Happy Friday!

I hope you had a wonderful week.  We had a fun-filled week of learning in 5^th grade!

This week in science we spent time reviewing our chapter on weather and precipitation.  We filled out our study guide and then played jeopardy to quiz ourselves!  The kiddos took their test on Thursday and will be getting them back at the beginning of next week.

In writing we continued researching and taking notes for our informational piece about a Native American tribe.  The kids have been doing such a great job with this and I can’t wait to see their finished piece.  Today was their first day of drafting and they will continue into next week.  We will celebrate our hard work on Wednesday!

In math we started our new chapter on decimals and have been learning to round, estimate, and add them.  They have really impressed me with what they already know!  We will continue working with decimals throughout next week.  Our chapter 5 test will be on Friday, November 14^th. 

In reading we have been working on mapping out nonfiction books by looking at the table of contents.  We created road maps using a nonfiction book which was really fun!  We also talked about how we can use what we already know about nonfiction books to make a plan for when we read a new nonfiction book.  As always, the kiddos in our class continue to amaze me with how much they LOVE reading!

In social studies, as I’m sure you know, we turned in our Native American dwelling models.  WOW, I was so impressed with what all of the kiddos created.  They are now on display in our library for everyone to enjoy.  :)

Next week it is paper products week for adopt-a-family.  A note came home with the kids today.  We are collecting paper towels, baby wipes, toilet paper, and all other paper products to donate to our families. 

Thank you for all of your support!

Have a fabulous weekend,

Ms. DiFranco