Tuesday

In Rost's and O'Neill's rooms, we read the next sub-story in Black and White. Our objective today was to pay special attention to elements in illustrations to make connections.  Ask your child how this illustration connects to yesterday's story.

In Mezan's room, we payed special attention to setting to infer ideas about how characters feel on the inside.  Ask your child about the two illustrations below.  How is the dad feeling in the first illustration? The second? Have them use evidence from the illustrations to defend their thinking.

In O'Neill's homeroom, we did a team building activity.. Students had to work together to knock down ten cups using only balloon air to push them off a ledge. These types of quick activities (1 minute) help students get comfortable with their classmates this year. We also created our class motto for the year.  Ask your child what it is (A: Confidence. Respect. Grit.)  We decided to be successful in fifth grade (and in life), people must have these traits.

Homework:

• Math homework: multiplication grid, timed
• Read 30 minutes:  By signing your child's planner, you are communicating to me (O'Neill) that your child has read their 30 minutes of reading.  

Reminders:

• Bring back paperwork.  Thank you to families who have already returned all their paperwork!

Classroom Supplies:

• Click Supply List for the 5th grade supply list

Thank you,

5th Grade Team