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It’s hard to believe we are nearing the end of the third quarter!  As we move forward we will continue to focus our energy on becoming more independent as we finish the year.  Thank your to those have you who have sent in pencils and glue sticks!

 Math:  Last week we spent most of our time learning how to multiply and divide decimals by powers of ten.  The class is quickly catching on and we will be taking a short quiz over this today.  This week we will be learning how to multiply whole numbers by decimals and decimals by another decimal. 

 Literature:  We had a great time last week writing our own Limericks, couplets, quatrains, and cinquains. We also began our first poetry recitations, and it is clear the class has worked hard on these.  We will finish poetry this week and will begin our next literature study, Across Five Aprils at the end of the week.  Please have your student bring this book to school, or let me know if you will need to borrow a copy.

 

 Writing:  We completed our rough drafts of the poetry essay last week.  We then did peer editing and began teacher conferences.  I would like to sit down with each student to edit their essay before they complete a final copy.  I am hoping to complete this by tomorrow with the final copy due on Thursday.

 

Science:   Most of the class did very well on the Muscle Unit Test.  We will begin our next unit on The Nervous System tomorrow.  For this unit we will be creating an edible neuron.  At the bottom of the page I have included a list of what we need; any donations would be appreciated!

 

History:  Last week we studied the Dutch and French explorers and began looking at how slavery impacted colonization.  We will complete this unit today by studying William Wilberforce.  Study guides should have been completed over the weekend.  The test will be Wednesday, and we will review tomorrow.

 

Announcements:

 

·         Congratulations to Isobel Letizia, our first virtue award winner!  Isobel was awarded the virtue award for demonstrating friendship to all.  She consistently shows kindness and care for her classmates and we are very proud to have her in our class.

 

·         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.

 

·         As of today students will be permitted to wear navy shorts; it’s getting warm!

 

·         Also, Spring Break will be here before you know it and our Quintus camp is available!

Designed for parents who want or need options for their students during school breaks,   Quintus Camp is an enrichment camp with time for play, learning, projects, and activities - all in a fun "camp" atmosphere that will appeal to your grade K-6 student. With flexible packages for parents (ranging from half-days to full and extended days), Quintus Camp is the perfect choice for school break programming.  Quintus will run Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Archway Arete March 16th-20th. 

 

If you have any questions, or need a copy of the registration brochure, please email the Quintus Camp Director, Ms. Prestipino, at Quintus.Arete@GreatHeartsAZ.org

 

 

 

 

Wish List:

·         Index Cards

·         Candy for neuron project:

Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups (1 per student)

Large Bag of Skittles

Package of Pull and Peels

Package of Twizzlers

Package of Red Vines (the long skinny licorice)

Package of Gummy Worms

 

Important Dates:

 

·         Exploration Test: Wednesday, March 4^th  

·         Final Draft Poetry Essay: Thursday, March 5^th

·         Across Five Aprils begins, bring book: Wednesday, March 4^th

·         Field Day, March 12^th, if you would like to volunteer click here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c054dacab2fa6f85-athletic.

·         Spring Break, March 16-23