class last week to teach us about adaptations for disabled students!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we began Unit 6: Using Data and Adding/Subtracting Fractions. Students learned how to create line plots and stem-and-leaf plots for data sets. We used our graphs to find the landmarks for each data set, and analyzed and drew conclusions about the results. 

READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time last week focused on the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Throughout the week, students examined new vocabulary terms and practiced using various comprehension strategies to better understand this complex text. As we explored this story behind the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott, students learned about the lives of Jo Ann Robinson and Claudette Colvin. We practiced visualizing as we compared life in the 1950s to life today. Students also examined photographs and captions to further understand how the author retells this story throughout the book.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Response to Fiction continued last week. Students wrote about what dialogue and narration show, and practiced telling and showing with direct quotes. We also identified textual evidence that shows character traits, and made connections between two moments based on traits.


SCIENCE:
​Our Earth in Space unit continued last week as week explored patterns of the sun. Students explained the concept of day and night through an examination of rotation and revolution. We also used observations to explain how a shadow's shape, direction, and movement are related to the sun's position and to the path it travels across the sky.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
Most of our math time this week will be spent taking our COgat tests. However, we will squeeze in a lesson or two on adding fractions with different denominators.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of Freedom Walkers will continue this week. Students will examine the lives of Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King, Jr., and the many other boycott heroes.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will complete our final Response to Fiction lessons before beginning our formal essay. This week students will learn the rules for verb tense and will practice adding evidence by quoting dialogue from the text.

SCIENCE:
Earth in Space will continue this week! Students will focus on observing the sun and tracking shadows.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
**Fifth Grade coGAT testing will take place on 2/7, 2/8, and 2/9 from 9:15-10:15.**
Tuesday, 2/7............................................Individual Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Thursday, 2/9..........................................Team Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Monday, 2/13...............................................The Little Mermaid Auditions begin @8am!
Tuesday, 2/14...............................................Valentine's Day party (pm)
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day
Tuesday, 2/28..............................................Club Photos *Wear 5th Grade Shirts*




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Monday, January 30, 2017

1/27/2017

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Happy last week of January! We're ready to kick off another big week in fifth grade!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we finished up our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students learned how to add pawns to each side of the equation to solve problems. We also practiced adding zero pairs when setting up problems to subtract values that aren’t present in the original equation. In addition, students learned how to solve (-x) problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
Sadly, our novel study on The Liberation of Gabriel King ​came to an end last week.  Students analyzed Terrance and Gabe’s characters and evaluated Frita’s fear list. We ranked Gabe’s adventures in order of most dangerous to least dangerous, and explored the theme of the novel. In addition, students examined the conflicts and resolutions within the story, and created their own "next chapters" with a partner.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Response to Fiction unit continued last week. Students examined excerpts from The Liberation of Gabriel King and distinguished between emotions and traits. We also wrote about what sensory details show.

SCIENCE:
We continued to focus on Earth in Space last week during science. Students viewed one another's Shape of Earth videos (great job) and examined Earth's gravitational force. Students also created 2 and 3 dimensional models to support the claim that the gravitational force of the Earth pulls all objects towards its center.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin Unit 6: Using Data and Adding/Subtracting Fractions. This week we will focus on line plots, stem and leaf plots, and drawing conclusions from data.

READING WORKSHOP:
​We will begin an exploration of the nonfiction text, Freedom Walkers. Students will practice using various comprehension strategies and explore new vocabulary terms. This week we will focus on visualizing, comparing and contrasting, and understanding pictures and captions.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue moving through our Writing in Response to Fiction unit this week.

SCIENCE:
Our Earth in Space focus for the week will be on the daily pattern of the sun.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
**Fifth Grade coGAT testing will take place on 2/7, 2/8, and 2/9 from 9:15-10:15.**
Tuesday, 2/7............................................Individual Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Thursday, 2/9..........................................Team Math Contest #2 (Lunch)
Monday, 2/13...............................................The Little Mermaid Auditions begin 8am!
Tuesday, 2/14...............................................Valentine's Day party (pm)
Monday, 2/20...........................................NO SCHOOL .Presidents' Day
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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

1/20/2017

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​Wow...I cannot believe the end of January is almost here already! This year is flying by! Hoping that this will be the week that the sun will make an appearance! 

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
We're moving right along in our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students continued working with both Xs and *s. We examined the relationship between "X" and "star" (they're opposites), and learned how to remove a "zero pair" from the same side of the balance, as well as add a zero pair to solve equations. 

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Liberation of Gabriel King unit continued last week!.  Much of our focus was on making inferences and finding evidence from the text to support our opinions. Students spent time investigating the importance of "integrity" through an in depth look at the relationship between Jimmy Carter and the White Citizens Council. Additionally, students examined the vocabulary terms perseverance and oppression, and used text support to predict whether Mr. Evans said something kind or hurtful to Frita.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week we continued moving through our Response to Fiction unit. Students practiced writing about characters and identifying details that show character. We also practiced writing Response to Fiction revision assignments.

SCIENCE:
Our Earth in Space unit continued last week as we created models for the shape of Earth. Students answered reflective questions and used their evidence of Earth's shape to create a video explanation. We're looking forward to viewing our video creations later this week!

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This will be our final week of Algebra. Hands-On Equations will end on Friday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our exploration of Gabriel King will come to an end this week. We will take a final assessment on Friday.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Response to Fiction will continue this week as we explore emotions, traits, and dialogue. 

SCIENCE:
Earth in Space will continue with an examination of Earth's gravitational force.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Tuesday, 1/24............................................................................................................Orbit Skate Night 6:30-9pm
​Friday, 1/27...................................................................................................................Hands-On Equations Test (Anderle)


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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

1/11/2017

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Happy Tuesday! I hope you all enjoyed the long weekend! Things are moving right along in fifth grade and we’re having lots of fun!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we continued moving through our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students learned how to subtract X values in their equation set up. They also solved parentheses problems and used the pictorial system for solving algebraic equations. 

READING:
Our The Liberation of Gabriel King unit continued last week with a heavy emphasis on literary elements. Students examined similies, metaphors, personification, alliteration, and onomatopoeia. We also explored important vocabulary terms critical to the time when this novel takes place, 1976. Students learned about segregation and integration, and what makes something justified. We also created our own lists of fears, just like Gabriel King!

15 DAY CHALLENGE:
Another week filled with amazing projects passed us by! Final presentations were given, reflections were made, and we said goodbye to a super engaging 20 days! The students are already asking when we can do our next 15 Day Challenge!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We began our second WEX unit of the year, Response to Fiction. Students practiced making observations and wrote about first impressions. We also practiced identifying showing details.

SCIENCE:
Our Earth in Space unit began last week! Students were given the task to find evidence to prove the shape of the Earth. While working with partners, we explored print and online resources (along with a few great videos), and took notes to document our learning! Stay tuned for this week, as we model Earth's shape and explore gravity.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
Algebra will continue this week as we learn all about zero pairs.

READING:
Our Liberation of Gabriel King unit will continue as we explore "integrity" and "justification."

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Response to Fiction will continue this week as we write about characters.

SCIENCE:
​This week in Earth in Space we will study the earth's shape and gravitational force.


UPCOMING EVENTS:
Thursday, 1/19...........................................................................................................................................STEAM Night 6-8pm
Monday, 1/23.............................................................................................................................................No School (Institute Day)
Tuesday, 1/24..................................................................................................................................Orbit Skate Night 6:30-9pm
Friday, 1/27..........................................................................................................................Hands-On Equations Test (Anderle)


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Monday, January 9, 2017

1/6/2017

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Happy Monday! We had a great week back and are ready for a busy second half of the school year!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
In math last week we began our Hands-On Equations algebra program. Students were super excited about learning “legal” moves each day. So far we have been introduced to our blue pawn (x) and number cubes. Students learned how to keep our scale balanced, and remove equal amounts of pawns from both sides of an equation. They were also taught to subract the smaller number value from the larger number value, leaving number cubes on only one side of the equation.   

READING:
Our whole class novel study/response to literature unit on The Liberation of Gabriel King​ also began last week! Students are extremely enthusiastic about the story of Gabriel King and his best friend Frita Wilson. Already we’ve had many mature and higher-level discussions as we’ve explored the ideas of liberation, integration, and justification. Students examined point of view, idioms, and character perspectives. We even researched the Bicentennial to provide background knowledge on the setting of the story.

15 DAY CHALLENGE:
It was quite an exciting week as we began to share projects with the class! It is truly amazing to witness the excitement, creativity, and passion for this 15 Day Challenge! Last week we learned how to make dream catchers, and were taught both French and Polish. We also got to see 15 different cities located throughout the world, along with countries beginning with every letter of the alphabet from A-Z! We learned how much work it takes to create a comic strip, and the challenge involved in making duct tape art products. Even the arts were represented in our challenge....we saw a website created to display a student's amazing photography talents, and we also learned how to use different art styles to draw faces! What a week!

SCIENCE:
​Human Body in Motion continued as our special LMC project began. Students worked with Mrs. Melamed and Ms. Mak to discover physical limitations some students might face as a result from a disease or disorder that require adaptations to make their learning environments more successful. We're all very excited to explore this topic more in depth, and design our own solutions!


THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will continue moving along in our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Students will learn several new "legal moves" this week.

​READING:
Our "Gabe King" novel study will continue this week. We will focus on elements of a story, character analysis, literary elements, and point of view.

15 DAY CHALLENGE:
We will finish sharing the remaining projects and then begin our second WEX unit of the year, Response to Fiction.

SCIENCE:
We're shifting gears this week (we'll still continue working on our Human Body in Motion LMC project) and are beginning to take a look at our next science unit, Earth in Space. Our focus this week will be on modeling Earth's shape, and Earth's gravity.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 1/11....................................................................................................................Reading MAP Test (1;15pm)
Monday, 1/16............................................................................................................................No School (MLK,Jr. Day)
​Monday, 1/23...........................................................................................................................No School (Institute Day)

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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

12/16/2016

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​Happy New Year!!! I hope you had a wonderful winter break with your families, and enjoyed a restful vacation. Due to our two week absence, this week’s ANDERLE ADVENTURES will only contain our highlights for the week. Look for a regular edition of the ANDERLE ADVENTURES next week! 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will begin our Hands-On Equations algebra unit. Hands-On Equations uses a visual and kinesthetic instructional approach to clarify abstract algebraic concepts. It will look very different to you than the algebra you and I learned in school! It is an amazing program that naturally lends success to all students, so don't be worried!

READING:
We will begin our next Schoolwide reading unit which focuses on the fiction genre. Students will explore the structure of fiction, elements of a story, and point of view. Our whole class novel study/response to literature unit on The Liberation of Gabriel King (which coincides with our next WEX unit) will begin this week as well!

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
​Students will finalize their 15 Day Challenge projects and beginning sharing this week!

SCIENCE:
We will wrap up our Human Body in Motion unit this week with a special project in the LMC!


UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 1/11........................................................................................................................................READING MAP TEST @ 1:15pm
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Monday, December 12, 2016

12/12/2016

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Wishing each of you and your families a wonderful holiday season. Have a very Merry Christmas and a wonderfully Happy New Year!!!! See you all in 2017!!!!!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH: 
In math last week we continued moving through Unit 5. Students practiced writing fractions as decimals. We also learned how to convert fractions into percents, and students created bar and circle graphs.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of nonfiction signposts continued last week, as we examined Contrasts and Contradictions, Extreme or Absolute Language, and Number and Stats.

Contrasts and Contradictions:
When the author shows you how things/people/ideas contrast or contradict one another, or shows you something that contrasts or contradicts what you already know, you need to stop and ask yourself...What does this make me wonder about (or why does this matter)? We learned that the answer will help us see details that show the main idea, compare and contrast, understand author's purpose, infer, make a generalization, notice cause and effect. Students also learned that phrases such as on the other hand, by contrast, however, and another viewpoint provide direct signals of a contrast. 

Extreme or Absolute Language:
Extreme or Absolute Language makes an exaggerated, overblown, and probably untrue claim. It admits of no exceptions, and it seems to forbid doubt or questions. When readers spot this language, they will be alerted either to the strength of the author's feelings or to the possibility that the writer is exaggerating and may even be deceiving or misleading the reader.
In class, students learned that when you're reading and you notice the author uses language that leaves no doubt, exaggerates, or pushes to the limit, we should stop and ask ourselves, "Why did the author say it like that?" We learned that the answers will tell us something about the author's point of view or purpose. The author might even be exaggerating to make us think a certain way.

Numbers & Stats:
Authors use numbers and statistics to provide precision-or to avoid it. This signpost helps students make comparisons, draw conclusions, make inferences or generalizations, differentiate fact and opinion, identify details, recognize evidence, and understand the author's purpose or bias.
Students learned that when you're reading and you notice specific numbers, number words, or amounts, you should stop and ask yourself, "Why did the author use these numbers or amounts?"

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
​We continued using our WEX time last week to work on our 15 Day Challenge Personalized Learning projects. Students continued to move through the research process and document their findings. We also reflected on individual progress and gave feedback to peers as well!

SCIENCE:
Our study of the Human Body in Motion continued last week as we studied how the nervous, muscular, and circulatory systems support movement. First, students discovered that our bodies have a built-in protective mechanism (reflexes), and examined two reflexes involving the eyes-how the pupils change to limit the amount of light that enters them, and how to blink to protect them from harmful substances. We then compared these involuntary responses to the voluntary movements from our experiment last week, to discover that the nervous system is responsible for both kinds of motion in the body! Next, students experienced the effects of muscle fatigue as they performed repetitive exercises with their hands. Finally, during our last experiment, we learned to take our pulse and discovered that our heart rate increases as exercise intensity increases. Students then related this finding to the increased needs of muscle cells during exercise, realizing that the heart beats faster to deliver more raw materials to active muscles and to remove their waste. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
We will finish up Unit 5, with our final test on Wednesday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our nonfiction Notice & Note study will come to an end this week. Students will examine the following signposts and strategies:
Quoted Words, Word Gaps
Possible Sentences, Somebody Wanted But So, Poster.

PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
We will continue working on our Personalized Learning Projects. Hopefully our research will be completed by the end of the week!

SCIENCE:
Our study of the Human Body in Motion will come to an end this week, as we examine the respiratory and digestive systems.

UPCOMING EVENTS:
Wednesday, 12/14..........................................................................Unit 5 Math Test (Anderle)
Friday, 12/16.............................................................................Winter Break Begins @ 3:35pm
Tuesday, 1/3...........................................................................................Classes Resume
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