Today, the 4th and 5th graders presented their "Around the World" Projects. In the 4th and 5th grade, cultural awareness and appreciation are emphasized, as well as cultural diversity being deeply embedded in our national and global history. With that said, 4th and 5th graders researched and presented to the class facts about a chosen country, including how some countries celebrate the holiday season!

Presentations were concluded with many students bringing dishes and desserts specific to their country researched.

We all benefited from the diversity presented to is in both scholarship and cuisine!

Thank you to ALL of the families who joined us!

<3 Mrs. Katrina and Mrs. Cynthia
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On December 6th, around the world, children wake up to find out if they have been good! Without a doubt, the SMMLC 4th and 5th graders are good and are good friends, as a visitor came to our classroom last night and left fun sheets and yummy treats for us to find first thing this morning!

<3 Mrs. Katrina & Mrs. Cynthia
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Today, the 4th and 5th Graders at the FP SMMLC presented their first of 4 quarterly research projects! For this research project, students selected a creature to research. Students presented with an oral presentation, a visual, and an essay.

Once again, the 4th and 5th graders continue to rise to academic success with their scholarship and knowledge!

Creatures researched included:

Panda
Manatee
Bearded Dragon (x2)
Cats (personal pets, x3)
Arctic Fox
Wolves (x2)
Dwarf Hamster
Ball Python
Russian Tortoise
Black Panther
Ankylosaurus
Sarcastic Fringehead
Sea Turtle
Amur Leopard
Egyptian Mau Cat
Therizinosaurus
Sephonophore


Fantastic work, 4th and 5th graders!

:) Mrs. Katrina & Mrs. Cynthia
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Over the past two weeks, 4th and 5th graders at the FP SMMLC have been learning about Early California Native Americans. You may remember that the 4th and 5th graders previously made shelters using natural resources available to them, much like the early California Native Americans. During our learning, we learned that desert California Indians, like the Mojave, used clay pots.

With that, the 4th and 5th grade students were given clay to mold into a pot. First, we discussed the purpose of a pot--- to hold or carry something. The objective of the pot they were to create included the ability to hold or carry something. Students were quick, but meticulous, to form and shape their pots out of the clay.

After forming their pots and letting them dry, students painted their pots, much like how the desert California Indians would paint their pots.

It continues to impress all of us by the creativity and unique ingenuity each student brings to their learning!


:) Mrs. Katrina & Mrs. Cynthia
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