Weekly Announcements
January 8 – Report cards go home January 10 – Spirit Day! January 17 – PRA/Great Skate Family Fun Night! January 20 – MLK Day – No School January 24 – Field Day As always, please be sure to check student’s homework folder nightly to see if there is material that needs to be read and signed by parents/ guardians. Also by signing the planner and behavior log you are acknowledging that you have seen their completed homework and any potential behavior issues. Please do not sign the planner without looking to see if homework is completed Academics Spalding - The students will be dictating and learning Spelling list 17 this week. The spelling homework and test for List 16 are due on Friday. Language/Writing – This week’s lessons will be learning about use of Possessive Pronouns and Possessive Adjectives. The next Grammar Test is Tuesday. In writing, we are beginning to learn about persuasive writing. We will be starting a 5-paragraph essay where the students is able to write a persuasive argument for or against a topic of their choice. Reading – In reading we will be concentrating on identifying and comparing themes. .. Students will be learning the differences between the different types and how to identify the purpose of each type. Math - We will take a math benchmark test on Monday. This week we will reviewing and practicing, writing remainders as fractions, how to add basic fractions, and identifying polynomials. Science - This week we have begun reviewing requirements for this quarter’s Science Fair Project. The approval form for the student’s project ideas must be turned in by 1/30 at the latest. They may be turned in early. We will be practicing all the different required elements of the scientific process throughout the week. Social Studies – We will continue the study of Unit 3, post-civil war American and Arizona’s role in that part of history.. Comments are closed.
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