Amana Fifth Grade Newsletter Update
Friday, October 26, 2018
News from Ms. Hess
Fifth grade mathematicians focused on learning to divide larger numbers by a two digit divisors using a method called the box strategy and the standard algorithm. Fifth graders are asked to choose one that fits them to master; ask your child to show you his or her preference.
In literacy, we read folktales from different cultures including A Story, A Story and The Hobyahs. We made connections with personification (human traits for objects and animals) in books we've read and movies we've watched.
Writers worked with graphic organizers to help them focus, stretch, and sequence their writing of another personal narrative focused on a moment with strong feeling in their lives. Next week, they will work with a partner to write a collaborative spook story using only Google doc comments to communicate with their partner. Next week, we will read these aloud in the dark with flashlights. Please send in a flashlight for spooky effect.
We continued our work in science exploring the systems in the human body. We have learned about the digestive system, the circulatory system, and the repertory system. Fifth graders built working models of the human heart to see how a heart functions by moving water (blood ) through a system of tubes and valves. I was SO impressed with their collaboration, teamwork, problem-solving, and perseverance!
Our Second Step goal is predicting other people's feelings. Predicting other's feelings can help one have empathy and compassion and help us adjust our behavior based on another's feelings.
Halloween Information - Parade & Party on October 31
12:10 - Halloween Parade through the school - starts at preschool and ends with 5th grade
12:25 ish - Halloween Party!
THANK YOU to all who signed up on the link below to help out with our party!!!!
*Students should wear school appropriate costumes without pretend weapons. If wearing a scary mask, kids will be asked to take it off while visiting the lower elementary. Thanks for helping us support building empathy for others!
IXL Practice for Math: D3, D4, D11, D12, D13, D14
Learning Goals This Week:
Math: I can divide large numbers by single and two digit divisors using the standard algorithm or the box method.
Writing: I can use graphic organizers to stretch, sequence, or focus my writing when working on a personal narrative.
Science: I can build a model of functioning human heart.