Hooray! Phase one of the Invention Convention is completed. The students in 5SH made outstanding presentations. The task was to create a presentation as an inventor. The students had already completed an essay on an inventor. They started with the information in their essay and created a speech in the first person. In addition they made a model of an invention that their inventor created. They then presented to an audience made up from the combined classes of 5SH and 5LH. The presentations were amazing. Great job 5SH!
Today a group of moms under the leadership of Richard’s mother taught the class how to make Chinese dumplings. The students each made several by wetting the dough and then pressing it around a delicious mixture of either pork or beef. Then the moms cooked the dumplings and we enjoyed eating them. Thank you to all the moms who made this great Dumpling Party a huge success.
Today was the day of the Fifth Grade Goldberg Junkyard War. The assigned task was to create a Goldberg inspired machine that would pop a balloon in as many steps as possible. During the war there was the sound of balloons popping, laughter, and lots of chaos. The fifth grade hallway became a labyrinth of students, machines and junk. In the end several groups were able to pop a balloon with their machines, but only two teams were able to do it in more than ten steps. Here are some photos of the day as well a photo of the eight winning students. Congratulations to all the participating fifth graders.
On Monday morning everyone in the school was reading from 9:00 for at least 15 minutes. The students in 5SH were active participants in the event by dropping everything and reading. Here are some photos of the students while they were reading.
Here are some photos of the students who were invited to a Pizza Party to celebrate their memorizing and reciting Clement Clark Moore’s “A Visit from St. Nicholas.” This year eight girls and one boy in 5SH met the challenge. 
Today was the day for the 5SH Winter Party. The class enjoyed decorating and eating sugar cookies, unwrapping lots of presents, and laughing with good friends. A special thank you to Mrs. Caravetta for organizing the party and all the moms who helped make the party such a fun experience for the class.
Here is a photo of the undefeated 5SH Geography Baseball Team. Way to go 5SH!
It is only one week until the winter holiday. This afternoon the students made Christmas stockings to hang in the classroom.
This morning the fifth grade band and orchestra students were in the Winter Concert. They were amazing! Here are some photos:
On Wednesday, the class held its sharing lunch. With the support of the students’ fantastic mothers, the event was a great success. Here are some photos of the students with their culinary delights.
