To the Fifth Graders of 2015

It has been a joy to teach you this year. We have had hard days and fun days but my favorite days have been the ones where we learned life lessons together. Please remember that I am here for you and I feel blessed to have been part of your lives. I can not wait to hear about all the wonderful things you accomplish. My challenge to you is to be kind.   There is a world to change with a simple act of kindness.  I think Mr. Tushman said it best....

"Be kinder than necessary"  

Congratulations Fifth Grade Class of 2015!!!

An excerpt from WONDER  by RJ Palacio 

Hoover Library Summer Reading

Ms. Katie Jane from Hoover Public Library came this morning to explain their summer reading program. This is a great way to keep your readers reading and moving forward!

Hoover Library Summer Reading Program 

6th Grade Summer Reading List

Please use the following link to see Berry Middle School summer reading list.  Please contact the Berry Middle School office if you have any questions!

Berry Middle 6th Grade Summer Reading

End of Year Reminders

               Friday May 15^th – End of the Year Class “Celebration” & Yearbook Signing – be sure to bring yearbooks so students can sign each other’s in the pod at the end of the day. This is just a small pizza/ice cream celebration – please no parents.  

         Monday May 18^th – Board Game Day – students can bring board games or strategy games to school. No electronic devices please! 

·               Tuesday May 19^th - Movie Day – we will be watching The Watsons Go to Birmingham – unless I hear from you I will assume everyone is okay with this for 5^th graders since it is PG.

            Graduation @ 7:00 p.m.  at Berry Middle School

Ø  students need to be there at 6:45 and go to the cafeteria

Ø  parents please go ahead and be seated

Ø  students need to wear nice clothes

§  girls – skirts, dresses, nice pants outfit, etc...

§  boys – no jeans or shorts, collared shirts

§  please stay in dress code except shoes

·               Wednesday May 20^th - Early dismissal @ 12:45p.m.

Ø   Field Day – please send water bottles and use sunscreen

·               Thursday May 21^st  – Last Day of School – Early dismissal @ 11:00 a.m.

Ø   5^th Grade Bowling Party from 12:00-2:00 – please note that teachers are still on regular school time and will drop by to see the kids and say final goodbyes. Parents are welcome to come and help chaperone. 

***If your child will not be here on Thursday, May 21^st please let your teacher know and send in a self-addressed stamped envelope for report cards.***

We Had PhUn Today!

Did you know that this is Physiology Understanding, or as we like to call it, PhUn, week? 

Check out some pictures from the really cool science lab the University of Alabama at Birmingham brought to us. Students had a chance to measure the volume of their lungs, heart rate and blood oxygen level. They also got to see a pigs heart and lungs up close. Microscopes and specimens were on hand for students to see what real organs look like.

Each student came home with a goodie bag with information and items to help them remember their PhUn experience! 

                             

                    

Alaskan Author Shelley Gill Visits RES

Awesome morning listening to some really cool stories and information. Ask your child what he or she learned about Alaska and the "last frontier".

April Information

Important Dates:

April 23- Spring Picture makeup day

April 24 – No School (Unused Inclement Weather Day)

April 29- Berry Band pre-application form due

May 7- trip to Berry Middle School/ Talent Show that night 5:30 pm
May 11- Berry Parent Night (at Berry) 6:00 pm

May 19- Graduation at Berry at 7:00 pm (more information to come)

May 20- Field Day (school dismisses at 1:00)

May 21- Last Day of School!!! (school dismisses at 11:00)

Curriculum Update:

Math- We are moving on to decimals! Decimals have a close relationship to fractions and percents but even now there are some misconceptions.  We will be working on comparing, ordering, adding/subtracting decimals.  This will take us to the end of the year!

Reading- We are using Storyworks articles to practice reading skills such as author’s purpose, mood, theme, and locating text evidence.  Citing evidence in their responses is a vital skill for students to master.  Always ask your students "Why?" or "Where did you see that?" when having them explain what they have read.  

Language- We are using IXL and daily language to practice grammar skill. Students are continuing to work on organizing their writing as well as giving evidence.  Please check their Google Classroom for posted writing assignments, scores, and feedback.  

History- We are ending  Chapter 14 about the events that led up to the Civil War. We will finish this next week and then move back into science.