5th Grade 101
Mrs. Harris' Class Newsletter for 4/25/16
What We Did Last Week (Before the flooding)
In Science we have been reviewing ecosystems and how organisms interact and depend on each other (interdependence). We also began learning how to play a super fun vocab review game called Toss and Talk. We will play this game each Friday to review vocab on a continuous basis by adding new words to the ball each week!
4th and 5th graders had a GREAT time getting ready for Friday's Boosterthon! We definitely got all "colored up" as many of you figured out as your child got off of the bus or got in the car! It was sooo much fun! I still have blue in my hair and in between my toes! We raised enough for our brand new playground, which the entire community can enjoy.
What Is Going On This Week
In Science we will review Astronomy concepts to prepare for STAAR by focusing on moon phases, ocean tides, and seasons. I have a great lab planned for moon phases (no it's not with Oreos) and a great race game to practice applying Astronomy concepts.
On Monday students will be interviewing for their BizTown jobs. Students will receive a score based on their interview which will help to determine which job they will be most suitable for. Mrs. Whittington has discussed proper interview "etiquette" and attire. We encourage students to put their best foot forward and show the interviewers how much they really want the job! I can't wait to see how awesome they look and how well they present their selves! Students are welcome to bring a change of clothes to change into after their interview.
My homeroom has earned an extra recess (30 minutes) and a PJ Day from our Boosterthon pledges. We will have the PJ Day on Tuesday and the extra recess time on either Monday or Tuesday (depending on how long the interviews take).
Upcoming Events
- Monday April 25th: BizTown Interviews and BizTown training for parents (final one); Lunch schedule change
- Thursday May 5th: BizTown
- Friday May 6th: Science Parent Day (2:50) More info to come
- Monday & Tuesday May 9th & 10th: 3rd and 4th Grade STAAR testing (STAAR + schedule change = No visitors)
- Wednesday May 11th: Science STAAR ((STAAR + schedule change = No visitors)
- Wednesday May 25th: Field Day 12:30
- Friday May 27th: 5th Grade Day and Talent Show
- Monday May 30th: No School
- Wednesday June 1: Last Day of 5th Grade? :( (I hate to see them go!); End of 4th Nine Weeks; Reports cards go home; More info about make-up days announced soon!
Homework
Science: Part 4 Week 3