Author Archives: Jerrell Birch

Important info. Please help our class earn a $50 mini-grant from PPL Electric by filling out the energy survey sent home last week. You can even fill it out online by clicking here! My teacher ID is 95888. Friday folders … Continue reading →

Looking back: We had a great week here in our classroom. We wrapped up Chapter 2 in math, and shifted our focus to division concepts. Students began composing a multi-paragraph essay about a “treasured possession.” I’m looking forward to reading … Continue reading →

Our “Race for Education” event is tomorrow (1-2pm)! Students should wear sneakers. You can still help our PTO raise funds by clicking and/or sharing the link below! https://www.race4ed.com/cme/?fbclid=IwAR3PD_UH9Vu757MObB1TRkebPETC4dI2PQ42g-77g0wmxstYQ08jce-DtsM

Looking back: We had a great week in 5-B this week! We continued to master our Chapter 2 (Multiplication) math concepts. We’ll likely test next week. We had the opportunity to get with our first grade buddies in Mrs. Devenburgh’s … Continue reading →

Looking back: Early in the week, students took a web-based, diagnostic Math assessment (CDT). This assessment provides us teachers valuable data, that we use to meet the unique needs of our students. This week, students continued their exploration of multiplication … Continue reading →

Looking back: Early in the week, students took a web-based, diagnostic English Language Arts assessment (CDT). This assessment provides us teachers valuable data, that we use to meet the unique needs of our students. This week, students also wrapped up … Continue reading →

In honor of Patriot Day, our class learned about the significance of September 11, and about the impacts of the events that took place on this day in 2001. We had broad discussions, and even watched a video (link below). … Continue reading →

Race for Education is coming October 4th! Please see separate blog post for more information. Friday Folders are coming home today for the first time this year. My intention is to utilize these folders to send home most graded assignments. … Continue reading →