What a week we have had. I think the high expectations, routines, and hopes for success in 5th grade are fully understood by all members of the class. Here's a glimpse into our week...
- In math students worked with rounding decimals, patterns across our place value system as well as powers of ten. Each day in workshop the three groups met with me, practiced skills in the next center and played games in the other center. Ask your child all about the games! Decimal Bump, Decimal Destruction, Partner Round Up among others.
- I am impressed in reading so far. After our conversation about whether or not reading is important, I've seen students treat reading with joy and respect. We visited 5L to talk about setting reading goals for the start of our first reading unit. Some goals had to do with tackling higher levels of reading, reading more fluently, keeping track of characters and events better, increase reading stamina and become a more fluent reader. Each student knew exactly what he or she needed!
- In writing we have done a lot of work around pre-writing. Each student has thought of many turning points in their lives that would make incredible narratives. We talk about thinking of a memory that could grow into an amazing story. Students have been challenged to think of a story that encompasses one of our growth mindset stances.
- Showcasing The Honest Truth with 5L! Mrs.Loh and I came up with a cool idea on the fly! The students were shown online book reviews, book teasers and author talks all about Dan Gemeinhart's book. In groups of three or four, they were challenged in creating something to showcase the book in some way. Through talk shows, iMovies, as well as Animotos each group shined!
- Homework is in play each Monday through Thursday. I normally have the students fill out the agenda on Monday for the whole week. They should be reading 30 minutes each night, completing a math worksheet and blogging or commenting each week. Math notebooks are a great resource and I often remind kids to take them home with the homework. Remember there is a wealth of online resources on the SMS website if you feel your child needs extra to do each night!
- Parent conference google sign up will be coming soon! I cannot believe the month of September is behind us! There are two, half days for parents conferences. I'll be sending an email that you can edit to put yourself in a spot. Each slot will be 15 minutes long. You'll be able to see your child's literacy binder, math notebook among other things.
Remember to collect a mason jar or glass jar to send into school for a craft for November! THanks for the Clorox wipes too! I love to keep the room as germ free as I can.
Have a wonderful, restful and relaxing weekend! Until Monday!
Shannon
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