Welcome to the 2018-2019 school year! I am super excited to begin our leaning adventure. I even more excited about getting to know each one of you, starting at the ice cream social. It is going to be an amazing year!! Check out who will be joining you on this fun filled, learning journey in 5th grade!

Drew A.

Braden B.

Cohen B.

Cooper B.

Gavin C.

Carly C.

Reagan D.

Finn D.

Caroline D.

Libby G.

Sean G.

Kyle H.

Patrick H.

Heidi H.

Jayla I.

Savannah M.

Sydney M.

Caleb R.

Lexis S.

Blake S.

Charles V.

Lilly W.

This Week in Room 34! May 14-18

This Week in Room 34! May 14-18

Thank you so much for all of the LOVE last week for Teacher Appreciation! I am the luckiest to have your kids in my life and will miss them tremendously!  

We have an exciting week ahead! Please join us for our DARE Graduation and 5th Grade Recognition Ceremony on Thursday at 10:30 in the gym! We also have Fun Day on Friday (wear clothes you wouldn't mind getting wet and maybe bring an extra set of clothes for after!)

With all of our activities, we will try our best to squeeze in as much learning AND fun as possible! Here's what else is happening this week---

Social Studies- We will continue learning about the Roaring 20s and the Great Depression.

Reading-  We will finish up our book clubs and recommend our favorites for summer reading! Check out our slides here- Our Book Clubs.

Writing- This week we will complete our poetry collections- check out our progress here- https://padlet.com/nschaefer1/q641genwq93z. We will also create "block-out" poetry (see example below) if we have extra time!

Math- We will present our end of year projects! Check it out here!

Here is what is happening this week May 7th-11th: 

Science: Day of Design, Today students began Day of Design Part 1. Students are building schools that can survive on Mars, underground civilizations, drone delivery systems, tiny houses, and inventing new sports. Students are going to continue to work on this tomorrow and present to each other at the end of Tuesday. Check out what we are doing here.

Math- Students continuing to work on unit projects in which they are working in teams to design Kahoot quizzes, anchor charts for the math wall, review games, and a SeeSaw lesson video. All projects due by the end of May 11. 

Writing- Poetry unit is back! Students are continuing to write new poetry every day. Keep checking SeeSaw for the latest styles. 

Reading- End of year book clubs in full swings. Each day students have assigned pages with the club of their choice. 


Social Studies- Tomorrow we will begin the Roaring Twenties and Great Depression chapter. This will be the last chapter we cover in SS. 

Don't Forget: Tomorrow students can donate $1 and wear a hat and orange to help raise money for Wil Ohler's campaign. 

Thursday, May 17th, we will have our fifth grade award recognition and DARE ceremony. The program starts at 10:30 am in the gym, all are welcomed!!

D.A.R.E. graduation and 5th grade recognition will begin promptly at 10:30 am in the gymnasium. All family members are welcome to attend and will sit in the bleachers. Park in the lot and enter through our main entrance. Doors should be open ten minutes in advance. Students will be awarded a D.A.R.E. certificate of completion, D.A.R.E. essay winners will be announced, and general 5th grade awards handed out. 

Tuesday, May 1, 2018

Hooray! We are almost finished MAP testing! I couldn't be prouder of our class' hard work and dedication to doing their very best on each session! Wednesday will be our last day of testing (make-ups will be Thursday). 

On Thursday we will be participating in Junior Achievement. This is an all day event.

On Friday we will be walking down to Sperreng for our "Fly Over Day". Please turn in field trip permission slips for  this event! Thank you!

Monday, April 23, 2018

The time is here for my students to shine and show what they know on the MAP!!! There will be no homework during our testing dates. Please have your child get a good rest each night, and eat a healthy breakfast each day. 

Our MAP Testing Schedule: Students will need ear buds or headphones!

Our MAP testing schedule is as follows:

Monday, April 23 ELA)

Tuesday, April 24  (ELA)

Wednesday, April 25 (MATH)

Thursday, April 26 (MATH)

Friday, April 27 (MATH)

NO TESTING MONDAY, APRIL 30/ LEAP students will attend LEAP

Tuesday, May 1 (SCI)

Wednesday, May 2 (SCI)

Thursday, May 3  Finish any unfinished sessions/MAKEUP DAY for absent students!

Friday, May 4  MAKEUP DAY for absent students!

1. Each day we are scheduled to test from 10:45-12:40. Some days of testing will take the whole time while others will be shorter or possibly a little longer.
2. This does NOT change our block schedule. Block will remain from 9:45-10:35.
3. Our lunch will NOT change due to this schedule. Lunch and recess will be 12:40-1:30.
4. If your child receives one-on-one or small group testing accommodations, this schedule does not apply to you. Your child's schedule will not necessarily follow ours due to the proctors that they will have. I will be in touch with you about a testing schedule.

   

This week in room 34...

 This week we are taking this quote and putting it into practice. We are preparing for MAP with our "MAP Intense Week". Each day students will travel to the other 5th grade classrooms to review reading, writing, math, and science topics. They are LOVING this taste of moving from teacher to teacher, a taste of Middle School. If for any reason your child will not be in attendance during MAP testing, please let me know.  Please email or send me you MAP letter of encouragement.

***Parents- please check your email for some special reminders/requests about MAP testing- thank you SO much! 

Reminder, Wednesday is Early Release at 1:40...wear your grey Concord shirt too! 

Here's what to expect this week AND next- 

Science- Students are working in groups to create their own poem/rap/song about the body systems. They are then recording on Seesaw- be on the lookout! All submissions on Seesaw are due Thursday. We will also enjoy some live performances!

Math- We are completing our study of geometry (chapter 12) this week! We are classifying quadrilaterals, 3-dimensional figures, finding the volume of composite figures and problem-solving. We will not have a test this chapter.

Writing/Reading- We are discussing, interpreting, and writing poems with a focus on poetic devices such as figurative language, repetition, and imagery. We are also continuing to analyze, discuss, and answer higher level questions relating to complex passages and texts as we prepare for the MAP test.

***NEXT week in 5th grade...

We will be participating in our 5th grade "MAP Prep. Intense Week"! Students will be spending about 30 minutes in each 5th grade classroom to review for the MAP test. We are covering math, ELA (reading/writing), and science! Students will be learning from different teachers and having FUN while working HARD!

The rest of our time will be busy as well as we continue to review all previously taught concepts in science, math and reading/writing as we explore the online tools and practice items on the computer. I couldn't be prouder of the amazing THINKING and LEARNING we are doing as we prepare! 

Our MAP testing schedule is as follows:

Monday, April 23 ELA)

Tuesday, April 24  (ELA)

Wednesday, April 25 (MATH)

Thursday, April 26 (MATH)

Friday, April 27 (MATH)

NO TESTING MONDAY, APRIL 30/ LEAP students will attend LEAP

Tuesday, May 1 (SCI)

Wednesday, May 2 (SCI)

This Week in Room 33! April 2-6

This Week in Room 33! April 2-6

Check out the above video we are discussing this week during our morning meetings. We will be discussing determination and grit. Ask your student how they can apply the message of the video to their own lives.


This week in 5th grade...

Science-  We are wrapping up our study on our body's systems with the nervous and digestive system. We will begin an end-of-unit project to display our learning.

Math- After our measurement test was yesterday, we will begin working on geometry (chapter 12)! We are classifying polygons, triangles, quadrilaterals, and three-dimensional figures. Students should also be working on ALEKS at home (at least 20 min. each week). Ask your student what our new 4th quarter ALEKS goal is!

Writing- DARE essays will be turned in by today Officer Ryan will choose a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winner to be announced at our DARE graduation at the end of the year. This week, we will begin our new unit on poetry!

Reading- We are continuing to analyze, discuss, and answer higher level questions relating to complex passages and texts as we prepare for the MAP test.

Continue to show students that reading is FUN! With all our test-prep, we are continuing to remind ourselves that reading is enjoyable especially when you have a good book to read just for fun! Students should be reading a good-fit book at home for 20 minutes each night as a way to relax and unwind!

Welcome Back! I hope everyone enjoyed their week off! I loved hearing about all the spring break adventures! Stay dry this week! 

Science- We are continuing our study on body systems- their structures and functions. 

Math- Our chapter 11 test on measurement will be next Tuesday, April 3. We will be working on converting metric measurements this week and will begin reviewing on Thursday.  Ask you child to sing to you the metric song. Students should also be working on ALEKS at home (at least 20 min. each week). Ask your student what our new 4th quarter ALEKS goal is! 

The Metric Song

Milli, Centi, Deci, meter

Deka, hecto, kilo, too

Put them with a gram and liter

That is all you have to do

Milli is the smallest measure

Ten of these a centi makes

One hundred centis make a unit

That’s not very hard to take

Liters measure only liquid

Grams measure weight or mass

Meters measure length or distance

You can go to the head of the class

*To the tune of Reuben, Reuben

 Writing- Students will be working on their DARE essays this week. Ask your child to show you their progress on the Google Classroom. 

 Reading- We will continue to analyze, discuss, and answer higher level questions relating to complex passages and texts as we prepare for the MAP test.

Important Dates:

Tuesday, March 27 - Concord EXPO

Friday, Match 30 - NO SCHOOL

Wednesday, April 11 - Early Release

Saturday, April 14 - Concord Family Fun Run