Algebra and Argument Writing Research

Some students have begun Hands-On Algebra! 

Students working together to research for their argument paper on water bottles.

Mind Maps

 Our fabulous Fifth Graders learned how to use Mind Maps to organize information from nonfiction texts about Native Americans.

Author's Celebration

We celebrated our Amazing Authors with scones, cider, and readings! 

Building Bridges

Explorer Presentations

Calculating Volume

Students have been exploring volume by using manipulatives. They are presented with real-world math challenges that involve determining the number of packages that fit into shipping boxes.

Learning Stations

Pumpkin Pancakes

We celebrated all of our hard work with a pumpkin surprise! We read "Pumpkin Runner" and made pumpkin pancakes. Yum! We learned about the important life lesson from Cliff Young, the real pumpkin runner, and then wrote about our shared experience using multi-sensory details.


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Stranded Shelters

Our Mission and Vision

 Our Fantastic Fifth Graders brainstormed the characteristics of an optimum learning environment, then selected what was most important to them as learners. We then crafted our vision and mission statements from our responses. Every voice was heard, and every student wrote their personal commitment to our class vision and mission!

We composed Bio-Poems about ourselves and displayed them on our bulletin board.

Mr. Kussius completed our Bag It homework and shared items with our class. We learned about his interests and hobbies.

Important reminders:

* Be sure your child brings his/her red homework binder to school each day. This is critical to keep him/her organized. The binder contains a student planner with homework. Beginning Friday, the binder will also have a Reading Log, which will be turned in every Friday.

* Thursday Envelopes: signed progress reports and envelope are to be returned every Friday.

* Save the Date!!! October 11th will be mid-trimester parent conferences. More information to follow. There is no school for students that day as parents will come with their student to meet with us for a conference. We will set up a schedule for you to sign up for a specific time.

* Picture Day is October 6th.