Mrs. Rosenberger's Fifth Grade
September 3, 2015
Busy Crazy Fun
We have had a great first week. The students are very vocal about how much they are enjoying what we've been doing. We have spent most of our time learning routines and expectations that will help them have a successful year. They've also been using the Chromebooks for programs like SumDog and Free Rice to get them comfortable with using the computers.
In reading we learned about stamina, and how it applies to reading. Stamina is working hard at something without getting tired or giving up. We compared ourselves to people deciding to run a marathon. We wouldn't start out by running 26 miles, we'd have to build up to it. It's the same thing with reading. None of us are at the same starting point, and it's our goal to start where we are and improve our stamina by reading longer amounts of time and finishing more books.
In science, we learned about the roles they will need to take on during science experiments and group activities. They used those roles to set up and complete a challenge to build a tower out of cups using only a rubber band and string.
The kids logged on to Spelling City for the first time today and took their first pretest. That pretest, along with a letter about Spelling City should be with your child today. I will go over their practice assignments next week. One thing at a time:)
Are the books too hard?
Are the books too easy?
Are the books just right?
Some Important Details
Book Orders
Weekly Folders
Getting to know your child
Coming Events
Friday, 9/4-No School
Monday, 9/7-No School
Friday, 9/11-Spirit Day (Shirt must be gold and/or yellow to count) Also American Spirit. You can wear red, white, and blue and still count.
Specials
Tuesday: Day 5 Music (chorus)
Wednesday: Day 1 Phys Ed
Thursday: Day 2 Music
Friday: Day 3 Library
Birthdays
Katarina--September 10
We will celebrate her birthday on September 16
Mrs. Rosenberger
Email: rosenbergert@myhalifax.us
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/myhalifax.us/mrsr5/
Phone: 717-896-4053