Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on October 25, 2014
We were going to start Division on Tuesday, but we didn’t end up starting until Friday. We did some problem solving and math game exploration in the last few days. The Division unit will continue for a few weeks.
Students will attend the More Than Money Conference on Friday. Part of what they learn that day will be based on the More Than Money curriculum. They won’t need a lunch if they ordered the free deli lunch, but some kids opted to bring their own lunch that day. Students also started Junior Achievement classes last week with Mrs. Kennedy and these will continue this week as well. Students are learning about the Our Nation curriculum.
Last week students were introduced to Goodreads and they all created accounts using a variation of my e-mail. This was done so that students didn’t have to give any personal information. If students have to do anything online, their online name is a specific number, like 9. Goodreads is a site which allows you to rate and store books so students rate a book from 1-5 stars and then it offers recommendations. It’s a great system of storing all the books that you have ever read. I’ve personally been using the site for years. Using the app (which is free for phones, iPods, iPads, or other tablets) is even better, allowing you to scan in the barcode on a book. I do this in bookstores and scan any books that I might be interested in reading in the future. We will be using this to rate books, check recommendations, and write book reviews. I encourage parents to check out their child’s account.
Upcoming Events
More Than Money Conference – Friday, October 31
Parent/Teacher Conferences – Thursday and Friday, December 4-5 (and many mornings that week)
Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on October 17, 2014
Students took the Unit 1 Math Test on Friday. With 45 tests to correct, it took a few hours this weekend, but all the tests are corrected. However, there are a couple kids that still need to take the test so they will not be given back for a few days. Our next unit is Division and this will start on Tuesday.
Students also started Junior Achievement classes last week with Mrs. Kennedy and these will continue this week as well. Students are learning about the Our Nation curriculum. Next week, students will attend the More Than Money Conference and what they learn will be based on the More Than Money curriculum.
Upcoming Events
More Than Money Conference – Friday, October 31
Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on October 10, 2014
The entire fifth grade went to Sturbridge Village on Friday. The weather was absolutely perfect – not too hot and not too cold – great for an 1830s stroll.
Students will take the Unit 1 Math Test on Friday. They will have a Review Packet given to them on Tuesday (which will be due on Thursday). I will also offer an extra, optional review session before school on Friday at 7:30 AM. We will review in class this week as well, but this would be one last chance to go over some specific questions before the test. Parents should e-mail me if their child will be attending.
Upcoming Events
More Than Money Conference – Friday, October 31
Posted by MrLynch | Posted in Weekly Newsletter | Posted on October 4, 2014
The entire fifth grade heads to Sturbridge Village on Friday. Students need to bring a lunch/drink/snack, but they will carry the food around with them so I would recommend they bring a tiny backpack (definitely not a regular school sized backpack) like one of those thin draw-string bags. Students certainly aren’t required to bring a small backpack, but if they bring only their lunch it should be in a sturdy bag that they could carry around. The property is huge and groups will eat wherever they want so that’s why students will want to bring a sturdy bag or backpack. Electronics are allowed for the bus, but those items must be stored away when we arrive at Sturbridge and not come out again until the bus ride home.
We’ve started several new things over the past week. Students filled out job applications for positions at our class business (Bungles); they were introduced to writing projects; and they learned about and began to explore the iPads. On Monday students will be introduced to the topic of social media and how it plays a powerful role in all of our lives.
Upcoming Events
Sturbridge Village – Friday, October 10
