Things really settled down this week and we accomplished quite a bit. All the teams are up and going on the Stock Market Game. From here on out, the children need to research and keep an eye on their portfolios on their own time. I will not be giving dedicated time to the game. Teams will be given the opportunity to make trades during class, but not for the research and discussions that lead to a trade.
The teams have been set for the SuperHuman Olympics. Students took their 60+ animal characteristics and brought it down to just 12 that they would use to modify a human for our competition. We are going to see some very interesting creatures when they are done. The next few weeks will be focused on designing the creatures. The first class in December (12/1) we'll have the Olympics.
Speaking of schedule... Below is the tentative schedule for Fifth Grade GATE for the month of November.
Thursday, Oct. 27 - Early Release schedule due to parade / parties
- 9:30 - 10:45 - GATE time
Thursday, Nov. 3 - Field Trip - Some students still need to send in permission slip and $6.00
10:00 am - 2:00 pm - Field Trip to DaVinici Exhibit
2:00 - 3:00 - They will come back to my classroom for follow up to field trip information. Possibly attend the 2/4th grade concert at 2:30.
Thursday, Nov. 10 - Early Release Schedule due to Conferences
- 9:00 - 10:45 - GATE time
Thursday, Nov. 17 - Citizenship / Ambassador Assembly 2:15 pm
- 1:00p.m. - 3:30 with the assembly in the middle
Thursday, Nov. 24 is Thanksgiving. I know, right? Wow, already.
So, assuming everything goes my way, the schedule above is what I'm planning on following. Your child is responsible for remembering their binder each and every Thursday.
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