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After fall break, half days and a shortened week we have had our first full Monday in quite some time!  The students came to school ready to work and we had a very productive Monday.  I am looking forward to an excellent week ahead.


Math: We began our unit on fractions last week by reviewing mixed numbers, equivalent fractions, and improper fractions.  This week we will be spending our time focusing on adding and subtracting fractions with like and unlike denominators.  Math groups will resume this week as well.

Writing/Grammar:  Last week we learned about transitions in our writing and this week we will be putting our skills into practice by writing a descriptive paragraph about a favorite pet or place.


Science:  We finished our chemistry unit last week by focusing on chemical and physical reactions.  We completed the study guide over the unit today and we will be taking a test over the unit on Thursday.  Please help your child study daily for this exam!

History:  We are continuing our study of the Renaissance this week by looking closely at the Medici family and the role of the popes. 

 Announcements

 

• Tutoring has changed formats.  Monday will now be grammar and writing. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be Math.

• The Read-A-Thon is on Friday.  Students are welcome to dress up as a literary character or historical figure of their choice, they may also bring a pillow to school for our reading time.  If you are unsure if your child's costume is appropriate please check in with me!  You should have received an email with a link to sign up to either read or send in a donation for this fun day.

• Join me Thursday, October 29 for Fifth Grade Coffee Shop Conversations in the library from 8-9 am.

• As of Monday, November 2, the winter uniform guidelines go into effect.  Boys will be required to wear long pants, girls may wear pants or skirts with knee socks or tight

 

• The book fair is here, details are as listed:

The Archway Arete book fair will run from Monday, October 26th through Friday, October 30th in the resource room. We look forward to providing this exciting opportunity for students and parents to purchase books for their personal and classroom libraries. The class that purchases the most books from the week-long book fair will be awarded a pizza party. Profits from the book fair will go directly to children's books for the Arete library. The book fair will be open for parents at specific times during the school day, so please plan to attend. There are prizes to be won for participating!

Details for the event:

• The fair is open to students all day.
• The fair is open to parents at the following times: 7:30-8:00am,  11:00am-12:30am, 2:30pm-4:30pm, and 2:30pm-5:00pm.
• Do not check-in at the front office.  The entrance to the book fair is through the most southwest gate of the Archway building. 
• A purchase of four books or more enters your child into a raffle to win a basket of books. One basket will be drawn every single day of the fair!

All proceeds from the book fair will go towards  Arete's Library.