Updates from 5JG Mr. Shuang's Class Blog

Parents,

Thank you for a wonderful 5th grade soccer day. We are s0 lucky to have parents bring drinks, food, and snacks for the class. I know the students really enjoyed the extra refreshments and pizza! The students had a great time and it was a great time for the students to bond with each other.

This week, the students will be turning in their persuasion paper. Our next writing assignment will be their poetry memoir.

Our Science field trip to Zhudi Park will be 5/28. Thank you?chaperon?s for signing up for this trip and coming with us. This is NOT our end of the year 5th grade field trip.

MIDDLE SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY NEWS:

Looking ahead to Middle School: We are encouraged by our students? excitement for, and anticipation of, all the wonders that will come with being a middle schooler! One topic that seems to be very popular with 5th graders these days is looking forward to getting their new SAS-provided MacBook Pro computer early in their 6th grade year. As provided for through the SAS technology fee, student computers are already on order for next year?s 6th graders at Puxi Middle School and, once received by SAS, these student MacBook Pro computers will be configured with some of the best software available. Coupled with on-site support through our on-campus Apple-authorized service center, the SAS technology tee provides for a powerful learning tool!

Click here for more information on the SAS Technology fee

http://teachers.saschina.org/rhendricks/files/2013/05/SAS_Tech_fee_memo.pdf

Please note: The SAS technology fee ensures that all students have identical hardware and software, allows consistency in curriculum delivery and provides for no lost time for software matching or other problems that arise when students have different versions of laptop programs. ?Therefore, students and parents are reminded that student MacBook Pro computers and software must be purchased through the SAS computer purchase program by paying the SAS technology fee. ?Computers purchased from outside the school may not be used by students while at school.

Robert Hendricks, Puxi MS Technology Coach

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Curriculum

Language

In Language Arts this week, students will continue working on their reflective writing piece. Students will focus on one memory from fifth grade, and develop this writing into a free verse poem. Students are also busy developing their ?How-To Speech?, in which they will teach a skill or share a talent with the rest of the class.

Math

This week students will continue to work on ?Unit 9 with a focus on coordinates, area and volume. Students are encouraged to work ahead in their journals. Also, students are free to work ahead on the lessons in Mathletics. Mathletics will ?be up and running over the summer as well! ?This is a great way to stretch and challenge the students? math skills even further.

Social Studies

The students will start working on their 20th century decade projects this week. They are encouraged to research their decade topics outside of class so that they can better use their limited class time to create their presentation with their partner. They are encouraged to use a variety of resources (books, internet, magazines, etc.), as they must use at least five resources in their presentation.

Science

This week, students will map Zhudi Park on Tuesday or Thursday. The SAS cartographers will investigate landform features and geologic processes to communicate information artistically on their own maps. Students will also describe natural and human causes that affect erosion and deposition in Zhudi Park.

Important Dates

Tuesday, May 28 ? Zhudi Park Landform Fieldwork; 10:45-12:00 (JS, JG) 1:00-2:15 (JK, JC)

Wednesday, May 29 ? Field Day (Wear class t-shirts)

Thursday, May 30 ? Zhudi Park Landform Fieldwork; 10:45:12:00 (EP, MH)?.1:00-2:15 (NV, SH)

Friday, May 31 ? All Library Books are Due

Monday, June 10 ? Grade 5 Transition Ceremony 10:00-12:00 in the P.A.C. (Students wear class t-shirts.)

Tuesday, June 11 ? Early Dismissal at 11:30

Source: http://teachers.saschina.org/jshuang/2013/05/26/updates-from-5jg-5/

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