Shuttle Discovery

Today we witnessed the final launch of Shuttle Discovery. This was an amazing opportunity to experience curriculum in the real world. It was also exciting to participate in a historic moment. Below I have posted a live video stream from NASA TV that is monitoring this mission. Enjoy the discovery and fascination of space.

Also, I am posting a link to NASA's official website:

http://www.nasa.gov/home/index.html

This site has amazing pictures and information on all things space and the Shuttle Discovery. I was amazed to find that NASA has sent a robot to space called Robonaut 2. Have fun making your own discoveries!

NASA TV Stream

Live TV : Ustream

Valentine's Letter

We will be having a brief 30 - 40 minute celebration at the end of the day on February 14th. If your child chooses to pass out Valentines to classmates, they need to make sure to include ALL of their classmates. As part of our party, please have your child pick a favorite poem to recite to our class. They may choose any type of poem: humorous, friendship, nature, etc.

Kennedy
Jessica
Zac
Joshua C.
Yuriy
Austin
Cameron
Bailey
Annelise
Jenny
Sammi
Eden
Donna
Cal
Lexie
Mason
Madi
Hannah
Delaney
Rylee
Grant
John
Tucker
Joshua W.

Math: Multiplication facts

The importance of knowing basic multiplication facts is very apparent as we go deeper into 5th grade curriculum. As part of your child's morning routine s/he works on Mountain Math. This daily activity is high level math that challenges students in all strands (geometry, algebra, number operations, etc) Today we solved 6.52 x .34. We have been looking at common factors, multiples, reducing fractions, changing mixed numbers to improper fractions, etc. For students who struggle with basic multiplication facts, these types of problems are very difficult. Please check your child's basic multiplication fact fluency and work on them nightly. Thank you for supporting your child.