May 25th, 2011
Class activities for Wednesday, May 25
Spelling: We reviewed common /er/ spelling patterns and noticed that they can mean “one who,” “more,” or can just be part of the baseword.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.
Writing: Students worked on their Jet Toy Challenge presentation and their compare and contrast project. The Jet Toy Challenge presentation is due tomorrow and will be presented to the engineers that supervised our project. The Find It, Decide It compare and contrast project is due Friday, June 3.
Math: Students completed a math skills test.
Science: We reviewed direct and indirect rays and how the tilt of the earth allows for direct rays from the sun to shine on different parts of the earth during different seasons.
Social Studies: None today.
- Yellow magnets: 0
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 3
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.
