REMINDERS!

Holiday Book Swap

Friday, December 18th. Bring book by Wednesday of next week. See Book Swap instructions below.

Winterfest

Friday, December 18th at 1:30 PM. Students will be dismissed from the classroom (thanks!)

Colonial Dangers by Matthew

Matthew's clever use of a Lego iMovie captured his audience. He infused humor into his lesson and his students enjoyed his lesson while learning about the dangers that existed during colonial times. Students completed a word search puzzle and engaged Matthew in questions about colonial dangers. It was evident that Matthew enjoyed creating his project and his students enjoyed learning from it. Way to go, Matthew!

Colonial weaponry by AJ

AJ dazzled his students today with a Powerpoint presentation on colonial weaponry. Students learned weapons used by colonists as compared to Native People. He demonstrated how to make a slingshot and students had a mini-competition with a target AJ made. Students experienced how difficult it was to shoot with accuracy. Slingshots were made with sticks and rubber bands.

Colonial games by Nathaniel

Nathaniel engaged us in an interesting presentation of colonial games. He compared and contrasted games played by boys and girls in colonial times. We all had a go at a marble/hoop game and Nathaniel's students got really into it!

Beliefs and Traditions by Emma

Emma delivered an interesting account of beliefs and traditions. She brought Indian Pudding for us to try; she explained this was a common treat for special occasions. Her students were able to try out grinding corn using a large rock, so they could experience a taste of what cooking was like during colonial times. Great job, Emma!

Animals during colonial times by Cody

Cody gave a wonderful presentation of animals and their uses during colonial times. We learned which animals were used for labor versus food. He answered questions well and had us follow deer tracks around the school to find him. It was a very engaging activity and his students loved it. Hats off to Cody for a superb job with his presentation!

Reminders

Parents:

Winterfest is Friday December 18th at 1:30.

**We will dismiss from the classroom so that I can keep track of children leaving.

Please see the note below about our fifth grade book swap.

Wampanoag daily life presentation

for Sam

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First colonial lesson plan today!

CONGRATULATIONS to Sam for delivering our first colonial lesson today on the daily life of the Wampanoag. Students (including me) were impressed with Sam's organization, creativity, and interesting presentation. We tried squash mash and we learned it's better with maple syrup. Also, we brushed our teeth with mint leaves and pine needles. Sam's Powerpoint presentation was chock full of interesting information and he did a splendid job as role of teacher today. Way to go, Sam!

Holiday Hope Gift Wrapping

Dear families,

Thank you for participating in our Holiday Hope service learning activity. We wrapped your gifts whilst enjoying hot chocolate and cookies. Enjoy the following pictures taken with my new dy-na-mite camera!

Laura

Holiday Book Exchange

Dear Fifth Grade Families,

In honor of the holidays, we will have a gift book exchange on Friday, December 18, the last day of school before the winter break. We hope that everyone in the class will want to participate. Here's how:

*Your son or daughter should select a gently used favorite book from home.

*He/she writes inside the cover why it is a favorite book, and signs his/her name.

*He/she wraps the book festively without gift tags.

*He/she brings it to school by Wednesday, December 16, in preparation for our exchange.

If you have questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.