Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on May 18, 2013
I took seven students from our class (and another seven 6th graders) to the Junior Achievement Partners In Achievement Breakfast on Friday at the Downtown Hartford Marriott. The students greeted and schmoozed with about 450 business men and women from all over Connecticut. Here is an article on the event from Avon Patch and below is a picture of us at the event.
On Tuesday from 6:15-6:45 you are welcome to stop by the classroom for the Spring Open House. It is a no-program, casual event just meant for parents to see what their child has been up to lately in fifth grade. If your child is involved in the concert, that will follow the Open House.
Six weeks ago, the 5-1 Team (four classes, including your child’s) was introduced to the Big 6 Project. Two weeks ago students received the Big 6 Final Two Weeks packet and Big 6 Rubric 2013, both which outline what they have to complete prior to May 20. During our Spring Open House on May 21 you will be able to visit the classroom and see the final results from the entire class. Basically, this is a Controversial Issue Research Project. We have been spending a lot of time on this in school, teaching explicit research skills, and working on a physical and technology based component. Here is the Big 6 Project 2013 that students received.
Upcoming Events
Big 6 Project Due – Monday, May 20
Spring Open House – Tuesday, May 21
Nathan Hale Homestead – June (sometime the first week)
Camp Chase – Friday, June 21
Beach Read-In – Tuesday, June 25
End of the Year BBQ Party – Wednesday, June 26
Last Day of School – Thursday, June 27
