Week of April 18th-22nd

                   Upcoming Dates: 

- April 27 - Poetry Brunch (See below) 
- May 3 -    Muffins With Mom

- May 13 -  Track and Field Day (a note will come home soon!)

- June 3 -    Dunes Field Trip (rain date June 6)

Poetry Brunch/Writing: We've been writing poems and practicing reciting poems for our Poetry Brunch on Wednesday. Students will be reciting poems from other authors and their own work will be displayed around the room. If you wish to come, please plan to be there by 8:40 in our classroom on Wednesday, April 27th.

Puberty Lessons:

We have concluded our lessons on puberty.

All participating 5th grade students watched 2 videos about puberty on Friday and had the opportunity to ask questions. (We have them write questions anonymously if they wishand then we read and answer.) Some questions can't be answered by us as they aren't part of our curriculum. There are many books that are suitable for students this age to read with a trusted adult which may make discussing this subject easier for you and your child. I encourage you to discuss changes your child will be going through so they are more comfortable coming to you when they have questions as they come up. 

Charlton Park Trip:

Thank you to our volunteer parents that came along on our trip. The students enjoyed the day! Students were responsible on the bus and at the Charlton Park and I appreciate this very much! 

Track and Field Day:

Students are preparing for track and field day events. Next week they will sign up for 3 events. WISH will call parents to volunteer for this day. Whether you volunteer or not, all parents are welcome to come enjoy the day with your child and watch from the bleachers! 

Dunes Trip:

Please remember to turn in the purple paper sent home by May 3rd if you plan to attend and/or donate items.

MEAP:
Scores were sent home for he MEAP test that was taken in October, 2010. Please call if you have questions.




Reading: We finished reading and discussing our novel, Long Way from Chicago, and will begin Literature circles next Tuesday. Students will be working in small groups reading and participating in discussion/activities based on their novel.

Math: We began our first unit on measurement this week. Concepts covered were measuring and converting units of length in customary units and metric units which we will work on next week as well. We will also learn perimeter and area and reviewing past concepts.

Science: We spent time caring for and observing our hermit crabs. We are focusing on behavioral and physical characteristics and how these help the crabs survive.