Mrs. Drake's Fifth Grade

Once again I have been given the message that I am over limit so I can not add any pictures. I will continue to investigate the problem and let you know when I have it problem solved.

Students made heart models out of modeling clay. They identified the 4 chambers, the values, the aorta, pulmonary arteries and veins, and the flow of blood. It was amazing to see how given the same directions and materials, the finished products turned out so differently.

The Circulation unit will conclude on Friday, when students take their test.

Congratulations to Mitch Doebler, our March Citizen of the Month! Mitch was selected due to his willingness to participate in our class spirit week. He dressed up every day, even wearing high heels and a pink t-shirt one day:) Mitch is also a strong contributor to class discussions, and he is always willing to work with anyone. Mitch goes above and beyond as he makes Room 51 a better place for all!

Math MCA tests-April 14 & 15

Reading MCA tests-April 20 & 21

Science MCA test-5th grade only-the week of May 17

It is very important that your child is at school for these assessments. Here are a few suggestions for helping your child perform well on the tests:

• Make sure they get plenty of sleep
• Eat a good breakfast
• Get plenty of exercise
• Drink water
• Avoid family conflicts
• Encourage your child to do their very best

Results of the tests will be mailed to you over the summer, usually in August.

The final CML meet for the year took place on March 23. A total of 10 students earned a perfect score on the final meet! That is pretty remarkable considering when the year stated only 2 students had ever earned a perfect score! With CML moving into the classroom, Mrs. Provart and I had 107 students take part in at least one of the 5 meets this year! That means we taught 3/4 of the grade life-long problem solving skills!