Career Day!

By: Ishan Career day is coming up! There are millions of jobs in the world from doctors to football players, and mailmen to the CEO stars of business! What are you going to dress up as? If you’re still wondering what YOU’RE going to be, you should choose something that really interests you. For example, I’m going to dress up as an aerospace engineer because engineering really interests me (I like fixing stuff) and I have a super-high interest in planes! It would also help if you were good or had experience at the job you’re doing. You don’t want to be those people who hate their jobs, waking up miserably everyday waiting for the weekends to come! I bet teachers love their jobs because they love spending time with children! Which job (or jobs) will you dress up with and why? How do you think you would keep up with the jobs? Well, any job or jobs you choose, good luck with them!

New Year's Resolutions

Do you have a New Year's Resolution? You might have a few, but do you know what is a resolution? It means a firm decision to DO or NOT TO DO something. Here is the link to find out the most popular New Year's Resolutions in our nation. http://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/New_Years_Resolutions.shtml Tell us one of your resolutions! Why is it important to you and how do you plan to make it work?

Scott O'Dell

Read about Scott O'Dell, find out what he says about himself at http://scottodell.com/lifebks.html Have you ever thought of becoming a writer one day? Have you wondered what it takes to become one? Tell us what you think after reading his story.

What Is Your Favorite Book?

Let's find out what our favorite books are. What are some books that you would strongly recommend to your friends? What is so special about it that really impresses you, inspires you, or simply makes you laugh or cry? My favorites include the Dragon series by Dav Pilkey. Dragon is such a silly fellow yet full of heart for others. I laugh when Dragon actually believes that he could make friend with an apple, yet feel the sorrow too when Dragon mourn for the death of the apple. Tell us your favorite book and a few words about it. We will add it to the list of our classroom favorite books and watch how fast the list grows!!

5th Grade Math Dream Bedroom Project

Here is a sample of poster designed by a 6th grader from last year. We have started our new project on 1/23 and it is due on Friday, 2/27. Have fun designing your own dream bedroom!! Be creative, future architects!! Don't forget to apply all the math skills you have learned for measurement and scale. Share with us any tips you might have for a better design, whether it's an idea, or a cool website!!