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Thursday, September 11, 2014

A Package For Mrs. Jewls, Test- Friday, September 26

breath

wobble

blister

crush

direct

promise

grasp

numb

hymn

shovel

gravity

frantic

swift

feather

comic

bundle

solid

weather

energy

stingy

Friday, May 9, 2014

Revolutionary War

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For the last few weeks we have been working on our Revolutionary War projects in social studies. The students created RSA Animate Style videos as an overview of some of the topics we discussed in class. This has been a multi-step collaborative effort and the I can't wait to see how they turn out. When you try something new there is always a learning curve, so I am taking notes on how to improve the videos for next year, but my guinea pigs did a great job this year!

I will be uploading the videos as they are finished. Check back often to see if yours has been published.

The Revolutionary War


French and Indian War
Unfair Taxes and Acts
Rebellion
The Boston Tea Party
The Ride of Paul Revere
Battles of the Revolutionary War
The Continental Congress
The Declaration of Independence

The King's View of the Revolutionary War





Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Dear Families and Caregivers,
This week, we’ve been learning about healthy habits that can enhance your children’s performance on standardized tests. Many studies have shown that it is not only what kids know, but also their ability to demonstrate what they know when taking tests. These healthy habits will help your children do their best:
· Getting regular exercise energizes the brain. Exercise before studying or test-taking can help concentration and aids in memorization.
· Eating breakfast fuels the brain. Low-fat whole grain foods like cereal, oatmeal, and bread are good brain foods. Add some protein, including milk, yogurt, nuts or eggs. For natural sweeteners, fresh or canned fruit and juices are recommended. Avoid sugary breakfast foods, since the energy they supply doesn’t last as long.
· Getting adequate sleep helps children learn. Children need 10 to 11 hours of sleep a night. Cut out active play and screen time at least an hour before bed. Help your children establish a regular bedtime routine so they can fall asleep easily on the nights before testing.
· Practicing deep-breathing exercises to reduce the stress that interferes with your children’s ability to think, concentrate, and problem-solve. If you see your kids stressing over homework or an upcoming test, remind them to practice deep breathing so they can get back on track.
Practicing these healthy habits regularly will help your children learn better every day. Regular practice will also produce optimal results when they really count - during standardized testing.
Your support will help your children be ready to test their best during MAP testing on April 23-25!

Health Lesson: Ready, Set, Test! This health lesson was made available to your student's school by Mercy Children's Hospital.

4/17 Thursday Folder


Tuesday, April 8, 2014

MAP Testing

Dear Fifth Grade Families,
The MAP test is quickly approaching. We have been preparing for the test by doing some released MAP items from previous years, reviewing tricky math concepts, and working on comprehending reading passages. It is very normal for the students to be nervous about the test and to be honest, I am too!

To bring some encouragement to the students and help with their nerves, I am asking a favor: think of someone in your child’s life who is important, inspirational, or just someone your child thinks is awesome! Some examples include: mom, dad, sister, brother, aunt, uncle, babysitter, grandma, grandpa, teacher, etc. Once you have chosen the person, please have them write a letter of encouragement to your child. When the letter is complete, please send it to me in a sealed envelope with your child’s name on the front (shhh… this is a secret!). The letters are due back by Tuesday, April 22.

On the first day of MAP testing, Wednesday, April 23, I will hand out the letters for the students to read. They will be so surprised and hopefully, it will give them that extra boost to “do their best on the test!” Please let me know if you have any questions!
~Miss Tate

Friday, April 4, 2014

End of the Year Events

April
17, 4th quarter progress reports
18-21, spring break- no school
23-25, 5th grade MAP test in the AM
30, 4th & 5th grade musical
May
9, field day @ PHS
13, City Museum field trip
20, trivia day
21, 5th grade breakfast, DARE Graduation, and kickball game
22, picnic
23, Aloha Day- last day of school