Sushi Day Pics

Sushi day in the 5th grade.  Celebration of the end of our first novel unit on The Big Wave.

Could everyone take out a piece of paper?

Mr. Goh pretending to be the host of a cooking show!

Who's talking?  Can you please pay attention!!!

How does it taste Michael?

Ziggi does sushi.

Dip it in the spicy sauce Jane!

This sushi is soooo good.

Noah fueling up on Japanese food before the big football game.

JT stuffing his mouth!

Addison making Mr. Goh's lunch!

Wasabi!

Don't be scared Anna.  The fish isn't raw.

Don't drop it Emily!

Zach caught red-handed stealing a piece.

Finally...my turn at seconds.  Josh V is really excited!

September AR Hall of Fame

"Great Job!" to the following students who achieved the 500 page goal this month.  A new challenge will be introduced next week.  Enjoy your Pizza Hut Pizzas!  

2000 Page Club
JT Bowman

1000 Page Club
Nobody

1500 Page Club
Nobody

500 Page Club 
Josh Boyers
Noah Bresson
Buddy Garvin
Jane Jeffes
Emily Jekabsons
Madison Peters
Rachel Saint
Addison Vaughn
Josh Visicchio
Madison Welter

Sushi Video

You all seemed to enjoy our "sushi" class today.  I hope this gave you an opportunity to "taste" a new culture!  Below is a video of how to make your own sushi roll.  In the rolls we made today, we had peeled cucumber, carrots (slightly boiled to soften) and cooked salmon.  Seaweed, rice, vegetables and fish would have been a very normal meal for the families in The Big Wave. The sauce was "sushi" soya sauce and wasabi.

Give me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 6

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LAST DAY TO BRING IN ORPHANAGE DONATIONS!

Hi 5th Grade,

Tomorrow is the LAST day to get in your children's clothes and diaper rash cream. Go shopping and buy your cute kid's outfits.

Also, our goal is to raise $500.  Please bring in a donation that we can send with Emily to China.  She will use this money to buy diapers and toys.  We need everyone to participate.  Even if it's just a few dollars, you are making a difference!

I am looking forward to seeing how God leads you to give tonight.  

See you tomorrow!

Math Lesson #18 Notes

 


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for KING & COUNTRY - "The Proof Of Your Love" (Official Music Video)

Here is the video we watched in class this morning during devotions.  Thanks to Noah for telling us about it.  Enjoy your half day off!  

Math Lesson #17 Notes

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How to podcast!

Hi 5th Grade,

I hope you are all excited at our first attempt to podcast.  I heard some good ideas today and am looking forward to reading your proposals on Thursday.  Remember to always consider your audience.  If you were the listener, what would you want to hear and learn about?

Below is a link to a tutorial on how to podcast. 

http://www.how-to-podcast-tutorial.com/00-podcast-tutorial-four-ps.htm


Secondly, below is a link to Radio Willowweb. These are the podcasts we listened to in class today.   Listen to a few; get ideas for your project.

http://mps.wes.schoolfusion.us/modules/cms/pages.phtml?pageid=115312

Thank you for your focus today in class!

Hi 5th Grade,
Thank you for your focus in class today.  As a reward, I've planned a longer Scrabble time for tomorrow!  I'm proud of you all...well done!

Tonight's HW (for Addison and Zach)
1) AR
2) The Secret Garden - read chapters 9 and 10
3) Shurley - finish Classroom Practice 8
4) Bible - finish Pentateuch worksheet

Reminders:
Bring in donation for orphanage
Bring in tshirt $

Give Me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 5

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Sqworl Introduced

Hi 5th Grade,

Today in Social Studies, I introduced to you the need for us to be able to determine whether a website has educational value.  I googled "Crossing the Red Sea" and included some of the links on my sqworl.  A sqworl is a web resource where you can collect links/bookmarks and present them in a graphical way. 

http://sqworl.com/l6rkgj

BONUS:  Take a look at the 6 links on the sqworl and try to determine for yourself whether or not these are websites that would be useful for a research project.  Tell me why you have this opinion.

Have a great weekend!

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Another reason why spelling and grammar matter!

http://www.engrish.com/

Stuff for the Chinese Orphanage

Here is a summary of what we discussed today during Bible.  I hope you are all as excited as I am.  I encourage you to pray for your assigned child and to tell as many people as you can about what we are doing!

Mu's (Ian's) classmates and roommates:

Yang Heng Xin - 10 years, boy - Sam

Li Bin - 8 years, boy - Michael

Yang Hong Tao - 9 years, boy - Buddy

Yang Heng Qi - 7 years, boy - JT

Yang Heng Hao - 11 years, boy - Josh B

Yang Heng Yuan - 8 years, boy - Noah

Community Group Home Kids:

Yang Zheng - 14 years, girl - Madison Peters

Yang Dong - 13 years, girl - Rachel

Yang Jian Ping - 13 years, girl - Anna Gill

Yang Fu Jing - 10 years, girl - Jane

Yang Heng Bo - 8 years, girl - Madison Welter

Yang Heng Liang - 10 years, girl - Katelyn

Chen Li Hong - 10 years, girl - Addison

Yang Fu Tun - 10 years, girl - Alexis

Yang Chun - 14 years, boy - Zac B

Wang Zhi Hong - 14 years, boy - Zach J

Yang Fu Ju - 8 years, boy - Josh V

Yang Cheng Xiu - 13 years, boy - Cody

Yang Jian Xin - 17 years, boy - Noah

Yang Heng Bing - 13 years, boy - Michael

Tao Xing Long - 8 years, boy - JT

THINGS NEEDED:

Diapers - $Donations

Children's clothing - bring in something soon

Cause/effect toys - $Donations

Children's vitamins - Katelyn

Diaper rash cream - JT, Michael, Buddy, Anna, Rachel, Jane, Zach J, Josh V, Alexis, Emily, Noah

OTHER

Peronal gifts (e.g. cards and pictures from us)

Your new Chinese Names!

Here is the list of your Chinese Names.  I couldn't get the Chinese Characters to show up on the blog so I'll print them out for you in class.  Enjoy!

JT Bowman	Bei Zhi Tiao	- hold in hand; keep; carry out - look at, gaze at, scan
Josh Boyers	Bei Zhi Tiao	- teach, class - study
Noah Bresson	Bai Nu Hui	- exert, strive, make effort - favor, benefit, confer kindness
Zac Burton	Bai Nu Hui	- standard - design
Sam Dreyer	Tai Shuang Ming	- bright - bright light, brilliant, clear
Buddy Garvin	Kong Bao Tiao	- treasure, jewel; precious - look at, gaze at, scan
Anna Gill	Kong Bao Tiao	- love, be fond of, like - repose, serenity, peace
Jane Jeffes	Zheng Jiao Nuo	- white, bright, brilliant; clear - promise; assent, approve
Emily Jekabsons	Zheng Jiao Nuo	- verse in, fully acquainted with - fill; full, satisfied
Zach Johnson	Jiang Zhao Kuo	- shine - expand, enlarge, stretch
Katelyn Kelso	Jiang Zhao Kuo	- earth; feminine, female - look at, gaze at, scan
Alexis Lawson	Lin Ai Lang	- love, be fond of, like - clear, bright; distinct
Michael Oestreich	Ai Mao Kai	- thick, lush, dense; talented - generous
Madison Peters	Pu Meng Dun	- dream; visionary, wishful - esteem; honest, candid, sincere
Rachel Saint	Xue Rong Kun	- glorious - earth; feminine, female
Addison Vaughn	Fang Ao Du	- soar, roam - cross, ferry over
Josh Vissicchio	Wang Jing Shi	- scenery, view; conditions - to show
Cody Waldrop	Wu Shuang Tan	- bright - flat, smooth; self-possessed
Madison Welter	Wei Mu Da	- long for, desire; admire - arrive at, reach; intelligent

 

Names generated at the following site:

http://www.mandarintools.com/chinesename.html

Reflection on the Red Sea account in Exodus

As mentioned earlier, the parting of the Red Sea account in Exodus is one of my favorites.  Each time I read the account in Exodus, however, I am always disturbed at the faithless nature of the Israelite people.  Despite God's constant revealing of himself through the cloud and the pillar of fire, despite the countless miraculous acts, the Israelites continue to be a complaining and faithless nation. 

Please comment on how you are similar and/or dissimilar from the Israelites.  What personal life lessons can you learn from the parting of the Red Sea?

Also, respond to another classmates' comments and let them know your thoughts.

Give Me 5! Friday Newsletter, Issue 4

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Why are we playing scrabble in class?

It seemed like you all really enjoyed playing scrabble today in class.  Below are some of the benefits of playing scrabble in school.

It increases the vocabulary of a person. Even if you are learning a new language, scrabble greatly helps in picking up many new words and builds a great vocabulary.

It teaches spelling skills to children.

It enhances the mathematical skills in a person and shows us how adding one new letter can change a word or the entire meaning of a word.

It helps develop critical thinking in a person and teaches problem solving skills

It helps in developing an improved memory and a sharper brain.

It also promotes healthy and optimal brain functioning in the elderly people, and prevents the onset of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s or any other mental disorders.

Playing this game regularly leads to improved concentration

Playing scrabble regularly aids in boosting the intelligence. 

   

This game prepares the brain for long term storage, retention and retrieval of information.

Scrabble involves the left-hemisphere of the brain and therefore, it stimulates the development and functioning of brain in children