Welcome to Ms. Goericke's Classroom
Welcome to fifth grade! We will be covering many subjects this year.
Here is our specials schedule for the 2009-2010 schoolyear
Monday - Library and Music
Tuesday - No Specials
Wednesday - Computers and Art
Thursday - No Specials
Friday - Gym class
March is Reading Month podcasts From March 2009!
Reading - Every Thursday the reading text book goes home. Students are required to read it aloud to someone as homework. Reading aloud helps in comprehension and it's fun to hear new stories!
Writing - We are working on Writing Units of Study. Click here to learn more -
http://www.unitsofstudy.com/iuos/default.asp
Math - I am working with the district to pilot a new math program. Do you need extra practice? Click on this link -
Social Studies - History Alive. Extra practice? Click on this link -
Science - We learn about stars, the solar system, electricity, motion, and more!
Afterschool Activities -
Girls on the run
Twenty-first Century program
Camp - Camp Miniwanka is located near Stony Lake on the shores of Lake Michigan. We go at the end of May each year. Want to know more about Camp Miniwanka? Click on this link -
Safety Patrol
Outside safety patrol should be on their corners by 8:20am. Afterschool they stay until 3:40pm
Inside safety patrol should be on their posts by 8:25am. Afterschool they stay until 3:35pm
Holidays
There are 3 holiday parties a year. I split the class into 3 groups so each child is only responsible to bring treats to one party a year. Of course, you may bring treats to any party you want.
Accelerated Reader -
Are you wondering if your favorite book at home is an accelerated reader book? Here are the directions to view the AR book list at Nims.
1) Go to the Nims School Web Page
2) Click on 'media center'
3) At the left, find and click on 'accelerated reader quizes'.
