Week of April 9-13

Happy Friday the 13th to all of you!

The students have been working so hard each and every day on their Ted Talk.  They cannot wait to showcase it to you next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Here's the latest schedule with days and the correct order.  Here's what we've also been also been working on in 5D!

Tuesday, April 17th 1:20-2:45	Wednesday, April 18th 1:20-2:45
Thoren Ben Eddie Jacqui Jaclyn Addie Marley Brody Ryan Lily	Tyler Finn Drew Ellie Maeve Cece Breanne Amber Nate Callum Andrew Alex

Math

• Just finished division of fractions
• Moving onto Geometry and Volume
• Math testing 5/14 and 5/15

Literacy

• Ted Talks, Ted Talks and more Ted Talks
• Kids have practiced in small groups using the Smartboard
• Other groups have videoed each other
• All students shared GLOWS and GROWS
• Literacy Testing is 5/1-5/4

Social Studies

• Revolutionary War is underway
• Our read aloud is hysterical, please ask your child
• The 5D-5L Revolutionary timeline is filling up
• Students are understanding different perspectives based on identity

Week of Empowerment coming April 16-20

Students will work on a self guided, self taught topic they are passionate about.  Ask your child about their interests this weekend.  As a team of teachers, we introduced this learning experience to all the 5th graders!

Important Dates

Jump Rope for Heart and Garden Walk 4/20

April Vacation: 4/23-4/27

State Testing 5/1-5/4, 5/14-5/15 and 5/21-5/22

Wellness Walk 5/9

Early Release 5/23

Boston Freedom Trail 5/24

No School 5/28

EHS Children's Theater Production 5/30
June 11th:  CMS Step Up day
June 14th: End of 5th Celebration at night
June 19th: Last day of school and Odiorne field trip
June 19th: 5th Grade Walk Out

Enjoy our pictures from the week!

Enjoy your weekend!

Shannon