This Week in Room 33! Sept.18-21

One theme this year that we are focusing on is having a growth mindset! The above image is an example of how to change our thinking from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset. You may have heard some quotes from your students that we use in class--- "When you're done, you've only just begun!" or "We learn from our mistakes!" and "It's okay to fail- that's how we get better!" There is ALWAYS room to grow and room for improvement- this is just another reason why we always set goals and WORK to achieve them!

This week in 5th grade...

Science- We are wrapping up our unit on scientific investigations with a test on Thursday! Students should study their science notebooks and study guides (we will go over these in class). Students can also use this link to study the vocabulary words---Scientific Investigations Quizlet 
***Please see email with more study resources!

Writing- This week we are completing our 1st personal narrative and celebrating them on Tuesday. After we celebrate our writing in school, students will bring their piece home to celebrate with you! Students will bring home their writing portfolio (binder). Inside their writing portfolio will be their piece and a checklist to fill out and get signed by you. Please help them celebrate their accomplishments, but also look for & encourage setting new goals for their next piece that we will start on Wednesday! These writers know that "when they are done, they've only just begun!" :)

Reading- This week we are continuing to work on having meaningful and thoughtful discussions within our book clubs. Some clubs are already finishing their book and starting a 2nd one! Students are expected to be reading up to their group's stopping point each day/night so they are prepared to be an important contributor within their book club discussions. This week we are:

• debating to promote rich book club discussions
• reflecting on ourselves as books clubs
• comparing more than one text
• rethinking our themes to allow for more complexity

Math-  We are wrapping up our study of Ch. 2 (Multiplying Whole Numbers) this week as we learn partial products & the distributive property, estimating products using rounding & compatible numbers, and multiplying 3-digit numbers by 1-digit and 2-digit numbers. We will review on Thursday and Monday with a test on Tuesday, Sept. 27. 

It is SO IMPORTANT that your student knows their basic multiplication facts. Please quiz your child and have them practice in ALEKS (Quick Tables) or try this site (as your student about our class challenge!)---MATH MAGICIAN 

Thank you for all your hard work at home- it REALLY pays off! 

Social Studies- We are continuing our study on the Declaration of Independence (ch. 6). Check out our new online textbook- Social Studies Book (TCI)
Teacher email- nschaefer@lindberghschools.ws
Student username- 25firstlastname
Password- flyers2017

Reminder-- No School this Friday!