Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thursday, May 29th...The last day!
What a wonderful day and school year we've had. The time has flown and now we move on to enjoy our summer and prepare for next year. I have truly loved teaching each and every one of you and I can not thank you (parents/families) enough for your support this school year. I can't wait to watch you all grow in 5th grade! Have a wonderful and restful summer! See you in October when I return to school. Stay tuned to the blog for pictures when Luke is born.
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Wednesday, May 28th
We spent the first half of our day working to complete our math games. Several students presented their science projects. Don't forget that they are due tomorrow.
The second half of our day was spent watching the fifth grade moving on ceremony and presentations for their exhibition. They did a great job! Ask your child to tell you more!!
If you have not sent your library book or the money to replace it, either are due tomorrow.
Tomorrow will be our last day together as a class. I am looking forward to a fun filled day!
Have a great evening!!
The second half of our day was spent watching the fifth grade moving on ceremony and presentations for their exhibition. They did a great job! Ask your child to tell you more!!
If you have not sent your library book or the money to replace it, either are due tomorrow.
Tomorrow will be our last day together as a class. I am looking forward to a fun filled day!
Have a great evening!!
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Tuesday, May 27th
We had a great learning celebration this afternoon! Thank you to everyone who joined us. Students loved sharing their work and information reflecting on their school year. The awards were wonderful and I loved giving them!
I need to add two students to the perfect attendance awards. Teo Lara, Camille Messonnier, and Lauren Cox all had perfect attendance for the entire school year. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to Myles!!! She is our class elected Superstar of the Month for May!!!
Thank you again for a wonderful year. It was not possible without your support. We are going to have wonderful last week, starting with 5th grade promotion and exhibition tomorrow. Thursday will be science day as we share our experiments and hard work.
Have a wonderful day!!
Homework: Read, Finish science experiment
I need to add two students to the perfect attendance awards. Teo Lara, Camille Messonnier, and Lauren Cox all had perfect attendance for the entire school year. Congratulations!!!
Congratulations to Myles!!! She is our class elected Superstar of the Month for May!!!
Thank you again for a wonderful year. It was not possible without your support. We are going to have wonderful last week, starting with 5th grade promotion and exhibition tomorrow. Thursday will be science day as we share our experiments and hard work.
Have a wonderful day!!
Homework: Read, Finish science experiment
Friday, May 23, 2014
Friday, May 23rd
It was a disco day!!! We worked on creating Math games for our class. Students had to communicate the rules of the game and design their pieces and game board. They are not quite finished.
Have a great long weekend!!!
Have a great long weekend!!!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Thursday, May 22nd
We were wacky! We were tacky! We worked very hard!
Students worked to complete their math projects and social studies projects today. We worked through word problems and worked to get our papers published. Many students were able to complete their assignments today. Published writing pieces are due tomorrow.
Don't forget that tomorrow is disco day. Wear your best disco gear and be ready to dance.
On Tuesday, May 27th we will be having our end of the Learning Celebration at 1:15. We hope to see you all there as we remember our amazing school year!
Homework: Math workbook pages 59 and 139, Read
Students worked to complete their math projects and social studies projects today. We worked through word problems and worked to get our papers published. Many students were able to complete their assignments today. Published writing pieces are due tomorrow.
Don't forget that tomorrow is disco day. Wear your best disco gear and be ready to dance.
On Tuesday, May 27th we will be having our end of the Learning Celebration at 1:15. We hope to see you all there as we remember our amazing school year!
Homework: Math workbook pages 59 and 139, Read
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Wednesday, May 21st
We had another great day on the Ave! Students continued work on their math and social studies projects. They are working very hard, and I can't wait to see the finished products!
We completed an activity on budgeting that involved using beans as our income and allocating funds to certain spending categories. We also experienced a loss of income and had to reallocate our funds accordingly. Ask your child to tell you more!!
I know that you are diligently completing your science experiments at home. Students will bring them on the last day of school, May 29th, for a science museum and presentation. I am excited to see what you have discovered!
We had many students in their purple and gold today. Tomorrow is wacky tacky day, so wear your wackiest outfit.
Please send in any and all library books. They were due to the media center today.
See you in the morning!
Homework: Math workbook pages 99 and 113, Read.
We completed an activity on budgeting that involved using beans as our income and allocating funds to certain spending categories. We also experienced a loss of income and had to reallocate our funds accordingly. Ask your child to tell you more!!
I know that you are diligently completing your science experiments at home. Students will bring them on the last day of school, May 29th, for a science museum and presentation. I am excited to see what you have discovered!
We had many students in their purple and gold today. Tomorrow is wacky tacky day, so wear your wackiest outfit.
Please send in any and all library books. They were due to the media center today.
See you in the morning!
Homework: Math workbook pages 99 and 113, Read.
Tuesday, May 20th
Good morning!
So sorry for the late post. Our computers were down after school yesterday.
We had a busy day. Students began working on a project in math. They utilizing specific criteria about lines, angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals to create a map. Ask your child to tell you more!
We looked at financial planning and its importance in meeting your goals. Students took an inventory of their values by answering the question, "What would I spend $50 on?"
We continued our discussion of central theme. Students sorted quotes from our read aloud, The Hope Chest. We discussed each quote's theme and from there were able to determine an overall central theme for our book.
Yesterday was TWIN DAY!!! Today is Purple and Gold day in honor of Mrs. Sharkey's retirement. Tomorrow is Wacky Tacky day and Friday is Disco day.
Don't forget: ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE TODAY!
So sorry for the late post. Our computers were down after school yesterday.
We had a busy day. Students began working on a project in math. They utilizing specific criteria about lines, angles, triangles, and quadrilaterals to create a map. Ask your child to tell you more!
We looked at financial planning and its importance in meeting your goals. Students took an inventory of their values by answering the question, "What would I spend $50 on?"
We continued our discussion of central theme. Students sorted quotes from our read aloud, The Hope Chest. We discussed each quote's theme and from there were able to determine an overall central theme for our book.
Yesterday was TWIN DAY!!! Today is Purple and Gold day in honor of Mrs. Sharkey's retirement. Tomorrow is Wacky Tacky day and Friday is Disco day.
Don't forget: ALL LIBRARY BOOKS ARE DUE TODAY!
Monday, May 19, 2014
Field Day 2014
The Fighting Pickles had a wonderful day!!! They showed great support for each other and enjoyed the beautiful weather.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Thursday, May 15th
We had a busy Thursday. We worked to construct and classify polygons utilizing different types of graph paper. Students will be practicing for homework tonight. Quadrilaterals have been our focus this week. Students have enjoyed learning about their attributes. Ask your child to tell you more about the attributes of a trapezoid and which shapes can be classified as such!
We had our last class trip to the media center today, and tomorrow is the last day to check out library books. All books are due to the media center by May 21st.
Please remind your student of the importance of maintaining appropriate behavior and expectations for the remainder of the school year. We have many exciting things occurring, but we are also still working hard on assignments, projects, and assessments to cover our standards for the year. Thank for you support!
TOMORROW IS FIELD DAY!! We will be leaving very close to 7:45 to walk to McKoy Park. It is important that your child is on time for school. Please be sure to have a water bottle, appropriate shoes, and attire for the day. Don't forget sunscreen and come ready for fun!! GO FIGHTING PICKLES!!
Homework: Math, Read
We had our last class trip to the media center today, and tomorrow is the last day to check out library books. All books are due to the media center by May 21st.
Please remind your student of the importance of maintaining appropriate behavior and expectations for the remainder of the school year. We have many exciting things occurring, but we are also still working hard on assignments, projects, and assessments to cover our standards for the year. Thank for you support!
TOMORROW IS FIELD DAY!! We will be leaving very close to 7:45 to walk to McKoy Park. It is important that your child is on time for school. Please be sure to have a water bottle, appropriate shoes, and attire for the day. Don't forget sunscreen and come ready for fun!! GO FIGHTING PICKLES!!
Homework: Math, Read
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Wednesday, May 14th
Whew! The week is getting busier by the day.
We worked this morning to solve problems in which we determined the measurement of missing angles based on the data given. Students did a great job with this task and asked to do more!!! We also looked a quadrilaterals, and parallelograms today. Students looked as significant characteristics that make certain quadrilaterals and parallelograms special. For example, a rectangle can not be classified as a square, but a square can be classified as a rectangle. Ask your child to tell you more! They will be working on this for homework tonight.
We continued our discussion about finance. Students worked on goal setting today. They utilized their iPads to set SMART goals. Ask your child to tell you more about the assignment that they are creating.
S - Specific
M - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic
T - Time oriented
I am looking forward to another great day tomorrow as we have our last library checkout of the school year.
See you in the morning!
Homework: Spelling (due tomorrow, test tomorrow), Math, Read
We worked this morning to solve problems in which we determined the measurement of missing angles based on the data given. Students did a great job with this task and asked to do more!!! We also looked a quadrilaterals, and parallelograms today. Students looked as significant characteristics that make certain quadrilaterals and parallelograms special. For example, a rectangle can not be classified as a square, but a square can be classified as a rectangle. Ask your child to tell you more! They will be working on this for homework tonight.
We continued our discussion about finance. Students worked on goal setting today. They utilized their iPads to set SMART goals. Ask your child to tell you more about the assignment that they are creating.
S - SpecificM - Measurable
A - Attainable
R - Realistic
T - Time oriented
I am looking forward to another great day tomorrow as we have our last library checkout of the school year.
See you in the morning!
Homework: Spelling (due tomorrow, test tomorrow), Math, Read
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Tuesday, May 13th
Whew! What a busy day! We almost ran out of time.
Students worked to discuss savings this morning. We had great discussions about a savings account vs. a checking account. We also set some short and long term savings goals. Ask your child to tell you more!
We worked to draw triangles utilizing the protractors and rulers today. Students created and labeled triangles that met specific criteria (ex: acute scalene). They will continue to practice tonight. Students should be able to sufficiently complete their assignment without the use of a protractor or ruler. If you have these instruments at home, I encourage their use.
Students were given a note card that lists their question and hypothesis for their science project. Projects are due in just over two weeks, so I recommend starting today if you have not already.
Homework: Math, Work on Science Project, Read for 30 minutes
Students worked to discuss savings this morning. We had great discussions about a savings account vs. a checking account. We also set some short and long term savings goals. Ask your child to tell you more!
We worked to draw triangles utilizing the protractors and rulers today. Students created and labeled triangles that met specific criteria (ex: acute scalene). They will continue to practice tonight. Students should be able to sufficiently complete their assignment without the use of a protractor or ruler. If you have these instruments at home, I encourage their use.
Students were given a note card that lists their question and hypothesis for their science project. Projects are due in just over two weeks, so I recommend starting today if you have not already.
Homework: Math, Work on Science Project, Read for 30 minutes
Monday, May 12, 2014
Monday, May 12th
I hope you had a wonderful weekend!
We worked hard in math today, exploring triangles. Students worked to classify triangles based on the length of their sides, and the measure
ment of their angles. They completed several activities that involved manipulating and measuring triangles. They will be working on this tonight for homework.
We began discussing finances/money today. Students shared ways that they get money as kids, and took a brief survey to determine how they feel about money. This will be useful information later in this unit.
Worked to infer and explain reference from our book The Hope Chest. Students were able to utilize specific examples from the text to make connections to the cover of the book.
We also began outlining our summative opinion pieces. Students have been diligently collecting research on their historical figure and are ready to begin the outline of their piece. Writing pieces will be due next week.
I am looking forward to another busy day tomorrow. Don't forget to return your science experiment tomorrow. I will be conferencing with individual students to discuss their hypothesis and progress so far.
Information regarding library books was sent home today. Many students are currently reading the books that are on their page. They should not worry about having them turned in until May 21st.
Homework: Spelling, Math, Read for 30 minutes
We worked hard in math today, exploring triangles. Students worked to classify triangles based on the length of their sides, and the measure
ment of their angles. They completed several activities that involved manipulating and measuring triangles. They will be working on this tonight for homework.
We began discussing finances/money today. Students shared ways that they get money as kids, and took a brief survey to determine how they feel about money. This will be useful information later in this unit.
Worked to infer and explain reference from our book The Hope Chest. Students were able to utilize specific examples from the text to make connections to the cover of the book.
We also began outlining our summative opinion pieces. Students have been diligently collecting research on their historical figure and are ready to begin the outline of their piece. Writing pieces will be due next week.
I am looking forward to another busy day tomorrow. Don't forget to return your science experiment tomorrow. I will be conferencing with individual students to discuss their hypothesis and progress so far.
Information regarding library books was sent home today. Many students are currently reading the books that are on their page. They should not worry about having them turned in until May 21st.
Homework: Spelling, Math, Read for 30 minutes
Friday, May 9, 2014
Science Experiments
If your child has not returned their slip that explains their questions for their science experiment, please have them bring it on Monday. Here is a link for some potential and testable questions:
Science Experiments
Science Experiments
Friday, May 9th
Thank you once again for all of the sweet gifts for teacher appreciation week! We started our day by decorating our t-shirts for field day. Students are very excited, and so am I! I will be taking the shirts home to add tie dye over the weekend.
We continued our day by reading and discussing a reader's theater on the 19th amendment and women's suffrage. Students were able to come up with some great questions to add to our wonder board.
Our final explorations were this afternoon. I always enjoy hearing about the interesting and fun activities the students get to participate in. Ask your child to tell you more!!!
Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mother's day!
We continued our day by reading and discussing a reader's theater on the 19th amendment and women's suffrage. Students were able to come up with some great questions to add to our wonder board.
Our final explorations were this afternoon. I always enjoy hearing about the interesting and fun activities the students get to participate in. Ask your child to tell you more!!!
Have a wonderful weekend and a Happy Mother's day!
Thursday, May 8, 2014
Thursday, May 9th
Happy Thursday!
We had a busy morning. Students explored paper folding to find angles without using protractors. They were challenged to create a design using pattern blocks. They determined the measurement of acute, obtuse, and reflex angles with out using protractors. Ask your child to tell you more!
We had a nice trip to the media center. Next Thursday will be our last whole class checkout day. All library books will be due to the media center by May 21st. More information will be coming home soon.
We took a look at the joint resolution for the 19th amendment. Students looked at and discussed pictures from the women's suffrage movement. They discussed how women got the word out and how it would be different if we were trying to get the word out today. Ask your child to tell you about our voting!
We also had a our last day of MAP testing today and are looking forward to explorations tomorrow.
Thank you for the treats, flowers, cards, and other gifts for teacher appreciation week! I appreciate you all!
Homework: Spelling, Math, Read for 30 minutes
We had a busy morning. Students explored paper folding to find angles without using protractors. They were challenged to create a design using pattern blocks. They determined the measurement of acute, obtuse, and reflex angles with out using protractors. Ask your child to tell you more!
We had a nice trip to the media center. Next Thursday will be our last whole class checkout day. All library books will be due to the media center by May 21st. More information will be coming home soon.
We took a look at the joint resolution for the 19th amendment. Students looked at and discussed pictures from the women's suffrage movement. They discussed how women got the word out and how it would be different if we were trying to get the word out today. Ask your child to tell you about our voting!
We also had a our last day of MAP testing today and are looking forward to explorations tomorrow.
Thank you for the treats, flowers, cards, and other gifts for teacher appreciation week! I appreciate you all!
Homework: Spelling, Math, Read for 30 minutes
Monday, May 5, 2014
Monday, May 5th
Welcome back! I hope you had a restful weekend.
We started our day measuring angles without protractors. Students utilized pattern blocks to determine equations for measuring angles. They then worked to combine pattern blocks to determine the size of a given angle. Students will have further practice with this activity tonight. They have their practice activity from class today with them to use as a reference for their homework.
We looked at the structure of our science experiments. You will be receiving more information about this tomorrow. Students will be coming up with a hypothesis and testing it at home. They will be receiving guidance at school to assist them with their process.
I am posting some potential questions that may assist students in developing a hypothesis for their experiment. Students are not limited to these questions. You may want to look at them with your child and discuss some possibilities. See the Science Experiments Link.
Science Experiments
Students have MAP testing this afternoon.
Our field trip is tomorrow! Please be on time for school as our buses will be leaving around 8:00. Students should wear sunscreen and are encouraged to bring a water bottle. We will be outside all day.
See you tomorrow!
We started our day measuring angles without protractors. Students utilized pattern blocks to determine equations for measuring angles. They then worked to combine pattern blocks to determine the size of a given angle. Students will have further practice with this activity tonight. They have their practice activity from class today with them to use as a reference for their homework.
We looked at the structure of our science experiments. You will be receiving more information about this tomorrow. Students will be coming up with a hypothesis and testing it at home. They will be receiving guidance at school to assist them with their process.
I am posting some potential questions that may assist students in developing a hypothesis for their experiment. Students are not limited to these questions. You may want to look at them with your child and discuss some possibilities. See the Science Experiments Link.
Science Experiments
Students have MAP testing this afternoon.
Our field trip is tomorrow! Please be on time for school as our buses will be leaving around 8:00. Students should wear sunscreen and are encouraged to bring a water bottle. We will be outside all day.
See you tomorrow!
Friday, May 2, 2014
Friday, May 2nd
Congratulations to Sophie!! She is our class elected Superstar of the Month for March!
Congratulations to LaBron!! He is our class elected Superstar of the Month for April!
Congratulations to LaBron!! He is our class elected Superstar of the Month for April!
Have a great weekend! I will see you Monday for a great day of learning and our first day of MAP testing.
*Don't forget that we will be returning to our regular dismissal time of 2:30 starting Monday. *
Thursday, May 1, 2014
Thursday, May 1st
Happy May!!!
We had a busy morning working with angles. We worked to describe them as turns and degrees. Students did great with this activity. They utilized a clock as a reference and have some practice problems for homework tonight.
Students also chose their influential person for their end of the term summative. They will be completing research on their person, gathering important information about their life, their beliefs, and how they stood up for their beliefs. There is an opinion piece their summative as well.
WOW!!!! I was so surprised and am (once again) overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness you all have shown me and my family. I can't thank you enough for the wonderful surprise baby shower and sweet gifts. We had a wonderful time celebrating this afternoon. I will never forget it!
A FEW REMINDERS:
If you have not yet returned your permission form for our field trip on Tuesday, please send it in tomorrow.
Please continue to send in field day shirts. We need these ASAP, so there will be time enough to decorate them.
MAP testing will be Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week.
Our last exploration will be next Friday.
Have a wonderful evening! See you tomorrow!
We had a busy morning working with angles. We worked to describe them as turns and degrees. Students did great with this activity. They utilized a clock as a reference and have some practice problems for homework tonight.
Students also chose their influential person for their end of the term summative. They will be completing research on their person, gathering important information about their life, their beliefs, and how they stood up for their beliefs. There is an opinion piece their summative as well.
WOW!!!! I was so surprised and am (once again) overwhelmed by the generosity and kindness you all have shown me and my family. I can't thank you enough for the wonderful surprise baby shower and sweet gifts. We had a wonderful time celebrating this afternoon. I will never forget it!
A FEW REMINDERS:
If you have not yet returned your permission form for our field trip on Tuesday, please send it in tomorrow.
Please continue to send in field day shirts. We need these ASAP, so there will be time enough to decorate them.
MAP testing will be Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week.
Our last exploration will be next Friday.
Have a wonderful evening! See you tomorrow!
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