Feb.24 to March 12

Science:

AMSTI-Flippers- Flip Stick Construction, Flip Out, Controlled Experiments, etc.

Alabama Science Assessment Preparations -Powerpoint Presentations and Practice Testing

ASA Test is planned for April 6th, 2010.

Expect a pop quizz at any time on material that has been taught from the text. ( Module A-F )

The short test are knowledge level questions as provided by the publisher of the text. Higher order thinking skills are taught and practiced throughout the units.

Too Good For Drugs:

"Drug Free Rock" - Students will present the ..Rock.. on

March 10th- Ceremony -Parents Invited -Tenative Date

February 10, 2010

Too Good For Drugs - All fifth graders will participate in a T.G.F.D's program in March. The boys and girls must learn the "Rap" for the special occassion. Parents will be invited for the event. Please encourge your child to practice the "Rap". We are still accepting donations for the shirts and the special refreshments. Thanks for all your support and help. Officer Joe Franklin is in charge of the program. The date and time should be confirmed soon.

Science - Read and study Chapter 12 in the text. Prepare for a pop quiz!
After Chapter 12 is completed, we will start on Chapter 13.

AMSTI- The students have completed the units on "Swingers "and" Lifeboats".
We have made our FOSS planes and have been exploring flight. The children seem to enjoy the lessons while learning about controlled variables, systems, and flight, etc.

Alabama Science Assessment at Hayden Middle School-5th grade-April 6th

Sharpened pencils are needed for each class. They need more than one pencil in case a point breaks. Thanks so much.