Dear Parents, I hope this finds everyone doing well! I hope you had a nice Thanksgiving!!! First, congratulations to Heidi and Matt Rohrig on the birth of their daughter! We are all excited for you and your family!!! 👶

Reading- This week we started Unit 3. This unit is all about the Revolutionary War. The story they read is about John Adams and his son sailing to England to have some "talks" before the war starts. It is historical fiction.  This unit is great for history, but probably not that exciting all the time. I know they will be ready for social studies after this unit!!! In grammar we are discussing subject and object pronouns.

This Friday we are testing differently! They will be taking the same test, but doing it online! They will be using their Chromebooks for this test. Once they are done, they check the test right away! I will also be able to get more data on what is being covered by the questions. I will still send home that scoresheet, but you will also be able to see their scores online.

Math- We worked on estimating quotients by finding compatible numbers. That doesn't mean rounding. They only round the divisor to the nearest ten. Once they do that, they are to figure out what compatible number on their multiplication table would be a reasonable choice. For example: 832➗ 24=?  They would change it to 800 ➗20=40 0r 1000➗20=50. 
2x5=10 and 2x4=8 are all compatible numbers and there would be no remainder. 

They are now learning to divide with a two digit number. There are some that are getting a little lost, but overall they are all doing really well! 

Religion- This week we started going over each of the 8 Beatitudes. They will also be doing a class activity on this to show ways to LIVE those Beatitudes. 

Advent Angels- This started on Wednesday. Most of the 5th graders said they had a good time, but their angel is really quiet. I am betting for some that will change! 

Advent Season- One of the things we are doing for this Advent Season is purchasing items to donate to our local Food Pantry (where 3-5 donate their time). The 5th graders are being asked to donate shampoo and conditioner. They would like to get all donations collected by December 16. Please do what you can to help out. 

Christmas Concert- This is set for next Wednesday, December 7 at 6:30 at the Creston High School. The kids should find their teachers no sooner than 6:15. The 5th graders will be sitting on chairs on the stage during the concert-- much like they did last spring. 


Art- On Wednesday, I showed the kids what I wanted to do for our door for December! They made it! They created a tree made from paper chains! There are presents below it! That just wasn't enough! They went to town and decorated any available space in our room. It looks very festive! They had such fun!!! They did a great job of working together as well! Super proud of them!!!

Have a great weekend!
God Bless,
Miss Surma