October Update

Greetings!
It's hard to believe it's nearly the end of October already.  In math, we are nearly done with Unit 1 on finding volume of rectangular prisms.  Students have learned that they can calculate volume by either filling a prism with unit cubes and counting them, or using the formulas Base X Height or Length X Width X Height.  This week we'll be taking the unit assessment on this topic.
In writing, we learned the rules of capitalization today.  Ask your child some of the reasons that they should capitalize a letter in their writing.  We learned 10 rules today, and applied the rules in a short story.  We are all working on personal narratives - true stories that have happened to us.
We just wrapped up an adventures block on word study.
Friday is the Halloween parade followed by a party!

Specials!

Everyday our specials go from 11:30-12:15, followed by recess and lunch. 

Monday - Art

Tuesday - Library

Wednesday - Computer (1st tri)/Art (2nd tri)/Gym (3rd tri)

Thursday - Gym

Friday - Music

Fun Day!!

Scientist

Food Webs

Andrew and Skye

Doe a Deer! Hour One of E School!!

Mia's giving back for a good cause!

Peer Conferencing

Peer Conference

Peer Conferencing

St Pat's Mac

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Mmm

Packing up and loading into her car

Jessica from CrossRoads

Bread bread bread!!!

On Monday, a lovely woman from CrossRoads came to pick up the bread from New Franklin School and talked to all the fifth graders about what CrossRoads does and how it helps get people back on their feet. She was very grateful for all the bread donations!!! She says they will be serving this alongside some homemade soups this week. Thank you, thank you, to all of you who were able to spend time baking this weekend!! We had over 40 loaves donated! The students felt very proud to be a part of something so good and they learned a thing or two in the process. 

Mia's letter

Dear Nanny,
Today we watched Amy Driscoll, a King Arthur Flour baker, make bread.  She showed us the yeast, flour, and other things, too.  She showed us different techniques, like how to braid the bread, and also showed us different things we could do.  She taught us how to fold, cut, and prepare dinner rolls, pizza, cinnamon buns, garlic knots, and pretzels.  I rrreeeeeeeaaaallllyyyy want to make pretzels!  Also, cinnamon buns!  Also, everything!  I could be a chef!  The only downside of this is that it takes 3 1/2 hours to do... Anyway, other than that, I look forward to baking in our kitchen.

Your favorite grandchild,
Mia Rose

Braided dough

Pretzel!