Books and More!

The fifth grade students are reading the play “Wings for Kings”. The fifth grade students will write a summary of the storyline of “Wings for Kings”.

The millipedes have arrived! The fourth grade is studying about millipedes and millipede habitats. The fourth grade students will write a descriptive paragraph about the millipedes and their habitats.

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Dr. Judy Stout, a member of our school board, has visited our school frequently. She has read stories to many classes, helped with science experiments in first grade, and enjoyed a tea party with second grade. Let’s find out a little about Dr. Stout’s life outside of Kate Shepard.

We are on the air!

Kate Shepard is now on the air! You have seen our first newscasts. Tell me what you think. Do you have an idea for a story? How can we make it better? Tell me your ideas.

What is your favorite book???

Have you read a good book lately? Write a paragraph, telling us about the characters and your favorite parts. Or – maybe you read a book, and you didn’t like it. Tell us your opinion, letting your friends know not to waste their time. Please be thoughtful and persuasive. I will be looking for the best ones to include in our newscast.

Did you read Frindle over the summer? Write a paragraph to summarize the story. Then, tell us what you thought about the book.

I know many of you fifth graders hoped to have had Ms. Adams as a teacher this year. She may not be here at school with us but she is going to help us learn all about another part of the world. Ms. Adams is serving our country and is stationed in Qatar in the middle east. Ask her your questions and she will get back to us as soon as she is able.

Did you read Because of Winn Dixie over the summer? Write a paragraph to summarize the story. Then, tell us what you thought about the book.