Week of December 14-18

Wow, we had a fast week here in 5D.  The students have done a lot of diligent work this week.

• In math, we completed unit 3 with an assessment.  We are onto unit 4 after vacation.  Unit 4 is all about decimals.
• We've continued our non-fiction reading and research writing unit by looking closely at leads and how non-fiction writing sounds.  We worked on making a stronger lead as well as sounding professional using transitional words.  The research reports are coming along great!
• The students presented their heart projects to a group of 5 doctors as well as Mr. Fosher, Mr. Goldsmith and Mrs. Wentworth.  Amazing presentations!
• In social studies, the students began writing a script for an informercial for persuading people to want to come to their colony.

Some important information for next week!

1.  We will have our holiday party with goodies and hot cocoa next Wednesday, December 23rd from 11:30-12:30.  Feel free to send in any of the food/drinks on Monday or Tuesday.

2.  The students earned a PAJAMA day on the 23rd for all their excellent work earning DoJo Points!

3.  For the 23rd, each student can bring in a book all wrapped for our Yankee Swap.  If you have any issues finding a book, let me know.  I have plenty to wrap!

4. Nurse Lilly will be talking with all the students on Monday. Tuesday will be two separate talks for the boys and girls. A flyer went home a few weeks ago with details. 

I'll be forwarding along pictures from our Heart Presentations soon!

Enjoy this weekend!  Only three more school days until holiday break!  Wow, time flies...

Shannon