I must start by saying how pleased I was so see so many parents at Back-to-School night. It's great to know that our parents are so supportive of education and the kids!
As I'm sure you've heard by now, the students received Chromebooks today. This is a very exciting day in 5th grade! While it tested every ounce of their patience, the kids did a great job of listening to guidelines and learning procedures and expectations before getting to sign-on. I'm thrilled for us to get going full-speed so we can really see the growth and production that occurs with our added resources.
Of course, there was much more to our week. We've been focusing on building excitement for reading, while still keeping in mind choosing "just right" books. Science focused on the Scientific Method, which the students were able to experience by testing how many drops of water fit on a penny -- probably more than you think! We've also continued to get to know each better and are developing a sense of teamwork and community in the classroom.
Below are some photos from our week.
As I'm sure you've heard by now, the students received Chromebooks today. This is a very exciting day in 5th grade! While it tested every ounce of their patience, the kids did a great job of listening to guidelines and learning procedures and expectations before getting to sign-on. I'm thrilled for us to get going full-speed so we can really see the growth and production that occurs with our added resources.
Of course, there was much more to our week. We've been focusing on building excitement for reading, while still keeping in mind choosing "just right" books. Science focused on the Scientific Method, which the students were able to experience by testing how many drops of water fit on a penny -- probably more than you think! We've also continued to get to know each better and are developing a sense of teamwork and community in the classroom.
Below are some photos from our week.