Classroom News for the Week of 11/16

News and Upcoming Events:

• Don't forget Orchestra instruments on Monday.
• Thank you to all the students for working so hard and with such diligence on their ELA Assessments last week!
• 11/17 Social Studies Home Project Assigned. Please talk with your child about the assignment and return the Parent/Student tear-off by Wednesday. The assignment will also be posted under the Class Handout Tab on this blog.
• 11/16 - 11/20 Report Card Conferences (M, W, TH, & F Early Dismissal at 12:50. Tuesday Dismissal is at 1:30) Our conference schedule is very tight. Please be on time. Conferences are limited to 15 minutes each.
• 11/19 Make-up Picture Day. Order forms are available in the office.
• 11/23- 11/27 Thanksgiving Break

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What's Going On This Week In Class:

Math:

This week students will solve division with remainder word problems.

Accelerated Math (self-paced practice)

Multiplication Madness (Fact Practice) 

Reading:

This week students will be finish their final project for Island of the Blue Dolphins. Students will be looking at characterization throughout the book.

Students will set "Genre Genius" goals for the 2nd reporting period.

Spelling & Vocabulary:

No vocabulary words this week.

Writing:

Writer's Workshop: Writing Essays

Social Studies/Science:

Science: Magnets
Social Studies: The Birth of the Mission System

Reminders:

Tardies:

 Please make sure your child is at school and in line by the 8:06 bell. We try to start the school day at 8:11 promptly. Thank you for your help!

Homework:

Please check your child's Homework Log nightly and sign or initial after the work has been completed. Remind your child that completed homework and the HW log are due in class daily.