May 18th, 2011
Class activities for Wednesday, May 18
Spelling: Students made Words to Learn lists by correcting the words missed on the last spelling test.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Students continued to work on their poetry. A collection of poems is due into portfolios on Monday, May 23.
Math: We reviewed how to use area models and multiplication to multiply fractions. We also reviewed multiplying fractions by whole numbers. Homework is to finish Journal pp. 273-275.
Science: We started to learn about what causes seasons. Today, we thought about if distance from the sun causes seasons. Homework is to finish the Science Court part 1 page.
Social Studies: None today due to library.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 0
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?
Notes:
- 5th Grade Camp is June 9-10. Costs are $110 and payments are now being collected. Learn more about camp here.
- View or edit the spring “Paper and Coffee” juice volunteer list.
- View our class calendar.
- Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.
Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.
