December 19, 2017
December 18, 2017
Important dates
Wednesday, December 20th at 10:00 Grade 5 concert
Holiday Party Thursday the 21st 9:30 Yankee Swap $5.00 Limit, Students are welcome to participate and or bring in a treat to share!
Chorus Students field trip 11:30 Thursday the 21st
Friday Dismissal is at 11:15
Have a wonderful vacation!
Holiday Party Thursday the 21st 9:30 Yankee Swap $5.00 Limit, Students are welcome to participate and or bring in a treat to share!
Chorus Students field trip 11:30 Thursday the 21st
Friday Dismissal is at 11:15
Have a wonderful vacation!
December 6, 2017
December 5, 2017
December 3, 2017
November 30, 2017
November 29, 2017
Ready Set Kind!
100 Words
- something you did for a family member, friend, or classmate that was kind
- explain how you felt, what the impact was, and why you felt like it made a difference
November 28, 2017
November 27, 2017
Word of the Day
Examples:
The librarian is an officious old bat who is always trying to tell me what I should or shouldn’t be reading.
The officious guest commented on every topic during dinner with such authority that we never invited him back!
November 21, 2017
November 20, 2017
November 17, 2017
November 16, 2017
November 14, 2017
October 16, 2017
13 Colonies Project Link
http://www.ducksters.com/history/colonial_america/thirteen_colonies.php
October 5, 2017
Adapted Mind
Adapted Mind usernames, passwords,
and letters home to parents are all set. Students will take the pretest in class and should try to do at least 3 sessions a week for 30-45 min at home. Students who have used this program in the past have done extremely well in their middle school math classes!
Click Here - to login!
September 25, 2017
QUIZ FRIDAY
Friday students have a quiz on the seven continents and five oceans. Yes, FIVE oceans! The Southern Ocean which borders Antarctica has been added since most of us learned this basic lesson when we were in school.
Here are a couple of links to games students can play to help them practice.
Are you a beginner, intermediate or expert? There's also a tutorial to watch.
September 5, 2017
August 22, 2017
Welcome to Fifth Grade!
I am so excited to meet everyone in about a week and a half! Looking at the class list, I am thrilled to see many names I recognize. I also some see some I don't recognize, but I have heard wonderful things from previous teachers!
This will be my 16th year teaching. Teaching 5th grade is special because I get to see all a child has learned in elementary school and see what they need before they go on to middle school. It's like put the finishing touches on a unique project that will evolve even more!
As we start the year, one of our first projects will be designing a bulletin board. We will be taking some SELFIES! I'm sure that's a subject many of you would get an A+ in! Be thinking of a goal you have based on one word. Such as HONESTY, CREATIVE, MOTIVATED, RESPONSIBLE... You get the idea. Then you are going to chose a quote to go with the word. Sometimes finding the quote is easier to do first! Here are a few links to help you search out the perfect quote.
http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Best-Disney-Quotes-37677952?stream_view=1#photo-37844407
http://www.playgroundequipment.com/30-inspirational-quotes-from-fictional-teachers-and-mentors/
http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/04/27/inspirational-quotes-for-kids/
We are going to layer the selfie, word, goal, and quote in a Google Slide. Then we are going to print on our classes fabulous color printer... Should be a great intro computer and language arts lesson. Setting goals for the year is important! Search out a quote that means a lot to you and represents a goal you have or believe is a good one!
This will be my 16th year teaching. Teaching 5th grade is special because I get to see all a child has learned in elementary school and see what they need before they go on to middle school. It's like put the finishing touches on a unique project that will evolve even more!
As we start the year, one of our first projects will be designing a bulletin board. We will be taking some SELFIES! I'm sure that's a subject many of you would get an A+ in! Be thinking of a goal you have based on one word. Such as HONESTY, CREATIVE, MOTIVATED, RESPONSIBLE... You get the idea. Then you are going to chose a quote to go with the word. Sometimes finding the quote is easier to do first! Here are a few links to help you search out the perfect quote.
http://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Best-Disney-Quotes-37677952?stream_view=1#photo-37844407
http://www.playgroundequipment.com/30-inspirational-quotes-from-fictional-teachers-and-mentors/
http://imaginationsoup.net/2015/04/27/inspirational-quotes-for-kids/
We are going to layer the selfie, word, goal, and quote in a Google Slide. Then we are going to print on our classes fabulous color printer... Should be a great intro computer and language arts lesson. Setting goals for the year is important! Search out a quote that means a lot to you and represents a goal you have or believe is a good one!
Here are a few examples from last year!
Cannot wait to meet you all!
June 8, 2017
May 30, 2017
May 18, 2017
May 4, 2017
May 3, 2017
Yearbook Slideshow
Please remind your families to send me pictures for the 5th grade slideshow. I'm looking for group shots taken at school events from any grade k-5. Thank you!
April 20, 2017
April 13, 2017
April 10, 2017
STEAM Project Due Friday!
Deluxe Desk S.T.E.A.M Challenge
Is your desk blah? Boring, blah, crowded, or uncomfortable? Upgrade it! Using the premises of science, technology, engineering, art, and math, redesign your desk based on the measurements below. You can use any materials you like to make your desk awesome, more comfortable, or whatever you feel is important.
Draw and measure your desk and chair.
Measurements:
Possible Supply list, but not limited to these only:
Fabric, stuffing, needle, thread, Lego, insulated wire, batteries, motor, switch, duct tape, cardboard, paint, electronics as needed, arts/crafts supplies
*You must be able to undo your creation at a later date… In other words, we cannot damage any chairs or desks in the process of our creations or final products.
Be ready with your creation/invention for April 14th! Also, prepare an advertisement (either print, poster, or video) and explain your final product using persuasive language.
March 31, 2017
March 30, 2017
March 15, 2017
February 23, 2017
February 22, 2017
February 15, 2017
February 3, 2017
February 2, 2017
January 30, 2017
January 27, 2017
January 20, 2017
January 18, 2017
January 15, 2017
January 12, 2017
Starting 2017 Strong!
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| Our class received eight iPads on loan indefinitely from Parker Varney. Sharing is caring! This surely helps my students with their research and projects! |
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| Here's Katie at the Enterprise City Job Fair! |
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| Abbey trying to figure out if the Technology Department may be for her! |
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| Tyler explaining the Manufacturing Center to the unemployed. |
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| The masses of job seekers! Such an exciting project! |
January 11, 2017
Westward Expansion
Here is a link you will need for to fill out your graphic organizers and research Westward Expansion.
http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion
Day 1 Introduction Info
Day 2 Gold Rush
Day 3 Homestead Act & Land Rush
Day 4 Louisiana Purchase
Catch up day! Oregon Trail Break!
Day 5 Mexican American War
Day 6 Oregon Trail
Day 7 Pony Express
Day 8 Battle of the Alamo
Catch up day! Back to Oregon!
Day 9 Conclusion
Draft Paragraphs once you have the information. We will add transitions and text features and as we go along. Extra research on related topics is encouraged!
http://www.ducksters.com/history/westward_expansion
Day 1 Introduction Info
Day 2 Gold Rush
Day 3 Homestead Act & Land Rush
Day 4 Louisiana Purchase
Catch up day! Oregon Trail Break!
Day 5 Mexican American War
Day 6 Oregon Trail
Day 7 Pony Express
Day 8 Battle of the Alamo
Catch up day! Back to Oregon!
Day 9 Conclusion
Draft Paragraphs once you have the information. We will add transitions and text features and as we go along. Extra research on related topics is encouraged!
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