What a week. We had SO MANY tests. We finished three of our four days of SBACS. Many many students worked very very long and hard. Actually, everybody worked hard...and the tests were tricky. We celebrate our undaunting perseverance with a WRAD on Monday. A "WRAD" is Write and read all day. Students who wish to wear pajamas, may. Just remember we have a bus evacuation drill and recess, so wear shoes and plan to go outside.
On Tuesday, we will have our final math SBAC test. Thank you to everyone who donated extra snacks. The lovely snack table helps us feel supported.
We also had a super awesome field trip to Ethan Allen Homestead for Conservation Day. The sun came out and we all learned a lot.
When we finally finish the tests, we continue with our awesome science unit on the environment. We are currently watching corn sprout, learning about the weight of air and how a tree grows to the size of 15 elephants.
In math, we continue with decimals and fractions.
In reading, we continue with our fantasy unit and work to wrap up argument writing. We have a new word study packet which will be due next Tuesday. Book club books should be finished by Monday at 1:40 for our final club meeting where we will complete a group poster. We are having some excellent conversations about magic, problems and themes.
We are currently thinking about our big sixth grade trip. Today, we had a preliminary vote on three possible trips: Camp Keewaydin (and environment sleep over camp for 4 nights in September), Ottawa, a one day sleep over at the University of Ottawa with four museums, or a reenactment trip to Plimoth Plantation. We will be reaching out to parents soon to see their thoughts.
