April 12th, 2013
Class activities for Friday, April 12
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: The final groups presented their Literature Circles projects to the class.
Writing: Students worked on their I-Search research project by collecting information, creating an outline, or starting their presentation. This informational project will be due Friday, April 26, when students present their findings during our I-Search Conference. Students should be finish their research and outline at this point.
Math: Today was our Math Madness Final Four tournament. Our class won their first round game to reach the championship game! We were defeated 56-52 in a very close game with numerous lead changes. It was a game made exciting by everyone practicing and learning their division facts!
Science: We reviewed our last experiment about calculating speed and how speed is affecting by other variables, including height.
Social Studies: None today.
- Yellow magnets: 1
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 0
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 8): 6
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Report cards for the third marking period are now available. View the report card by logging on here.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance online.
- Fifth Grade Camp is April 18-19, 2013. The cost is $100 per student. A camp parent meeting is Thursday, April 11 at 6 pm at McGrath.
- GRASP is a 9-week mail correspondence summer learning program for reading and/or math. Cost is less than $60 for both. Registration ends April 15. Learn more here.
- Thinking of summer school or summer enrichment? Learn more here.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.
