Dear Parents,
We have only three short weeks left together, but Grade Five is making the most of each and every day. Here is an update on our activities:
Compassion Project: The Compassion Ninjas have struck again…..after much planning, our class left some lovely surprises for a most beloved teacher, but as you know it’s secret, so I can’t write about here…so please ask your fifth grader. Thanks to everyone who pitched in. This week, we will begin the creative process for our Compassion Carnival to take place the last week of school. We are creating about ten different booths and activities that focus on our class values of compassion, creativity and humor.
History/WW: We are deep into Rome and learning about Julius Caesar, Augustus/Octavian and the rise and fall of the Empire. Last week, in the spirit of Rome, we built mini catapults and shot marshmallows off on the quad. This week, we are diving deep into our research reports. Students have narrrowed their topics and will begin taking notes. We will explore how to create a bibliography entry and to organize subtopics into paragraphs.
English: We are mid-way through Number the Stars. For this novel, we are not only focusing on the development of characters and plot, but also on the technique that Lois Lowry uses to sustain reader interest, create drama and suspense, and to foreshadow events in the story. This week, students will learn how to prepare a chapter summary.
Important Dates:
Wed. May 25: Fifth Grade Fun Day Cookout
Tuesday, June 7: Compassion Carnival. Parents invited from 2:30-3:15 (later dismissal so we can have a short reflection and party)
Wed., June 8 PTR due
Thanks for all your support!
Cheers,
Jilly