Happy Halloween!! We've had a fun and busy week in 5th grade learning about the early colonists, developing an opinion on Chief Joseph's actions as the leader of the Nez Perce, reviewing comma uses, and reviewing how to add and subtract decimals. The kids have been working really hard and it's great to have them back after Fall Break! This week we've been learning the importance of synergizing (working together) and I have to say, they are great at this!
This
week’s Leader of the Week is…
Jake!!!
Jake
was selected as the Leader of the Week this week in honor of his awesome
ability to synergize with his classmates! He does an amazing job bringing his teammates
together when working in a group and helping to ensure that everyone is on
task. Jake is a hard worker and a
leader! Keep it up, Jake!
Last Week's Leader of the Week was not posted to the blog! Oops! Here he is...
Last
week’s Leader of the Week was…
Matthew
W!!!
Matthew
does an amazing job using the habit of “Seek first to understand, then to be
understood.” He listens carefully to
others, and he is a particularly active listener during mini-lessons. He is curious,
thoughtful, and his questions are always on topic. Matthew is an excellent leader in our
classroom as he is always prepared and listening quietly with his “paw” up at
the very start of a lesson! Good job,
Matthew!!
Upcoming Tests-
Social Studies Test over the Early Colonies on Friday, 11/7 ~ Kids can review using the chapter 6 tutorial at www.tutorial.historyalive.com.
Comma Quiz on Friday
Election Day
No school on Tuesday due to Election Day
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Here’s what we’re learning next week:
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw This habit encourages children to find a balance and make time not only for work, but also for fun.
Math: In math, we will begin learning about multiplication with a focus on estimation strategies, extended facts and multiplying multi-digit whole numbers and decimals. Kids will be asked to use the standard algorithm for solving multiplication problems.
Social Studies: We will continue learning about the early colonies of Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth. Our focus it to determine why Jamestown and Plymouth were successful.
Word Study: We will continue studying the various uses of the comma and I will ask the kids to apply those uses in their own writing.
ELA: In ELA, we will continue with our Clues to a Culture unit. This week's focus will be on understanding the characteristics of opinion pieces and learning how to most effective communicate your opinion.
Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw This habit encourages children to find a balance and make time not only for work, but also for fun.
Math: In math, we will begin learning about multiplication with a focus on estimation strategies, extended facts and multiplying multi-digit whole numbers and decimals. Kids will be asked to use the standard algorithm for solving multiplication problems.
Social Studies: We will continue learning about the early colonies of Roanoke, Jamestown, and Plymouth. Our focus it to determine why Jamestown and Plymouth were successful.
Word Study: We will continue studying the various uses of the comma and I will ask the kids to apply those uses in their own writing.
ELA: In ELA, we will continue with our Clues to a Culture unit. This week's focus will be on understanding the characteristics of opinion pieces and learning how to most effective communicate your opinion.
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