Week 15!

One more week until winter break.  It is hard to believe that a new year is already upon us! Check out some highlights from our week below:

*Math:

• Dividing decimals in the divisor
• Dividing decimals in the dividend
• SeeSaw problem solving
• Dividing decimals word problems
• Interpreting the remainder
• Trimming the Tree: Real world project calculating cost/tax/discounts for holiday decor

*Literacy:

• Worked on strong leads to hook readers
• Worked on crafting each subtopic to fit a specific text structure
• Shared our writing with literacy partners/larger groups
• Worked on citing sources in our writing

*Science:

• Visited 5P and 5W for science this week
• We will begin an inquiry project next week to demonstrate learning from our matter unit

*Secret Santa:

-Students in 5L wanted to have a Secret Santa in class....we will be doing this on TUESDAY, December 19th.  Students were told they had to make/create something from home for the Secret Santa.  No need to spend any money!  They can also wrap a book/game/toy that they no longer use.

*Puberty:

Our grade 5 puberty talk will take place on Wednesday and Friday next week.

Enjoy the weekend!