Electricity Homework

Please complete all 5 assignments on this site.

http://www.andythelwell.com/blobz/

Once you are complete, print out your certificate and bring it to class tomorrow. If you have any problems printing it out, please have your parents email me.

ENJOY!

-Ms. Konvicka :)

It's ACTION TIME: An Exhibition Update.

Exhibition is in full swing and our 5th graders have done a wonderful job researching the topics they have chosen. This year’s central idea, “What People Do Now Can Affect The Future,” has brought about great conversations among everyone on campus from children to mentors. Topics range from service dogs to childhood obesity to biomass energy. Each project is as individual as the children themselves.

This week, we will begin our "ACTION" component of Exhibiton. This is the ONLY part of the Exhibition process that is done outside of class. By the end of the week, each group will have a planned and scheduled action.

As a parent, you can help your child by:

*supporting and encouraging them throughout the process
*being informed by reading newsletters, checking blog sites, talking with students
*helping your child to access resources—people, places, media and information
*providing expert subject knowledge where applicable
*encouraging independent inquiry and respecting your child’s ownership of the process
*celebrating with your child by attending Exhibition on December 15th.

The 5th graders are also in charge of an Exhibition blog that is linked to the IBO website. Please feel free to post comments.

www.exhibitionrocks.blogspot.com

Please feel free to contact any of us about questions you might have.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Students and Parents-

I just want to say a BIG "THANK YOU" for making my birthday SUCH a wonderful day. I feel SO blessed to have you in my classroom everyday and love spending my birthay with you all. Thank you all so much!

We Will Miss You, Toga!

We are going to miss you so much, Toga. Please use this post messages to and from Toga.



Click on this link to see Toga's "last dance" with Jairan and Andrei. :)

http://sendables.jibjab.com/view/7cH2TLHXiRr05xAy

Class Questions

This is a place to ask and answer any questions that you have about homework, class projects, Exhibition or other class activities.

PERFECT POETRY POSTS

Let's show off that poetry!

Post your poem (with title and author) so we can see what WONDERFUL poets you have become. :)

5th Grade Trip To The Houston Food Bank

Parents-

On Thursday October 1, 2009, our 5th graders will be taking a trip to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank. This trip will kick off Exhibition 2009 by demonstrating the power of taking action in our community.

Please sign your student up at http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/Minorliability.aspx (Reference # 30818544352) by FRIDAY September 25th.

If you have any questions regarding this effort, please email me at jkonvick@houstonisd.org

Jennifer Konvicka