In science students have been studying force and motion. They are currently exploring what motion is and isn't, and also how we can prove that objects are in motion. Ask you son or daughter to define for you, "point of reference."
I'm sure you've seen many students bringing home their bound fiction book. I was thrilled to see how many of our class chose to bind and print their book. A big thank you to Mrs. Kibler in the publishing center for her many hours of typing and binding books! :) Our current unit in writer's workshop is essay. I've been challenging students to write essays about topics they don't agree with, in order to get them to think like an essay writer. Your son or daughter has prepared an excellent argument on why students in America need year round schools!
When spelling lists come home, please take time each week to review not only the spelling of the weekly word list with your child, but also the meaning of the individual words. Students may know how to spell a word, but not have a clue as to it's meaning, part of speech, or etymology. (5th graders are, of course, doing their weekly word origins as a way to get to know words better.) If the spelling of the word is going well, focus study time on these other areas!
Please note that Moms and Muffins is scheduled for April 28 at 9:30 a.m. We are going to move back our start time by 1/2 hour because of the 5th graders coming in on the orchestra bus.
Have a wonderful week!
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Please read through the following garage sale wish list:
Garage Sale Wish List
This is my favorite time of year to go check out Garage Sales! People are always getting rid of great "stuff!" If you go garage sale-ing please be on the lookout for items that would be of help in the classroom. Please be on the lookout for the following:
- Young adult novels and other books--multiple copes of novels (in good condition) are welcome.
- Storage containers
- Baskets--any size, really
- Other organizers
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