Week One in the Books!!

We made it through the first week, and we couldn't feel more fortunate to have the opportunity to work with such an AWESOME group of fifth graders!  It looks as if Isaac will just be leaving us some breezy days and intermitant rain.

We would like to take this opportunity to welcome you and your child into our LAB (Language Arts Block) class this year.  This will be a very intensive program designed to help students reach his or her potential in an ability based setting. Our LAB classes will be meeting Monday-Friday from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m.  During this time block the students will be receiving instruction in reading specifically geared to their ability.  We will be using our reading, social studies and science textbooks in addition to novels during reading instruction.  Students will be participating in literacy centers, guided reading, and writing instruction and practice.   

In math, students were introduced to Divisibility Rules.  These rules help students in their application of division concepts as we'll be moving through this unit.  As you may have noticed, students have these rules in the "Morning Work" folders that they brought home with them this past week.  We will continue with our study of "Understanding Division," and hope to assess students with a Mid-Chapter Checkpoint Quiz on Thursday in addition to the Divisibility Rules.

In science, we began our unit study on "Thinking Like a Scientist," which will go into depth regarding the components of the Scientific Method.  Students will be engaged in hands on labs this coming week as we prepare for our upcoming science fair projects that will be here before you know it.

Our new website is coming together slowly.  Thanks for your patience as I work out the kinks.  We want to thank you in advance for your support in making this the most memorable and productive year for your child!  It takes a TEAM to make it happen!