Spelling Bee

The fifth grade spelling bee was held on Thursday, January 9.  Congratulations to the winner, Zach Fitzwilliams and runner up, Jenna Fynwever!  Way to go!!

Snow Day!

Well, friends, happy snow day!  I just wanted to give you a heads up regarding eloquence day.  We are in the process of rescheduling it again, and hopefully we will be able to have our special day on Friday, January 10.

Stay warm and safe.  See you soon, I hope!!

December 9, 2013

Winter has definitely arrived!!  Please make sure your child is prepared for outdoor play every day.  In addition, make sure they have shoes to wear in the classroom. 

On Friday, December 20, we will be celebrating Christmas with our annual Eloquence Day fine dining experience.  Students are asked to wear their nice clothes to school in the morning and will be given an opportunity to change when we come back to school following lunch.  Look for a separate note coming home soon regarding this event!

FIFTH GRADERS AND CHRISTMAS

     This year we are planning an opportunity for our students to be involved in supporting a charitable organization. Students will be asked if there is an organization that they would like to suggest.  If there are more than 5 suggestions, the fifth graders will vote for the top 5.  Once the 5 organizations are identified, students will have a chance to purchase a “ticket” for a friend, teacher, or classmate.  Tickets will be sold for $1.00 each.  Every ticket will then be put into a large jar.  The last day to purchase them will be on Dec.19.  On the 19^th, we will have a drawing and the name that we pick out will be the name of the person who will get to choose which of those five organizations will go to!  Therefore, there will be no student gift exchange.  I would like to ask that if you would choose to honor me at this time of the year that you put your money toward tickets.  I am looking forward to this opportunity to teach your children about charity and giving. 

Log Cabins

Most fifth graders have indicated that they will be making a log cabin to show what they have visualized as we read Sign of the Beaver.  The cabins are due on Monday, December 16.  If you would like to drop it off at school in the morning, I will be here by 8:00 a.m.

Outdoor Discovery Center!

November 4, 2013

I’d like to thank those of you who have sent emails or notes regarding conferences.  If you have not had a chance to do so, would you please consider taking a moment to jot down your thoughts and send them my way in the next day or two?

We will be taking our first field trip of the year TOMORROW!!  You should have received a note regarding the requirements for this trip last week.  In case you missed it, please send $4.50 to cover the cost of your child’s experience at the Outdoor Discovery Center.  You may send cash or write a check.  What ever form of payment you choose, please make sure you send it in an envelope with your child’s name written on the outside and identify it as field trip money. In addition, every child must have a SACK LUNCH!!

Release time begins this week.  Fifth graders who are planning to attend will be out of the building from 9:45 - 10:40 on Friday, November 8.

October 13, 2013

October 14, 2013

Due to the fact that I have been ill this weekend and need to be out of the classroom on Monday, things will be a bit different than what the kids were thinking.  

Math:  In math we will be taking the MEAP test on Tuesday.  Please make sure your child is well rested and has a healthy breakfast.  The test covering tables and coordinate graphing will be given on Wednesday.

Writing:  This week we will begin writing an information piece.  All students will be expected to chose an American Indian Tribe to write about.  

Reading:  We will be finishing the book “Guests” this week and complete additional activities that go along with it.  

Social Studies:  Students will be concluding the unit about American Indians this week.  Once again, I have enjoyed teaching it and I believe the students have all enjoyed learning about the cultures of the various regions.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. In honor of this, I would like to promote Breast Cancer Awareness with 5th graders. PLEASE WEAR PINK ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15!!

Monday, October 7, 2013

Monday, October 7, 2013

MEAP Mania begins tomorrow!   You should have received a note home today regarding the MEAP test.  Please read it through carefully and let me know if you have questions.

Conference Slips – conferences have been scheduled and confirmation notices were sent home on Friday.  Please return them as soon as possible.

Writing – In writing, students are working on persuasive pieces, which will also be used as a speaking assignment.  Each child has chosen a fruit or vegetable to try to get their classmates to vote for.  I am hoping these speeches and the voting will all take place on Thursday of this week.  Some students have asked if they may bring in their fruit/veggie for classmates to try and the answer is YES!!

Math – Please, please, please keep practicing the multiplication and division facts at home!  During our RTI time our goal is to get everyone to fluently multiply two digit by two digit numbers and divide a triple digit by a single digit.  Our fifth grade math lessons are about reading charts, tables, and graphs.

Reading – Together we are reading the book titled “Guests” by Michael Dorris.

Social Studies – We are learning about the American Indian Cultures on the North American continent prior to the Europeans arrival. 

Have  a great week!