New Class Pet!

Thanks to the Palermo Family, we have a new class pet! Meet Rosie!

Off to a Great Start!

We've had a terrific first week of school!

My class received very high grades on their first reading selection test with Ms. Harris! She was very surprised and pleased with the results!

I've also been pleasantly surprised with the level of my kids' math skills! This has been the best prepared group of new students that I've had in a long time! I can't wait to see how far we can go together!

In science, we've started our unit on matter, learning about how scientist use the physical properties of matter to study the world. Today, students did an investigation in which they had to figure out which of five substances were water. We read a book today about how everything in the universe is made out of the same stuff - it was a book that personified the Universe itself. Next week, we'll be practicing with measuring tools and learning about volume, mass, weight, and density. Later on in this unit, students will be working with a variety of materials to make chemical reactions!

In social studies, we're starting our year-long study of U.S. history, starting with the very formation of the continents from Pangaea. Next week, we'll begin learning about the first people in America.

It's been a wonderful week and I can't wait until we really get moving next week! Don't forget, parents, that Open House is NEXT THURSDAY AT 7:00 PM! Please make sure you are here!

What an Awesome First Day!!!

We had a great first day of school! Mostly the day consisted of getting to know each other and me explaining how things work in my class! Tomorrow, the actual learning will begin!

Parents, please take time to fill in the forms in the start of the year folder and send it in tomorrow! Also make sure to pick up any supplies your child is missing. Finally, mark your calendars for next Thursday's Open House at 7:00 PM.

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Welcome to Fifth Grade in Room 70!

Welcome to your final year at Beauclerc! Most of you know me either from student council, extended day, or just from seeing me around the building. For many of you, we share a milestone this year - it's our SIXTH year at Beauclerc! I've had a blast for the past 5 years at Beauclerc and the three years before that in Michigan. Every year offers new challenges and new, wonderful experiences to share! I can't wait to get started making some wonderful, new memories with all of you! In room 70, there are two basic rules. BE NICE. WORK HARD. If you can do these two things, you'll have a blast this year. Fifth grade is filled with all sorts of great events and activities that I'm sure you're all looking forward to. Here are a few of the highlights:

Classroom Economy!

Science Fair!
Christmas Festivities!
Fifth Grade Dances!
Chorus and ORFF!
Lunch in the classroom EVERY DAY!
Monthly luncheons for families!
Knowledge-Bowl 2010!

Reading Celebrations!

American Grandstand!

Marine Science Center!
Kindergarten Learning Buddies!
Play Day!
Salt and Pepper - Our Class Pets!

Loads of awesome science experiments and projects!


Lots of work with computers!

Fifth Grade Live Wax Museum!


Fifth Grade End of the Year Trip!


And your lovely and talented literacy teacher, Ms. Harris!