Student Post 11/19

Today was a LEAP day. First, we did "Tough Turkey Teasers". Then, we did a math review for our test tomorrow. After that, we did an alike/different chart about the Dutch and French in social studies. Then, we did science. We had music. At 12:25 we went to lunch. Then we listened to Phantom Tollbooth. After that, we did daily 5. Then, in writing we read to our partners and asked questions about our personal narratives. Lastly, we packed up.

Posted by: Thomas
Edited by: Harry

This (Short) Week in Room 33! Nov. 19-20

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- Students will get a chance to work on their Time for Kids article that is due Tuesday (this was given to students Friday during centers). Students will also have a "Turkey" packet with fun holiday-themed activities they may choose to work on.

Math- Today we will be reviewing for our Unit 4 test tomorrow. Please study homework sheets! Unit 4 covers chapters 9-12 and is on dividing by 1- and 2-digit divisors, dividing decimals by whole numbers, and using multiplication and division in algebra.

Social Studies- We will be continuing our study on chapter 4.

Reading- We will continue with our "daily 5" independent activities and guided reading small groups. Please check in with your student to be sure they are reading at home- especially over Thanksgiving break! :)

Writing- We will be working on conferring with each other on our personal narrative drafts and begin editing for spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

THANK YOU!!! Thank you for bringing in all the items for Adopt-a-Family! So far we have brought in 275 items- WOW! Our chain is almost around the room! :)


Thanksgiving Break- Enjoy your time with family, friends, and food! I am so very thankful to be your child's teacher and couldn't be prouder of their accomplishments so far this school year! Happy Thanksgiving!

-Mrs. Schaefer

Student Post 11/16

We started the day with DLR and then we reviewed for our math test by playing math baseball. Then, we studied pilgrims in social studies. In science we studied different animal kingdoms. We went to gym and saw a health video. After, we did lunch and recess. Last, we did reading centers. 

Posted by: Aaron

Edited by: Caleb

Student Post 11/15

First, we had DLR for morning work. During math time, we learned about the distributive property. In social studies, we had a field trip on the computer about the Jamestown colony. In science, we learned the steps of elimination of the plants and animal kingdom. After block and lunch/recess,we did a project on the author's purpose. Once we finished, we had writing and we were revising our personal narritives and adding strong opening sentences. Do not forget that the DLR quiz is tomorrow and cold read is due tomorrow. Tomorrow if Jingle for Jammies and picture retake day.

Posted by: Emina
Edited by: Aaron

Student Post 11/14

First, we had an a character assembly. Next, we had math and have 12.6 odds for homework tonight. Then, we had block. We either got to pick between gym and art with our buddies. After that, we did lit. circles. After that, we had lunch and recess. When we returned to class, we did read aloud. Finally, we packed up to leave for the day. Don't forget DLR quiz on Friday.

Posted by: Emilyann
Edited by: Jon

Student Post 11/13

First up we are doing DLR. In math, first we checked our homework. Then, we learned about function tables. In music we did Christmas songs. After recess we had read aloud. We are reading  Phantom Tollbooth. After that we had evaluate. In writing we are working on our personal narraties.

Posted by: Logan
Edited by: Jacob

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 12-16

What to expect this week in 5th grade:

Morning Work- Students will be working on DLR (Daily Language Review) in the mornings. Our DLR quiz will be on Friday. The DLR sheet is kept in binders and can be reviewed at home before the quiz.

Math- We are working on Chapter 12 this week in preparation for our Unit 4 test which will now be next Tuesday, Nov. 20th. This test covers chapters 9-12 which includes dividing whole numbers, decimals, and algebra. We will be reviewing on Friday and Monday.

Social Studies-  We are continuing our study on European Explorers. We are discussing Roanoke, Jamestown, Pilgrims, Puritans, etc.

Reading- We are taking our evaluate test this week, continuing literature circles, and discussing author's purpose. The cold read this week is called "Two Sisters" and is due on Friday.

Writing- We are selecting the personal narrative draft we would like to publish and will be revising.

Reminders-

• This Wed. is early release. Dismissal will be at 1:40.
• Please bring in paper products for Adopt-a-Family 

Thank you so much for all of the donations last week for Cystic Fibrosis and for our pizza party! Also, thank you for all of the Adopt-a-Family donations we have received so far! We are already at 115 items- WOW! :)

Have a fantastic week! 

-Mrs. Schaefer