Category Archive for 'Class activities'

Last day of school, Wednesday, June 15

Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

We had an awesome time our last day of fifth grade! We had plenty to eat at our potluck, and plenty of family members joined us! Then we went a little crazy playing silly games in the courtyard! Thanks, everyone, for plastering me with shaving cream and silly string!

Thanks to all the families that brought a dish to pass, helped with food preparation and cleanup, and helped with the games.

We had a great two years! See below for our class reading level progress:


I’ll be looking forward to hearing about all the successes everyone achieves in middle school and beyond! All the best to everyone!

Here are some memories from our fifth grade year:

Class activities for Tuesday, June 14

Tuesday, June 14th, 2011

For class activities today, we rehearsed for the 5th Grade Graduation, which was in the afternoon. Here’s the speech that the class wrote using Google Docs:

Mr. Howd’s Class Graduation Speech (Courage)

 

Courage is a very important thing in life and helps you get through almost anything especially elementary school and we assume middle school and high school too.

Courage is bravery and excellence, and courage is what you make it. It is not being afraid to take chances, live your dreams, stand up for someone who’s being hurt, and speak your mind. You use it while standing up in front of big crowds, you use it when you are playing sports, you use it all the time and every where it helps with life because it should be a part of your life on a daily basis. And that is why courage is one of our high fives.There is respect, responsibility, kindness, honesty and courage. Have you ever heard of, “save the best for last”? Well courage is our last high five, it’s the best.

When you hear the word courage you should be thinking strength, kindness, and not being afraid to stand up and fight for someone if they are getting harassed in any way.

You should always want to have the courage that others may not  have, so you can help them  stand up in front of people without realizing that all they are doing is speaking their own mind and what they think should happen. In fact, you should be that person, that is something that everyone should learn to do. Because, courage is what makes dreams happen. Courage is what makes good things happen to not just you, but to others too and when you do that, you will have a warm feeling in your heart  and you will know that you helped someone today.

Courage is what makes future presidents, speakers, journalists, and many people our country and world needs. Courage isn’t just something you buy at the store, or something you are born with, it’s something that may take a few tries, but in the long run it’s worth it. It is very important and great to use during any situation and we think that everyone should use it all the time. Now, you may be thinking, “Oh gee, these people are just saying that.” But no, we aren’t. We, at Mr. Howd’s class think that courage is a very important thing in life, and something you should definitely try to have once in a while. From all of our time at McGrath , this is what we learned about courage. And always remember to use courage everyday and you can be a great person.

 

Important Reminders:

Field Day 2011

Monday, June 13th, 2011

For class activities today, we finished learning about the Bill of Rights. Students also completed end-of-year Science and Social Studies tests.

In the afternoon, it was Field Day:


Important Reminders:

Class activities for Wednesday, June 8

Wednesday, June 8th, 2011

Spelling: There are no more spelling assignments for the year.

Cursive: There are no more spelling assignments for the year.

Reading: None today.

Writing: There are no more writing assignments for the year.

Math: Students completed the year-end math test today.

Science: None today.

Social Studies: We learned about the Declaration of Independence, the Revolutionary War, and the Constitution.

Behavior Update:

  • 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 our class calendar.
  • Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.

Our Mission:
Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.

Class activities for Tuesday, June 7

Tuesday, June 7th, 2011

Spelling: There are no more spelling assignments for the year.

Cursive: There are no more spelling assignments for the year.

Reading: None today.

Writing: The Find It, Decide It compare and contrast project is due into portfolios by Wednesday, June 8. There are no more writing assignments for the year.

Math: Students completed several math facts tests today.

Science: None due to Celebration of Life.

    Social Studies: None due to Celebration of Life.

    Behavior Update:

    • 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 our class calendar.
    • Check grades, assignments, and attendance at SnapGrades.

    Our Mission:
    Every student in Room 130 leaves improved and prepared for 6th grade.