Science Fun!

Today with our third grade science buddies we learned about mold. Each team had two
pieces of bread. First,we wiped each piece on the floor to collect mold spores. Then,
we put each in a separate bag we squirted the bread with water.One bag said control[something that stays the same]and the other said variable [something that changes].
The control bags will be taped to the window.The variable bags will be in different places. In a week, we will check to see which bread grew the most mold.We'll then record in our science journal.

BY: CASSIE LAJEUNESSE

Let The Games Begin!

On Thursday we put on our olive leaves like the ancient Olympians did, and got out our measuring tapes for our Mini Metric Olympics. The atheletes competed in the cotton ball shot put, the high jump, the paper plate discus throw, the straw javelin, and the giant step. The competition was fierce, but they all prevaled! What a great way to incorporate fun in a math lesson!

Homework is a Nightly Priority!

Each of my students took home on the first day of school a homework plan to develop and discuss with their family. As a family you discussed great places in your home to get work done, when it is best for you to work, and how much guidance you might need from your family. Today, I sent 12 children to study hall. We are only a week into fifth grade, and it is apparent that homework is not a nightly priority. Homework is each student's responsibility, and enables me to see that they have mastered a topic. Please instill the importance of self-discipline and establish a time and place that allows homework to top the priority list!

Save the Date!

Just a reminder that our Open House is on Thursday, August 28th from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 for 4th and 5th grade. I look forward to speaking with all you parents about the great year ahead of us! I hope you are all staying dry, and hopefully snuggling up with a good book!

What is a Tropical Storm?

Well I suppose Fay is on her way, and cutting our first week short. I can't lie...there were tons of cheers today for a long weekend. We've had a great start, and now deserve a little rest. This week we did learn the difference between a hurricane and a tropical storm. Make sure to ask your child to see if they remember. We will start fresh on Monday and hopefully dry! Here is our first list of spelling words: cancel, travel, castle, salad, catalog, cabinet, blanket, tractor, magnet, cabin, palace, glance, paddle, sang, shampoo, accident, activity, classroom, absent, and ballot.

Blogging is harder than it seems

For some reason I can't figure out how to upload pictures on to this thing! It's driving me crazy!

We've Made it Over the Hump!

With three days of fifth grade, we've survived. We are having fun getting to know one another. As you can see some of our boys are pretty comfortable already! Leave to the boys. We started science today and math. Tomorrow we will add in some writing, as we draft a classic mystery story.