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Fourth and Fifth Graders - - - - You are "EXPERIENCED"!
Thursday - 5th Grade Environmental Issue Town Hall Meeting, Fantastic Froggy Feast, and Farewell -
The fifth graders did a terrific job infusing humor with their research. The class LAUGHed and LEARNed today! Thanks to all who could come watch the presentations!!!
I am so proud of this class! They all are such hard workers and strive to do their personal best. It has been a joy watching them grow and learn. It has been SUCH a blessing to work with each student. From one year to five years of working and learning together, I will keep lasting memories of each of my students. :-)
Thanks to everyone who helped make our Fantastic Froggy Farewell Feast a success! I REALLY appreicate all the parents who could come to this special event.
I wish that my technology was working today so we all could share in watching THE PUSH. Please watch the video when you can. I want each of my students to soar, be happy and strive to do their personal best.
I enjoyed reading "I Knew You Could" to the class today. I was proud of myself for not crying while reading it. LOL! Life will show you many 'tracks' to travel. Choose the track that best suits your interests and talents and forge ahead on life's journey. Have confidence in yourself and persevere!
Blessing and best wishes!
Enjoy some pictures from our L A S T class together... ( Scroll down a little further to see some familiar faces from one of my former second grade classes...)
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Wednesday - 4th Grade Environmental Issue Town Hall Meeting and Fantastic Froggy Feast
The class did a great job presenting their environmental issues today. Thanks to the guest who took the time to listen to the presentations. The class celebrated the end of the unit with a froggy feast while we listened to a few 5th grade groups share their presentations. Thanks to all the moms who came out to help today!!
Enjoy some pictures of the day:
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Tuesday - 4th Grade Environmental Issue Town Hall Meeting and Fantastic Froggy Feast
The class did a terrific job presenting the environmental issues that have effected frog populations around the world. I appreciate the parents and grand parents who could come and listen to the presentations. I am soooo proud of each student and their hard work on this assignment. Thank you to Mrs. Zant and ALL the parents and students who helped make our end of unit "Fantastic Froggy Feast" a success. The kids enjoyed a variety of froggy foods - Swamp Water, Frog Legs [Thanks Chick-Fil-A ;-)], Frogs made out of jello, cookies, and sandwiches, Flies on a Log, and much more. I think the dirt cake was a huge hit. Thanks again for a wonderful year!
Enjoy some pictures from the day:
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Chattahoochee Nature Center
The fourth and fifth graders had a terrific time on their field trip to the Chattahoochee Nature Center. It was a warm, beautiful, sunny day. The students enjoyed learning about the Chattahoochee water shed, all the habitats we live near, learning more anuran information from naturalists, AND going on a frog hunt. Special thanks to our chaperones: Mrs. Macri, Mr. Mitchell, Mrs. Nance, and Mrs. Vollmer!!!
Check out some pictures from the trip!
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Yay for Abhishek M !!!! He won the Tri-Cross Weekly Challenge! He won a $15.00 gift card and a Tri-Cross t-shirt. He also won a donation to our classroom to purchase more enrichment materials! Congratulations and thank you!!!
Check out the Tri-Cross Weekly Challenge!!! New questions are posted each week. Next week might be a slow week due to the Winter Break. Try it, you might just win like Abhishek!!!
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Thursday 5th grade Class: TOI/AOE Presentations -
WOW! My students amazing me each time they present! Because of the large class size and an absence, we will continue a few more presentations after the winter break. Enjoy these photos:
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Wednesday 4th grade Class: TOI/AOE Presentations
Coming Soon! Trying to get the pictures off my phone! Argh! ;-)
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Tuesday 4th grade Class: TOI/AOE Presentations!
Great job to all my 4th graders! We had a terrific time learning more about volcanoes, different breeds of dogs, tiger sharks, Ireland, Hawaii, football, computer components and much more!
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THURSDAY BRIDGE CHALLENGE & CELEBRATION:
My fifth grade class challenge and celebration was a success. Thanks to my fabulous 5th graders for their hard, patient work and my very supportive parents who came out to celebrate with us. I am sooo proud of the beautiful bridges and the weight they all could hold. It was great to listen to the kids talk about what they learned and what they would do differently if they could do the project all over again. Powerful learning! =)
Here are some pictures from our day:
FINAL RESULTS:
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World Wide Bridges Building Cost: $ 950,650.00 Weight Held: 1,228.8g |
LSS Building Cost: $ 834,600.00 Weight Held: 2,556g |
Inerment Building Cost: $ 802,050.00 Weight Held: 1,734.8g |
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TUESDAY BRIDGE CHALLENGE:
We all had a fantastic day in Target! Thanks so much to all the parents who braved the rain to watch the Bridge Challenge. The bridges are/were beautiful and STRONG! It was funny trying to find things in my room to add to one group's bucket to help the bridge break. Thanks to all the students who brought in yummy treats. I appreciate all the hard work Zach and Lulu did for the celebration decor' and centerpieces. Claudio and Justice did a great job on the celebration FUN with the Bridge Jeopardy game and Bingo cards. We will make sure to do the Bridge Bingo when we return in January 2011. I am so proud of all the students!!! They really learned a lot about bridges, design, engineering, and TEAMWORK!
FINAL RESULTS:
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Tiger Tough:
Building Cost: $781,800.00 WEIGHT HELD: 1,182.8g
Most Unusual Design Award Creative Design Award |
Emily D.’s Bridge Building Company:
Building Cost: $743,700.00 WEIGHT HELD: 4,201.8 g
EXCELLENCE Award Most Attractive Bridge Award |
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Destination:
Building Cost: $922,000.00 WEIGHT HELD: 3,573.8 g |
Go Green, Inc.:
Building Cost: $987,400.00 WEIGHT HELD: 1,642.8 g |
Enjoy the pictures from the challenge....
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MONDAY BRIDGE CHALLENGE:
WOW! I was amazed by my students today. All their hard work, creativity, and perseverance paid off. Thanks to all the parents who came out to watch the bridge challenge. We are so blessed to have such supportive parents. I ask my students to work hard, so we can play hard. During the 'Bridge Celebration', the kids had a lot of fun creating different types of bridges and trusses with the foods that were brought in to share. Piper's bridge cake was beautiful and YUMMO! Liz did a great job on the plate and cup decorations and Amy's star balloons really enhanced the room decor'. Maddy and her family did a great job with the Bridge Jeopardy game. We had a lot of fun answering all the bridge trivia. The class did a terrific job with this unit! :-)
FINAL RESULTS:
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Royal Bridge Builders: Building Cost: $993,600.00 WEIGHT HELD: 1,636.8 g |
Structurific Bridge Inc.: Building Cost: $1,001,000.00 WEIGHT HELD: 740.0 g |
Enjoy the show.
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Mr. Mitchell, Sam's dad, visited the 5th graders and taught us more about bridges from around the world and details about his job being an architect. Thank for visiting us!!
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Kennedy I Saw Lumber Company - Bridge Building Process::
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The TUESDAY/ 4th Grade classes learned more about construction, forces, materials, and how to run a business from Mr. Danneman. Mr. Danneman is owner and President of a local construction company. Check out the informational and interactive presentation. BIG THANKS to Mr. Danneman!
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Check out the 4th grade and 5th grade classes! The students have been experimenting with trusses, triangles, and straw bridges.
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Thursday Challenge: Fifth Grader's turn to test out paper and pasta bridges. =)
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Tuesday Challenge: Pasta Bridges: Make a strong bridge made out of pasta and clay. =)
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Monday Challenge:
Make a strong bridge only using paper....and then pasta. It was not PRETTY...but it was strong.
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Current Unit is Ultimate Connections! We will need lots of materials for this unit. Please try to donate from our unit wish list. Thanks!
· Marbles
· String
· Colored toothpick
· Flat toothpicks
· Bottle caps
· Elmer’s WOOD glue
·4 large coffee cans
· Gauge wire
· Dowel
· GUEST SPEAKERS
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Fifth Grade "Graduation" Celebration May 2010
The fifth grade class had fun celebrating their many successes of the year! The students chose the theme "graduation". They graduated from the elementary Target class to the middle school AC classes. I know they learned many skills and strategies that will help them be very successful in middle school. The kids shared their favorite Ford memories with the audience, enjoyed yummy fruits and cupcakes, and watched their Target teacher tear up when she read them "I Knew You Could". They even earned diplomas!
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Fourth Grade Celebration May 2010
I have really enjoyed working with my fourth grade class this year. They 'WOWed' me this year! Check out our end of year celebration! It is was an underwater/ ocean theme.
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Fifth Grade Shark Talks and 3-D Models
Wow! The fifth graders did an amazing job on their presentations and 3-D models! The class is ready to graduate from Ford and tackle any project assigned in middle school! =) Come by the Ford Media Center to see more of the projects!
NOTE: More pictures will be added...
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Fourth Grade Shark Talks and 3-D Models
The fourth graders did a TERRIFIC job teaching the class more about their shark and sharing their 3-D model. These models will be on display until Tuesday, May18th. Please stop by and check them out. =)
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March 31, 2010 - GA Aquarium
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FIFTH GRADE TOI/AOE Presentations::
Terrific job Fifth Graders! I was so impressed by your creative presentations this week. Here are the topics we learned about:Type 1 Diabetes, Army Rangers, Tennis, Greek Gods, Helen Keller, Walt Disney, Dolphins, Types of Sea Turtles, Gymnastics, Black Holes, Lions, The Brain, Beethoven, and Mia Hamm.
Check out some photos from the day...
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FOURTH GRADE TOI/AOE Presentations::
WOW! I was blown away by all of the projects this week! We learned about jellyfish, tigers, South Korea, Rocks, Mardis Gras, Golden Retrievers, Dogs, Leatherback Sea Turtles, Rottweilers, JFK, Finland, and Dolphins. I am so proud of how hard each student worked on their research and creative presentation. Here are a few shots from the day.
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:::January 2010 Project:::
PURPOSE: The ‘Topic of Interest’ (TOI) or ‘Area of Expertise’ (AOE) project is a time for students to explore something they would like to learn more about. While students are researching, they will work on and improve skills such as selecting a topic that is ‘just right’ (not too broad/ not too simple), searching for appropriate resources – books, online, articles, reference sources, how to take notes, how to paraphrase/summarize, how to record sources, and how to present a topic in a creative and informative way. Also – it is a fun way for students to learn more about each other. Ask your child about the checklist and rubric for this assignment. Due dates have been posted on the class calendar.
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::Fifth Grade Rainforest Product Festival and ABC Book Share::
Thanks to Mrs. Vollmer, Mr. Gilreath, & Mrs. Hall for visiting the festival and all the great help! The class brought products of the rainforest and it was fun to 'taste' the rainforest. The class did a super job on the class ABC book. We missed Mr. Tate's pages and look forward to seeing his when we return.
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Fourth Grade Rainforest Product Festival and Sharing of the class ABC Book
Thanks to Mrs. D'Amico, Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. Brody, Mrs. Henry, & Mrs. Sherer for visiting the festival and being such great helpers! The class did such an AWESOME job on the ABC book and we all enjoyed products of the rainforest. I am so proud of this class and all they have accomplished during this unit!
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FIFTH GRADE:: 3-D Rainforest Construction :: Nov. 4th, 2009
FOURTH GRADE :: 3-D Rainforest Construction :: Oct 27, 2009
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Ren Fest 2009
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5.11.2009
Snapshots of the Great Fifth Grade Feast!
Thanks to everyone for all the hard work and dedication to the feast!
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3-23-09
Dates for the Great Feasts in the Kingdom of Ford
4th grade Feast - Tuesday, May 12, 2009
5th grade Feast - Monday, May 11th
Changed due to schedule conflicts with Field Day events.
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~Manors of the Kingdom of Ford~
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3-2/3-09
Greetings Villeins from thy day of Fourth and Fifth!
Thy villeins of the Kindgom shared maps of thy manors today and thee learned about Manorialism. Students also researched more about a 'Royal Feast'. Students are keeping up with their learning by taking notes. Thy notes are very important and valuable. Who knows, thy Lady of thy Manor may bless thy villeins with an assessment.
The EQ for today was: How did manorialism provide the economic basis for society during the middle ages? Some students were not able to answer the EQ properly. This week -please research about Manorialism and watch the video we discussed in class again to improve the EQ answer. This is due by next week. We will discuss the EQ next week in class to make sure everyone understands this concept.
For Homework this week: Students should continue researching people who attended a feast. On paper, they should bring their top three choices.
Would anyone be interested in going to Medieval Times - located in Gwinnett County - as a group? Please email if this sounds interesting to you.
Fare thee well~ Lady K.
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2-24-09
Greetings Fifth Grade Lords, Ladies, and Vassals,
The students continue to work at their manors in the Kingdom of Ford. Students shared flags that represent their manor. Scroll down to see the manor flags. We also dug deeper into the concept of feudalism and all that is involved (castles and serfs). Next week is Early Release for fifth graders, so our day will be shortened.
Fifth graders need to make sure that they come to class next week with the following:
~ colored and labeled map of a manor (Students may need to do additional research to learn more about elements that are included in a medieval manor)
~ Answer 7 questions about a medieval feudal contract.
~ Some students did not finish their logic problem for today. Due asap...
~ field trip paper work - Parents are welcome! More the merrier!
Use the class calendar/blog to keep up with topics and assignments.
Fare thee well~
Lady Kennedy
Kingdom of Ford Manors:
Ocean View:
Manor in Manchester:
Dublin:
Midnight Moon Manor:
Waiting for flag from manor
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2-23-09
Greetings Fourth Grade Lords, Ladies, and Vassals,
It was fun to learn about your manors, the location of your manor, the name, and the symbol/ flag of your manor. Make sure that each manor has a flag/symbol to share at the next class meeting. We will post these next to a map in the hallway for all to enjoy.
We worked very hard today on understanding the concept of Feudalism and the elements of this type of government. We also deciphered a feudal contract. Next week, the citizens of each manor will negotiate the feudal contract of their manor.
Make sure you have the following ready to share for our next class meeting:
~ a colored, labeled map of a manor. We did discuss the variety of things that can be included on a manor. I expect students to do additional research to learn more about manors.
~ Some citizens of the manors did not turn in their copy of Decipher A Feudal Contract questions. Make sure this assignment is turned in ASAP.
~ Elements (obligations of lord/vassal) of the manor feudal contract.
~ Field trip information
Fare thee well!
Lady Kennedy of the Cristindom Kingdom
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Fifth Grade Brain Presentations:
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Some of the Fourth Grade Brain Presentations
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FIFTH GRADE SENSATION CENTERS!
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HTHT- BRAIN BUZZ
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Fourth Sense Centers:
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Fourth Grade Thinking Caps!
Fourth Grade Presentations!
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Fifth Grade Presentations!
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Aquarium Field Trip!
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2.2008
Please see the announcement from Georgia State's Saturday School, which will host a program for "gifted techies" this summer. (Can you believe summer is just around the corner?) An application and additional information can be obtained by going to the GSU website: education.gsu.edu/saturdayschool.
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2.2008 Three new cruises have been accepted by the World Wonders Cruise Line. View the wonderful presentations below.
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1.2008
Fifth grade students are currently employees of the World Wonders Cruise Line. They are busy researching and planning a sales pitch for a new cruise/trip. Students will present at the Captain's Dinner scheduled for Monday, Feb. 11th.
Fourth grade students are currently working on their T.O.I. projects. Their presentation date is Thursday, Feb. 7th.
11.2007
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10.23.07: Change in Topic 3 Assignment
Dear Parents,
I wanted to make you aware of a change in the final assignment of the Rainforest Rendezvous unit. Due to several scheduling conflicts, the topic 3 project has been redesigned. Students have selected either Customs and Cultures of the Rainforest OR Environmental Issues of the Rainforest. As a class, we brainstormed all the elements involved with each topic and the different ways information learned about the topic could be conveyed creatively to the class. Then students worked together in class to prepare an ‘action plan’ of how they would communicate their learning to the rest of the class on Nov 12th (4th grade) or 13th (5th grade). Students have had over 2 hours in class to research, discuss, and plan for their presentation. Homeroom teachers are aware of this presentation and I have requested the opportunity for students to work together after completing any morning work responsibilities.
Students should be working on their action plan at home and during morning work time at school.
Please contact me with any questions.
Thanks,
Mrs. Kennedy
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10.8.07 Please complete the Zoo Atlanta permission forms and return them promptly to me. I will be able to have TWO chaperones for each class participate. Please mark on the permission form if you are interested in being a chaperone. Please keep the trip details page at home to help remind you. :-) Students will return the payment envelope to the safe in the cafeteria and return the permission form to me. I am excited about the trip. :-)
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10.2.07 Thanks to Dr. Mowry for speaking to the 4th and 5th graders about his research in the tropical rainforests! Check out the pictures by clicking here.
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9.27.07 Check out the 4th and 5th grade Rainforests!!!
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9.27.07 THANKS to my volunteers!!! We could not have created our rainforests with out you!
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9.20.07 Parent Volunteers
Please come around 11:00 or when you can... Please bring glue gun, if you have one.
Monday - 4th grade - Mrs. Hagerty, Mrs. Derkay, and Mrs. Montgomery
Tuesday - 5th grade - Mrs. Moore and Mrs. Smith
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9.19.07 3-D Rainforests
Hi Fourth and Fifth graders!
I am so impressed with all of your hard work and excellent researching skills! I cannot wait to see your 3-D rainforests take shape at Ford. Please be mindful of time in class and try to prepare a few items for your strata before you come to class next week. Please review the project online if you need a reminder. :-)
I will need at least 1 or 2 parents (for each class) to help the class "mount" the rainforest on the wall. I will need someone who is "skilled" with hot glue. Please contact me as soon as you can if you can help. THANKS in advance!!!!
:-) Mrs. Kennedy
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