Some Great Looking 5th Graders

Hi there....here are some pictures from our field trip yesterday.  Thanks to Mrs Moore for the profuse number of photos!  We had another whirlwind day today, beginning with Alice In Wonderland.  Great acting from Andrew, Denisse, Khylee, Jacqui, Jordan, Tyler, Sam and Bella.  That after-school program is wonderful.  We finished watching the Red Headed League and finished reading The Speckled Band.  More Sherlock Holmes to come.  Students are working on their own mysteries, as well as their class copy of The Jabberwocky.  We sure have some talented folks in this class!

We are slowing the pace in Algebra a little to be absolutely certain that everyone has a firm grasp on solving equations.  Expect a few practice sheets to keep your minds working over Christmas break.  "A problem a day keeps the cobwebs away!"  We've finished our unit on electricity and mangets.  New science to come after the break.  Have you picked your science fair topic yet?  Some way cool science coming soon!!!  January 4th, to be exact!

We are finished with the Glorious Revolution also.  We'll leave royalty behind as we begin to explore...well, explorers!

See you tomorrow!

Love, Mrs Cardinal

A "Capital" Day

Thank you so much to the parents who drove today.  I hope you enjoyed your tour of the capitol.  I did...it was all new to me.  The highlight was running into the governor at the end of our tour.  Everyone got to shake his hand.  Thank you for representating GFA in a positive way. 

Our next field trip is on January 4th...it's here at school and will be an amazing treat.  Please bring $1 before then to cover the cost.  I guarantee you it will be worth every penny!

Science fair is coming soon...please have an idea formed on what you would like to do so you can begin working on it over Christmas break.  We have algae growing in our basement at home for my son.  I bet you parents can't wait to see what area of science your fabulous student is going to explore!  

Thanks again for a great day 5th graders...Love, Mrs Cardinal

Making electricity

Science is so cool!  We made a battery today...it was powerful enough to hear electricity crackling through our headphones.  Just a little mixture of Al, Cu and NaCl.  (A skittle for anyone who tells me what all those mean!) 

Detectives abound among the Courageous Climbers.  I can't wait to see all the mysteries you've written.  We are trying to follow many mysteries right now...Sherlock Holmes in The Red-Headed League and also in The Speckled Band; the Hobbit; and just the mystery of who our Secret Santas are.  Please remember to do a little kindness for your person each day.  On Friday, bring a wrapped gift to give him or her.  I'll keep them safe if you bring them in early. 

I'm ready to tour the Utah State Capitol tomorrow...how 'bout you!  Please be here on time.  Thank you in advance to all our wonderful drivers.  Kids, come prepared to be on your best!  See you tomorrow!

Love, Mrs Cardinal