5SW

We braved the seas and overcast skies and headed out to George’s Island in Boston Harbor. Students visited Fort Warren and explored the former Civil War fort. They enjoyed dark tunnels, historical stories and a relaxing day!

The fifth grade traveled back in time to the Civil War and enjoyed breakfast on Friday. Students became characters from the historical fiction books they had been reading. These characters interacted while enjoying some tasty vittles!

We bid one of our classmates farewell today…here are two class photos that we took after our first end of the year celebration:

Students in 5th grade have been receiving Civil War news through dispatches that arrive unexpectedly during the day. Students need to be prepared to record this information and use the facts they learn to write to their Civil War “pen pal”. The letters they exchange are filled with information about the war and their characters.

Here are a few of the characters that helped bring the Civil War to life for the 5th grade:

Many thanks to all of the people that made the dispatches possible!

Spirit Week was a BIG success. There were lots of great looks in the classroom.

Here are just a few:

Last week we discussed hygiene and this week we began
the discussion on Human Growth & Development. The students did a
great job. They have been encouraged to speak to their parents if
they have questions. They were also told that there would be the
opportunity to ask questions via the question box next week. Also,
next week students will be getting the sample packets to take home.
They will be distributed at the end of the day. Please feel free to
contact me with any questions. -Ms. Vas

OK! Spirit Week in 5SW is coming up next week. Here’s the schedule:

Monday (5/19) Pajama Day

Tuesday (5/20) Crazy Clothes Day

Wednesday (5/21) Business Day

Thursday (5/22) Hat & Sunglass Day

Friday (5/23) Crazy Hair & Bring a Stuffed Animal to School Day (bonus if you combine these two ideas in some way)

Look for pictures to be posted on the blog during Spirit Week!

Homework Sheet #35

Hey students in 5SW…

Would you like to have a “Spirit Week”?

What kind of fun things would you like to do? Crazy hair day, Business day?

Comment and let us know! We’ll compile results and talk more in class.

On Wednesday the students in 5SW built solar cars. Students used K’NEX and followed the directions included in the kit. It was sometimes trickier than it seemed! There were two types of cars to build. One that was powered by a solar panel and one that was powered by a capacitor charged by solar power! It was a great way to celebrate all that students had accomplished during the Building Big / Going Green unit of study. Families, teachers and community members were impressed with all that the students shared on BB/GG Night. Solar cars were a fun way to celebrate and connect to all that students had learned!

Here are some pictures of the solar car fun: