I can hardly believe that
this is the last quarter of the third semester.
We have a busy week ahead of us in preparation for spring break!
Math: Last week we
learned how to multiply and divide decimals by decimals. This week we will continue to delve deeper
into this and will review and test over Unit 6.
We will take the test Thursday morning before field day and will review
on Monday.
Literature: We read the
first chapter of Across Five Aprils
last week and heard the last of our poetry recitations. The students have been given a packet that
they will be working through for this book, it includes journal entries,
comprehension, and vocabulary questions.
We will also be completing a root review and will take the quarter 3
roots test on Friday.
Writing: Last week we returned to Grammar by exploring different ways to combine
sentences and make our writing more interesting. This week we will be studying how to use verb
tenses.
Science:
We began studying the Nervous
System last week by looking at the different parts of the nervous system and
the difference between the Central and Peripheral systems. This week we will begin our study of
Neurons. We are still in need of some
candy for this project, please see below for what is needed.
History: I was very
pleased with the grades on our Exploration unit! We began our study of the Westward Expansion
by looking at the geography of the US in the 1700’-1800’s and studying the life
of Daniel Boone. We also began a group simulation
of life on the Oregon Trail. Students
were put into groups representing a wagon train. They will complete different projects and assignments
which will help them move West. The
class is very excited about this!
Announcements:
·
As it gets warmer
it is very important that your child has a water bottle; please remind them to
bring theirs to school.
·
As always there
will be tutoring after school for Math on Tuesday from 2:45-3:15 and Grammar on
Thursdays. If your child would like
extra help with their essay that is what we will be working on Thursday.
·
Students are now permitted
to wear navy shorts; it’s getting warm!
·
We will be eating
in the classroom on field day, please be sure that your child has a lunch that
does not need to be warmed.
·
Dress code for
field day is athletic wear, this means students do NOT need to wear their uniform. T-shirts, shorts, and tennis shoes are
acceptable. Please be sure they do not
have pop culture references. (Athletic
logos are acceptable).
Wish List:
·
Index Cards
·
Candy for neuron
project:
Reece’s
Peanut Butter Cups (1 per student)
Large Bag of
Skittles
Package of
Red Vines (the long skinny licorice)
Package of
Gummy Worms
Important
Dates:
·
Class Pictures: Tuesday, 8:30 am
·
Field Day, March 12th, if you would like to volunteer click
here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054dacab2fa6f85-athletic.
·
Spring Break, March 16-23
·
Roots Test: Friday, March 13th
·
End of Third Quarter, all make-up work due: Friday, March 13th
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