From the desk of …

Mrs. Oakes

Katherine_J_Oakes@mcpsmd.org

Spring Weather

Here is the big
Round yellow sun,
The sun warms everything.
Here are the rain clouds
In the sky,
The birds will start to sing.

On Monday of this week, students received a study guide for our final science test of the year.  This test will be next Tuesday, May 22. 

On Wednesday, we will begin talking about our final project of the year: Our Invention Convention.  More details will be coming home.

Students in my homeroom should be prepared to take their Word Study test on Unit 7 on Friday. 

A reminder to all families that progress reports come home today.

From the desk of …

Mrs. Oakes

Katherine_J_Oakes@mcpsmd.org

Frank, the Frog Collector

I'm Frank, the frog collector,

and I'm happy to report

my collection's nearly finished;

I have frogs of every sort.

I have frogs on ancient bicycles

with shiny silver bells.

I have frogs proposing marriage

to their froggy mademoiselles.

I have frogs with pink umbrellas.

I have frogs engrossed in books.

Even frogs that dangle fishing poles

in nonexistent brooks.

There is only one that's missing;

just one blank space in my log.

So I'm begging, Mom and Dad,

can I please have a REAL frog?

--Kenn Nesbitt

This week, we are diving into our unit on cells and heredity!  We'll be learning about inherited versus learned traits, the differences between plant and animal cells, and the role of specialized cells.  Students will have lots of opportunities for hands-on investigations and extensions!

Students are also receiving copies of missing work on Wednesday.  Completed missing work is due on Monday, May 14.

My homeroom should be prepared for our Lesson 6 Stems test on Friday.

From the desk of …

Mrs. Oakes

Katherine_J_Oakes@mcpsmd.org

May

May's a month of happy sounds,
The hum of buzzing bees,
The chirp of little baby birds
And the song of a gentle breeze.

This week, we are beginning a new unit on Cells and Heredity.  We started on Monday by talking about the nature vs. nurture debate.  This week, we will be exploring how objects are reflected (in preparation for using microscopes) and talking about how to use microscopes as a tool for exploration and information gathering.

My homeroom has their Unit 5 Stems test on Monday.

Remember that our field trip is on Friday!  Students should bring a morning and afternoon snack, as well as a bag lunch.They may bring money for the gift shop. Students should arrive at 7:30 am since we are leaving early, and we will return to CES around 4:45.