Happy Holidays to You and Your Family!

We had a blast celebrating and enjoying our last day together before the holiday break. Thank you, thank you, thank you for a fantastic winter party and for all the sweet and thoughtful gifts. I felt so spoiled and appreciated! Enjoy your break, happy holidays, and see you in the new year!

Check out the below Flickr album with pictures from our "Holiday Breakout" and our winter party!

https://www.flickr.com/gp/mrsschaefer/T3t1Np

Helping Hands Genius Hour Projects!

Check out all of our amazing Genius Hour Helping Hands projects- I couldn't be prouder!

Click HERE for Helping the Homeless Google Site!

Click HERE for Help for Yelps Google Site!

Try Miss Bozdeck's Holiday Breakout!

https://sites.google.com/lindberghschools.ws/christmasbreakout

Let's Try Digital Breakout EDU!

https://sites.google.com/site/digitalbreakoutjb/game-7

SNOSKIMO!

Tomorrow, we earned a pajama/movie day! Don't forget to wear pajamas and bring something to snuggle with!-social media leaders 📱

This Week (and 2 Days) in Room 33! Dec. 12-20

How can you not read that and break into song? :) I am so excited for our 5th graders to go caroling this Wednesday! Please make sure field trip permission slips are turned in and students wear their Flyer Family t-shirts and holiday hats- thank you!!

I also cannot believe we have made it to our last week (plus 2 days) of 2016! I am so very grateful for the time I have had with your students and am looking forward to seeing everyone in 2017! Happy Holidays to YOU and your families!

Here's what to expect this week (and next) in 5th grade-

Science & Social Studies- We will spend this time working on our Helping Hands Genius Hour projects! Check out THIS POST to learn more!

Math- Our chapter 6 test will be on Wednesday! Students are working on a study guide in class Monday and Tuesday. Students can study using the following resources:

• Ch. 6 Multiply & Divide Decimals
• Pages 373- 466
• Review Test pg. 467-469
• Ch. 6 Reflection pg. 470
• Old homework assignments
• ***Use Online Text (which includes videos and games!) to Review Too!***
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  • Directions on how to get into our online math book:
  • Go to Connect Ed
  • Username: 24firstnamelastname
  • Password: flyers2016

  
  

Writing- We are completing our mini-unit on memoirs by drafting, revising, editing, and celebrating (due Tuesday, Dec. 20th) We are adding depth to our writing by asking ourselves "What is the deeper theme or message we want to convey?" We are also studying and planning a variety of structures.

Reading- We will be completing our social issues book clubs! We will also discuss our reading goals for winter break- what will your student be reading? Share this article with family over break--
Science Shows Something Surprising About People Who Still Read Fiction

Celebrating Miss Hake!

Check out the below Flickr album and iMovies (created by Carrie & Ayla!) from our Friday celebration for Miss Hake's last day! Thank you for all the sweet gifts and decorations- she felt very appreciated and loved! We are excited because she will be back in April to be our long-term substitute. We are so lucky!

Miss Hake's Last Day Photos

Genius Hour with a "Helping Hands" Twist!

Yesterday, students were introduced to our new Genius Hour project! We will be working on this in class during our science and social studies time for the remainder of 2016!

This Week in Room 33! Dec. 5-9

*Last week to bring in items for Helping Hands! Our goal is 250 items- if everyone brings in 5 items, we will celebrate!!

*Please wear Flyer Family T-shirts on Wednesday (Early Release)! 

*Check out Concord's Holiday Door Decorating Contest on Facebook--- Click HERE!

*Check your email about our Caroling Field Trip coming up on Wed. Dec. 14th! PERMISSION SLIPS ARE GOING HOME TODAY- PLEASE RETURN BY FRIDAY! Thank you!

What to expect this week...

Science- Our chapter 3 test on classifying living things is on Wed. A study guide was posted last week on the blog- you can also view it HERE!

Math- This week we are estimating quotients, dividing decimals by whole numbers and decimals, and dividing by powers of 10 (ask your student about the song "Swoop, there it is!" and also the decimal dance!) Our ch. 6 test will be next Wed. Dec. 14th. 

Writing- Just a reminder- portfolios (went home last Wed.) are due with a signature by Tuesday- students should share their historical research report and complete the self-evaluation checklist. 

We are beginning an exciting and challenging unit on memoirs! A memoir is a hybrid kind of writing, including elements of both personal narrative and personal essay. We are raising the level of our craft by adding in more reflection, opinions, and thoughts. We will then be supporting our thoughts with evidence in the form of personal stories!

Reading- We are continuing to study social issues within our book club books.  Students should be reading their assigned book club book in school and at home. When they reach their stopping point, they can continue reading their choice books. I am SO impressed by the amount of reading, deep thinking and conversing that is happening in our classroom!

Social Studies- We are wrapping up our lesson on Roanoke and Jamestown. Students are being asked to explain their theory for what happened to the Roanoke colonists and backing up their theory with evidence.

MEMOIRS

Today we learned about memoirs and what they teach us! -social media leaders📱

Classifying Organisms- Ch. 3 Test Next Wed!

Ch. 3 Science Study Guide

Lesson 1- Classifying Living Things pg. 90-95

• Vocabulary: classify, kingdom, phylum, species, classification system, dichotomous key
• Be able to list all of the levels of a classification system (K,P,C,O,F,G,S) and explain how the levels differ
• Explain the differences between the 4 main kingdoms (protists, fungi, plants, animals)
• Draw a dichotomous key
• Explain how dichotomous key can be used and its purpose

Lesson 2- Classify Animals  pg. 96-101

• Vocabulary: vertebrate, invertebrate
• Be able to describe the similarities and differences of the 5 classes of vertebrates (fish, amphibians, birds, mammals, reptiles)
• Recognize types of invertebrates (giant squids, mollusks, worms, arthropods)

Lesson 3- Classify Plants pg. 102-105

• Vocabulary: vascular, nonvascular
• Know the two main characteristics used to classify plants (vascular/nonvascular, how they reproduce)
• Be able to compare and contrast mosses, ferns, conifers, and flowering plants

What else can I use to study?

• Ch. 3 study guide on pg. 113
• Ch. 3 Chapter Review pg. 114-115
• Ch. 3 Benchmark Practice pg. 116

New Book Clubs!

We are so excited to start our new unit--- Social Issues Book Clubs! You can always check out our book club stopping points (reading assignments each night) on our Reading page!

Social Issues Book Clubs

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 28- Dec. 2

This week...

Science: In our science workshop, students will be able to explain how plants are classified based on their characteristics. Our chapter 3 test will be next Wed. Dec. 7th!

Math: This week in math, we are working on multiplying decimals with and without visual models, multiplying decimals by powers of 10, problem solving by looking at patterns, and multiplication properties.

Writing: This week students are continuing to publish their 2nd research report. We will be celebrating our finished work on Thurs. Dec. 1st! Portfolios will go home Thurs. and will be due Tuesday!

Reading: We are excited to start a new unit on social issues within book clubs! We will be reading through the lens of identifying and interpreting the author's and our own view on social issues. We will learn that reading for social issues can help you better understand and empathize with people in books, movies, and the world!

Social Studies: We are learning about the first settlements of Roanoke and Jamestown.

    

Social Studies projects 📄📝

~social media leaders 📱~

 

Classifying Animals

Check out our shared Google slides we created during science stations last week!

 

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 21-22

I hope everyone enjoys their time off with family and friends! I am so very thankful for my job and getting to spend every day teaching and learning from your children! Thank YOU for all your time and support at home!

Here's what to expect this SHORT 2-day week in 5th grade:

Science- We are wrapping up lesson 2 on classifying animals!

Writing- We are beginning to publish our historical research reports. We will continue publishing after Thanksgiving break. Completed research reports are due for our celebration on Thursday, Dec. 1st!

Math- We are multiplying decimals by whole numbers with and without hands-on models (base-ten blocks). 

Reading- We are beginning our new unit on social issue book clubs! Book club assignments will begin after Thanksgiving break!

Social Studies- Students are working with partners to compare and contrast explorers. We are looking forward to sharing our new learning within mini-presentations Tuesday afternoon!

Try out typing.com 💻

#socailmedialeaders#📱

Celebrating our Research Reading Unit!

We made hashtag posters about our research, and held them up for the ⤔#mannequinchallenge⤔😜😝😎😂😃😄💚💛  -social media leaders📱

Leader Jobs!

Today we had no trouble with noise level, and we got two stickers on our sticker chart! We are working up to get a party! And at the end of the day everyone works hard to make this classroom look great again.📝-social media leaders📱

Great job in reading📚📚

{social media leaders 📱}

Cool New Reading Websites!

We found an awesome new reading website to read on! Reading groups are working hard! 📖 -social media leaders📱

Awesome Writing About Our Reading😋

Awesome leaders writing about our reading✏️📚-social media leaders📱

Awesome writing today in Schaefer Kingdom

*social media leaders📱*

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 14-18

Chain of Thankfulness

Dear Families,

It is a great time of year to reflect on how lucky we are and think about what we are thankful for. Today, your child has brought home strips of construction paper for members of your family to fill out. We are creating a chain of thankfulness for our classroom and we would love for you to join us!

Please write one thing you are thankful for on the strip of paper with your name on the back. This is not a required assignment, but more so a fun way to involve you in our classroom.

Thank you for your time and hope to see some links come back soon!

Mrs. Schaefer & Miss Hake

This week in 5th grade...

Science: In our science workshop, students will be able to explain how animals are classified based on their characteristics. 

Math: Our chapter 5 test on adding and subtracting decimals will be on Wednesday. Next up, multiplying and dividing decimals!

Writing: We are finishing up our drafts for our research report on historical events. Our goal is for our readers to to think "Whoa!" We are elaborating by blending facts with our thoughts and teaching about our event like it's a story to make it more powerful to our readers. We will also focus on text features and our introductions/conclusions in addition to revising and editing.

Reading:  We are continuing to look at reading complex nonfiction texts by comparing and contrasting what authors say and how they say it by looking at a variety of texts on the same topic. We will focus on how readers don't just think about information in a text, they also try and figure out the perspective of the author of the text and how they may be swaying you to think a certain way.

Social Studies: This week we will focus on European explorers!  

Pictures!

Check out the following 2 albums with pictures from the past month or so! Red Ribbon Week, Writing Celebration, Halloween, Jingles for Jammies, etc.... we are enjoying 5th grade! #workhardbuthavefun

Click HERE for our Halloween Flickr Album!

Nice job today in math and Aleks📕📗📘📙

~social media leaders📱~

This Week in Room 33! Nov. 9-11

Helping Hands Week 2: Paper products.  We are so proud of all the amazing donations that students have already sent in.  This week we will be collecting paper products such as toilet paper, napkins, paper towels, plates, etc.  Thank you!

What to expect this short week...

Science- We are wrapping up lesson 1 on classifying organisms!

Writing- This week we are drafting our research reports by organizing our research into sections, focusing on our structure, multiple points of view, and creating cohesion among each part. 

Math- We are adding decimals, working with addition properties, and beginning to look at subtracting decimals with models and base-ten blocks.

Reading- We are continuing to focus on reading complex nonfiction with lessons on writing about reading in nonfiction, lifting the level of questions to drive research forward, and synthesizing across subtopics. Students are encouraged to read nonfiction in addition to their fiction books. Check out the awesome websites in the reading tab!

Social Studies- Next week, we will dive back in social studies with a focus on European Explorers!

Designing for Wednesday

 ~social media leaders📱~

Successful Reading📖📚 ~social media leaders📱~