Oran M. Roberts Elementary, first opening its schoolhouse doors in 1936, will celebrate 75 years of educating children on Saturday, March 31, 2012. The celebration will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a reception on the front lawn and school tours available for alumni and neighbors.
Visitors and neighbors are invited to stay for our free Spring Community Night at the outdoor stage, to include the 1930’s classic film, The Wizard of Oz. Nachos and popcorn will be provided, with dinner available for purchase by Lola catering. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket for your comfort.
Help us get the word out to neighbors and alumni! Find out more information on twitter @REworldschool, or friend us on facebook at Oran M. Roberts Elementary Alumni.
If you are a Roberts' alumnus, let us know about you at
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/RE75th
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Friday, March 30, 2012
Monday, February 13, 2012
Blog Updates 2/13/12
Camp Read A Lot and Valentines Party Tomorrow!!!
Camp Read A Lot-
Students can come ready to be comfortable with a pillow, blanket and in comfortable clothes, even pajamas. We will be reading from about 9:45-11:25 and then from 1:20-2:00.
We will be having our Valentines Day Party from 2:00 until 2:45. If students are bringing cards, please have them bring for everyone in the class. They do not need to put any receiver's names, just who it is from. Thank you to Saba Kapadia for organizing the party for us!
Reading- Well, as you may have heard, we are on our 2nd book club book and will be continuing throughout the Spring Semester, attempting to get through a book about every week and a half. In addition, we continue to practice test taking strategies and practice with comprehension passages. I ask for students to find evidence for their answers in the text. Even some of the more proficient readers are not attending to the text. We are reviewing as a class and will be taking a STARR Benchmark test next week. We will analyze individual performances and address strengths and areas for improvement.
Language Arts-
We have just completed our IB Unit of Inquiry on the use of powerful words to influence others. The students did a great job dressing up and speaking as the Historical Figure in our Living Museum on Wednesday of last week. We will be posting photos and work samples on our 5th Grade IB bulletin board soon.
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Our next Unit of Inquiry will involve Social Studies and the 5th grade teachers are meeting all day on Wednesday of this week to plan and solidify this next unit.
Science-
We have begun Earth Science. The following concepts and vocabulary are being reviewed and learned: Rock Cycle, Earth's Layers, Tectonic Plates, Earth quakes, volcanoes, landforms, water cycle, erosion and weathering. We should be finishing up in one week or so and then moving onto Life Sciences. Life Sciences are an area of focus in 5th grade. More news to follow on this subject in the future.
Social Studies-
We have arrived at the Civil War and will spend about 2 weeks on the subject. We are also looking forward to continuing with the Industrial Revolution, urbanization and Immigration.
Math-
All the Math Classes are currently covering conversion of measurement within the same system, customary to customary and metric to metric. This is for length, Mass and capacity. Again, we will have a STARR Benchmark next week in math and analyze student performance by objective.
Field Trip in April to the Arboretum! Yes, we are going to the Houston Arboretum. It is a great trip and we will need 3 chaperones for our class. Any Volunteers? It is April the 11th. Please let me know if you are able to help out.
Until Next time,
Carol Rivers
Camp Read A Lot and Valentines Party Tomorrow!!!
Camp Read A Lot-
Students can come ready to be comfortable with a pillow, blanket and in comfortable clothes, even pajamas. We will be reading from about 9:45-11:25 and then from 1:20-2:00.
We will be having our Valentines Day Party from 2:00 until 2:45. If students are bringing cards, please have them bring for everyone in the class. They do not need to put any receiver's names, just who it is from. Thank you to Saba Kapadia for organizing the party for us!
Reading- Well, as you may have heard, we are on our 2nd book club book and will be continuing throughout the Spring Semester, attempting to get through a book about every week and a half. In addition, we continue to practice test taking strategies and practice with comprehension passages. I ask for students to find evidence for their answers in the text. Even some of the more proficient readers are not attending to the text. We are reviewing as a class and will be taking a STARR Benchmark test next week. We will analyze individual performances and address strengths and areas for improvement.
Language Arts-
We have just completed our IB Unit of Inquiry on the use of powerful words to influence others. The students did a great job dressing up and speaking as the Historical Figure in our Living Museum on Wednesday of last week. We will be posting photos and work samples on our 5th Grade IB bulletin board soon.
IB Unit of Inquiry-
Our next Unit of Inquiry will involve Social Studies and the 5th grade teachers are meeting all day on Wednesday of this week to plan and solidify this next unit.
Science-
We have begun Earth Science. The following concepts and vocabulary are being reviewed and learned: Rock Cycle, Earth's Layers, Tectonic Plates, Earth quakes, volcanoes, landforms, water cycle, erosion and weathering. We should be finishing up in one week or so and then moving onto Life Sciences. Life Sciences are an area of focus in 5th grade. More news to follow on this subject in the future.
Social Studies-
We have arrived at the Civil War and will spend about 2 weeks on the subject. We are also looking forward to continuing with the Industrial Revolution, urbanization and Immigration.
Math-
All the Math Classes are currently covering conversion of measurement within the same system, customary to customary and metric to metric. This is for length, Mass and capacity. Again, we will have a STARR Benchmark next week in math and analyze student performance by objective.
Field Trip in April to the Arboretum! Yes, we are going to the Houston Arboretum. It is a great trip and we will need 3 chaperones for our class. Any Volunteers? It is April the 11th. Please let me know if you are able to help out.
Until Next time,
Carol Rivers
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Blog Updates for January 17, 2012
Hello to All,
Students are back from break and into the swing of things. We have started new areas of study in Science and Social Studies and we are moving on in Math. Reading clubs coming up next week as well.
Updates:
Math-
Students in Ms. Schilmoeller's, Mr. Shahriari's and Mrs. Audi's classes have been focusing on fractions (including decimals and percents)and data analysis through graphs and will be starting some prealgebraic skills with exponents, order of operations, positive and negative numbers. Ms. Rivers's class has been focusing on Division with some review of previously learned skills. We will be moving on with measurement and conversion of measurement later this week.
Science-
We have completed types of energy and we are now starting to learn about sources of energy. Heated feelings and debates have been discussed regarding fossil fuels and forms of alternative energy.
Social Studies-
As many of you may have heard from your children, we have just finished the formation of our U.S. Government, The Constitution and Bill of Rights. Fifth graders are definetely keyed into civil rights and issues relating to individual rights. I am enjoying their enthusiasm. We are starting Westward Expansion, including from the Native American perspective and will be watching some PBS videos on Tecumseh and The Trail of Tears. Basically, we are covering expansion and how technological inventions started changing the culture and way of life up until the Civil War.
Reading-
We will be starting reading clubs next week and students are choosing novels this week. I will update you more later in the week.
IB Unit of Inquiry-
I Have a Dream
Central Idea:
People use effective words to persuade others
An Inquiry Into:
• Influences impacting a speaker’s words
• The intended and/or perceived meaning of a speech
• Effective presentation skills
As part of our newest planner, we will celebrate with a living museum on February 8. Every student will come to school “in character” dressed as an important figure in U.S. history. As you select your choice, please keep in mind that this planner is a study of effective words, so it is critical that your person has a famous speech or quotations from which you can work.
By next Monday, January 23, please select your person. They need to be a historically significant American who is no longer living (please see suggestions on the reverse side of this paper). Please bring in a brief history of the era in which your person lived, a copy of their speech, and a picture of this person. We will NOT be doing detailed biography studies of this person; instead, we are trying to learn about what was happening in the world in which they lived and how their speech fit into this era and their objectives. For example, for MLK, we would need information related to the civil rights era, and his role in the issues of that time.
Remember, this information is needed by next Monday, January 23.
Students are back from break and into the swing of things. We have started new areas of study in Science and Social Studies and we are moving on in Math. Reading clubs coming up next week as well.
Updates:
Math-
Students in Ms. Schilmoeller's, Mr. Shahriari's and Mrs. Audi's classes have been focusing on fractions (including decimals and percents)and data analysis through graphs and will be starting some prealgebraic skills with exponents, order of operations, positive and negative numbers. Ms. Rivers's class has been focusing on Division with some review of previously learned skills. We will be moving on with measurement and conversion of measurement later this week.
Science-
We have completed types of energy and we are now starting to learn about sources of energy. Heated feelings and debates have been discussed regarding fossil fuels and forms of alternative energy.
Social Studies-
As many of you may have heard from your children, we have just finished the formation of our U.S. Government, The Constitution and Bill of Rights. Fifth graders are definetely keyed into civil rights and issues relating to individual rights. I am enjoying their enthusiasm. We are starting Westward Expansion, including from the Native American perspective and will be watching some PBS videos on Tecumseh and The Trail of Tears. Basically, we are covering expansion and how technological inventions started changing the culture and way of life up until the Civil War.
Reading-
We will be starting reading clubs next week and students are choosing novels this week. I will update you more later in the week.
IB Unit of Inquiry-
I Have a Dream
Central Idea:
People use effective words to persuade others
An Inquiry Into:
• Influences impacting a speaker’s words
• The intended and/or perceived meaning of a speech
• Effective presentation skills
As part of our newest planner, we will celebrate with a living museum on February 8. Every student will come to school “in character” dressed as an important figure in U.S. history. As you select your choice, please keep in mind that this planner is a study of effective words, so it is critical that your person has a famous speech or quotations from which you can work.
By next Monday, January 23, please select your person. They need to be a historically significant American who is no longer living (please see suggestions on the reverse side of this paper). Please bring in a brief history of the era in which your person lived, a copy of their speech, and a picture of this person. We will NOT be doing detailed biography studies of this person; instead, we are trying to learn about what was happening in the world in which they lived and how their speech fit into this era and their objectives. For example, for MLK, we would need information related to the civil rights era, and his role in the issues of that time.
Remember, this information is needed by next Monday, January 23.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Camp Updates
All the 5th graders have definitely settled in at camp. They got right to the activities yesterday afternoon and continued into the late evening. There was horse back riding, archery, fishing, canoeing, just to name a few. Activities continued this morning and the sun warmed things up quite a bit. Due to the cold weather last night, many activities were moved inside and for outside activities, staff was prepared with opportunities to warm up. For example, while waiting for horse back riding and getting instructions, sleeping bags were wrapped around everyone. The cabins have heaters and for those students who do not have enough warm clothing, camp has extras to let students use. I have included some pictures to let you see how everything is going. I will continue to keep you updated as I learn new information.
This was my first experience at the Outdoor Education Center and I was impressed with all the staff I interacted with. The facilities are well maintained, clean and warm. I am planning on staying at the camp for longer the next time Roberts 5th graders attend! Your children are in good hands. All my best, Carol Rivers
This was my first experience at the Outdoor Education Center and I was impressed with all the staff I interacted with. The facilities are well maintained, clean and warm. I am planning on staying at the camp for longer the next time Roberts 5th graders attend! Your children are in good hands. All my best, Carol Rivers
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Camp Olympia Information
Important Notice about Camp Olympia
I. IF YOUR CHILD WILL NEED MEDICATION
a. You must send it in the original medicine bottle with the prescription bottle.
NO MEDICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THAT ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL LABELED PERSCRIPTION BOTTLE.
b. Place all medications into a plastic zip lock bag.
c. Make sure the bag is labeled with your child’s FIRST AND LAST NAME, HOMEROOM TEACHER’S NAME, and YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER.
d. YOU (THE PARENT) MUST BRING THE BAG WITH ALL MEDICATIONS INSIDE TO NURSE FELDER PRIOR TO TUESDAY AT 8:00 AM.
e. She will take it from there.
II. We still need 1 Chaperone for Tuesday from one of the 5th grade classes. Thank you to Lana LeBlanc and Becky Ingalls for volunteering from our classroom.
a. We need help on the trips up to and back from Camp Olympia. Not to stay. If you can accompany us on the trip up to camp on Tuesday or on the return trip from camp on Friday, we can use your help. Contact your child’s teacher for more information.
Parent Information
Olympia – www.hisdoec.com
How do the children get to the OEC?
HISD provides transportation by school bus to and from the OEC. On departure days, students leave from the school at approximately 8:30 a.m. accompanied by school chaperones. On the day of their return, students depart from the OEC after lunch, arriving back at the school prior to regular dismissal time.
What should my child take to the Center? What is not permitted?
The OEC provides three meals a day, snacks, linens, towels, and all equipment/supplies needed for activities. Your child should bring the items listed below packed in a pillowcase placed inside a large plastic bag. Label the bag with your child's name and school. BE CERTAIN YOUR CHILD IS PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER. Even though dress can be more casual, the same basic dress rules apply at the OEC as at your child’s school.
BRING:
• Toothbrush/paste
• 3 changes of clothes
• Rainwear
• Comb/brush
• 3 changes underwear/socks
• Long pants
• Sleepwear
• Tennis shoes (NO sandals)
• Jacket
• Cap or hat
• Bar soap
• Towel
Desirable:
• Robe
• Bug Repellant
• Pillow
• Flashlight
DO NOT BRING:
Radios Food, candy, gum Money CD Players
Knives Toys, video games Jewelry or Items of value Cell Phones
What about my child's safety?
Every effort is made to provide a safe and secure environment for the children. Students are assigned to adult leaders who chaperone the children 24 hours a day.
What if my child becomes ill at the Center?
A nurse is on duty 24 hours each day. If your child has any medical conditions that the nurse should be aware of, please indicate such in the space provided on the Parental Permission and Health Information Form.
Can I telephone my child at the OEC?
It is not possible for students to make or receive personal phone calls while at the OEC sites. In an emergency, you may call the OEC Coordinator at your child's assigned site.
Olympia Outdoor Education
Tom Cosper - 1-800-729-6291
May parents visit the Centers?
Yes, but you must first obtain written approval from your principal. If you visit the Center, you should not expect to spend much time with your child who will be involved in many educational/recreational activities.
What if my child needs to come back early?
Parents must make arrangements in advance with the school Principal and the OEC Coordinator.
The District does not provide transportation in such circumstances; therefore, the parent is responsible for transporting their children if they come back early.
I. IF YOUR CHILD WILL NEED MEDICATION
a. You must send it in the original medicine bottle with the prescription bottle.
NO MEDICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THAT ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL LABELED PERSCRIPTION BOTTLE.
b. Place all medications into a plastic zip lock bag.
c. Make sure the bag is labeled with your child’s FIRST AND LAST NAME, HOMEROOM TEACHER’S NAME, and YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER.
d. YOU (THE PARENT) MUST BRING THE BAG WITH ALL MEDICATIONS INSIDE TO NURSE FELDER PRIOR TO TUESDAY AT 8:00 AM.
e. She will take it from there.
II. We still need 1 Chaperone for Tuesday from one of the 5th grade classes. Thank you to Lana LeBlanc and Becky Ingalls for volunteering from our classroom.
a. We need help on the trips up to and back from Camp Olympia. Not to stay. If you can accompany us on the trip up to camp on Tuesday or on the return trip from camp on Friday, we can use your help. Contact your child’s teacher for more information.
Parent Information
Olympia – www.hisdoec.com
How do the children get to the OEC?
HISD provides transportation by school bus to and from the OEC. On departure days, students leave from the school at approximately 8:30 a.m. accompanied by school chaperones. On the day of their return, students depart from the OEC after lunch, arriving back at the school prior to regular dismissal time.
What should my child take to the Center? What is not permitted?
The OEC provides three meals a day, snacks, linens, towels, and all equipment/supplies needed for activities. Your child should bring the items listed below packed in a pillowcase placed inside a large plastic bag. Label the bag with your child's name and school. BE CERTAIN YOUR CHILD IS PREPARED FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER. Even though dress can be more casual, the same basic dress rules apply at the OEC as at your child’s school.
BRING:
• Toothbrush/paste
• 3 changes of clothes
• Rainwear
• Comb/brush
• 3 changes underwear/socks
• Long pants
• Sleepwear
• Tennis shoes (NO sandals)
• Jacket
• Cap or hat
• Bar soap
• Towel
Desirable:
• Robe
• Bug Repellant
• Pillow
• Flashlight
DO NOT BRING:
Radios Food, candy, gum Money CD Players
Knives Toys, video games Jewelry or Items of value Cell Phones
What about my child's safety?
Every effort is made to provide a safe and secure environment for the children. Students are assigned to adult leaders who chaperone the children 24 hours a day.
What if my child becomes ill at the Center?
A nurse is on duty 24 hours each day. If your child has any medical conditions that the nurse should be aware of, please indicate such in the space provided on the Parental Permission and Health Information Form.
Can I telephone my child at the OEC?
It is not possible for students to make or receive personal phone calls while at the OEC sites. In an emergency, you may call the OEC Coordinator at your child's assigned site.
Olympia Outdoor Education
Tom Cosper - 1-800-729-6291
May parents visit the Centers?
Yes, but you must first obtain written approval from your principal. If you visit the Center, you should not expect to spend much time with your child who will be involved in many educational/recreational activities.
What if my child needs to come back early?
Parents must make arrangements in advance with the school Principal and the OEC Coordinator.
The District does not provide transportation in such circumstances; therefore, the parent is responsible for transporting their children if they come back early.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Wow! Students Are Busy.....
Reminders and calendar Updates
Picture Retakes are tomorrow for those who returned their photo pack.
Book Fair this week and our class will attend the book fair on Thursday afternoon.
Family Night at the Book Fair will be Wednesday night from 5:30-7:30- We hope to see you there
*Camp update- We know that many parents have questions about camp. Permission Slips went home in Tuesday folders last week. Many of you have already returned these, thank you. More information will be going home in the Tuesday folder tomorrow and if you still have questions after that, we will be having a parent meeting on Wednesday night, same night as Book Fair, at 6:00.
Math-
Students in all four classes have been working on fractions over the last week and a half. Fifth graders need to be able to generate equivalent fractions, simplify (reduce) fractions, convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers, find equivalent fractions to decimals, compare fractions and use these skills to solve word problems. Some of the prerequisite skills include identifying factors, common factors and greatest common factors. Some classes will start division over the next week, Ms. Rivers class will continue with fractions.
Social Studies-
We have finished the American Revolution and taken a final test. We are putting further studies on hold and focusing on Exhibition over the next week and a half. Once students are finished with Exhibition products (trifolds, power points etc.), we will continue with the New Nation. This will include, events that led from the Articles of Confederation to the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the establishment of the U.S. government (Bill of Rights, Checks and Balances etc.), Identify contributions of James Madison and Roger Sherman who helped create the U.S. Constitution, summarize events that led to the creation of the Constitution.
Science-
Matter is complete and we have begun the study of Energy. Students will need to understand the following vocabulary:
energy
potential energy
kinetic energy
work
forms of energy- define and give examples of: mechanical, radiant (light), sound, chemical, thermal/heat, and nuclear/atomic
static electricity
current electricity
conductors
insulators
electrical circuits
closed circuits
open circuits
reflection
refraction
opaque
translucent
transparent
In addition to defining, students need to identify everyday examples and how they work. Important concepts: Energy cannot b e destroyed or created, only changed and give examples and how light and sound travel. This will all lead us to sources of energy in early January.
Exhibition-
Students are done with note taking, have planned their actions and have started their product. They are very busy!!! I am requiring that all the visuals that are to go onto tri-folds be complete before they bring in tri-folds. This will vary based on the group. Students can start bringing in on Wednesday and I can find a place to store these. Exhibition is currently our Reading and Other Language Arts as they are reading and interpreting non-fiction text and writing. They are doing a great job and continue to be enthusiastic about their topics.
Exhibition will be presented two dates and times. The first, will be on Wednesday, the 14th of December from 6:00-7:00 in the evening and the second on Thursday, the 15th of December from 1:30-2:30
If I do not update the blog before Thanksgiving break, have a safe and wonderful holiday.
Picture Retakes are tomorrow for those who returned their photo pack.
Book Fair this week and our class will attend the book fair on Thursday afternoon.
Family Night at the Book Fair will be Wednesday night from 5:30-7:30- We hope to see you there
*Camp update- We know that many parents have questions about camp. Permission Slips went home in Tuesday folders last week. Many of you have already returned these, thank you. More information will be going home in the Tuesday folder tomorrow and if you still have questions after that, we will be having a parent meeting on Wednesday night, same night as Book Fair, at 6:00.
Math-
Students in all four classes have been working on fractions over the last week and a half. Fifth graders need to be able to generate equivalent fractions, simplify (reduce) fractions, convert mixed numbers to improper fractions and improper fractions to mixed numbers, find equivalent fractions to decimals, compare fractions and use these skills to solve word problems. Some of the prerequisite skills include identifying factors, common factors and greatest common factors. Some classes will start division over the next week, Ms. Rivers class will continue with fractions.
Social Studies-
We have finished the American Revolution and taken a final test. We are putting further studies on hold and focusing on Exhibition over the next week and a half. Once students are finished with Exhibition products (trifolds, power points etc.), we will continue with the New Nation. This will include, events that led from the Articles of Confederation to the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the establishment of the U.S. government (Bill of Rights, Checks and Balances etc.), Identify contributions of James Madison and Roger Sherman who helped create the U.S. Constitution, summarize events that led to the creation of the Constitution.
Science-
Matter is complete and we have begun the study of Energy. Students will need to understand the following vocabulary:
energy
potential energy
kinetic energy
work
forms of energy- define and give examples of: mechanical, radiant (light), sound, chemical, thermal/heat, and nuclear/atomic
static electricity
current electricity
conductors
insulators
electrical circuits
closed circuits
open circuits
reflection
refraction
opaque
translucent
transparent
In addition to defining, students need to identify everyday examples and how they work. Important concepts: Energy cannot b e destroyed or created, only changed and give examples and how light and sound travel. This will all lead us to sources of energy in early January.
Exhibition-
Students are done with note taking, have planned their actions and have started their product. They are very busy!!! I am requiring that all the visuals that are to go onto tri-folds be complete before they bring in tri-folds. This will vary based on the group. Students can start bringing in on Wednesday and I can find a place to store these. Exhibition is currently our Reading and Other Language Arts as they are reading and interpreting non-fiction text and writing. They are doing a great job and continue to be enthusiastic about their topics.
Exhibition will be presented two dates and times. The first, will be on Wednesday, the 14th of December from 6:00-7:00 in the evening and the second on Thursday, the 15th of December from 1:30-2:30
If I do not update the blog before Thanksgiving break, have a safe and wonderful holiday.
Monday, October 24, 2011
October 24th Blog Update
Hello All! We are in the thick of Exhibition research and notetaking. I hope that your children are coming home and letting you know about their Exhibition topics with great enthusiasm. They are extremely enthusiastic and focused in class. All notefacts will be due on Friday of this week and we will have time each day throughout the week to work on notetaking. Exhibition Mentors from the University of Houston have been to Roberts to work with groups and guide the process. I am also meeting with groups and checking progress throughout the week. All of our research skills work prior to Exhibition have paid off because students are rising to the occasion and becoming independent.
Math-
Math classes are finishing up the current Geometry unit this week. Students in my Math class will continue on with Geometry, covering graphing, congruence and transformations. Students in Mr. Shahriari's, Ms. Shilmoeller's and Mrs. Audi's classes will be focusing on Division. Ms. Rivers class will cover division at a later date. The fifth grade objective is for students to divide up to 3 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers and solving division word problems.
Language Arts-
Update! Well after a lot of thought, reflecting on student performance and understanding of Daily Language Review, I am changing the method in which I teach Grammar. We will now be focusing on 2-3 Grammar concepts per week. We are focusing on subject and object pronouns this week. This goes along with knowing when to use "I" versus "me". We will be focusing on Subjects and predicates next week. The graded Language Arts assignments will start to look different in the future.
Vocabulary and Wordly Wise-
We will be starting extended word work and vocabulary development by analyzing 6 of the more difficult Wordly Wise words over a 2 week period. This number may increase as the year progresses.
Reading-
The majority of the reading instruction and focus continues to be on reading non-fiction and using strategies to understand and find information. We have looked at Text books and analyzed the structure of the Text and have had a scavenger hunt to quickly find information. Future exercises will be graded. Students will also be asked to continue to use strategies taught (ask questions and write key words) to accurately answer comprehension questions. Main focus in on research for Exhibition.
Social Studies-
The American Revolution has started. We will be spending the next couple of weeks on the Revolution and begin the birth of a new nation.
Science-
Matter and the properties of matter continue.
Important Events
NNAT testing is tomorrow morning. I talked with students about relaxing and doing the best they can.
Friday, the 28th will be Field Day in the afternoon.
Wrist Band Sales continue through the week, leading to hat day next Monday, the 31st
Report Cards go home in Tuesday Folders tomorrow.
Try to stay mosquito free! Carol Rivers
Math-
Math classes are finishing up the current Geometry unit this week. Students in my Math class will continue on with Geometry, covering graphing, congruence and transformations. Students in Mr. Shahriari's, Ms. Shilmoeller's and Mrs. Audi's classes will be focusing on Division. Ms. Rivers class will cover division at a later date. The fifth grade objective is for students to divide up to 3 digit numbers by 2 digit numbers and solving division word problems.
Language Arts-
Update! Well after a lot of thought, reflecting on student performance and understanding of Daily Language Review, I am changing the method in which I teach Grammar. We will now be focusing on 2-3 Grammar concepts per week. We are focusing on subject and object pronouns this week. This goes along with knowing when to use "I" versus "me". We will be focusing on Subjects and predicates next week. The graded Language Arts assignments will start to look different in the future.
Vocabulary and Wordly Wise-
We will be starting extended word work and vocabulary development by analyzing 6 of the more difficult Wordly Wise words over a 2 week period. This number may increase as the year progresses.
Reading-
The majority of the reading instruction and focus continues to be on reading non-fiction and using strategies to understand and find information. We have looked at Text books and analyzed the structure of the Text and have had a scavenger hunt to quickly find information. Future exercises will be graded. Students will also be asked to continue to use strategies taught (ask questions and write key words) to accurately answer comprehension questions. Main focus in on research for Exhibition.
Social Studies-
The American Revolution has started. We will be spending the next couple of weeks on the Revolution and begin the birth of a new nation.
Science-
Matter and the properties of matter continue.
Important Events
NNAT testing is tomorrow morning. I talked with students about relaxing and doing the best they can.
Friday, the 28th will be Field Day in the afternoon.
Wrist Band Sales continue through the week, leading to hat day next Monday, the 31st
Report Cards go home in Tuesday Folders tomorrow.
Try to stay mosquito free! Carol Rivers
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