Moon Review

StudyJams video about the Moon
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/moon.htm

Phases of the moon rap
http://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/science/solar-system/moon.htm

Vaccines

Dear 5th Graders Parents,

 

A couple of weeks ago, you should have received a form (via backpack mail) from the School Health Bureau about the required 6th-grade Tdap vaccination.  The form is due back to the clinic tomorrow.  If you haven't already done so, please be sure to return that form tomorrow.  If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sandy Barrett in the clinic(703) 228-8329.  Thank you.

 

Thanks,

Sandy Barrett, Clinic Aide

Nottingham Elementary School

(703) 228-8329

Extra P.E. on Wednesday, May 21

Monkeys,

Don't forget that tomorrow is our extra special.  We have P.E. so don't forget to wear appropriate shoes.

Poetry Contest

Last month our amazing fifth graders each submitted a poem to a poetry contest.  In past years, we have entered an Arlington contest called Moving Words.  With entries only from Arlington, many of our knights were recognized.  I am thrilled to see such a great outcome in this state wide contest. All of our Monkeys submitted thoughtful, creative, and original work.  You should all be proud of your success!

The following students were finalists and their work will be published in a poetry book.

Catherine - Shoes
Colman - Pencil Sharpener
Billie - Braces
Emma - Photo Album
Sophie - If I Were a Bird
Joey - Life is a Road Trip
Jack -Spring
Laila - June

Practice for the Math SOL

1.)  Use your log in sheet https://va.testnav.com/vatrng/testnav-7.5.18.26/

*2.) This is the BEST link for practice on TEI items. Click on the first problem about stem & leaf plots to begin. Then click next in the bottom/right of the screen to continue. http://www.allenteachers.com/interactive/question/112/

3.) Are you Smarter Than a 5th Grader PowerPoint

4.) Review the Distributive Property StudyJams Distributive Movie & Quiz

Crash-Tivities

Crash-tivities

1. Write an Essay – Write an essay about the character that you most identifies with from the book.  Include details about why.
2. Goal Setting – Penn set a goal for making the Penn Relays team and practiced running every night.  Have you ever set such a goal?  Is there a goal that you could set now? What would you need to do to achieve it?
3. Giving a Gift – Penn’s gift to Scooter was the Missouri River mud.  Crash’s gift to Penn’s great-grandfather was letting him see Penn in the relays. Sketch a picture and write a paragraph describing a meaningful gift you would like to give to a relative.
4. Tell Us More – Write several paragraphs or create a word collage that describes your relationship with one of your grandparents, great-grandparents, or another older person in your life.
5. What would you do? – Brainstorm what you would do with some Missouri River Mud.  Explain a few of your ideas in detail.
6. Be assertive – Crash rescued the turtle by barging in to Mike’s room, grabbing the turtle, and knocking Mike down.  Mike likely has no idea why Crash is doing these things.  How could Crash have used his words to assertively tell Mike why he was taking the turtle?
7. Sketch it – Create a picture or model that describes what the Coogans’ backyard might look like (in more detail than the book offers) and what wildlife (including insects and plants) might be there.  Think about what type of things are Pennsylvania.
8. Character scrapbook – Cut out pictures from magazines and catalogs that relate to the characters.  Glue the pictures onto construction paper.  You may wish to have a separate section for each character you wish to feature.  You can write captions, words or other details if you wish.
9. What’s your opinion? – Do you think it is realistic that Crash became friends with Penn? Why or why not?  Do you think it is possible for people to change?
10. Geography – Find Pennsylvania, North Dakota, and the Missouri River on a map of the United States. Use the scale of miles to find how far apart the states are and the length of the Missouri River. 

cRash by: Jerry Spinelli

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Chaperones for the Museum of Natural History

Hi Parents and Guardians,

On Friday, May 23, our fifth grade will be taking a trip to the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. The trip will be from 9:30-1:30 and if the weather allows, we will eat in the Mall.

It would be helpful if I had 2 adults that would like to attend.  That way we can work in smaller, more manageable groups. 

Please let me know if you are interested,

Andrea McFerran