Happy Friday 5D Families!
I cannot believe we are almost to the end of March. One more week left! I'm noticing the students becoming more and more independent and mature. Here are some things the students have been working on!
In math
- We finished our division of fractions and began geometry this week
- Students learned about polygons, quadrilaterals and triangles
- One center is a review/choice center where students will choose what skills they need to strengthen
In literacy
- Students researched both sides of a argument of their choice
- Some students used Padlet to organize notes
- Some arguments involve using animals in testing, hunting elephants for ivory, having recess in middle school, college being free (I'm partial to this one) :)
- After they researched, students chose their side and flashdrafted from their notes
Read Aloud
- We finished The Luck Uglies
- We just began Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart (author of The Honest Truth)
Science
- Along with 5L, the students performed a density experiment to see whether certain objects with different densities would sink or float
- Students began self guided stations around mixtures
- Students grouped to create an inquiry question of something within matter they can text and brought home a list of things they may need for Monday
Social Hour
- Together with 5L we talked about belonging and friendships changing this year into the next transition. Students shared about both of these as well as Mrs. Loh and me. We shared that change is inevitable but how your react to it can be controlled.
- We also talked about the digital age and how what you text/message can be construed differently than was intended. If there are any issues, we encouraged all to ask to speak directly with the other person. If that doesn't work, ask an adult for help.
- As a parent, I definitely check in with my children about things that are done on their technology. It's not an easy job but one that needs to be done.
Canned Food Drive
Please bring in any canned or boxed food to help support our food drive!
Conference Dates and Sign Up: Please see the link below
Important Dates Coming up
Early Release 4/5
Early Release 4/12
April Vacation 4/24-4/28
Smarter Balanced Testing Window 5/8-5/19
Boston Field Trip for 5D 5/25
Enjoy your weekend!
Shannon
Density Experiment
Research and Padlet
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