May 19th, 2011
Class activities for Thursday, May 19
Spelling: We reviewed common spelling patterns for the /ou/ sound: ou, ow.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: None today due to extra time with Spelling.
Writing: We learned about using repetition in poetry to create music. Students also continued to work on their poetry. A collection of poems is due into portfolios on Monday, May 23.
Math: Students were introduced to the concept of dividing with fractions.
Science: Today was race day for the Jet Toy Challenge! Our class didn’t receive the top spots, but we took third, fourth and many of the middle positions. We may have had the highest combined total distance. Great work, engineers!
Social Studies: None today.
- Yellow magnets: 1
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 1
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.