Oudoor Discovery Center

Despite the cold and windy weather conditions, we enjoyed our day at the Outdoor Discovery Center on Friday. We learned about American Indians homes, how they hunted, and had an opportunity to explore many artifacts. We completed a weaving craft when we arrived back at Hamilton Elementary.

Read-a-thon

I would like to thank you ALL for participating in our read-a-thon. We raised a significant amount of money that we will be able to use for field trip transportation. Enjoy these pictures of the kids reading and celebrating success!!

Black and Gold Day

Just a few photos from Black and Gold day!

Read-a-thon and Field Trip

What a terrific read-a-thon we had today! The fifth grade raised over $1,100.00! Thank you all for your generosity! We will be using this money during the course of the year to pay for transportation to various field trips. Our first field trip will be next week Friday, October 12. We will be going to the Outdoor Discovery Center for the Native American experience. Each child will need to be dressed appropriately to be outside most of the day and a disposable sack lunch. If you have not done so already, please send in $4.00 to cover the entrance fee for your child. Have a great weekend!!

Social Studies

We will be concluding our study of Geography this week. Please look for a review/study sheet to come home on Monday. Please invest some time in studying with your child. The test will be on Tuesday.

40 Book Challenge!

I have challenged all students to read 40 books this year!! Every day we have some time set aside to read, so please help your child work toward this goal by providing time at home as well. Many students also need help developing the skill of finding books that are in the "just right" category. Here is a web site that you may just find helpful! http://www.whatshouldireadnext.com

Math

We have been spending a fair amount of time reviewing multiplication and division facts. Students must be able to do 25 problems in a minute in order to be considered fluent in this area. I am very pleased with their progress so far! Many have demonstrated mastery and others are making excellent progress!!