I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day yesterday! We have a great and busy week ahead in fifth grade. Don't forget to join Patton at our Garibaldi’s night on Thursday from 5-8pm!
HERE'S WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK:
MATH:
Last week in math we continued moving through Unit 9. Students used the formulas for area of a rectangle, triangle, and parallelogram to solve area problems. We also learned how to find the volume of rectangular prisms.
READING:
Our first full week of Tuck Everlasting literature circles was amazing! I have loved 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: Discussion Director, Illustrator, Summarizer, Connector, and Passage Master. They are definitely enjoying their independence and proving just how well they can facilitate their own learning!
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
We successfully kicked off our 15 Challenge last week! Students were introduced to this idea through a Ted Talk (the 30 Day Challenge):
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days?language=en
Students accepted the challenge of learning something new in just 15 days, and then began brainstorming ideas. After selecting their challenge, students formulated their topic into a question to guide their learning.
Example: In what ways might I compile a gallery of photos that I have taken?
Next, students set goals and established a plan for the first 5 days of the challenge. After completing our official Day 1, students documented and reflected on their progress. Beginning this week, we will be using Seesaw as our online journaling tool for this documentation.
SCIENCE:
We officially began our Science Companion study of Ecosystems last week! Students observed the living and non-living components of ecosystems, and then identified interactions between these components. We discussed the definition of ecosystems, and then explored our school ground to search for and document examples of different interactions within this ecosystem. Next, we discussed the survival needs of animals and considered the link between energy and matter, and the survival needs of living things. Through analysis and interpretation of nutrition labels, students discovered ways that food provides the matter (nutrients) and energy that all animals need to survive.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This week in math we will finish up most of the lessons in Unit 9. Students will solve 4 4's problems and examine volume. We will also participate in a Unit 9 review Breakout...designed by me! :)))
READING WORKSHOP:
Literature circles will continue this week, along with an examination of our Ecosystems Schoolwide unit.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Our 15 Day Challenge will continue this week! Students will complete their first 5 days, and set new goals and plans for the next 5 days.
SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems this week will involve an examination of food chains, food webs, and plants as producers.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 5/9............................................The Lion King Ticket Reservations Due!
MATH MAP Test @ 9:15am
Band Concert @ Hersey 7pm
Thursday, 5/12........................................Illinois Science Assessmet (tentative) am
Garibaldi's Night 5-8pm
Friday, 5/13.............................................Sports Day
Robert Crown: Life Begins (am)
Tuesday, 5/17..........................................Beach Day
Wednesday, 5/18....................................MAKE-A-WISH WALKATHON 4-5:30pm
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:
Last week in math we continued moving through Unit 9. Students used the formulas for area of a rectangle, triangle, and parallelogram to solve area problems. We also learned how to find the volume of rectangular prisms.
READING:
Our first full week of Tuck Everlasting literature circles was amazing! I have loved 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: Discussion Director, Illustrator, Summarizer, Connector, and Passage Master. They are definitely enjoying their independence and proving just how well they can facilitate their own learning!
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
We successfully kicked off our 15 Challenge last week! Students were introduced to this idea through a Ted Talk (the 30 Day Challenge):
https://www.ted.com/talks/matt_cutts_try_something_new_for_30_days?language=en
Students accepted the challenge of learning something new in just 15 days, and then began brainstorming ideas. After selecting their challenge, students formulated their topic into a question to guide their learning.
Example: In what ways might I compile a gallery of photos that I have taken?
Next, students set goals and established a plan for the first 5 days of the challenge. After completing our official Day 1, students documented and reflected on their progress. Beginning this week, we will be using Seesaw as our online journaling tool for this documentation.
SCIENCE:
We officially began our Science Companion study of Ecosystems last week! Students observed the living and non-living components of ecosystems, and then identified interactions between these components. We discussed the definition of ecosystems, and then explored our school ground to search for and document examples of different interactions within this ecosystem. Next, we discussed the survival needs of animals and considered the link between energy and matter, and the survival needs of living things. Through analysis and interpretation of nutrition labels, students discovered ways that food provides the matter (nutrients) and energy that all animals need to survive.
THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS:
MATH:
This week in math we will finish up most of the lessons in Unit 9. Students will solve 4 4's problems and examine volume. We will also participate in a Unit 9 review Breakout...designed by me! :)))
READING WORKSHOP:
Literature circles will continue this week, along with an examination of our Ecosystems Schoolwide unit.
PERSONALIZED LEARNING:
Our 15 Day Challenge will continue this week! Students will complete their first 5 days, and set new goals and plans for the next 5 days.
SCIENCE:
Our study of Ecosystems this week will involve an examination of food chains, food webs, and plants as producers.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Monday, 5/9............................................The Lion King Ticket Reservations Due!
MATH MAP Test @ 9:15am
Band Concert @ Hersey 7pm
Thursday, 5/12........................................Illinois Science Assessmet (tentative) am
Garibaldi's Night 5-8pm
Friday, 5/13.............................................Sports Day
Robert Crown: Life Begins (am)
Tuesday, 5/17..........................................Beach Day
Wednesday, 5/18....................................MAKE-A-WISH WALKATHON 4-5:30pm
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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