Week of January 20-24th, 2020

Happy Friday, 5D Families!

Time in 2020 is truly flying!  I’m noticing all my students’ organization and transitions are getting better!  Thank you for your support to make sure your child is getting what they need! Here’s a glimpse into our week...

Math

-We worked on our mid year math diagnostic

-We begin fractions next week

-It’ll be super important your child has a deep understanding of fraction number sense

Literacy

-Students wrote leads for their research reports

-We then worked on making our sub topic paragraphs interesting and personal

-Students will finish their writing next week with a self-edit, peer edit and teacher edit

-We will be working to create books once Mrs. Loh returns on ⅔!

-More details to follow but kids are excited!!!!

Science

-We discovered why the moon has phases and how it follows a pattern

-We discovered what shooting stars really are!

-We also reviewed the different Mysteries we have done

STEMbassadors visited.  5D students worked in groups of three to create a drone to safely deliver iphones.  Some students are coming back this Saturday to work further with these UNH students.

Important Dates

2/24/20 February Vacation Week

FIRST GRADE IS TAKING DONATIONS AND LOOKING FOR SHOPPERS 1stGrade Market "Save the Koalas" is Thursday, Feb 6th at 8:30am. All ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND This is our 3rd Annual First Grade Market. This year will be donating all the money raised to help the animals in fire-ravaged Australia. First graders will be working on a variety of handmade creations to sell at the market. Most items will be sold for $1. Any donations are also welcome!

Our class will be going to the first grade market on February 6th if you wanted to send money in with your child.

Have a wonderful week with your children!

Shannon

Enjoy pictures from our DRONE DELIVERY CHALLENGE  today!!!!