This Thursday 3/1 - Michelle Morris will take 5th g
3/7 - Jump Rope For Heart (send in permission slips ASAP)
3/8- End of 3rd quarter
3/9 - Student Holiday
3/9-3/11- SCPS Musical, Annie
3/12-3/16 Spring Break
3/26-3/30- Standardized testing
Tests and Quizzes this week
3/1- Unit 12 Vocab Test
3/2- Chapter 6 Social Studies Test
Chapter 8 Math Test
This week at a glance:
Math - Lesson 8-13 Multiplying Mixed Fractions
8-14 Understanding Division with Fractions
Wed. and Thurs.- Chapter 8 Review and Practice
Bible - Lesson 23 - Elijah and Elisha
Verse- Psalm 119: 9-10
Language- Unit 4- Pronouns at work pgs 70-75
Spelling/Vocab - This week we'll be having a vocab test over Unit 12. We'll be working in our book for definition practice.
Writing - This week we'll try our hand at writing easy children's books to share with Pre-K and Kindergarteners in honor of Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 3rd. In addition we're studying some common writing techniques found in Seuss's books including rhyme, alliteration, onomatopoeia, made up words, symbolism, and fantasy based on personal experience.
Reading - This week in class we'll be working on our Black Pearl final project. We're designing a character flip book, setting map, studying theme, and identifying the book's central conflict and climax. Our work will be on display in the hallway for all to see once we finish.
Science/Social Studies -Chapter 6 was really fairly short. We've completed lessons 1 and 2 already. This week we'll complete lesson 3 and review what we've learned for the Social Studies Chapter 6 test this Friday. We'll highlight and use the chapter outline and notes as a study guide.
Have a SUPER week!
Please let me know if you have any questions, comments, or concerns.
Thanks,
Mandy Garola