Week 16

It's hard to believe that 2014 is almost over. I had a few issues with the blog but I'm hoping that everything is worked out now. I'm hoping to make this useful for you as a form of getting information about the class and upcoming events. I'll continue to post pictures and videos when we make them. Be sure to check out the video below. There are many pictures from Howell Nature Center camp.

We are planning on having a class party on Friday. Students have made suggestions as to what they would like to have. We have limited timing due to science, social studies, and an assembly but we will get in the fun with each other while we can!

The students are actively using their gmail accounts. They are learning to create many of their assignments in this way and share them with me. They are also learning to share documents with one another and work on a shared document.

All students have submitted their ideas for science fair. I will help out anyone who needs it. Students should always be prepared to work on this at school if they need help. It will happen during lunch recess for the most part.

Winter Survival is January 16th. This is a full day trip (9:30 - 2:30). If you are interested in  coming with us, please email me or send in a note. The role of a chaperone on this trip is to monitor the group(s) that you are assigned to. Students are encouraged to do all of the work themselves. You will get more information about this when we return from break.

In the spring, students will be taking the M-Step. This is a standardized test that is replacing the MEAP. There is a practice site that students can go to. I highly encourage you to have your child practice this test. It will be very different than what they have experienced in the past. We will have some opportunities to work on this in school but anything additional will be helpful. Here is the link to the practice site:  M-Step practice site

Fifth grade camp