Math: We began Unit 4 by learning how to multiply fractions, use cancellation, and solve bar model problems. We will continue next week by moving into division.
Writing/Grammar: I am very impressed with the persuasive writings I have read thus far. Next week we will take our sentence diagramming to the next level and begin to diagram compound parts.
Literature: Our students did an AMAZING job on their 100 point projects. There was much effort put forth and we enjoyed presentations last week. We are now learning about poetic devices and will be using these skills to analyze poetry beginning next week.
Science: We took a short open note quiz last week over Kingdom Fungi. Next week we will be learning about Kingdom Protista. A study guide will be going home on Monday for the Classification test and our final test will be Thursday.
History: The Reformation has sparked much conversation among our class, as we discussed the different viewpoints of the churches of the time. We will finish the Reformation next week and students will receive a study guide for the Unit. The final test will be the following Wednesday.
- Tutoring has changed formats. Monday will now be grammar and writing. Tuesdays and Thursdays will be Math. I have talked to quite a few parents about their students attending math tutoring. If so, please make sure they are going on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This is an excellent time to receive extra instruction over the concepts we are studying.
- Our winter celebration will be December 18, a sign-up genius will be emailed soon!
Important Dates
- Thursday, 12/10: Classification Test
- Friday, 12/11: Roots Test
- Monday, 12/14: Poetry recitations begin
- Wednesday, 12/16: Reformation Test
- Friday 12/18 Winter Celebration
- 12/21- 1/4 Winter Break
Please read the following about the Bard Competition. Since we are all memorizing poetry right now, I would love to see our students take place in this worthwhile endeavor!
Archway Arete's First Annual Bard Competition
Throughout Western civilization, bards have been keepers of
tradition, reciting the poetry of their people and passing on oral history. At
every grade level, our students practice memorization and recitation of poems
in the classroom. This year, we will be joining our fellow Great Hearts schools
and holding a Bard Competition for our 3rd through 5th grade students, whom we
will challenge to memorize and recite poetry. Over the course of two rounds and
two poems, we will winnow the field to find our school's most skillful bard.
That student would be named School Bard for the year and will represent Archway
Arete in the Great Hearts Archway Bard Competition. If your student is
interested in competing, you can download the competition guidelines and
registration form. These forms will also be available through the School
Office or your student's teacher.
Whether your student participates or not, we invite all of our Archway
families to these public recitations, which promise to be engaging reminders of
this tradition.
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