5th Grade News
The fifth grade students were excited
to view the finished quilts they designed during Kansas activities. Mrs. Judy
Dunn made the quilts and brought them to school. Students then presented the
three classroom quilts to the S.O.S. of Greenwood County. These donated lap
quilts will be given to children in need. It sure gives you a warm, fuzzy feeling
when you know you are helping someone less fortunate!
Students have enjoyed learning about nutrition (and enjoying
a healthy snack) in April. Professor Popcorn a.k.a. Ms. Ireland, visited with
each class weekly. 5th graders learned about portion size, healthy
eating, and the food groups and daily servings needed. Many were surprised to see actual portion
sizes (much smaller than the portions we usually eat).
State Assessments are officially at an end! The kids
worked very hard preparing for the test and taking the test. 5th
graders had to take Math, Reading, and Science Assessments during the months of
April! One of the activities Mrs. Burden’s class did to prepare was to go out
to the playground and practice ordered pairs on a huge coordinate grid! Who
knew math could be fun? They were all anxious for their turn! MAP testing will
take place May 2nd and 3rd.
The fifth graders have been working on their
conservation posters for the G.W. County Conservation District. Their creativity just amazes me! Don’t forget
about the Track Meet on Friday, May 6th! There are a lot of activities going on
between now and the end of school. Please
check the website and the teacher’s blogs to keep up to date on upcoming notes
and activities. We would like to encourage all of our 5th graders
(soon to be 6th graders) to read over the summer!
