Math Workshop

We officially started Math Workshop this week!  We rotated through four stations correlating to what we are learning in Chapter 1- Place Value.  I was so proud of the hard work everyone showed and am excited to see it continue next week!

T- Technology: Practicing  Xtra Math 

I- Independent: Working on MIF Extra Practice 

M- Making Meaning: Playing a Mystery Number Game

E- Extension: Problem Solving 

COMMENT BELOW AND SHARE:
WHAT CENTER WAS YOUR FAVORITE AND WHY?

First Few Days...

The first few days have flown by!  I hope you guys are having as much fun as I am. We have spent some time to building our classroom community.  It is important to get to know each other and establish some familiarity in the start of the school year.  I love learning new things about everyone.

On the first day of school we played played an activity where students had to get into groups and form new words with the letters of their names.  It wasn't as easy as it sounds... but after a while they figured it out.  :)

We also played "Scoot".  There were cards on everyone's desks and you had to read it and do what the card tells you to do. It was important for everyone to participate, because someone else's card could have depended on what you did on your card.  For example card #1 said to yell "I'm #1" as soon as you read the card, and then another card said something along the lines of "when you hear someone say' I'm #1' say 'I like to move it move it' and dance".  Then someone else had to yell 'SHH I'm working'.   It was a little nerve wracking in the beginning but it was so cute to see everyone come out of their shell and get excited about it :)

Last week,  we had a very challenging activity!  Everyone was in groups and had to recreate a design I made out of paper.  You weren't allowed to touch it, and you had to work together.  I went around the room and noted some things people were saying such as...

 "I can't do this!"     "I'm so confused"      "I messed up"      "Don't do that"   "You're doing it wrong"

These kind of things tend to be examples of a 'fixed mindset'. We will be working on how to change our way of thinking to a growth mindset, to see that challenges help us learn. It is okay to get frustrated and not understand things, but we want to look at the challenge in a more positive way.

Along those lines, I also heard things like....

"Ohh I see.."  "I know what you're trying to say.."  "Well, this part I understand..."   "So close!"

This shows me we are on our way to thinking positively and learning from mistakes!

Use the acronym, 'GROUPS' to remember some important ideas when working together. 
Give thoughtful feedback: We will use accountable talk. 

Respect Others: We will listen to everyone.

On Task: Are you doing your job? Are you on task?

Use Quiet Voices: Only your group should hear you. Participate: Do your part- don't let others do your work.  Stay in your group: Raise your hand, ask 3 before me!

 I'm excited to see what the next few weeks will bring!

What was your favorite part of the first weeks of school?  

Comment below and let me know! 

(Don't forget to leave your name)

Welcome Back!!

Welcome to 5th grade!  I hope you have enjoyed your summer and are ready for the new school year. 
This year, you will be working with a team of teachers.  I will be your Homeroom, ELA, and Math teacher. Mrs. Bouffard will be your Science teacher, and Mrs. Medugno will be your Social Studies teacher. Mrs. Sanders and Ms. Stanton will be some other teachers working with our team who also teaches ELA and Math. 

We will be using this classroom blog daily!  It is where homework is posted nightly, as well as pictures and useful resources that we use in the classroom.  On the right side there is a place for your parents to enter their email and they will get updates when new posts are added.  

We have a lot of fun activities planned for this year.  I am very much looking forward to this school year to begin.  

Happy Summer!!!!

To my current 5th graders...
I hope you all have a wonderful summer.  Have fun and be safe!  It is sad to see you go and not have you in my class next year, however I love that I get to see you in the halls!  You better come by and visit me.  Thank you for all the great memories. You will have a wonderful year in 6th grade! 

To my new 5th graders... 
It was very nice meeting you today.  I can't wait to see you all again in the fall.   If you have any questions, feel free to comment on this post or email me.
It's not too early to get started on your summer reading!  Please go to Mrs. Gadbois' blog by clicking the link below. She has the directions and links to the list of books and the reading log.   
I hope everyone has a wonderful, fun, eventful, and safe summer!! 

SUMMER READING
Here is a link to Mrs. Gadbois' blog where it gives information about your summer reading requirements.
Incoming Grade 5 Summer Reading


Even though summer just started, I can't help but get excited about school supplies.  I can't walk into Target or Staples without picking up something school-related.  Here is the list I sent home with you on step-up day.  I also have included a link to a classroom wish list of supplies as well :) 

 

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

General:

(1) 1.5-inch Binder

(1) Laminated/Glossy two-pocket folder for HW

Colored pencils, crayons, or markers

Pencils

Colored Pens for correcting

Glue Sticks

Scissors

Zippered pouch for your personal supplies

Earbuds/headphones to be kept at school

Thin Dry Erase markers (optional)  

ELA:  

Small Post-It notes (2in x 2in)

(1) Laminated/Glossy two-pocket folder with prongs/fasteners

(1) Laminated/Glossy two-pocket folder

MATH:  (Mrs. Cummings)

(1) Laminated/Glossy two-pocket folder

(1) 3-subject Notebook

SCIENCE: (Mrs. Bouffard)

(1) Laminated/Glossy two-pocket folder

(1) 3-subject Notebook to be shared with Social Studies

SOCIAL STUDIES:  (Mrs. Medugno)

(1) Laminated/Glossy two-pocket folder

OPTIONAL CLASSROOM DONATIONS:

- tissues                 

- anti-bacterial wipes

- hand sanitizer

Classroom WishList