It’s hard to believe that we have almost reached the end of the school year. This will be the final installment of The Anderle’s Adventures for the 2015-2016 School Year! It has truly been a privilege and honor working with your children!!! Watching them grow into almost middle schoolers has been an amazing ride; one I feel so lucky to be a part of. 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:
We continued moving through Unit 9 last week in math. Students practiced finding the volume of prisms, and solved four 4's problems. On Friday, we reviewed many of our major concepts from Unit 9 with a math class BREAKOUT! It was a tough, challenging Breakout, but with lots of teamwork and communication, students were eventually able to breakout!
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Tuck Everlasting literature circles continued last week! It is wonderful watching our class work together in groups to plan out their learning for the week. Together they decide on the number of chapters to read, and assign literature roles for their discussions. They are definitely enjoying their independence and proving just how well they can facilitate their own learning!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We're finally celebrating our published work as short fiction authors! Last week we began sharing our stories! What an amazingly talented group of writers we have here in 5-1!
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
The 15-Day Challenge is up and running, and we've successfully completed our first 5 days! Last week students set goals and created a weekly plan. We documented progress and reflected daily, and had an opportunity to get peer feedback on Friday! Students set goals for our next 5 days, and are eager to continue this week!
SCIENCE...or PLAY PRACTICE:
As I'm sure you've heard, our play practices are in full swing! Unfortunately, our science time last week was the only time available for the entire fifth grade to get together and practice in the commons. We're all excited to get back to our Ecosystems unit this week!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
Unit 9 will wrap up later this week. We will review the major concepts from the unit and take our final test on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Tuck Everlasting literature circles will continue this week!
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Our 15-Day Challenge will continue this week as we move on to days 5-10! Students will continue to set goals, research, document, reflect, and give/receive peer feedback.
SCIENCE:
Ecosystems will continue this week as we examine food chains and food webs. We will also further explore the idea of developing a compost program for Patton School.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, 5/17..........................................Beach Day
Wednesday, 5/18....................................MAKE-A-WISH WALKATHON 4-5:30pm
Friday, 5/20..............................................Unit 9 Math Test (Anderle)
Tuesday, 5/24.........................................The Lion King (Blue Cast) 7pm
Thursday, 5/26........................................The Lion King (White Cast) 7pm
Friday, 5/27.............................................No School (SIP DAY)
Monday, 5/30..........................................No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, 6/2..........................................5th GRADE TRIP
Friday, 6/3...............................................Spirit Day (morning)
Ice Cream Social
Monday, 6/6............................................5th Grade Recognition Ceremony @2pm
Tuesday, 6/7............................................LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (full day)
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
We continued moving through Unit 9 last week in math. Students practiced finding the volume of prisms, and solved four 4's problems. On Friday, we reviewed many of our major concepts from Unit 9 with a math class BREAKOUT! It was a tough, challenging Breakout, but with lots of teamwork and communication, students were eventually able to breakout!
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Tuck Everlasting literature circles continued last week! It is wonderful watching our class work together in groups to plan out their learning for the week. Together they decide on the number of chapters to read, and assign literature roles for their discussions. They are definitely enjoying their independence and proving just how well they can facilitate their own learning!
WRITERS' WORKSHOP:
We're finally celebrating our published work as short fiction authors! Last week we began sharing our stories! What an amazingly talented group of writers we have here in 5-1!
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
The 15-Day Challenge is up and running, and we've successfully completed our first 5 days! Last week students set goals and created a weekly plan. We documented progress and reflected daily, and had an opportunity to get peer feedback on Friday! Students set goals for our next 5 days, and are eager to continue this week!
SCIENCE...or PLAY PRACTICE:
As I'm sure you've heard, our play practices are in full swing! Unfortunately, our science time last week was the only time available for the entire fifth grade to get together and practice in the commons. We're all excited to get back to our Ecosystems unit this week!
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
Unit 9 will wrap up later this week. We will review the major concepts from the unit and take our final test on Friday.
READING WORKSHOP:
Our Tuck Everlasting literature circles will continue this week!
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Our 15-Day Challenge will continue this week as we move on to days 5-10! Students will continue to set goals, research, document, reflect, and give/receive peer feedback.
SCIENCE:
Ecosystems will continue this week as we examine food chains and food webs. We will also further explore the idea of developing a compost program for Patton School.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Tuesday, 5/17..........................................Beach Day
Wednesday, 5/18....................................MAKE-A-WISH WALKATHON 4-5:30pm
Friday, 5/20..............................................Unit 9 Math Test (Anderle)
Tuesday, 5/24.........................................The Lion King (Blue Cast) 7pm
Thursday, 5/26........................................The Lion King (White Cast) 7pm
Friday, 5/27.............................................No School (SIP DAY)
Monday, 5/30..........................................No School (Memorial Day)
Thursday, 6/2..........................................5th GRADE TRIP
Friday, 6/3...............................................Spirit Day (morning)
Ice Cream Social
Monday, 6/6............................................5th Grade Recognition Ceremony @2pm
Tuesday, 6/7............................................LAST DAY OF SCHOOL (full day)
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