The Patriot Progress
Coming Up in Community 5: February 8- February 19
How Can We Show the Importance of Systems in Our Lives?
New Unit Study: Environments
What Is My Place In The Environment?
Content Areas
Math
http://alex.state.al.us/standardAll.php?grade=5&subject=MA2015&summary=2
Please encourage your child to continue to practice multiplication facts and check their spiral review throughout the week.
Below you'll see pictures from our latest Math Menu Cafe. Learners were given the opportunity to take learning to the next level by choosing a task off of a math menu. They then created an activity that assisted other learners in mastering that skill. This week, C5 learners created a variety of games and activities, and they presented to C3 learners. This was a learning experience for everyone involved. We are looking forward to the next Math Menu Cafe!
Math Cafe Presenters
Zaina
Jonathan
Sterling
Aaron
Madison
Julianna
Jada
Arica
Kierra
Coco
Sophie
English Language Arts
Please remember that each student will need a copy of Hatchet by Tuesday, February 16. We will study this novel each day in class. We will work on this novel for the next few weeks. Students are expected to read one chapter a night. Students are also required to work on vocabulary in each chapter. More specifics will be assigned in class. Hatchet explores the theme of what you make of the environment you are in. This is how we will connect to our driving question.
As lead learners, we are seeing many students struggle with reading comprehension skills. We are working hard in class to bring these skills up, but any time you can reinforce at home is extremely valuable. Ask your students to tell you about the chapter they read the previous day. We are encouraging them to highlight or underline as they read. Ask to look at what they chose to emphasize from that chapter and why that is important. You might even ask them to read to younger siblings. These things will add to your student's already improving reading comprehension skills. We are also working on getting access to the reading and writing portion of SumDog. This is another excellent way to practice these skills once we have full access!
Students read fractured fairy tales and practiced summarizing using the GIST skill. Their work will go in their Big Book of Systems.
Science
Outline of human body
Ecosystems Webs
Ecosystems Webs
History
In the upcoming weeks we will begin to look at the actual events, major players, and innovations made during the Revolutionary War. We will also start studying the contributions of African Americans during the time of the war. Each of these goals aligns with Standard 8. It will more than likely take at least one month for students to learn every aspect of this very extensive standard.
Standard 8:
Identify major events of the American Revolution, including the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Describing principles contained in the Declaration of Independence. Explaining contributions of Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, Paul Revere, Patrick Henry, Thomas Paine, George Washington, Haym Solomon, and supporters from other countries to the American Revolution. Explaining contributions of ordinary citizens, including African Americans and women, to the American Revolution. Describing efforts to mobilize support for the American Revolution by the Minutemen, Committees of Correspondence, First Continental Congress, Sons of Liberty, boycotts, and the Second Continental Congress. Locating on a map major battle sites of the American Revolution, including the battles of Lexington and Concord, Bunker Hill, Saratoga, and Yorktown. Recognizing reasons for colonial victory in the American Revolution. Explaining the effect of the Treaty of Paris of 1783 on the development of the United States
History Continued
Students have already been planning in several groups to make this exciting and constructive for their peers. Construction of the house will begin prior to Spring Break with more information coming soon.
Project Design
Major Goal
1. To allow them to practice autonomy and group work simultaneously as part of the Pike Road Way.
2. To allow students to gain understanding of the difficulties involved in planning and creating our nation.
Creating a Model
Keep In Mind This Week:
C5 Systems Expo
Thursday, Feb 11, 2016, 06:00 PM
500 Avenue of Learning, Pike Road, AL, United States
Valentine's Day Party
Friday, Feb 12, 2016, 11:45 AM
500 Avenue of Learning, Pike Road, AL, United States
Please read the Google Doc below that helps clarify changes in FreshGrade!
Atlanta Field Trip
Friday, May 13, 2016, 06:00 AM
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
C5 Book Club!
We are proud to inform you that C5 is starting the first Book Club at PRS! Book Club meetings will occur after school once a month on the third Thursday barring any complications.
Our first meeting will be on Thursday February 18th immediately after school in the C5 Collaboration Center from 3:00-3:30. Later meetings will likely last more than 30 minutes. At our first meeting we will discuss the purpose of book club and gain access to our first book. Our first selection was recommended by our Media Specialist Robin Dean. We will be reading Big Fish by Daniel Wallace. Our next book will be free choice.
Any questions can be emailed to Ms. Rose at candace.rose@pikeroadschools.org
Upcoming Dates
*Please note that dates are subject to change based on students' understanding of content*
FEBRUARY 9 - Causes of the American Revolution Assessment (Study Aide passed out last Thursday)
FEBRUARY 11 - Systems Expo - PRS - 6pm
FEBRUARY 12 - Valentine's Day Party
FEBRUARY 15 - Professional Learning Day. No school for students.
FEBRUARY 16 - Math Menu Cafe Preview Day
FEBRUARY 16 - Begin Hatchet. Start reading one chapter a night.
FEBRUARY 18 - Math Menu Cafe Presentations
FEBRUARY 24 - Quiz on Hatchet Ch. 1-5
FEBRUARY 25 - African Americans in the American Revolution Project Due
FEBRUARY 26 - COMMUNITY SIX A DAY AT THE MUSEUM: HONORING AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY
The community will be invited to view exhibits throughout the day and live performances will take place from 1:30 - 2:30.
MARCH 2 AT 8:00 A.M. - PTSA BOARD MEETING
MARCH 3 - COOKIE DOUGH PICK UP
MARCH 7 AT 6:00 P.M. - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MARCH 21-25 - SPRING BREAK
MARCH 28 - PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
APRIL 4 AT 6:00 P.M. - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
APRIL 5 AT 8:00 A.M. - PTSA BOARD MEETING
SAVE THE DATE - APRIL 5 AT 6:00 FOR A SPECIAL COMMUNITY EVENT . . . MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!
APRIL 25 - PROFESSIONAL LEARNING DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
APRIL 28 - FIELD DAY FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COMMUNITY SIX
MAY 2 AT 8:00 A.M. - PTSA BOARD MEETING
MAY 2-6 - LEAD LEARNER APPRECIATION WEEK
MAY 2 AT 6:00 P.M. - SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
MAY 26 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR LEARNERS