Hmmmm.....

Either a snowstorm is coming, a full moon or something is in the air lately.  Many 5th graders of 5B and 5D are struggling with 5th grade expected behaviors.  As I said today at the end of the day, I am concerned if we are using the T.H.I.N.K. strategy.  The 2 major concerns I'm focusing on is:  H - helpful and N - necessary.

This is what I'm seeing from many 5B students lately....

However, very LITTLE time is put into listening to the "angel" side that T.H.I.N.K.s through decisions like this....
Stopping him/herself from blurting?
Asking the questions whether or not running down the sidewalk to recess will get him/her caught?
Being on an app or website that you aren't assigned to?
Showing a speaker/reader your respect by sitting up, listening and blurting?
Yelling out in class a response that others are just answering?
Bringing homework home, completing it and then returning in?
Talking about weekends or movies when he/she is supposed to working alone?

We're in a bit of a rut, 5B.  We need to do something that will really help us remember how amazing, respectful, helpful, caring, responsible, inspiring, and trustworthy we all are!  Tomorrow, I'll share a plan with you to get us back on track!

We have some amazing role models in class, and each and EVERY one of you has a fantastic piece to add to our 5B Family. We wouldn't be the same without you, but we need the BEST part of you to make it happen!

I'll know you checked the blog if you can write an inspiring and positive pep talk to our 5B Family.  Click on this TodaysMeet link to share your pep talk. You know our 5B Family as well as I do. Help inspire each other to make a change!

Reminders! 
Art Homework
Social Studies Homework
NaNoWriMo - keep up the word counting!!

Parents still need to sign up for conferences - online:)
(Note went home today)

FAMILY TURKEY PROJECT!  I can NOT wait to see what you do!  This is due BY this Friday for our door decorating contest!  If you get it done early, PLEASE bring it in.  I know how creative each of you are!  I picture people who love Legos, TMNT, Maze Runner, drawing, gymnastics, music, video games, hunting/camo, animals, sports, etc.  Use what you LOVE to disguise this turkey and save his/her life:)  Just be thankful that YOU'RE NOT a turkey!! Heheeee!