Anyone Exhausted from Last Week's Working?? If yes, GOOD!

I was kinda tired throughout the week, but it felt SO great to be able to start activities, remember what they were about, complete them, have book club discussions, news articles, math groups, and more events of the American Revolution!  Wow!  5B's brilliant minds rather enjoyed the challenges!  Yippee!

This week SHOULD be "normal" except for Friday's events (S.T.E.M. Day with all 5th grade and Valentine celebration).  However...  I'm hearing/seeing it is supposed to be REALLY cold again tonight and Monday.  So, I wish I could drive to each of your houses, personally pick you up in a warm vehicle and get you to school, but..... that's not happening...

Be ready for work, work, work this week whether we have a normal week, late starts, or anything goofy, OK? I know Luther students have already been reading your news articles and have a lot of comments for you!  They have WONDERFUL suggestions, and they've taken their free time to help you work on your writing so that it is ready to be shared GLOBALLY:)  No PRESSURE:)





I heard how the 5th grade boys and girls did at their tournaments on Saturday... I'll wait to let them share with you how things went:)  I hope dance pictures went smoothly tonight also!  I decided to NOT crash the Lego movie party on Saturday.  I went to my parents house, so I didn't get to watch over any 5th graders:)  Lucky you guys, huh?

HOPEFULLY, I'll see you on time on Monday, and OH, tomorrow night is the board meeting in Elma.  This is the meeting that will decide whether 4th grade OR 5th grade will be taught in Lime Springs next year.  If your family is interested in the news, tell them I'll be at the meeting awaiting to hear also!

I'll know you checked the blog if you check out the video of Isaiah down below.  He JUST learned today how to do something new!  Watch the video to see.  When you come in Monday, do what he did in the video and say "Oh, snap!"  

Oh, and I'd LOVE to know what Olympic events you've been most interested in.  If there's something cool you saw, learned, were surprised about, etc., EMAIL me, ok?  I saw some figure skating today and alpine skiing (that's the new thing I learned! I thought it was called slalom...NOPE, not anymore!)

WE MADE IT! A FULL WEEK!!

I'm as surprised as some of you are about this!  On the side of the blog, there were 6 people that predicted this to be a normal week!  Woo-hoo to you!  I was not one of them.  There were 2 of us (that's somebody and ME) who thought we'd have 1 day with a late start or early out from weather.  And finally, there were 4 each that thought we'd either have 1 or more snow days.

Great predictions to those who thought we'd be here!  Maybe you should look at being a meteorologist!


I know this post is a bit later.  Sorry about that.  I TOTALLY forgot to remind you that this Friday is the FIRST Friday of the month, which means it is CADET NATION t-shirt day!  I'm going to send emails to each of you and your parents (if I have their emails) to try and get as many 5B as possible to wear them!  If we have 15 or more students, I'll be happy to "treat" you to a Thanks for Helping Show Cadet Pride snack!  So, if you know a way to get ahold of your class through some method (email, text, call, etc.,), PLEASE do so!  I'd love to see how our 5B Family helps take care of each other and shines with Cadet Pride.




Reminders...




CONFERENCE SIGN-UP.... If parents can't get online for some reason, call the school at 563.547.2300 and ask Linda to tell you what times are free on Tuesday, Feb. 18 or Thursday, Feb. 20.

CONFERENCE PINK SHEET...  Please return...You've had the week to share it with your families. It's YOUR job to get it back to school to help prepare for YOUR conference:)

NEXT WEEK:  VALENTINE'S Day...  I'll send a note home on Friday, but I wanted to give you a teeny heads-up that we'd be celebrating Valentine's Day after the S.T.E.A.M. activities next Friday.  From about 2:45 - 3:20, you'll have the chance to share Valentine's IF YOU CHOOSE.  This is OPTIONAL, of course.  I'll probably have something to share since it's an extra special reason for me:)

That's it for now, I guess.  Check out the picture of Isaiah below.  He was showing off a talent he can do with his tongue.  I'll know you checked the blog if you grab your iPad in the morning (like when you're in the hallway) and take a picture of YOU doing your best "copy" of Isaiah's picture.  If you can't do it, just try your hardest!  (My tongue doesn't work that way, so don't feel bad if you can't either.)

Patient 5B During MAPs MESS:)

Great day, again!

I want to compliment all of 5B for their patience, hard work and effort put into their Reading MAPs tests today.  I'd say almost everyone showed progress, which is fantastic!  And some of you improved so much that I would have thought it was a SPRING score:)  You go!  Be sure to share those post-it with your progress!

At our teacher meetings this afternoon, we made some great plans for our S.T.E.A.M Day next Friday, February, 14!  We are excited to see what kind of problem solvers you will be in another real-world situation!  What I saw today from all groups was excellent.  It was great to see that 1 of the groups did, in fact, (that's a fact, Jack!) change the life of Stuffy the Stuffed Animal and gave him a safe Tower of Power!

However, every group showed that their problem solving skills could make a difference in the life of someone (or something).  Everyone today made their index cards into TECHNOLOGY!  Now, that's engineering.

Keep that creative thinking, common sense about use of materials and problem-solving awake for next week's task!  

That's all I will share for tonight.  I am going to give you 1 job to do to prove you checked the blog tonight.  It is a math problem (since we had no math today).

Solve this problem - (if you need to ask someone for help, please do!)  Turn this mixed number (5 2/3) into an improper fraction!  I know the group I'm working with should be able to do this, so hopefully it's not a brain buster!  

Write it down somewhere and hold onto it until AFTER we do the pledge.  I'll share the correct answer to everyone then:)

We just might make a "normal" week!  Yippee!  

TA-DA Tuesday! Loving 2 Full Days in a Row!

REALLY SHORT!

Thanks for not having a problem about leaving iPads at school!  Quite impressed with no complaints, whining or grumpy attitudes!  You guys are so mature!

Remember any math homework, reading book club homework or healthy snacks for tomorrow!  Also, get that conference note shared to parents and return the bottom part please!

We'll have MAPs testing, work on our Student-Led Conference presentations,  and some different activities in the morning for our half day:)  Should be a smooth flowing day:)

I'll know you checked the blog if..... hmmm.....

What should I have you do?


Hmmm....



Let's see....



What would make you think???



And put extra effort....



Hmmm???





I know!





Keep reading.....

Go back and count how many "m"'s you see in the Hmmmm's that I wrote up above (not counting this last one in the directions).  Show me that number with your fingers in the morning!  Don't say it.  Just show me:)

A-MAZING MONDAY! (as usual!)

I know everyone seemed tired today, but it didn't stop you from showing amazing effort and focus on work today.  A teeny tiny reminder was needed during literacy with people in the futon area, but I'm sure that was an "oops" that will be different for tomorrow!  Always, always so proud!

I'll keep it short tonight since last night was pretty long.  Here is a HUGE

from....

to 

Hunter and Paetyn for cleaning Fire Fish's bowl!

He can SEE!!!!  

Quick Reminders...

Conferenece

Parents - Sign up for conferences online

5B - get that pink note to your parents about what may be helpful to discuss at conferences.  We need everyone to be satisfied with the information that is shared.

Book-It

Bring back January Book-It.  Don't forget your pizza coupon to celebrate.  

Writing

I didn't collect the TFK articles today, so be sure you have it done for Tuesday please.

Band

Tomorrow!  

I'll know you checked the blog if you do the "Honey, I love you, but please don't smile" to someone and have them sign a paper that you tried it on them.  If you're at home, try a brother or sister!  Love to see that!  If you are checking in the Discovery Center, try it on Mrs. Vandervort or another adult.  They'll be sure to giggle or smirk!  Have the person you said it to sign the paper saying, "Yes, Kelly, made me smile with the 'Honey phrase'" or "Nope, Kelly didn't get me to smile with the 'Honey phrase'".  Let's see if your magic works on people outside of 5B!

Good Luck!

Well? What's In Store for This Week?

Let's just see, 5B...  Ya think we'll have a somewhat "normal" week?  I know Wednesday is a 3-hour early out already, but will we get full days for rest of the week?  Hmmm.. Only Mother Nature has the answer, right?

Homework
I hope everyone rested up.
Writing:  I know I gave homework in writing class to read through 2 of the 3 articles from  Time For Kids and find the Who, What, When, Where, Why and How of the articles.  Be sure you are responsible with our "paper" homework.  This will determine if you will get to continue having the privilege of taking home your iPads.  :)  Show me it's "easy cheesy" to be responsible! (like always)
Math: There also may have been math homework for some groups.
Reading: And I KNOW there is book club reading for ALL groups for this week.  Rescue on Ruapehu is the only one that has it for Monday.
Also, your Inquiry Group may want to start thinking about what kind of presentation you'll be wanting to do and what materials may be needed.
Social Studies:  Check out music that you think is a good fit for your iMovie project.

Conferences
Also, I wanted to remind you and your families of the bright pink parent note that SHOULD have come home last week (at least by Thursday).  That is the conference link for parents to sign up for conferences.  It's a MUST that you (5B student) be at your conference since you will be LEADING it:) I'll be sending home a paper note to be sure all families get this important message.  5B students will start working on our Student-Led Conferences Monday or Tuesday already of this week!

Upcoming Events!
This Week...
Monday:  switch groups for Cadet Time
Wednesday:  3-hour early out

Next Week...
Friday:  Special STEM activity for ALL 5th graders (Lime Springs is coming over!)
Friday:  Valentine's Day:) Note will be coming home, too!

Ok.. I hope everyone enjoyed their weekends... I'll know you checked the blog if you vote for your opinion on the 2 DIFFERENT SURVEYS at the top right side of the blog.  The one that is titled Super Bowl and the Weather Predictions.  Then tell me what you voted for on Monday as you come in:)

Ok.. in honor of my husband....

Go

2 Days in A Row! Woo-Hoo!!!

Wowser!  2 whole days??  Can you believe it?  Sorry I missed posting the blog last night, but as you know the meeting for Lime Springs grade level decisions went long.  Be sure to pass along the news to your families and if they are interested in the final answer, the February board meeting will be the way to find out:)

I'll keep it short tonight....More compliments to 5B... working like crazy, giving it your best as we get back into a routine!  Keep it up!

A few reminders...
Lawson - Vault
Hunter - book club meeting with me on Friday - can't wait!
Math homework for some...
iPads - getting back and forth, being charged
January Book-it (for Friday or Monday is fine)
Conference Note for Sign-Ups - 5B student must be available:)

Blog Proof!  I'll know you checked the blog if you ask me "WHOSE SONG TITLE did Kalvin choose" for the song he wrote and sang to us? Also, ask me "When are we Skyping him to find out the answer?"

Kalvin has chosen and is ready to Skype!  But when?  And what's the title??  Can't wait to find out!

Missing YOU!!!!!

Well, I'm thinking the absolutely crazy weather is going to take a break, so we ACTUALLY might be seeing each other tomorrow (Wednesday)!  Hooray!  I can tell that our 5B misses each other because the great conversations I was a part of!  See some random comments from yesterday and today by your 5B classmates!  Thanks for those who joined in the conversations.  And if you were lucky enough yesterday, you know even Mr. Carver joined our chat!


I had a great day with my family today!  As some of you know, I was at the LaCrosse Children's Museum.  We had a blast!  Here are a few pics from our day:)  Remember that amazing video of the college student who played all those awesome songs on pvc pipes?  Well, the museum had those instruments!  I tried, but had NO CLUE how to sound like that!  Oh, well!  At least I tried, right?!

So, even though I missed my 5B family the past few days, I have enjoyed doing activities with my Sorenson family:) Did any of you do anything fun with fam?

Ok.. Now, that we'll be getting back into a "routine"....again... I'm complimenting 5B for your amazing behaviors that deal with this goofy weather so well!  We have a lot to get caught up with - especially book club reading! 

I plan to meet with these 3 groups on Wednesday... So please be ready with all pages read and your response pages completed!

Scorch Trials!  (Finally, poor Hunter)

Voyage of the Frog - crazy stuff happened!

Island - I can't BELIEVE the part we had to stop at!!!

If you have a way to contact anyone in your group, can you try to let them know?  Thanks!  Also, remember you have news articles that should be written!  I know some major news about our school days and weather if you forgot to do your work!  

If you have math for Mrs. W. or Mrs. H., please be sure you have this done.  You have had 4 DAYS to complete homework.  If we can't get regular homework done, I'd have to say iPads will no longer be sent home with those students:(  So, be sure you are responsible with these extra days to complete work.  

So... enjoy your last evening of your 4 day weekend, and be ready for 3 days of school!  I'll know you checked the blog IF you come in and CHARGE your iPads right when you get to school  Don't use them in the hallway.  As you come in, take a quick photo of yourself on my iPad.  I'll show you an AWESOME app later on in the morning if you take a picture of yourself, ok?

Thanks again for checking the blog and having TodaysMeet while we were NOT in school!  Such over-achieving, impressive students!  

Well?? Thoughts? Will We See Each Other on Monday?

I have NO clue!  I guess just keep your text alerts on, watch for late-starts and cancellations on the TV, Twitter, the school website, etc.  I know I'll watch closer this time if school does close on Monday.  I don't want to end up at school and realize that again like I did on Thursday!  I did get some work done though:)

I hope everyone's weekends went well.  It seems like whatever day of the week that we are actually at school, it seems like it's a Monday because we are constantly starting over after a late-start, no school or early out.  I brag about 5B all of the time and how well you adjust to the crazy schedules and just picking up right where we leave off with the weather interruptions.  That is a huge compliment!  Keep it up!

Morgan and I saw each other today and thought it would be fun to get a TodaysMeet set up for Monday IF we do not have school.  If 5B students are free, they could all chat with each other to see how life if going?!  I'd jump on as well.  I was thinking at about 11:00 a.m.  If that works for you, visit THIS TODAYSMEET LINK and see who's on!

Of course, if we have a normal day (that's funny.... what's that again?), we will just SEE each other:)

Homework to be thinking of/completing:
Comparative/Superlative Sheet
Math Homework from Mrs. H and Mrs. W
Book Club Reading and iPad Pages Sheets
Bring Back iPads (if you used them this weekend)


I'll know you checked the blog if you watch the video I have below and tell me what it is of?  My family got a little bored on Saturday night and tried this out.  Isaiah is a natural!

See??? I Just Can't Predict (think ahead!) What Normal Means Anymore!!!

Ok.. Well, I hope 5B had another relaxing day off.  I am starting to feel a bit stressed about how our May/June will be feeling still sitting in our classrooms.  Oh, well!  There's nothing we can do about it because...The FORCE is with... NATURE...Right?!

I didn't post last night because I got home late, but I also thought we'd have some goofy weather possibly.  Now, I'm feeling pretty sure we'll be on time or at least at school tomorrow!

Since we've had SO LITTLE CLASS in all areas, PLEASE be sure you are being responsible and getting these assignments taken care of and ready for Friday...
1) Book Club reading that was due either Thursday or Friday - be ready Rescue on Ruapehu, Tsnuami of 2011and Scorch Trials
2) Any homework from Mrs. Wilson or Mrs. Halverson for Math
3) VAULT - Git Er Done...
4) Book Trailers  for Library - will show in class on Friday at 10:50
5) Grand Canyon Video - for those who missed it - Carter, Taylor, Connor, Trystin??
6) 2 News Article Events - I got MINE done!  You should have been able to find at LEAST 2 events to write notes about.  If you forgot the paper, that's no excuse!  You know the song VERY WELL, so write it down somewhere else if you can't find your paper.
7) Finally, I sent home the picture of you doing something in the cold (those who weren't done yet).  So, please have that finished for the bulletin board as well!

See?? Being gone so much is not all that great!  It just means more and more to keep track of and be responsible for!
8)  MOST IMPORTANT!!! Get your iPads back to school.  I'm guessing they need some charging.  Please bring them in RIGHT away when you come on Friday morning, charge them up.  Don't use them out in the hallway, ok?  

Now, I'm going to add another job for you tonight or in the morning.  We need to get moving on our "professional" movie trailers for the American Revolution.  I'm attaching a link that gives some tips and pointers for iMovie - videos, editing, trimming, etc.  It's about 20 minutes long.  I want everyone to watch it before social studies class on Friday.  So, if you know someone doesn't check the blog until morning, give them a call/text/email/etc. and warn them.  It will have to be a recess job if it's not watched before then, ok? Click Here for iMovie Tips

I'll know you checked the blog if you can tell me ONE NEW part to iMovie from the link.  I learned about 50 new tips!  Very helpful video!

Have a great night and tomorrow is FRIDAY already!  Goodness!