April 15-19

Night Sky Log
On Friday, April 12 students received a Night Sky Observation Log. The assignment is to observe the night sky Monday through Thursday of the upcoming week (April 15-18). The Log asks for date, time, a brief observation of the sky (e.g. cloudy/clear, stars, ambient light, etc.), and provides a circle template to use to sketch the moon phase for that day. Due to the later sunset because of Daylight Savings Time, it's perfectly acceptable to make the daily observation early in the morning before leaving for school as well. The Log with four days of observation is due on Friday, April 19.

D.A.R.E. Report
The DARE report is due this coming Wednesday, April 17. Details of the assignment were outlined in the April 11 blog post. See that here:  DARE Report Assignment Information

Grandparents' Day
This Wednesday is fifth grade Grandparents' Day. Students who have purchased lunch for grandparents will eat with them Wednesday in the cafeteria from 12:25-1:05. Students and grandparents will also have an opportunity to visit the Spring Book Fair after lunch. Students whose grandparents weren't able to make it to lunch Wednesday, will have lunch on the patio. (Fingers crossed for good weather!)

I.S.T.E.P. +
Information needed to log on the online ISTEP practice test is here. We'll be getting the chance to use the Practice Test in homeroom classes soon to get everyone ready for the second phase of this year's ISTEP tests. Look here for detailed schedules coming up next week.
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This Week's Agenda

Monday, April 15   (Blue)
1. Bell Work: US President sheet
2. Moon Phases: Partner work
3. Homework: Night Sky Log / Finish DARE report

Tuesday, April 16   (Gold)
1. Bell Work: US States sheet
2. Traveling West in a covered wagon
3. Homework: Night Sky Log / Finish DARE report

Wednesday, April 17   (Blue & Grandparents' Day)
1. Bell Work: US President sheet
2. D.A.R.E.  (Report Due)
3. Homework: Night Sky Log

Thursday, April 18   (Gold)
1. Bell Work: US States sheet
2. Science Jeopardy Game (On Sun, Moon, and Stars)
3. Homework: Night Sky Log

Friday, April 19   (Blue)
1. Bell Work: US President sheet
2. Night Sky Log due - Turn in at beginning of class
3. FOSS Reader with comprehension and interpretation questions
4. No weekend homework.  Go help with the yard work! 

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Coming Soon

ISTEP Spirit Week - April 22-26   

Mon. 4/22 -  Wake Up for ISTEP!!!! PJ Day. All PJ’s must be appropriate and not long enough to present safety walking issues. Slippers must be safe and not cause walking problems.

Tues. 4/23 –  Go Crazy for ISTEP!  Crazy hair

Wed. 4/24 –Shine for ISTEP -  Rainbow Day – Dress colorfully and use salsa words all day.

Thurs. 4/25 – Get your nerd on for ISTEP! Nerd Day

Fri. 4/26 –Don’t “quack up”…try your  best for ISTEP -  Duck Dynasty Day (If holey jeans are selected, holes must be from the knee down. No face make-up.)

No wigs any day.