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Monday, May 9, 2022

5/7/2022

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I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday! It’s hard to believe that we have reached the final weeks of the school year! This will (most likely) be the final installment of The Anderle’s Adventures for the 2021-2022 School Year...and what a school year it has been!! Working with your children has been such an incredible privilege. Thank you for all you've done to support your child's journey here at Patton School! I'm looking forward to celebrating our remaining milestones together over these last few weeks! 💗 💗 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
​Last week in math we wrapped up Chapter 13. Students explored the properties of parallelograms, rhombuses, and trapezoids. We reviewed the major concepts from the unit and took our final assessment on Friday.

READING WORKSHOP:
We began our final nonfiction book study of the year, Children of the Wild West, last week. Students took an in depth look at the experiences shared by pioneer families as we examined frontier photographers and what life was like traveling west.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers worked vigorously last week moving through the final stages of the writing process, preparing for publication of their expository nonfiction book creations. Students determined appropriate text features for their work, designed an About the Author page, and created a bibliography to credit their sources. We can't wait to share our books this week!​

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems and decomposition continued last week! Students observed dung beetles and carrion beetles, and explained how scavengers feed on the matter of nature’s waste. We also drew models to show how fungi and bacteria contribute to the movement of matter in ecosystems. Additionally, students created decomposition cups to discover what effect worms will have on the decomposition of plant remains over the next few days.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin our final math unit of the year, Chapter 14: Surface Area and Volume. This week students will focus on finding the volume of cubes and rectangular prisms. 

READING WORKSHOP:
Our nonfiction study of The Children of the Wild West will continue this week.

WRITERS' WORKSOP:
Our writers will put the finishing touches on their expository nonfiction texts, and we will host a Gallery Walk later this week to share our work!

SCIENCE:
This week's study of Ecosystems will focus on our worms as consumers and decomposers!

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 5/9: Band Concert 7pm
Tuesday, 5/10: PHOTOS Dine & Share Night for Make-A-Wish
Wednesday, 5/11: 5th Grade Track Meet @ SMS
Thursday, 5/19: Make-A-Wish Walkathon
Friday, 5/20: PM Beauty & the Beast Rehearsal
Monday, 5/21: Full Day B & B Rehearsal
Tuesday,5/24: Beauty & the Beast 
                 AM: Blue Cast Dress Rehearsal
                 7pm: Blue Cast Performance
Wednesday, 5/25: Beauty & the Beast
                 AM: White Cast Dress Rehearsal
                 7pm: White Cast Performance
Friday, 5/27: NO SCHOOL 
Monday, 5/30: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday, 5/31: 5th GRADE TRIP
Thursday, 6/2: SPIRIT DAY (AM)
                  5th Grade Recognition Ceremony
                  7pm @ Thomas Middle School
Friday, 6/3: LAST DAY: 5th GRADE CLAP OUT
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Monday, May 2, 2022

4/30/2022

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Happy May! (That seems so crazy to me!) We're as busy as ever in fifth grade, but it feels amazing to be planning, preparing, and participating in all of our usual activities! Please see the pics below of our surprise Campfire Day & Flashlight Friday reading with our buddies!
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HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 13, Properties of Triangles and Four Sided Figures. Students learned how to classify triangles based on their side lengths as Scalene, Equilateral, or Isosceles. Next, we learned how to classify triangles based on their angle measures as Right, Acute, or Obtuse. Finally, students used the properties of Right and Isosceles triangles to determine missing angle measures.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit came to an end last week as we completed the last of our mini-lessons. Students practiced determining themes with supporting evidence, and examined similar themes across poems. 

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We continued moving through our Expository Nonfiction unit last week. Students finished up their topic research, organized their information into subtopics, and began drafting their work.

SCIENCE:
Our Ecosystems unit continued last week in science! Students explored the idea that matter in nature's waste is broken down by scavengers and decomposers. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will finish up Chapter 13. As of now, we're planning for a final assessment on Friday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will culminate with an in-depth look at Kwame Alexander's award winning poem, The Undefeated. From there, we will move into a quick, nonfiction text study focusing on the pioneers heading west.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week our writers will put the finishing touches on their expository fiction work. We will focus on creating exciting introductions, adding appropriate text features, and designing an About the Author page!

SICENCE:
We're getting close to wrapping up our Ecosystems unit. This week we will continue to examine decomposition, with a special exploration of our own worms! We will also explore changes to an ecosystem. 

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 5/2: Rocket Build
Tuesday, 5/3: TMS Summer Read Visit with Mrs. Fahnoe & the AHML
Thursday, 5/4: Rocket Launch
Friday, 5/5: Chapter 13 Math Assessment (Anderle)
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Monday, April 25, 2022

4/22/2022

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Happy Last Week of April!! It's hard to believe that our final weeks of fifth grade are here. We're all looking forward to the extra special activities that will fill our final weeks together! 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 12. Students examined vertical angles and practiced solving missing angle problems. We reviewed the major concepts from the unit on Wednesday and took our final assessment on Thursday.

READING WORKSHOP:
​Poetry continued last week during reading workshop. Students learned that readers of poetry understand how the stanzas of a poem fit together to build the overall structure and meaning. We examined poetic structural elements and determined how these elements help build meaning. Students also learned that readers of poetry build their understanding of a poem by inferring meaning line by line. We conducted close readings of poems to determine what the poets are really saying.

WRTIERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers selected a research topic for their expository nonfiction essays. Students completed a pre-researching exercise to determine their prior knowledge of their topic, and to develop questions to drive their research process. We also learned how to organize our research findings, take notes on the information presented, and cite sources for our bibliographies.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems continued last week. Students examined the roles of producers and consumers in a food chain and food web., and created models to illustrate how energy and matter flow through a food chain. Next, students explored plants as producers. While focusing on the idea that In addition to sunlight, plants get what they need for growth mostly from air and water, students analyzed several infographics to support this claim.
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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
Math:
This week in math we will begin Chapter 13, Properties of Triangles and Four Sided Figures. Students will classify triangles and examine the measures of angles in triangles.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our Poetry unit will continue this week!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Students will continue moving through the research process for their expository nonfiction essays.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will continue this week!

​UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Tuesday, 4/26: Author Visit (Lowey Sichol Bundy) 2:30pm
Friday, 4/29: SURPRISE Reward Day!
Monday, 5/2: Rocket Club Build Day (3:45-4:45pm)
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Monday, April 18. 2022

4/15/2022

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The weeks are flying by in fifth grade...trying to soak in every moment our class has together! We had a wonderful field trip to TMS last week, and enjoyed learning a little about what middle school life will be like! 

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 12: Angles. Students examined angles on a line and angles on a point. We practiced using a protractor to measure angles, and learned how to use math reasoning to solve unknown angle measurement problems.

READING WORKSHOP:
​Poetry continued last week in fifth grade! We learned that readers ask questions about poems to make connections, make discoveries, and deepen their understanding. Students also learned that readers use background knowledge and content to figure out words and phrases. We unlocked unknown words to gain a sense of the overall meaning of a variety of poems. 

WRTIERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers continued to examine nonfiction topics of interest. We focused on the environment and nature, and explored the format of various nonfiction texts. Students continued to have the freedom to explore topics that peeked their curiosity, and spent time recording facts and findings from their readings.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems continued last week. Our scientists discussed the survival needs of animals, examined the link between energy and matter, and explored the survival needs of living things. Students also examined the roles of producers and consumers in a food chain and food web.
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THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 📌
MATH:
We will wrap up Chapter 12 this week and examine vertical angles.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our study of poetry will continue this week!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Expository Nonfiction will continue this week. Students will select their research topic and begin note taking.

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will continue this week!

​UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Monday, 4/18: B & B Ticket Orders Due
                Visit from Representative Jan Schakowsky (pm)
Thursday, 4/21: Chapter 12 Math Quiz (Anderle)
Friday, 4/22: Candor Health Presentation Reproduction
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Monday, April 11, 2022

4/9/2022

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Thankful for another great week in 5th grade...and especially thankful for our first field trip since 2020!! 
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HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 11. Students practiced comparing data using line graphs and reviewed the major concepts form the unit. We took our final assessment on Wednesday (which was also our final math day of the week due to MAP Testing and Friday's field trip).

READING WORKSHOP:
​Poetry continued last week in fifth grade! We learned that readers ask questions about poems to make connections, make discoveries, and deepen their understanding. Students also learned that readers use background knowledge and content to figure out words and phrases. We unlocked unknown words to gain a sense of the overall meaning of a variety of poems, and considered similarities between poems to build bridges across our learning.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Last week our writers continued to examine nonfiction topics of interest. We focused on the environment and nature, and explored the format of various nonfiction texts. 

SCIENCE:
​Worms! 🐛 We officially kicked off our final science unit of the year, Ecosystems! Students began thinking about the key components of an ecosystem. We observed the living and non-living components of sample ecosystems and identified interactions between them. Students also discussed the definition of an ecosystem, and explored the grounds of Patton School to search for different interactions within this ecosystem. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 12, Angles, this week. Students will examine angles on a line and angles on a point. 

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry will continue this week in fifth grade!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Expository Nonfiction writing unit will continue this week. 

SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems will continue this week as students examine matter and energy in ecosystems. 

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Tuesday, 4/12: TMS Field Trip (am)
Wednesday, 4/13: Spring Class Pics & Club Photos Day
                    *Students should wear 5th Grade Shirts (if possible).*
Friday, 4/15: No School
Monday, 4/18: Beauty & the Beast Ticket Orders Due
Friday, 4/22: Candor Health Presentation Reproduction
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Monday, April 4, 2022

4/2/2022

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What a great week back after spring break! 💗 It's hard to believe that there are only two months left of the school year! Time is flying by in fifth grade!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK 💡
MATH:
​Last week in math we began Chapter 11: Graphing and Probability. Students practiced making and interpreting line plots and used data tables to graph equations. We also compared data using line graphs. 

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry began last week in fifth grade! Our opening interactive read aloud lessons focused on what we notice about poetry. We learned that readers pay attention to the look of poetry. Students noticed the variety of ways that poems are structured and how they affect the meaning of a poem. Next, we payed attention to the techniques writers use to create sound in poetry. Students examined the roles of rhythm, repetition, alliteration, and onomatopoeia in poetry. We also learned that readers use the words on a page to create images in our minds. Finally, we practiced visualizing as we listened to "Imagine a Place" by Sarah L. Thomas, and students determined author's purpose, inspiration, and big ideas from two poems in "Locomotion: by Jacqueline Woodson!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Expository Nonfiction writing unit began last week! Students explored nonfiction texts and topics, and generated ideas for question/answer books.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Last week during social studies we examined the Bill of Rights. Students explored the purpose in creating the Bill of Rights and learned about the 1st, 2nd, 4th, 5th, 6th, and 8th Amendments.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will finish up Chapter 11 this week with a final assessment on Wednesday.

READING WORKSHOP:
Poetry will continue this week in fifth grade!

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Expository Nonfiction writing unit will continue this week. 

SCIENCE:
We will shift from social studies to science this week as we begin our final unit of the year, Ecosystems!

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Tuesday, 4/5: Reading MAP Test (pm)
Wednesday, 4/6: Chapter 11 Math Test (Anderle)
                    Individual Math Contest #3 (Lunch)
Thursday, 4/7: Math MAP Test (am)
                  Team Math Contest #3 (Lunch)
Friday, 4/8: Rolling Meadows Courthouse Field Trip (am)
Tuesday, 4/12: TMS Field Trip (am)
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Monday, March 28, 2022

3/16/2022

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Welcome back! 💗 Happy (almost) April! I hope you had a wonderful spring break with your families, and enjoyed a restful vacation. Due to our absence last week, 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 Chapter 11, Graphs and Probability, this week.

READING WORKSHOP:
Our next reading unit will begin this week, Poetry! Students will record what they notice about poetry, pay attention to the sounds of poetry, and use visualization and imagery to understand poetry.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We are moving on to our next writing unit, Expository Writing, this week! Students will begin to explore nonfiction writing topics.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
We will continue our examination of the Bill of Rights this week! 

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Friday, 4/1: Judicial Branch Presentation by Mrs. Blazek (2:30pm)
Wednesday, 4/6: Individual Math Contest (Lunch)
Thursday, 4/7: Team Math Contest (Lunch)
Friday, 4/8: Rolling Meadows Courthouse Field Trip (AM)
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Monday, March 14, 2022

3/12/2022

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It seems crazy to me that the month of March is already halfway over!! These last two months have seriously flown by! Wishing you all a fantastic spring break filled with lots of rest and relaxation! 💗

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH: 
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 9. Students learned how to divide decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s, and practiced estimating decimals. We also learned how to convert metric units, and solved real world decimal problems.

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 and making connections as they learned about the many boycott heroes who walked to victory.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our Opinion Writing unit continued last week. Students worked on developing their body paragraphs with supporting details, and began constructing their conclusions.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
In social studies last week we continued our focus on The Constitution and Branches of Government. Students worked in groups researching the people, responsibilities, and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of Government.

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
Most of our math time this week will be spent taking our IAR Math Tests. We will spend some time on Monday reviewing the major concepts from Chapter 9 and take a brief quiz over the material covered.

READING WORKSHOP:
We will finish up our study of Freedom Walkers this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing students will proofread, edit, and (hopefully) publish their opinion essays.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Social studies this week will focus on an examination of the Bill of Rights.

UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Tuesday, 3/15: IAR Math Test #1 @ 9:10am
Wednesday, 3/16: IAR Math Test #2 @ 9:10am
Thursday, 3/17: IAR Math Test #3 @ 9:10am
Friday, 3/18: Remember the Titans (pm)
HAPPY SPRING BREAK!!!
Monday, 3/18: Classes Resume
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Monday, March 7, 2022

3/5/2022

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Happy March, Everyone!! We're definitely feeling a little spring fever in 5th grade, and these next two weeks, I know, are going to fly by! 

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH:
Last week in math we began Chapter 9: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals. Students practiced multiplying whole numbers by decimals, and decimals by 10s, 100s, and 1000s. Students also learned how to divide decimals by whole numbers and round quotients to the nearest tenth and hundredth places.

READING WORKSHOP:
​Much of our reading time last week was spent taking our Illinois Science Assessments. We were, however, able to squeeze in a couple of days of our Freedom Walkers book study. Students examined the influence of Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Montgomery Bus Boycott. We also learned about the many boycott heroes and why they were proud to be arrested. Our nonfiction comprehension strategies included determining importance and asking/answering questions.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
​Our Opinion Writing unit continued last week. Students formally selected persuasive writing topics, and began drafting their essays. As we moved through the writing process and examined the structure of persuasive writing, students focused on developing their introductory paragraphs and body paragraphs. We also learned how to incorporate transitional words and phrases.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
​In social studies last week we began our study on The Constitution and Branches of Government. Students kicked off the unit with an examination of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention. 

THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will continue moving through Chapter 9. Students will practice dividing and estimating decimals, and converting metric units. 

READING WORKSHOP:
We will continue our nonfiction book study of Freedom Walkers.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week students will finish their opinion essay drafts.

SOCIAL STUDIES:
Students will begin a group project focusing on the people, responsibilities, and powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial Branches of Government.

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Monday, 3/7: Erin's Law Presentation **This had to be rescheduled from last week.*
Tuesday, 3/8: IAR ELA Test #1 (1:15pm)
Wednesday, 3/9: IAR ELA Test #2 (1:15pm)
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Monday, February 28, 2022

2/26/2022

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Happy Last Day of February! I can't even believe it! Time is flying by in fifth grade!!

HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK💡
MATH: 
Last week in math we finished up Chapter 8. Students practiced rewriting decimals as fractions and mixed numbers. We reviewed the major concepts from the unit on Wednesday and took our final assessment on Thursday. 

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. and other boycott heroes.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Opinion writing continued last week in fifth grade! Students read and discussed persuasive essays on the topics of animal testing and school uniforms, and considered the author's audience and purpose. Our writers also continued to experiment with developing their own opinion essays.

SCIENCE:
Our Investigating Matter unit came to an end last week with a few final exciting lessons! Thursday, students examined the changing properties of matter as they created Oobleck mixtures! On Friday, we used the scientific method to explore the science behind chemical and physical reactions with an experiment involving Mentos and Diet Coke! 

​THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS📌
MATH:
We will begin Chapter 9: Multiplying and Dividing Decimals.

READING WORKSHOP: 
Our nonfiction study of the text Freedom Walkers will continue this week.

WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
This week in writing we will continue moving through our Opinion Writing unit.

SOCIAL SCIENCE:
We will begin our next social studies unit, The Constitution and Bill of Rights. This week we will focus on The Branches of Government.

UPCOMING EVENTS📆
Tuesday, 3/1: Erin's Law Presentation (1:15pm)
               ISA Test #1 (2pm)
Wednesday, 3/2: ISA Test #2 (2pm)
Thursday, 3/3: ISA Test #3 (2pm)

Coming soon...our SPRING COUNTDOWN!
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