Headlines, 12/19

I can't believe we are getting ready to end our first semester and that 2016 is coming to a close!  The students have worked so hard this year, and I am incredibly proud of all the hard work they have put forth.

We have some fun activities planned this week in addition to our normal studies.  Our class celebration will be on Wednesday; thank you for all of the donations! Here are a few reminders about schedules:

• Today is a full day with regular dismissal, and tomorrow and Wednesday are half days, with dismissal at noon.
• Winter break starts on Thursday, December 22^nd through Sunday, January 8^th.  School will resume on Monday, January 9^th.
• Quarter 2 Evaluations will be sent to parents on Friday, January 6^that noon.

And this is a special message from Mr. Naaktgeboren!

To 4^th and 5^th grade families:

We are holding a grade-level team competition called “Royalty for a Day” to see who can bring in the most tax credits to support Archway Arete’s extracurricular clubs and sports.  If 4^th and 5^th grades bring in the most tax credits, I will be crowned “King of Clubs” for a day when we return from our holiday break.  As the King, I plan on holding a dodge ball tournament for all my royal subjects!  I will also hand out a special treat at the end of the tournament.  I appreciate all your help in asking friends, neighbors, and family to help support Archway Arete and help us win this competition! 

 Most Gratefully,

Mr. Naaktgeboren, King of Clubs

ELA

We are finishing up our Poetry Unit this week by using all of the poetic devices we have learned to analyze poetry.  Students should also be prepared to recite their poems, Monday December, 19th.

In Grammar we will be reviewing parts of speech through games and activities.

Students should be prepared to take the roots test over 26-50 will on Monday, December 19th.

After break we will begin reading The Secret Garden, so please bring that to school on Monday, January 9th!

Science

We will be analyzing the data from our bacteria cultures. It is fascinating to see binary fission at work.

History

This week, students will learn about the rest of Henry VIII’s wives. Students will start learning about Elizabeth I and the Golden Age of England in January.

Math

Our Unit 4 math test is today covering multiplication and division of fractions.  On Tuesday we will be playing math games to review all the work we have done this year!

Have a wonderful week!