The day before the winter break. Where children’s minds wander and they are thinking of their time off. So it can take 10 minutes to get done what usually takes 5 minutes.
Here is what we were able to accomplish today:
Math review of multiplying and dividing fractions
We took a four question review of those two concepts and this would be a great winter break project for many of the students to practice on www.ixl.com;
On www.ixl.com there are the following headings in 5th grade:
Multiply fractions
Divide fractions
Fractions and mixed numbers
Here are our notes from today and for this chapter 12 on fractions.
This led into us doing our reading log check up.
We then had Mrs. Buchanan’s class come by and try out our Caine’s Arcade. On January 11, 2013 we are going to formally set up our Arcade and invite grades to come in and play the games.
We then went to our Buddies class. There we shared hot chocolate as we watched the first twenty minutes of the Polar Express. Then we took time to enjoy homemade snowmen cookies and they read a holiday story to their little buddy.
After buddies they had their big science test on the water cycle.
After lunch they had another geometry lesson with the math/art rotation.
Finally we ended the day with a great class and video taught by Mrs. Phipps about modern day bullying. It covered topics such as cyber bullying, in-school bullying, and mental or physical bullying.
We voted as a class that we would enjoy wearing our pajamas to tomorrow’s holiday party. Rules:
1. Entirely optional, you do not have to dress in PJs.
2. Appropriate school shoes are still mandatory.
3. Appropriate clothing and the school dress code still is enforced on a pajama day.
For the students that have chosen to start winter break a little early, they were informed that missing homework had to be completed PRIOR to participating in the holiday party. They were told this beginning on Wednesday so this is not a shock to them. I also gave them an explicit reminder before they left today.
Here is who and what is missing:
Math Pages 292 and 273 is missing by student #’s: 6 and 13
Math page 284 is missing by student #’s: 13 and 26
Math page 286 is missing by student #’s: 7, 17, 26, and 19
Homework tonight was to read for enjoyment for 50 minutes. There is no other homework but to read anything that brings them enjoyment for 50 minutes.
Happy holidays,
Mr. Hubbard
Homework for the week:
Math
Here are our notes from today and for this chapter 12 on fractions.
Read 50 minutes on Thursday night. Social Studies reading acount towards the time.
Friday’s party note:
Hello Parents and children,
Below is the information we received regarding the Dublin El family in need, along with some gift suggestions. Please note that these are only suggestions and any gift in any amount would be greatly appreciated. In order to ensure that each child receives a gift, we have created a sign-up genius site at
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0D4AABAB2DA02-holiday
This is completely voluntary and understand if you cannot participate. However, if you do choose to participate, please involve your child in the gift decision. Gifts may be brought to school on the day of the party. If you choose to wrap your gift (optional), please put a sticky note with the age of the child you purchased for.
Thank you again for all you do for our class!
Family Information:
4 girls, ages 6,10, 11, & 15
2 Boys, ages 3 & 4
Gift Suggestions:
Girls: Novi Star dolls, ponies, and Barbie dolls.
Boys: Helicopters, airplanes - and
anything green
Teenage girl: clothes, nail polish, lip gloss, etc.
Clothing:
Girl: age 15: size 15 in juniors or 12 in misses.
Girl: age 11: size 4 in juniors or 18 in big kids.
Girl: age 10: size 14/16.
Girl: age 6: size 10.
Boy: age 4: size 6x.
Boy: age3: size 4t.
A Winter Read-a-thon!
Help raise money that will stay right in your child’s classroom!!!
Gather sponsors between December 13th through January 16th and read, read, read. This encourages students to enjoy reading and really helps improve their reading skills. Please help your child keep track of the number of minutes he or she has read!
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