March 2016
Dear TCS Families,
Dear TCS Families,
As winter finally comes to a close, I want to share a variety of archived photos of activities that have occurred in the fifth during January and February. Please take a moment to scroll through some of the highlights of the second trimester! As you will note, "we expect much of our students, as they have much to offer."
As we pop our heads out of hibernation, spring welcomes us as a time of rejuvenation and growth. Fifth graders have many adventures in store as they head into the final phase of their year. Here is a sampling of what lies ahead: traveling out of ancient Egypt into Greece; reading and viewing the movie, The Odyssey; touring the Egyptian and Greek exhibits at The Met; journeying to Deer Lake for an overnight outdoor adventure: and performing several key scenes from The Odyssey on stage! Stay tuned for more photos that offer a window into our exciting learning experiences!
As we pop our heads out of hibernation, spring welcomes us as a time of rejuvenation and growth. Fifth graders have many adventures in store as they head into the final phase of their year. Here is a sampling of what lies ahead: traveling out of ancient Egypt into Greece; reading and viewing the movie, The Odyssey; touring the Egyptian and Greek exhibits at The Met; journeying to Deer Lake for an overnight outdoor adventure: and performing several key scenes from The Odyssey on stage! Stay tuned for more photos that offer a window into our exciting learning experiences!
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Dr. Kent Weeks,world renowned Egyptologist, speaks at a January All School Meeting about his discovery of KV5 in the Valley of the Kings. He also described the library he has created to help Egyptian children learn more about their heritage with the hope that they will appreciate and preserve their own history. Fifth grade raised approximately $200 through farm market sales and donated the proceeds to the purchase of books for his library. They will continue to support this cause as a service initiative.
Fourth and fifth graders open their first Farmer's Market in support of Dr. Week's library in Luxor, Egypt. For sale: fresh eggs, handmade soaps and seeds. Stay tuned for more markets to come at pick-up time!
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| Fifth graders rejoice as fort building resumes!!!! |
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| A fourth and fifth grader win the Intermediate team class drawing to interview Chris Grabenstein, author of Escape from Mr Lemoncello's Library. Prior to his RJ Julia appearance on Feb 9th, Mr. Grabenstein fielded some tough questions prepared by his interviewers. His novel was selected for MAD about One Book (one book, one town reading event)by the Scranton library. TCS Intermediate team and guests took part in this event by reading and discussing Lemoncello's Library during a series of three book club meetings held in February through early March. |
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A fourth and fifth grader win the Intermediate team drawing to formally introduce Mr. Grabenstein to a standing room only audience at RJ Julia.
The Intermediate team gather for one of three book club discussions of Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library. Students and guests were divided into three groups and discussions were lead primarily by the students who had marked questions, observations, and comments in preparation for the meetings.
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As a culminating event to a series of etiquette mini-lessons for various occasions, fifth graders enjoyed a semi-formal luncheon organized by room parents and volunteers. The luncheon theme was "Celebrating 60 Years of Brilliance" in honor of TCS's 60th birthday!!!!
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Table Talk with Friends and Faculty
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As part of a series of etiquette lessons,"Mind Your Manners," Mr. Leidt prepares to discuss social and computer etiquette with the fifth grade. Technology class is scheduled first period on Mondays. |
In celebration of Read Across America, TCS (students, faculty and staff) enjoys a 30-minute school wide "Drop Everything and Read."
The fifth grade enters Egypt by locating and labeling over 40 key places on a map of modern day and ancient Egypt! They learn that the Nile is the lifeline of life of the development of one of the greatest civilizations in the ancient world!
Fifth graders are invited to test out the various tactile musical instruments that eighth graders designed in Ms. Flynn's science class as a result of studying the physics of music. Students were asked to evaluate each instrument. The steel drums were one of many main attractions!
Such rewarding learning moments! Look forward to more to come.
For 5.
Kerri Kelly
