Week in Review 10/2-10/5

Hey there, F/B Galaxy!

With the start of conferences, a field trip to Elden Pueblo, and the Mustang Gallop, it's been a whirlwind of a week over here. We've been doing a lot of authentic learning and certainly having fun!

This Week in Academics:

• We took Quest Language and Math iPad Tests for the end of quarter 1.
• We practiced counting by tens, hundreds, thousands, ten thousands, hundred thousands, etc. 
• We practiced finding endpoints and midpoints.
• We practiced rounding on  vertical and horizontal number lines.
• We began a final map project.
• We learned about the Sinagua people by observing artifacts at Elden Pueblo
• We practiced presenting our portfolios to one another in preparation for our parent teacher conferences.

Looking Ahead:

• Next week's schedule is shortened due to conferences.
• Monday: Half Day Dismissal @ 12:25
• Tuesday: Half Day Dismissal @ 12:25
• Wednesday: SUPER Half Day Dismissal @ 11:10
• Thursday: NO SCHOOL (FALL HOLIDAY)
• Friday: NO SCHOOL (FALL HOLIDAY)
• No homework next week!
• Fifth Graders: Bring your Taiko permission slips signed by next week! We'll be starting Taiko drumming the week after fall break. 

Have a great weekend!

Ms. Baker and Ms. Fisher

Week in Review

We had a pleasant week in the Fisher Baker classroom. As a team, our fourth and fifth graders earned all 12 of their marbles for their great behavior in specials this week! We are getting very close to earning our camp out themed party! Keep it up, Fisher Baker kids!


This Week in Academics:

• We learned the difference between renewable and nonrenewable resources. 
• Ms. Baker did a water demonstration to show the surprising amounts of water in different water sources in our world. 
• We reviewed measurement and data skills and took an assessment on them.
• We continues to survive in "Hatchet."
• We practiced adding appropriate transitions to our paragraphs (First of all, next, then, on the other hand...)

Looking Ahead:

• Our field trip to Elden Pueblo is on Thursday. Make sure your child has return all permission slips ASAP!
• Mustang Gallop is on Friday. Continue collecting pledges and bring a black t-shirt to paint for our class costume ASAP!
• There will be no homework next week. 🙂
  

Have a lovely fall weekend!

Ms. Fisher and Ms. Baker

Week in Review 9/22/17

Hey there! We’ve had another collaborative and productive week in the Fisher Baker classroom.

This Week in Academics:

·We read carefully to research mountains and volcanoes from Scavenger Hunt magazines.

·      We analyzed data organized on line plots.

·      We practiced reading and plotting coordinates using latitude and longitude lines.

·      We learned about the three steps of earth processes (weathering, erosion, and deposition) through an expert’s article.

·      We learned about the plant, animal, and climate diversity of Arizona’s three regions (plateau, mountain, desert).

·      We practiced identifying different types of maps and their features.

·      We continued reading about Brian’s high and low moments while surviving the Canadian wilderness in Hatchet.

Looking Ahead:

·      Parent Teacher (and student) conferences will be on Thursday 10/5, Friday 10/6, Monday 10/9, and Tuesday 10/10. Sign up for your child’s slot using the links on the blog post below.

·      September Birthday Friday is next week!

·      Start collecting those pledges for the Mustang Gallop jog-a-thon (10/6!)

Enjoy your first fall weekend!

Ms. Fisher and Ms. Baker

Students of the Week 9/22

This week's students of the week are...

Shakira, Adam, and Luc!

 Shakira has been trying her best by asking questions and following directions. She is a great example of how to take responsibility and stay engaged. Nice job, Shakira!

Adam is a very kind partner and podmate. He works hard with a positive attitude and is super friendly. Way to go, Adam!

Luc does a great job staying engaged in class discussions. He is quick to share his often outside of the box thinking and his curiosity is infectious! Thanks for showing others how to stay involved and challenge yourself!

Fall Portfolio Conference Sign-Ups 2017

We're ready to start scheduling student-led portfolio conferences! By clicking the appropriate link below, you can sign up for a slot instantly without sending the physical sign-up sheet back to school.

5th Grade Families Only:
https://doodle.com/poll/rkpkyvsmmudndicv



4th Grade Families (and 5th Grade Families if Other Times Not Possible):
https://doodle.com/poll/pesu385gh8psip2y