Mrs. DeLuca: Grade 5, Grade 6 ELA

Despite another short week, the students were able to get a lot accomplished! They completed their projects on a president of their choice and presented their research to the class on Tuesday. As part of their requirements, they had to educate their peers on the background information of their president (Think 5W's!). They also chose five major events that happened either around or during their presidency to share with their classmates. Lastly, and most importantly, they had to highlight the impact that their president's legacy has had on us as American citizens. It was a great way to reflect on how Monday was more than just a typical "day off." Please click on the links below to see each group's presentation: All About Zachary Taylor - By Molly, Sean, and Garrett All About Martin Van Buren - By Zayda, Tom, and Charlotte All About John F. Kennedy - by Grant, Andrew, and Sophia ------------------------------------------ Also in the spir...

It has been a busy week in fifth grade! On Tuesday, we were able to enjoy the beautiful weather as we took our annual trip to Lankenau Hospital for our health education class. The students learned the importance of saying "No!" in our program: Drugs: Choice or Chance . HCA students in Grades 4-5 are greeted by Pandora, a life-size, interactive replica of the human body and their instructor, Mrs. Krouse. Mrs. Krouse talks to fourth and fifth graders about how the body systems can be affected by drugs. Molly M. and Patrick R. were chosen to demonstrate what happens when someone attempts to drive under the influence. They were given simulation goggles that affected their coordination as they attempted to walk in a straight line. While the students initially found it very funny to see their friends wobble back and forth, they quickly understood the meaning behind the demonstration. Eventually, they were all able to try on the googles and test their own hand-eye coor...