State Float Display

We had so much fun showing off our hard work for fourth and fifth grade students from other classes! Everyone learned so much about their state and did a really great job!

         

          

  

 

   

Dividing Fractions Video

We have been loving this teacher's video about dividing fractions. We are trying to remember, though, why the catchy phrase works to do the math? How can you prove it? See if your child can use a visual strategy to solve the problem 3 ÷ 1/2 , then prove it with the song's strategy!

Dividing Fractions Song

Worm Watching

Today we got to get to know some of our wiggly worms! We scooped them up, cleaned them off, and set them on a damp paper towel for observation. Lots of them tried to find some shady coverings!

A Lesson in Red Worms

Today we learned just how determined little Red Wiggler worms can be to escape after transport. Our next Science unit is all about worms and composting! We got a couple thousand worms delivered and had to get them settled in temporary compost bins until our official bins arrive. When we left yesterday they were covered and secured (with air holes)....or so we thought! This morning I came in to a big surprise. Don't worry, most of the worms were okay and are now securely resting and settled in with some snacks and nice soil!

Permission Slips

Don't forget! Permission slips for our Essex Cinema field trip are due TOMORROW! The cost is $8 per student, since we got some funds from the PTA.

Classroom Wishlist

I am so grateful for everyone who has been able help our classroom by donating supplies so far this year. Recently, I've gotten some wonderings about things we could use for the classroom, so I thought I would share our updated classroom wishlist. These are things that we use often and always appreciate, but I would never expect anything! Thank you for your all for your thoughtfulness!

Chemistry...in a Bag!

Today we trapped bubbles inside (Star Wars themed) Ziploc bags. The results came with explosive laughter all around!

Movie Day!

Today we finally got to have our rescheduled whole-team celebration, movie day! We watched Wonder and some kids even brought popcorn to share!

Book Fair and Reading Raffle

The book fair starts on Monday! Our students will be going to visit the book fair in the library on Monday morning during their reading block. Check out the poster for the other fun happenings throughout the week!

In addition to this upcoming fun, we just had our first two "reading raffle " winners drawn at our Friday kindness assembly that 5th graders led.

Final Volume City Projects!

Our cities came out so well! Teams of students worked together to design a city and find the volume of each of their buildings.  Here are some of the students' projects: