Monday, August 15, 2016

Welcome New 5th Graders

I am absolutely thrilled that you will be in my class this year!  This is going to be an exciting year with lots of new things to learn.  This is my 6th year at Vision but my 11th year teaching and I think I can infer that I love 5th grade!  It really is the best grade ever!  We get to learn some pretty cool things ranging from decimals and fractions all the way to how atoms work and how to debate. 
I am very enthusiastic about teaching all subjects, though Science, Math and Art are my favorites.  I also enjoy using technology as much as I can.  In fact, you can check out my class blog at www.mrsevansfifith.blogspot.com. to see how I use technology in my class. 
I spend a lot of time throughout the year working to build our classroom community.  We spend a fair amount of time together so it is important to treat each other with respect, kindness and compassion.  I know each of you has a different brain, which translates to you all being different in your abilities to learn and grow.  It is my job as your teacher to help you become strong learners with good character.
Want to know a little about me?  When I am not at school, you can find me at the pool, swimming and coaching.  I also love traveling and cooking.  I often use my travel and cooking experiences as learning tools.  I grew up as the daughter of a scientist and moved all over the country.  I hope this helps explain my love of science and some of my strange accents or pronunciation of words.  Lol
I look forward to meeting you and your family at Vision’s “Meet the Teacher night”.  Bring your school supplies with you so you don’t have to carry everything on Wednesday morning. 

See you all Monday Night from 3:30 -6:30 pm in H-2.

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

SUMMER has arrived!

Betcha thought you heard the last from me . . . .

This is just a quick reminder that the blog and all its links will be running all summer long.  Your student's school accounts will also be active.  What does this mean?   It means they have access to all their learning programs that we used during the school year.   To keep all they have learned fresh in their brains, you should remind them to do the following:

1.  Read at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes.

2.  Hop on a math program, like IXL or Khan Academy and practice multiplication, division, anything decimals/fractions and geometry for 20 minutes, 2 to 3 times a week.


Help remind your student to flex their "brain muscles"!


If you are having problems logging in from home, don't hesitate to shoot me an email.  I would be more than happy to help brainstorm tech solutions!

Thursday, May 26, 2016

The Year in Review

It has been an amazing year. Thank you for sharing your students with me.  As always, I am sad to see them go but am proud for all they have learned.  I complied several series of photos journaling a lot of the cool projects, trips and presentations, as well as the student's accomplishments.  Enjoy!