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The Week in Review: Jan. 20-24

This week, fifth grade was busy at work! Mrs. DeLuca's Math class wrapped up the current chapter on Decimals and practiced shopping on a budget. They used a Target shopping flyer to go on a digital shopping trip and purchase a list of items of their choice.




In Social Studies, the class had a lengthy discussion on the effects of globalization on consumers as they reviewed their home inventory charts in groups.





In their Writing Workshop, fifth and sixth graders are hard at work on their Young Authors creative writing assignments.






Fifth grade also recently finished writing their myths with a moral lesson. We hope you enjoy reading them!

                              

Finally, a sneak peak of our upcoming One Act plays! Rehearsals have been going well; hopefully you have seen your child practicing their lines or gathering props and costume pieces at home. We look forward to our performance for Grandparents' Day and Parent Visitation!



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