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.
10/28 - Return empty Friday folders; Orchestra students - bring your instruments.
10/31 - Halloween Parade New time: 8:30 a.m. Students participating in the parade should come to school in their costumes. They can bring clothes to change into after the parade. For the remainder of the day, students must be in clothing they can move in and play in safely. No fake weapons. Please do not send any treats or sweets on this day. There will be no HW Thursday evening except to study for the vocabulary test on Friday. Have fun!
11/11 - Veteran's Day- no school
11/21 - Save the Date: PBL Presentations 8:45 in the MPR. All parents invited.
11/25 - Thanksgiving Week: no school.
What's Going On This Week In Class:
10/31 - Halloween Parade New time: 8:30 a.m. Students participating in the parade should come to school in their costumes. They can bring clothes to change into after the parade. For the remainder of the day, students must be in clothing they can move in and play in safely. No fake weapons. Please do not send any treats or sweets on this day. There will be no HW Thursday evening except to study for the vocabulary test on Friday. Have fun!
11/11 - Veteran's Day- no school
11/18 Parent Conference Week. Please use the link below to select one conference time for your child. Due to the number of students, we will be limited to 15 minute conferences. After you have selected and submitted a conference slot, please add your child's first name in the comment section. Thank you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0445a4a728a46-2019
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60b0445a4a728a46-2019
11/25 - Thanksgiving Week: no school.
What's Going On This Week In Class:
Math:
Multiplying numbers
Reading:
Chapters 21-26 of Island of the Blue Dolphins: Identifying types of conflict in the novel.
Genre Blackout: Students are challenged to read books from 9 different genres in the first reporting period. Ask your child about his or her progress.
Writing:
The Arc of A Story: Drafting realistic fiction stories.
Spelling & Vocabulary:
Spelling & Vocabulary:
This week's words are -
- multipurpose
- multimedia
- multitude
- polygon
- polyhedron
- embellish
- engulf
- immigrate
- influence
- inhibit
Project-Based Learning:
Lesson Focus: Note-taking, citing sources, developing focused research questions; writing scripts
Arts:
Drama with Ms. Beret on Wednesday- Workshopping ideas for our class play.
