Happy Friday
Families!
Please read below to
find out about all of the wonderful learning that is going on in 5th
grade at Ivy Hall!
Literacy
*After finishing our
novel, Night of the Spadefoot Toad, we read a short story called
“Shells” and an excerpt from the book Hatchet. After reading each
of these additional texts we have been making connections between all
three pieces. We have been comparing and contrasting characters,
settings, and events, within and across the three texts. We have also
continued to work on using quoted evidence to support our thinking.
*The book fair
starts next week with a preview day on Tuesday.
Writing
*Students have
continued to work on narrative writing. They have continued to use
graphic organizers to plan, then developed their stories through the
use of a detailed sequence of events and effective character
development. Students have also continued to be encouraged to add
dialogue into their writing to enhance the reader’s understanding
of their characters, setting, and events.
Math
*This week we began
our second math unit focusing on addition and subtraction of
fractions. This week we have been utilizing money and time to model
the operations. The models have provided a springboard for teaching
students to make common denominators before adding or subtracting. As
we come to the end of this week students are looking at the models to
determine what type of problems they would be useful for.
Social Studies
*Last week we
concluded our discussions on why America declared its independence
from Britain. As we move forward in the next portion of our social
studies unit, our focus will be on the responsibilities and powers of
officials in the United States after gaining independence. Much of
the conversation will center on understanding the powers and
responsibilities of each of the three branches of our government.
Science
*We have continued
our unit on ecosystems by learning about the difference between
producers and consumers. When learning about consumers we got an
opportunity to dissect owl pellets in class. Students thoroughly
enjoyed looking through the pellet at all of the bones to see the
animals the owl ate. After dissection we discussed the flow of energy
through food chains in ecosystems.
What Else Is Happening In Class?
Our students earned the "Golden Shelf Marker" Award for exhibiting exemplary behavior in the Learning Center!
Our students also dissected owl pellets in Science in order to have a deeper understanding of the flow of energy between living organisms.
Upcoming Events
*Sept. 30 - No School
*Oct. 1 - Kirberger /
Holzhauer Field Trip - BRING A SACK LUNCH
*Oct. 3 - Ice Cream
Social / Book Fair - 6pm-8pm
*Oct. 4 - Pangilinan
/ Dalton Field Trip - BRING A SACK LUNCH
*Oct. 9-14 No School
Friendly Reminders
** Please remember
to send your child with a healthy snack. Nothing feeds the brain
like a healthy snack! Please also remember that we do have students
in our room with allergies, so snacks need to be allergy friendly.
Please contact me if you have any questions regarding appropriate
classroom snacks.
** Please continue
to have your child practice their multiplication facts up to 12.
If you have any
questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your
continued partnership and enjoy the rest of your weekend!
