CRASH

our new class book.  The first one we're reading together.
What are your thoughts so far?

Happy Holidays

Christmas is right around the corner.  How will you be spending your holiday with your family?

Mrs. Barnes

Civil War time

Not the famous war in US history but the battle between the Beavers and the Ducks.
Who's going to be watching and who are you cheering for?

Let's hear it sports fans!

Blog Topics

Wow, there are over 40 comments on our Sports posting - must be a popular topic and as I read - some VERY strong opinions.

What are some other topics you'd like to discuss here?  Let me know and I'll create some posts.  Most creative wins!

Sports Information

Jackson believes there are some sports fans in our class that need some viewing information.  Take it away, Jackson.

Thanksgiving

is right around the corner.  What are you thankful for?

Scientists

Let's start a list of all the scientists we can think of and see how many we can come up with!  Help me out with this, class!

I'll start first - botanist - scientist that studies plants!

Halloween

How will you be celebrating?  What's your costume? 
What's your favorite kind of candy?
I'm partial to anything chocolate.

Seed stories

This week we will be sharing and revising our small moment stories.  I hope you're proud of what you have been working on in class.  What writing strategy or technique do you think you did well?  What's something you'll long remember when you're out of 5th grade when encountering another writing assignment?

Conferences

Well, conferences are complete.  How did everyone do?  Were they as scary as you had expected?  Hope not!

Birthday celebrations

We've got our first class birthday this week - Amanda L's on Weds - Happy Birthday Amanda.
What do you think she'll choose as her special bday activity?
Any guesses?

Living Museum Speeches

Today the FINAL speech was introduced in class.  And you got a list of potential explorers - soooooooooo, what do you think?  Are you excited?  Who do you want to be?  Why?
Mrs. Barnes

Kindy buddies

How great was it to meet your kindergarten buddy today?  Will you remember all that you have to teach them in Mass?
I hope this is the beginning to a great friendship!

Mrs. Barnes

Math Games

We have to get better and quicker on our math facts.  So be sure to play the games on our website.  If you find any of your own that you recommend, post them here.

Mrs. Barnes

Speeches

Today we started our inform speeches - it is so much fun to share our talents and wisdom.  And the props make it even better.  I can see a lot of hard work and practice went into these.  Job well done. What do you like about them?  Any ideas for improvement?

Shredderman

We started a new book in class today, Shredderman, Book One - The Secret Identity by Wendelin Van Draanen.  We haven't read much but we've already met an unforgettable and undesirable character, Bubba Bixby.  Tell me what you think of him and why.  And make a prediction that involves Bubba or the narrator, Nolan.

Fifth grade so far

Well, we've been back in school for a WEEK!  Can't believe it.  I'd like to start this blog as a place we can converse and reflect about the great learning in class.  I can't wait to see what we all come up with.  Let the conversations begin!