Friday, March 23, 2018

Week of March 19-23

Hello 5D Families,

Happy spring!  Another week down and it still looks/feels like winter!  
Here are the happenings from this week...

Math
  • Students learned about area with mixed numbers
  • Problem solving with multiplication of fractions
  • Found missing side lengths with rectangles given one side length and the area
  • Taught or reflected on SeeSaw
  • Learned from EdPuzzle and each other!
  • Reviewed concepts on Friday to solidify understanding
Literacy
  • Book clubs are going strong this week and will end next
  • With argument writing, students learned how to cite from sources while sounding professional
  • Looked at layers of a cake to layer evidence with our own thinking and emotions
  • Attacked counterclaims head on
  • Watched Ted Talks to get a better vision of the Ted Talks in April
Science
  • Studied the pattern of the sun over the course of the year
  • Discovered different constellations come out in different months
  • Looked at the phases of the moon
  • Talked about eclipses
Social Studies
  • Began the Revolutionary War
  • Quick look at French and Indian War
  • Through music, students are learning the events of the war (Ask about Mr. Bett's song)
  • Our interactive read aloud is amazing!!!  Please ask your child
  • Students were taxed unfairly by King Dels and King Loh... oh, the outrage! :)
Early Releases on 4/4 and 4/11 for spring conferences.  Dismissal at 12:50.
Find the sign up link below.

Enjoy your weekend!

Shannon

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