Independent Study

The science independent study for space is due December 18th. The packet states that I need to see a typed first draft this Friday.  I do not need to see it.  I know the children are working on their projects.  If someone needs me to help edit, of course, s/he may have me look at a draft, otherwise the typed final copy is all I need to see on the 18th.  Each question only requires a one paragraph answer.  Here is a GREAT resource for finishing the bibliography.

Space Day and Auction

  Space Day - Wednesday, September 17th  8:15 - 11:30

Space Day is fast approaching on Wednesday, December 17th from 8-11:30.  In order to make it a day to remember, we are asking each student to donate $2-$3 to help cover the supply costs.  The items we will purchase with this money include: Dehydrated Space food, Alka-Seltzer, balloons, stickers, string, duct tape, masking tape, ink for pictures, and film canisters.  

Remember to let us know if you are able to volunteer that day.  Just send me a quick email to Jenfisler@verizon.net

Thank  you for the money and time donations!!  We will see you then.

Class Silent Auction -
I will be having a class Silent Auction the week before we have the winter break. The students will be able to use their Fisler Bucks to buy real things. They have been earning money for homework, classwork, and behavior since the beginning of the year.
I will be buying a bunch of items for the auction, but I am asking if parents could also donate items. It would be greatly appreciated, by the students, if you could purchase something small for a 5th grade boy or girl that they can purchase at the auction. The Dollar Tree, the 99 cents store, or the dollar stop at Target are great places to get a few items. Thank you for your help with this!!

Happy December!  I hope you all had a fun, family filled Thanksgiving holiday.  I know I have a lot to be thankful for this year.

I added a "space" tab to our blog.  Use this as a reference for independent study dates and scoring.

Science

 This week we are learning about the Solar System in Science.  We had a great discussion in Science this week and it was fun to hear the students' excitement about this subject.  We read all about the sun and here a is a song link about the sun:

Awesome Sun "Song" 

We will be having a Space Day on Wednesday, December 17th.  We will need parent volunteers for this fun day of Science activities.  If you are interested in helping that day, please email at Jenfisler@verizon.net.

Adverb and Adjective Videos and Games AND MATH lessons links

Here are some Adverb and Adjective Videos and Games that you can use to practice your grammar: 
Below are also Math Lesson Links:

Adjective-Adverb Game #1

Adverb Game

Adverb and Adjective Game #2

Adverb Lesson



Improper to Mixed Fractions lesson

Mixed to Improper Fractions lesson

Simplifying Fractions lesson

Lowest Common Denominator

Comparing Fractions lesson

Converting Fractions to Decimals lesson

State and Capital Review of the 13 Colonies

Here is a State and Capital Review of the 13 Colonies.  Press on the Link:STATE REVIEW GAME

More State Review - Rags to Riches
Rags to Riches State Capital Game


Test is on Friday on the States and Capitals of the first 13 colonies

Here are links for maps of the 13 Colonies

 blank map of the 13

labeled Colonies

Ben Created his own Rags To Riches Game - It is the Boss :)Ben Banuelos' Rags to Riches Game