Happy last day of January!! Where has the time gone?? Fifth graders have been incredibly busy...and not just with the academics! Our Aladdin auditions have been amazing, and I'm sure next week will be no different! Thank you again for your willingness to support our musical and get. your kids out the door early for auditions!! We appreciate you!! 💗
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK 📌
MATH:
This week in math we began Chapter 6: Volume. Students learned how to use the formula for finding the volume of rectangular prisms and composite solids. We also practiced solving real world volume problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time this week focused on both fiction and nonfiction reading strategies. We wrapped up our whole class novel study of Rules and conducted our final book club meetings. Additionally, using paired texts focusing on Martin Luther King, Jr. and his granddaughter, students practiced using evidence from the text to support conclusions.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers were super busy this week finishing up edits and revisions on their fiction drafts. We proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and created beautiful book covers. We also enjoyed sharing our work at Thursday's Gallery Walk!
SCIENCE:
We began our second science unit of the year, Investigating Matter! Our first lesson focused on defining and classifying matter, and it was so much fun to watch our scientists in action! Students worked in groups observing the properties of solids, liquids, and gases to develop evidence to support their properties of matter claims. Next, with the help of a partner, students developed an investigation to provide evidence that air does, in fact, have weight.
NEXT WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 💡
Math:
We will wrap up our Volume chapter next week with a final assessment on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our fifth grade nonfiction study of Freedom Walkers will begin next week!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will shift gears next week and complete a narrative writing performance task focusing on a family trip to Washington D.C.
SCIENCE:
Investigating Matter will continue next week. Students will identify properties of matter through an investigation of mystery materials.
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Friday, 2/7: Chapter 6 Math Test (Anderle)
Thursday, 2/13: Valentine's Day Party (pm)
Friday, 2/14: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
*Please see below for the Digital Citizenship Spirit Week calendar that begins next week!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED THIS WEEK 📌
MATH:
This week in math we began Chapter 6: Volume. Students learned how to use the formula for finding the volume of rectangular prisms and composite solids. We also practiced solving real world volume problems.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our literacy time this week focused on both fiction and nonfiction reading strategies. We wrapped up our whole class novel study of Rules and conducted our final book club meetings. Additionally, using paired texts focusing on Martin Luther King, Jr. and his granddaughter, students practiced using evidence from the text to support conclusions.
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
Our writers were super busy this week finishing up edits and revisions on their fiction drafts. We proofread for spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and created beautiful book covers. We also enjoyed sharing our work at Thursday's Gallery Walk!
SCIENCE:
We began our second science unit of the year, Investigating Matter! Our first lesson focused on defining and classifying matter, and it was so much fun to watch our scientists in action! Students worked in groups observing the properties of solids, liquids, and gases to develop evidence to support their properties of matter claims. Next, with the help of a partner, students developed an investigation to provide evidence that air does, in fact, have weight.
NEXT WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS 💡
Math:
We will wrap up our Volume chapter next week with a final assessment on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our fifth grade nonfiction study of Freedom Walkers will begin next week!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We will shift gears next week and complete a narrative writing performance task focusing on a family trip to Washington D.C.
SCIENCE:
Investigating Matter will continue next week. Students will identify properties of matter through an investigation of mystery materials.
UPCOMING EVENTS 📆
Friday, 2/7: Chapter 6 Math Test (Anderle)
Thursday, 2/13: Valentine's Day Party (pm)
Friday, 2/14: NO SCHOOL (Conferences)
*Please see below for the Digital Citizenship Spirit Week calendar that begins next week!
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