Saturday, October 6, 2018

Week 6

Happy Friday everyone!

Well, another full week of energy and learning has passed!  These students have been working so hard and you should all be proud of them!  Here's a glimpse into our week...


Exciting news in 5D!  WE have elected our first Student Council representative, and it is....

Chloe!

All four speakers were very impressive and gave it their all.  Well done!

Bhumika

Cole

Eesha

Social Studies

  • Students looked closely at Europe pre exploration
  • Students noticed many similarities and differences between Europe and the Americas
  • Worked in pairs to create a Venn-Doodle-Gram
  • We are onto Africa, our final world next week
Some Venn-Doodle-Grams




Literacy

  • Students "Dreamed the Dream" of an important moment in their life through the five senses
  • Ask them all about Mrs. Loh's and my dog story along with the music video we watched
  • Book browsing for our first unit took place mid week for our first unit
  • Book clubs met to talk about a contract, schedule as well as calendar
  • Look for their book to come home each night to keep up with their book group
  • We also had a Poetry Slam at the "DeLoh Cafe"!  Make sure to ask your child about it!



Math

  • We worked hard on standard, expanded and word form of decimals
  • Some used manipulatives to make connections
  • Continued onto comparing, ordering and rounding decimals
  • Powers of ten was touched upon
  • Ask your child how the self guided "Math Menu" is going for them
  • We played games on Friday to boost our decimal skills


Technology

  • Mr. Burch came in for his second out of 4 digital citizenship lessons



Important!  Students will be going outside for a photography unit in Art.  They should dress warm and wear appropriate shoes for Art next Wednesday.

Important Dates

Columbus Day 10/8
Early Release 10/25
Early Release 11/1


ENJOY the three day weekend!

Shannon

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