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This week, 5th graders in Mrs. Spurlock's room read an article about whether elementary students should have homework. They analyzed and sorted evidence cards into "for" and "against" categories to help plan their own opinion essays.

 

Mrs. PC's class loves using cards as a fun way to practice our math skills! We can use them for a variety of games to build math fact fluency, compare numbers (greater than, less than) and build numbers using place value. We can even play Go-Fish searching for odd and even numbers!

 

In this activity, students dove deep into a pivotal moment from Esperanza Rising to analyze how different characters experienced the exact same event. Working in small groups, they searched through key chapters to find direct text evidence and pull impactful quotes illustrating distinct emotional responses and viewpoints. By mapping these quotes side-by-side in a comparative framework, students compared and contrasted character perspectives, sharpening their textual analysis skills and uncovering how personal background shapes individual reaction.

 

Students Cash In on Their Dojo Points!

Our students had the opportunity to redeem their hard-earned Dojo Points at our very first Quarter 1 Dojo Store! Students could choose from a variety of exciting rewards, including tangible prizes and unique experiences with staff members.

From fun items to special opportunities, there was something for everyone. It was wonderful to see students proudly cash in their points and enjoy the rewards of their hard work, positive choices, and commitment throughout the quarter.

We are so proud of our students and the effort they put into earning their Dojo Points!

 

Our fifth-grade students recently conducted a hands-on scientific investigation to determine which type of water would cause a polymer alligator to grow the most. Students developed hypotheses, conducted a controlled experiment, carefully measured growth, recorded data, and analyzed their results. They used evidence from their investigation to draw conclusions and determine whether their predictions were supported. This engaging experiment provided students with an opportunity to apply important scientific practices while developing skills in observation, measurement, data analysis, and evidence-based reasoning. It was exciting to see our students actively engaged in the process of thinking and working like scientists!