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Spelling: Students completed a writing log entry about the novel they wrote, focusing on bright spots and areas to work on.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Fridays.

Reading: None today.

Writing: We learned that one element of poetry is having imagery or visual details. Students also worked on writing a nature poem with imagery. A collection of poems will be due Sunday, May 19.

Homework on weekdays is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: Students competed a STAR Math test and we also practice multiplying fractions today. Homework on weekdays is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We drew a revised model drawing of how we separated food coloring using chromatography paper.

Social Studies: Students completed a test about like in the colonies.

Character Strength: We are learning about purpose this week.

Notes:

• One way to get your student ready for middle school is to have them do a Daily Homework Time of 15 minutes of math and writing every day.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• 5th Grade Camp is May 23-24. Find more information here.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Fridays.

Reading: We read an informational article about how scientists have learned more about the earth using modern technology.

Writing: We started our next piece of writing, poetry. We reviewed the idea that not all poems rhyme. Students also started prewriting a list of possible poem topics.

Homework on weekdays is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: We used this time to take a STAR Reading test. Homework on weekdays is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We evaluated some models about how chromatography works and looked for the model that seemed to fit the facts the best.

Social Studies: None today. We will have a test tomorrow over what life was like in the colonies.

Character Strength: We are learning about purpose this week.

Notes:

• One way to get your student ready for middle school is to have them do a Daily Homework Time of 15 minutes of math and writing every day.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• 5th Grade Camp is May 23-24. Find more information here.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Fridays.

Reading: None today due to our I-Search Conference.

Writing: Students shared their research at our I-Search Conference today! There were many compliments from teachers and the student audience had a lot of questions for the presenters! You can see the presentations here.

Homework on weekdays is to work on writing for 15 minutes.

Math: We practiced subtracting mixed numbers with regrouping again. Homework on weekdays is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: Students worked on building their car and jet engine for the JetToy Challenge competition.

Social Studies: We read about the Boston Tea Party and other ways the colonists rebelled.

Character Strength: We are learning about appreciation of beauty and excellence this week.

Notes:

• One way to get your student ready for middle school is to have them do a Daily Homework Time of 15 minutes of math and writing every day.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• 5th Grade Camp is May 23-24. Find more information here.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Fridays.

Reading: We read a science book called, “Break it Down” about how scientists separate mixtures using filters, centrifuges, or with chromatography. They separate mixtures to take out valuable parts or to study what is in them.

Writing: We practiced presenting our slide presentations with a partner. Students also worked on final corrections and edits to their slides.

The I-Search informational research project is due tomorrow, Friday, April 26. Here is the conference schedule. Family members are welcome to attend! Students, wear something nice!

Homework is to work on writing for 15 minutes and make sure your slides are finished and edited!

Math: We practiced subtracting mixed numbers with regrouping.Homework on weekdays is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We drew a model of the food dye chromatography experiment we did, trying to understand what the molecules might be doing.

Social Studies: None today.

Character Strength: We are learning about appreciation of beauty and excellence this week.

Notes:

• The I-Search Conference is tomorrow! Students, wear something nice. Parents are invited! See the conference schedule to know when your student is presenting and where.
• One way to get your student ready for middle school is to have them do a Daily Homework Time of 15 minutes of math and writing every day.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• 5th Grade Camp is May 23-24. Find more information here.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.

Spelling: None today.

Cursive: Ten cursive sentences, seven or more words each, are due Fridays.

Reading: We read a historical fiction story about a family trying to survive during the Great Depression.

Writing: None today due to extra science time. We’ll have extra writing tomorrow.

The I-Search informational research project is due Friday, April 26. Here is the conference schedule. Family members are welcome to attend! Students, wear something nice!

Homework on weekdays is to work on writing for 15 minutes. Students should be editing now for spelling, capitals, and other mistakes.

Math: None today. Homework on weekdays is to practice math for 15 minutes using MobyMax or Khan Academy.

Science: We used chromatography paper to separate a food dye mixture. We found out that different colors of food dye moved to different spots on the paper, making a rainbow effect.

We also modeled chromatography using a large piece of felt with rocks, styrofoam, and packing peanuts. When we put a fan by them, different materials moved different distances. Things that were light went farther. Things that were heavier, but round and smooth rolled a medium distance. Things that were rough or heavy didn’t move far.

Social Studies: None today.

Character Strength: We are learning about appreciation of beauty and excellence this week.

Notes:

• One way to get your student ready for middle school is to have them do a Daily Homework Time of 15 minutes of math and writing every day.
• Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
• View grades, assignments, and attendance at JupiterGrades.
• 5th Grade Camp is May 23-24. Find more information here.

Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.