Students were welcomed back from spring break with a review of area and perimeter. They measured the crust for perimeter and used Cheez It crackers to find the area. #plainstigers
The fifth graders got to meet Mr. Baker today and hear about 6th grade and Hillyard middle school. #Plainstigers
Our class practiced creating tree diagrams to show the possible outcomes in a Rock Paper Scissors contest. @PlainsTigers
Our Fifth graders got to experience the rewards of hard work and responsibility by an evening of snow tubing. Best 30 fake dollars they will spend all year. @PlainsTigers
I loved seeing my class rush to line up to write kind things about their classmates. Great community building. @TylerOrebaugh #PlainsTigers
Students got to find their fair share (mean) of skittles as an introduction to mean, median, mode, and range. Food motivates. #PlainsTigers
I love to see 100 percent student engagement when we play ultimate tic tac toe to review. Thank you Mrs. Yoder for making the task cards. #PlainsTigers @AbbyYoder1
My class was very excited to get their Chrome books today. It is exciting to think of the all the possible digital projects we will be able to create. @PlainsTigers
Students did a great job using their inferencing/ detective skills by going through “trash” to learn about people. #plainstigers
John Guengerich retweeted
Erik Kratz has played for 30 minor league teams in his career.
Today, he had 2 RBI in a Major League #Postseason game. He joins @jonmorosi after the W!
Students completed a STEM challenge the last two days to emphasize problem solving and making positive connections with each other. #PlainsTigers
Friday, students were able to practice the scientific method by predicting what design of aluminum foil boat would hold the most pennies. Great to hear the class telling we what they would do differently. #PlainsTigers
Not even a broken projector on the second day of school could derail an amazing flexible class. This class is capable of great things. Also thankful for a fast responding tech staff. @rcps_technology #plainstigers
I’m looking forward to meeting some amazing fifth grade students tonight. #Plainstigers @PlainsTigers
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The Tropical Smoothie Cafe Truck will be at Plains Elementary from 10-1 on Monday. Feel free to visit for lunch and/or a smoothie.
Huge thank you to the Plains PTO for supporting my classroom with building materials. Can't wait to get cubbies to school. @PlainsTigers
