A Week in Review
October 28 - November 1
It is hard to believe that we are already in NOVEMBER! I'm not sure where October went, let alone September, but somehow here we are starting the a new month!
We had another FULL week of LEARNING and FUN! I have to give a special shout-out to Mishele B. (Nate) and James Z. (Emily) for organizing and planning our awesome HALLOWEEN PARTY! Also, thanks to Janet L. (Jacob), Todd B. (Nate), Julia Z. (Emily), Tamara and Paul W. (Danny) and Laura V. (John) for volunteering their time to help supervise the party. The students could barely contain themselves on Thursday as they worked extra hard to focus during Math and Literacy!
The week wasn't just about Halloween and candy though - here's what we were up to:
We had another FULL week of LEARNING and FUN! I have to give a special shout-out to Mishele B. (Nate) and James Z. (Emily) for organizing and planning our awesome HALLOWEEN PARTY! Also, thanks to Janet L. (Jacob), Todd B. (Nate), Julia Z. (Emily), Tamara and Paul W. (Danny) and Laura V. (John) for volunteering their time to help supervise the party. The students could barely contain themselves on Thursday as they worked extra hard to focus during Math and Literacy!
The week wasn't just about Halloween and candy though - here's what we were up to:
Virtue Awards:
Anushri R. has earned a Virtue Award for demonstrating the virtues of kindness and helpfulness. Anushri is always willing to help whenever anyone needs anything. Thank you Anushri for the kindness you show us each day!
Isabelle T. has earned a Virtue Award for demonstrating the virtues of responsibility and diligence! Isabelle works extremely hard to complete ALL of her assignments with quality work, turn them in on time, and help others who need it. She is an excellent 5th grade leader!
Isabelle T. has earned a Virtue Award for demonstrating the virtues of responsibility and diligence! Isabelle works extremely hard to complete ALL of her assignments with quality work, turn them in on time, and help others who need it. She is an excellent 5th grade leader!
Reading:
Our main selection story this week was a nonfiction text, Double Dutch: A Celebration of Jump Rope, Rhyme, and Sisterhood by Veronica Chambers. We used the target skill sequence of events and target strategy monitor/clarify to deepen our comprehension.
Writing:
We've begun heavy revisions on our most recent memoirs. We worked to strengthen our lead, to create 'hooks' that grab our readers' attention. We also experimented with using foreshadowing and developing our stories with details.
Math:
The decimal journey continues as we worked to use the Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties to add numbers mentally. We also practiced adding and subtracting decimal numbers, paying careful attention to lining up the place values correcting and using a second strategy to double-check our work. We ended the week analyzing and using pictographs to solve problems.
Social Studies:
Using the explorers' matrix that we created last week, students made their own versions this week, using their Interactive Student Notebooks. We reviewed the eight explorers and double-checked our work to make sure we were clear on each explorers sponsor, motivation, route, impact, and year of exploration.
Science:
Students wrapped up their science investigation by sharing their conclusions. They revised their own conclusion as well, ensuring that they had included the most important findings.
I hope that you have a relaxing weekend! Remember to "Fall Back" one hour on Sunday, as Daylight Savings Time ends.
Social Studies:
Using the explorers' matrix that we created last week, students made their own versions this week, using their Interactive Student Notebooks. We reviewed the eight explorers and double-checked our work to make sure we were clear on each explorers sponsor, motivation, route, impact, and year of exploration.
Science:
Students wrapped up their science investigation by sharing their conclusions. They revised their own conclusion as well, ensuring that they had included the most important findings.
I hope that you have a relaxing weekend! Remember to "Fall Back" one hour on Sunday, as Daylight Savings Time ends.
Enjoy your weekend!
Go Seahawks!
~Mrs. Hatlestad
Upcoming Events:
4-11 Nov - BOX TOP Collection Week!
5 Nov - PTA General Assembly Meeting, 8:15
8 Nov - Veterans' Day Assembly (9:30, cafe)
11 Nov - No School, Veterans' Day
18-23 Nov - Missoula Children's Theater
28-29 Nov - No School, Thanksgiving Break
13 Dec - Chinook (@Ringdall) Field Trip: Band/Orchestra/Choir Concert (10am)
13 Dec - Class Store (time TBD)
21 Dec - 5 January - Winter Break
13 Dec - Class Store (time TBD)
21 Dec - 5 January - Winter Break
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