Terrific Thursday!

We worked on our DARE Essays and our Math Creation Station!

( Beachopoly created by Carrigan & Ava)

This Week in Room 33! April 27- May 2

Hooray! We finished MAP testing! We had a FANTASTIC time last Friday celebrating the end of our hard work on the MAP test- I couldn't be prouder!

Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade: (FYI- There will be a substitute on Thursday and Friday- my sister is getting married in Atlanta! Please notify the office of any dismissal changes or important messages. Thanks!)

Social Studies- For the remainder of the school year, we will spend our science time working on social studies! We are ready to get back into our study of European settlements and begin to study the 13 English colonies.

Writing- We are beginning to work on our DARE essay. Students are writing opinion essays on why they want to stay drug free. DARE essays are due May 8th on the Google drive. Students should spend about 10 minutes each night writing. They can work on their DARE essays, conduct more research they may want to include in their essays, or free write in their notebooks. Click HERE for more information on the DARE essay!

Math- Students will begin working on a "Station Creation" project! Students are now experts on the 5th grade math curriculum and on math workshop. In partners, students will work on creating a math station for next year's students. They will need to include leveled activities (easy, just right, and challenging) related to their topic, clear directions, "I can" math objectives, and math talk prompts. I cannot wait to see what they create!

Students should be working on ALEKS at home as their nightly homework. Students who complete their 5th grade pie by May 8th will be invited to a "Pie Party" at lunch to celebrate their accomplishment!

Reading- We are working on a "Reading like a Fan" unit! Students will choose a favorite author to complete an author study on! Students should be reading 20 minutes each night!

Reminders/Upcoming Dates-
Fri. 5/1- Home Run Club- bring in a snack and/or drink
Thurs. 5/7- Middle School Orientation
Fri. 5/8- DARE essay due and PIE PARTY!
5/11-15 LEAP Space Camp
5/15- No School
5/16- Spirit Festival
5/18- Fun Day
5/19- Junior Achievement Day
5/20- 5th Grade Party!
5/21- 5th Grade Recognition and DARE Graduation Ceremony
5/22- Half Day and Last Day of School!

OUR FUN DAY!!!

Funday Friday

Today we finally finished the new version of the map test for the first time. The key to success is READ directions which most people don't do. But for the most part I think we did a good job! (At least Mrs. Schaefer thinks we did.) P.S. My name is willie and I'm really funny!

Terrific Thursday!

We did part 1 & 2 on Science MAP!

We read Love That Dog by: Sharon Creech and created a poetry wall with poems from the book!

We had trail mix and we made a rainbow!

Half-Day Wednesday!

We worked on Science all day today.

We are preparing for the Science MAP Test tomorrow & Friday!

Remember: You can study Science tonight!

Be Prepared!

Our Tuesday

Great job doing the MAP Math performance task today!

Remember, early release tomorrow!

We have a break from MAP tomorrow, but the next two days are Science.

It's Friday!!!

We finished our Math Reveiw posters!

Remember to get a good sleep Sunday Night and eat a good breakfast Monday Morning!

We have math MAP Monday and Tuesday!

Our Amazing Thursday!

We had lots of fun taking a break from the MAP!

Testing Our Knowledge

This sheet tricked most of us!

We were testing our Following Directions skills!

We are ready for the MAP!!!

We're prepared for the MAP performance task!

First Day Zapping the MAP!

Check out our inspirational sayings! 

We were ready!!!

This Week in Room 33! April 13-17

MAP testing is here! We are taking the English/Language Arts (ELA) sessions this week, then Math and Science next week! I am SO EXCITED for our class to SHOW OFF everything we know! Please help your child get plenty of rest each night and have a good, healthy breakfast in the mornings! Thank you for all your encouragement and support at home! We are also so thankful for all the wonderful trail mix treats! :)

Our MAP Testing Schedule-

Mon. 4/13- ELA @ 1:00

Tue. 4/14- ELA @ 9:00

Wed. 4/15- ELA @ 1:00

Mon. 4/20- Math @ 9:00

Tue. 4/21- Math @ 1:00

Wed. Early Release (No Testing)

Thurs. 4/23- Science @ 9:00

Fri. 4/24- Science @ 9:00

Check out our Thursday!

Look what our buddies gave us!

Remember to bring in something off trail mix!

Check out the super Second Grade Circus!

DARE

Look at what we learned in DARE class today.

This Week in Room 33! April 6-10

Parents- please check your email for some special reminders/requests about MAP testing- thank you SO much! :) Here's what to expect this week in 5th grade-

We will be participating in our 5th grade "MAP Prep. Intense Week"! In the mornings, students will be spending about 30 minutes in each 5th grade classroom to review for the MAP test. We are covering math, math performance tasks, reading, writing performance tasks, and science! Students will be learning from different teachers and having FUN while working HARD!

Our afternoons will be busy as well as we continue to review all previously taught concepts in math and reading. I couldn't be prouder of the amazing THINKING and LEARNING we are doing as we prepare! 

Reminders-

Fri. 4/10 MAP Assembly- ZAP THE MAP! Dress up as a Superhero!

MAP Testing Schedule: Students will need ear buds or headphones!
Mon. 4/13 ELA 
Tue. 4/14 ELA 
Wed. 4/15 Math 
Mon. 4/20 Math 
Tue. 4/21 Science 
Thurs. 4/23 Science