News for 5/6

May has been super busy but it's been fun! We are looking forward to more fun as the weeks move along!

1st Grade Talent Development

First graders have had a great week.  We spent some time doing a fun rainbow themed science experiment.  Ask your kiddos about it- we made some incredible discoveries!  We also used the 100 chart to discover patterns and make observations using the depth and complexity icons.  We have had a great time, and are looking forward to our last week together next week. 

2nd Grade Talent Development

Second grade had a good week. We continued with activities connected to last week's reading of "Only One You". The students graphed their custom designed fish by particular attributes. Then they determined their own attribute to collect data on. We ended the week with a reading of "Beautiful Oops" and took torn newspaper and turned it into something beautiful. Keep an eye out for the creations to come in their end of year portfolio next week! 

3rd Grade Math

Third graders wrapped up our financial literacy vacation project this week.  The kids learned so much and have done a great job budgeting their money.  Projects will be returned soon!

Today was our last day of TAG Math for this year due to 3rd grade's upcoming weeks of STAAR testing, fishing day, field trip, camping day and more.  We had a great year, and can't wait to be together again in 4th grade!

4th Grade Math

Fourth grade had a great week dipping into some pre-algebra skills.  We have learned lots of vocabulary, practiced our skills and explored using solvememobile online.  It's been a great week!  We are looking forward to wrapping up our year next week after STAAR testing.

5th Grade Math

Fifth grade had a great week.  We only got to see each other on Thursday due to Science Safari Monday through Wednesday and their field trip on Friday.  We read Sir Circumference and the Dragon of Pi together and explored circle circumference, diameter and radius.  We are looking forward to wrapping up our year next week after STAAR testing.

3rd Reading

Third grade shared their Avi book projects this week. We enjoyed hearing everyone's summary of their story and seeing their project. We displayed them in the library. We then did some fun practice to get our minds ready for STAAR next week. We wrapped up the week with our last day of TAG today. It has been a great year and I am looking forward to seeing them all again next year!

4th Reading

Fourth grade shared their award winning novel projects. We then displayed them in the library. Next, they dove into their novel study of "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen. The students are really enjoying this adventurous story. It was a great week! Next week is STAAR and everyone is ready to do their best. Next Friday, 5/17, will be our last day together.

5th Reading

Fifth grade has had a very busy week this week. Our time together was limited but we are looking forward to having class next Thursday and Friday. Friday, 5/17, will be our last class together.

Have a great weekend, see you next week!

Important Dates:

5/13 STAAR- 3rd & 4th
5/14 STAAR- 3rd  & 4th
5/15 STAAR 5th
5/16 3rd Grade Fishing Day
5/17 3rd Grade Field Trip
5/21 Field Day & Cook Out
5/22 5th Grade Awards Ceremony 8:30am
5/23 Last Day of School