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Spelling: Today was a preview of upcoming spelling words.

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

Reading: Today was a reading day in Literature Circles.

Writing: Students worked on collected research for their I-Search project. Students will research a topic and create a digital presentation using Google Docs (docs.mrhowd.com).

Here are more details about the I-Search project. Our general timeline :

1. Week 1: Collect research
2. Week 2: Select research, plan presentation, start draft of presentation
3. Week 3: Finalize presentation, present at our I-Search Conference at the end of April

Math: Students completed a math test today.

Science: Groups of students completed an experiment to measure the speed of a model cart. Homework is to finish calculating the speed and average speed of the cart, if not completed in class.

Social Studies: We learned about how slaves told stories about their family history, sang songs and worshiped in church to keep their hope alive.

Behavior Update:

• 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:

• 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.

Spelling: None today due to the 5th Grade Camp Read-a-Thon.

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

Reading: None today due to the 5th Grade Camp Read-a-Thon.

Writing: None today due to the 5th Grade Camp Read-a-Thon.

Students are continuing to work on their next piece of writing, the I-Search project. Students will research a topic and create a digital presentation using Google Docs (docs.mrhowd.com).

Here are more details about the I-Search project. Our general timeline :

1. Week 1: Collect research
2. Week 2: Select research, plan presentation, start draft of presentation
3. Week 3: Finalize presentation, present at our I-Search Conference at the end of April

Math: None today due to the half day schedule.

Science: None today due to the 5th Grade Camp Read-a-Thon.

Social Studies: None today due to the 5th Grade Camp Read-a-Thon.

Lightning Larry Play:  Last night’s play went wonderfully and the class received lots of compliments. Great work students and the families that helped them. Special thanks to Mrs. Linden for help with the set, costumes and props!

Behavior Update:

• 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:

• 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.

Spelling: None today due to our play performances in the morning.

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

Reading: We performed our play today to about 15 classes from Anderson and McGrath!

Writing: None today due to our play performances in the morning.

Students are continuing to work on their next piece of writing, the I-Search project. Students will research a topic and create a digital presentation using Google Docs (docs.mrhowd.com).

Here are more details about the I-Search project. Our general timeline :

1. Week 1: Collect research
2. Week 2: Select research, plan presentation, start draft of presentation
3. Week 3: Finalize presentation, present at our I-Search Conference at the end of April

Math: We played a game to review fractions, decimals and percents. We’ll have a test over these ideas after spring break.

Science: We started an experiment about measuring the speed of an object.

Social Studies: None today due to a Physical Education and Nutrition lesson.

Lightning Larry Play:  Our performance is tonight at 6:30 pm!. Invite friends and family! Students, be here at 6:00 pm tonight in costume and with your scripts!

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 1
• 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:

• Come see The Legend of Lightning Larry tonight, March 31 at 6:30 pm.
• 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.

Spelling: We had a spelling and skill test today.

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

Reading: We practiced reading our scripts today.

Writing: Students planned their next piece of writing, the I-Search project. Students will research a topic and create a digital presentation using Google Docs (docs.mrhowd.com).

Here are more details about the I-Search project. Our general timeline :

1. Week 1: Collect research
2. Week 2: Select research, plan presentation, start draft of presentation
3. Week 3: Finalize presentation, present at our I-Search Conference at the end of April

Math: Students reviewed  fractions, decimals and percents and multiplication today. Homework is to finish Journal p. 151, Boxes 1 and 2, and p. 153.

Science: We reviewed the last activity about vehicle safety.

Social Studies: None today due to library.

Lightning Larry Play:  Today was our last practice! Performances are March 31 at 9:30, 10:15 and 6:30 pm. Invite friends and family! Students, wear your costume to school tomorrow and bring a change of clothes, or there will be some time to change in the morning. Be on time to school and be here at 6:00 pm tomorrow in costume for the evening show!

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 0
• Orange magnets: 0
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 2

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?

Notes:

• Come see The Legend of Lightning Larry on March 31 at 9:30, 10:15 and 6:30 pm.
• 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.

Spelling: We had a spelling and skill test today.

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

Reading: Today was a discussion day in Literature Circles.

Writing: We started prewriting for our next piece of writing, and informational research project. Look for more information soon.

Math: Students reviewed  fractions, decimals and percents today by playing a game.

Science: None today.

Social Studies: We reviewed the choices slaves had to make when they reached the American Colonies.

Lightning Larry Play:  We are almost finished with the set! The next practice is Wednesday, March 30, from 4-5 pm and it is our final dress rehearsal! Performances are March 31 at 9:30, 10:15 and 6:30 pm. Invite friends and family!

Behavior Update:

• Yellow magnets: 2
• Orange magnets: 0
• Red magnets: 0
• STAR Awards: 0
• Magnets moved this week (goal: 10): 2

Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade at SnapGrades to see if your student moved their magnet. Need help with SnapGrades?

Notes:

• You can still order from the Spring Book Fair online! Today is the last day!
• Our class is performing a play: The Legend of Lightning Larry! Practices are 4-5 pm on March 8, 9, 14, 17, 21, 29 and 30. Performances ares March 31 at 9:30, 10:15 and 6:30 pm.
• 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.