This week our Invention Convention was due! The students have been working so hard since the beginning of December researching, designing, modifying, and constructing their Inventions using simple machines and the design process. The creativity we have in our classroom is truly amazing! There were several inventions that I would buy today! I’m very PROUD...Read More
This Week in 5th Grade: We took our Winter iReady Diagnostic Test in Reading and Math. The students did an Amazing job staying on task, and working hard to do their personal best. I am very proud of the progress they have made! Social Studies: iReady Testing Science: We finished up Unit 4 on hoe...Read More
Happy 2022! It was great to see everyone back this week! I hope everyone had a chance to relax and recover from the festivities of the Season! This week in 5th Grade: Social Studies: We wrapped up our pre-colonial unit. On Monday we will begin Unit 3 specifically about Colonial Life in North America and...Read More
And the Countdown has begun… Social Studies: We discussed the early settlements of Jamestown, Plymouth, and Boston. The early colonists were starting to become more independent and wanted more freedom from England. Science: We are taking a look at the Kingdom of Animalia. It is made up of vertebrates and invertebrates. The organisms have different...Read More
Advent is here! We are in the Season of WAITING….for Jesus! Social Studies: We are working our way through the 1500’s and the Spanish Colonization of the Americas. Science: We finished our mini-unit on Simple Machines, and the students are ready to start brainstorming for the Invention Convention. A parent’s signature is due by Dec....Read More
It’s crunch time! The end of the First Trimester is upon us. If you have yet to sign up for a Parent/Teacher Conference, please do so! I would love to talk to you about your Amazing Student! Parent/Teacher Conferences will be Tuesday, Nov. 23rd, from 1pm-8pm. As we look to the 2nd Trimester, there will...Read More
Organized Chaos! That would be the term for this week. Today we had our Halloween Party. Our Buddies from PreSchool came to visit us. They sang us a song, and we helped them make a pumpkin craft. We were able to walk around the Haunted Car Yard even though the weather was not cooperating. This...Read More
A BIG Thank You to Mrs. Gorman for being my substitute while I was out sick! I was SO happy to be back at school this week! Social Studies: We read a book about the ancient civilizations of the Maya, Inca, and Aztec people. We are working on reading more informational texts that go along...Read More
