September 16-21

Happy Friday, 5DL families!

Wow!  These kids are really into the swing of things in 5DL!!!  We are so impressed with their growth, maturity and positivity that is just multiplying every day!

Love, Mrs. Loh and Mrs. DeLello

*Literacy

-The students worked on their poems “Where I’m From”

-We added details in using the five senses

-Students self edited and then shared with partners

-Students typed a final draft using creative colors, text etc...

*Math

-Students worked so hard this week on the Math Menu

-We are reviewing place value/introducing decimals

-Students complete a teacher lesson, technology piece as well as practice

-Students played game to help master number sense and fact fluency

*Social Studies

-The student learned about the 5 themes of geography

-Ask your child all about Flocabulary (we love learning by song)

-Students learned about the different identities and perspectives in the same 

event

-Students worked in teams to share on SeeSaw about an event with different 

identities and perspectives

*Community

-As a 5DL community we met to talk about how it is, in fact, COOL to CARE 

about school and learning!

-We discussed ways to show how you care about all the parts of your school 

day

*Read Aloud:

-Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart is getting soooo good

-Ask about Jonathan and the librarian

*Important Dates

-Open House is October 3rd (timeframe coming soon)

-Students will lead parents through this nights in the classrooms

-Early Release, October 11th DISMISSAL AT 11:50

-Picture Retakes: October 24th 

*Stem Activity

-The students worked in groups of four to empty a tube of toothpaste as 

quickly possible

-They then had to attempt to get it all back into the tube...this was clearly 

difficult!

-We then read the book Each Kindness

-Students then brainstormed in small groups how they could show kindness 

in our 5DL community

-Students understood the toothpaste tube signified when words/actions are 

said/done, it is hard to take back

*Student Council Reps:

-On Friday, students interested in running for student council stood in front 

of their peers and delivered speeches

-We then voted for two representatives, one from 5L and one from 5D

-Everyone who participated did a fantastic job!

-Congratulations to Nina M in 5D and Izzy M in 5L

Week TWO!

Happy Sunday, 5DL families!

We had a fabulous week.  Here’s a glimpse at some of the things we did!

Love, Mrs. Loh and Mrs. DeLello

*STEM Challenges:

-Children worked in groups to create the tallest tower out of index cards

-Teams worked together on finding numbers cooperatively in a math 100 

group challenge activity

-We played three math games to help with fact fluency (Yahtsee, 24 and 

Salute!)

*Goals:

  -We set goals each morning to help us all learn the ways 5DL will run smoothly

-Our first goal this week was around continuing smooth transitions

-Our second goal was around more focused listening

-Our third goal was around less side talking

*Projects:

-We completed our Personal Posters

-We finished our Identity Webs

*Community:

-We continued this week with whole group 5DL morning meetings

*Read Aloud:

-Make sure to ask your child about Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart

*Important Dates

-Picture day is this Thursday 9/12

-Open House is October 3rd

Until tomorrow....

Shannon :)

Happy end of WEEK ONE!

Happy end of the first week to all our 5DL families!

We feel so fortunate to have this group!  They have been amazing in being role models, showing kindness and taking risks in the community!  Here’s a snapshot as to all the wonderful things we accomplished this week!

Love, Mrs. Loh and Mrs. DeLello

*STEM Challenges:

-Peaches Ahead: groups worked together with limited supplies to create a 

contraption that could be worn on the top of their heads

-They then participated in a relay race where each team member had to 

transport the peach down the blacktop and back!

-Tennis Balls Aloft: groups worked together to build the tallest tower possible 

that could hold a tennis ball on top.

-STEM Activities focused on teamwork, what helps/what hurts, being an 

active participant, listening to others ideas as well as staying on task.

*Goals:

  -We set goals each morning to help us all learn the ways 5DL will run smoothly

-Our first goal was around ACTIVE LISTENING

-Our second goal was around SMOOTH TRANSITIONS

-Our third transition was around CLASSROOM CARE

*Projects:

-We worked on our Personal Posters

-We began painting a background for our Identity Webs

*Zen Breaks

-A few times this week we guided students through meditation to quiet and 

calm the mind

*Identity:

-Began discussing what identity is/means

-Read “Why Am I Me?” and discussed what makes us each unique as 

individuals

-Worked on identity webs to represent who we are

*Community:

-We began our year with a whole group 5DL morning meeting

-Students have been encouraged to greet, compliment and have 

Conversations

-Our 2 classes begin the day outside and focus on being role models for the 

younger students

*Read Aloud:

-We began reading Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart

Enjoy your four day weekend!

-Shannon