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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