Room 502 Adventures

I hope everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving with friends and family! I am excited to get back to learning and fun in Room 502. Safe surf: Responsible Digital Citizenship: Tomorrow students will learn about Responsible Digital Citizenship from the presenters at Safe surf! Students will learn… To become good cyber citizens and help ensure a bright future   To recognize cyberbullying and help put a stop to it   To identify tricks and secrets that predators may use   To understand the ramifications of inappropriate online behavior   To utilize social networking in an age-appropriate and respectful manner   Hearing Screening: Monday, November 27th @ 3:10 Reading: This week in reading, we will begin Unit 3, Social Issues. Students will learn about some of the issues that exist in the world that authors have woven into their texts. Students will delve into books looking for the problems and injustices that affect not just the cha...

Lately, I find myself continually feeling grateful for the gifts of you and your children. Thanks for raising such great little people, and for all of your support this year. I am extremely grateful for all that you do and feel lucky to be a Highcroft Sweetie. Here’s what’s happening in our classroom this week! Thank you Mrs. Briner for sharing the classic Dr. Seuss story, Oh The Places You’ll Go . The story got students thinking about the places they will be going next year as they start their next chapter in middle school. We appreciate you! Our Veteran’s Day Assembly was a great success! Nicole represented our class wonderfully as she taught the school about The Navy. We took a virtual field trip during library on Friday! On Friday, we took a few moments to reflect on a few things we are grateful for. Reviewing decimal place value concepts during math workstations. Parkways Food Pantry: Next week we are collecting food items for the new ...

I can’t believe first trimester is already over! I have had a blast getting to know your 5th graders over the past few months. I’m excited for a new trimester of learning and fun! Thank you for all you do to help your 5th grader be successful at school! All Read: We will have All Read this Thursday, November 9th @ 3:25. Veteran’s Day Celebration: In recognition of Veterans Day, we will host our second annual Veterans Day Celebration on November 10, 2017.  We invite ( invitation attached here ) our students' family members who are veterans and active service members to join us as we honor and celebrate their service.  As a part of our celebration, we are creating a Heroes Wall of Honor.  If your child would like to participate, have him or her complete the 'My Hero' form that can be printed from here .  Please return the form to your child's teacher or the front office by November 3, 2017.  We also invite our students to create a project that will be di...