Wednesday, August 31, 2016

1st Grading Period Symbaloos!

Symbaloos are a great resource!  You can find everything that will be taught for the first grading period in this one location for math, science, and reading...ENJOY!

Spelling: Unit 1

This week, we are starting spelling. Students will choose 2 options from our spelling homework sheet, and turn in their homework on Thursdays. Lists have already been added to www.spellingcity.com for students to play games, and practice their words for the week. Tests will be every Friday.

Unit 1 List:

Spelling Homework Options:
Spelling Homework Options

Saturday, August 27, 2016

Reading: Goin' Somplace Special

  This week, we are discussing and building background information about our Unit 1 Theme: Taking a Stand. People take a stand for different reasons....injustice, discrimination, etc. Week 1's Theme: Fighting Back, goes even further with our unit theme. We are learning how people, young and old, fight back. Some people that we've met so far are Martin Luther King, Jr., Cesar Chavez, and Rosa Parks.
  Throughout these 2 weeks, we are focusing on character, setting, and plot. On Thursday, we learned our vocabulary words and made a study guide foldable. Remember, study these words each night, and turn in your foldable next Thursday with your test for BONUS POINTS!!! Here's a vocabulary game you can use to learn and practice your new words - ENJOY!


Thursday, August 25, 2016

Blogging Rules & Tips!

This blog will be used to inform you of what is going on in our class and as a teaching tool for your students. I'll also be posting reminders, and answering any questions you may have. Please come and check out my blog and share your comments!
When blogging, please follow simple rules:  
  • No Names, either first or last
  • No phone numbers or addresses
  • Please don't share anything too personal
  • All comments will be reviewed by me before they post to the wall
  • Please treat this as an online classroom and behave as you would in school
  • When leaving comments, your username should be your made up username

Anyone can comment...If Grandma in OK wants to comment, tell her to leave a variation of the students username.
(EX: dancer7's grammy in OK)

I can't wait for the new school year, and blogging with each of you!

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

It's SWEET to be a 5th Grader!!!

Welcome to 5th Grade!!!
My name is Mrs. Rapp and I am looking forward to having your child in my classroom this year. Since we will be spending time together, I wanted to tell you a little about myself. This is my 16th year teaching.  I graduated from Texas Tech University in 2001...Wreck 'Em Tech! At Tech, I received a Bachelor degree in Multidisciplinary Studies with a minor in English. Some of my favorite things are flowers, reading, traveling and all things Texas Tech (LOVE my Red Raiders). I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. We are going to have a fun and successful year in fifth grade!! Feel free to contact me anytime with your questions or concerns.

Our PTA has a Facebook page, and a Twitter account.  These, as well as our campus webpage, should be checked often for current events and happenings around our campus! I love to have my students, parents, and even grandparents blog about what we are learning. I'm looking forward to a "SWEET" year!!!
Thank You,

Mrs. Rapp