Science Projects

Each 5th grade student will be responsible for completing a science project by the beginning of March. In class, students have identified a problem that they are interested in researching. They are now working on finding facts about their problem and will complete a research paper soon. Students will also be required to complete an experiment relating to the problem they identified. This project will require some work to be completed at home. Please ask your student what they have selected to study for their project. They will need to do an oral presentation at the end of the project, so it will be good practice for them to explain to you what they are studying. There are many pieces to this exciting project . . . more details and specific expectations will come as we get further along in our process.

Holiday Party 2010

The students enjoyed their holiday party, even with the early out the day before and the late start that morning. Snow can't stop our excitement! We enjoyed karaoke, food, and fun together. Hope everyone is now enjoying their winter break!! See you in 2011!!!

Ornaments!

The lunch supervisors made winter ornaments for everyone! We were really excited for the thoughtful gifts.

Thank you--Joni, Ruth, Renee, and Barb!!

Unit 4 Test

I returned the unit 4 test to my math students today. I encourage you and your student to go over the test together. I told the students that we'll continue to work on division since it is a gold standard that they'll need to master this year. The steps that we follow are: divide, multiply, subtract, check, bring down, and then start over again. (The acronym they know is "Does McDonalds sell cheese burgers.") Ask your student why we use this acronym . . . then watch them go through the steps. It does work quite well! Thanks for your help in your student's learning.

Happy Thanksgiving!

I wanted to take this time to wish you all a very happy Thanksgiving! The students have been working very hard this year and I hope they are able to relax and enjoy this time with their family. Be safe if you travel. See you, students, again Monday!

Unit 3 Math Test

We are finishing up another chapter in our math curriculum. For the past few weeks, you've noticed that your student has been working on geometry lessons. Our Unit 3 Test will cover many different skills. My math students will be given a study guide to work through in class and at home on Tuesday (11/9). Some of the skills that will need to be mastered for the test include: measuring angles with or without a protractor, identifying triangles, polygons, and adjacent angles, and using a graph or table to find specific data. I appreciate any help with these skills that you can offer at home and encourage students to come to school with questions if they had difficulty working through the problems at home. 

Our School Rocks--Drug Free

October 23-31st was National Red Ribbon Week. It is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the United States. The students received gift bags from Freeborn County Partners in Prevention with different items promoting this campaign. In the past month, during our health class we've talked about making healthy choices and being tobacco free. We've discussed healthy ways to reduce our stress and be good friends. In the pictures above students are wearing the "I Rock--Drug Free" paper glasses they received in their gift bags.