Ms. Ingle's Messages
5th Grade Science
Fifth grade made the news!
This week we had the privilege of working with a wonderful local stone mason and artist! Joe Dinwiddie joined our science classes for 3 days. He worked with students to create a permanent legacy for future students at Claxton. As a part of the 'Art Garden' along the Merrimon Avenue side of campus, three large boulders were carefully placed last year. Each boulder represents one of the three main types of rock originating on our planet (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic). Students enjoyed a variety of hands-on lessons including building a small stone bridge in class as well as designing, planning and carving the large slab of granite in the garden.
A few students were interviewed by our local news station (WLOS). Be on the look out for a link to the segment in next week's flyer! We will also be featured in the citizen times.
Current Science Focus:
For the next few weeks, we will be reviewing weather. Our focus will be on air pressure, winds, ocean currents and various types of weather fronts.
Song focus for this week:
Weather Fronts Song
Supplies Needed!
Thank you VERY much for all the supplies you have sent in to date! We are in constant need of supplies as we work to finish this year strong. If you are able to donate any of the items below, I would greatly appreciate it!
We need:
- pencils pencils pencils!
- electric sharpener
- glue sticks
- liquid glue
- marble notebooks
- colored copy paper
- envelopes
- markers
- tape (any type)
Parent Volunteers
I am so thankful for the volunteer efforts currently in place for our classroom! I'm happy to announce that I would love to have more parent help. Please contact me if you are interested in getting involved in any or all of the following ways:
- listening to students read
- field trips
- assisting in class materials prep
- special projects
- guest speaker
- classroom reward events
Book Buddies
We have the privilege of being role models to younger students! Our grade level has started reading with second grade classes every other week. Fifth grade students are paired with 1 or 2 second grade peers. Students spend time reading to each other and perfecting a myriad of skills from fluency to complex conversation. I look forward to updating you with pictures and info about upcoming meetings and special shared projects!
Please contact me any time with questions, comments or concerns!
I am so happy to be settling in here at Claxton. I have had the honor of meeting many parents and am happily getting to know our fantastic group of students!