Dear 5A Families,
In math we are continuing our work in unit 7. This unit will not wrap up until the week after April vacation. We have tentatively scheduled the test for that Friday (4/28) and have built in review days leading up to it. In Science, we’re learning about Earth’s landforms, how changes happen, and how the changes can affect these features. In social studies, we’ve started learning about the first English settlements (Roanoke and Jamestown). The kids had a fun time writing a news story about the lost colony of Roanoke! This unit timed out perfectly with our visit from the Bay Colony Educators (Tim & Carol). They taught the kids all about many aspects of colonial life. Today’s presentation was especially memorable…ask your child about it tonight! In writing we are celebrating Poetry Month (April) by creating our very own poetry books! So far we’ve worked on Acrostic and brainstormed a shape for our concrete poems. There’s still many different poem styles to cover before our books are ready! Each child should be thinking about what they envision their final book to be. It is a unique project in that everyone can design their book however they would like (as long as they include the required poems!).
Enjoy the pictures & videos below!
Important Dates
4/5: Early Release
4/10: ELA MCAS day 1
4/11: Book Fair Visit (10:30am)
4/12: ELA MCAS day 2
4/13: ELA MCAS day 3
4/14: Good Friday (No School)
4/17-4/21: April Vacation
4/24: Back to school!
4/28: Unit 7 Math Test
4/28: Channel 4 Meteorologist Visit
5/1: All School K-9 assembly 10 am
Miscellaneous
Tissues and/or cleaning wipes would be appreciated! We are working hard to keep a healthy class!
Cheers,
Kathryn
In math we are continuing our work in unit 7. This unit will not wrap up until the week after April vacation. We have tentatively scheduled the test for that Friday (4/28) and have built in review days leading up to it. In Science, we’re learning about Earth’s landforms, how changes happen, and how the changes can affect these features. In social studies, we’ve started learning about the first English settlements (Roanoke and Jamestown). The kids had a fun time writing a news story about the lost colony of Roanoke! This unit timed out perfectly with our visit from the Bay Colony Educators (Tim & Carol). They taught the kids all about many aspects of colonial life. Today’s presentation was especially memorable…ask your child about it tonight! In writing we are celebrating Poetry Month (April) by creating our very own poetry books! So far we’ve worked on Acrostic and brainstormed a shape for our concrete poems. There’s still many different poem styles to cover before our books are ready! Each child should be thinking about what they envision their final book to be. It is a unique project in that everyone can design their book however they would like (as long as they include the required poems!).
Enjoy the pictures & videos below!
Important Dates
4/5: Early Release
4/10: ELA MCAS day 1
4/11: Book Fair Visit (10:30am)
4/12: ELA MCAS day 2
4/13: ELA MCAS day 3
4/14: Good Friday (No School)
4/17-4/21: April Vacation
4/24: Back to school!
4/28: Unit 7 Math Test
4/28: Channel 4 Meteorologist Visit
5/1: All School K-9 assembly 10 am
Miscellaneous
Tissues and/or cleaning wipes would be appreciated! We are working hard to keep a healthy class!
Cheers,
Kathryn