We have iReady testing on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Remember to eat a good breakfast and get plenty of rest.
Book Orders!! Thank you for the book orders that were submitted this week! Books were ordered Wednesday and should arrive within the next 7-10 days.
Class Updates:
Social Studies: Students explored the rise and fall of Julius Caesar and wrapped up the collapse of the Roman Republic this past week. They were assessed on this topic Friday. We will begin the Roman Empire on Tuesday.
Science: This week in science we started looking for patterns in how traits are passed on. We started by analyzing pedigrees of human traits and then started a cross with plants. Our "baby" plants should be sprouted by next week so that we can analyze those results. Students should be studying all of their genetics notes each night. We'll have a few quick quizzes next week.
Literacy: Children can certainly make a difference! Ask your children how! Latin Unit 7 is a wrap, and next week, while we are doing iReady testing, students will learn how to read and analyze a famous speech. The first Benchmark for the Omnictionary project is Thursday. Check Google Classroom for details!
English: Students worked in the library all week creating character change cartoons using a new online resource. Ms. Sand, our librarian, helped facilitate this fun learning experience. Students also created captions and dialogue for each of their cartoon blocks. Next week brings our final assessment for this character change unit.
IRP projects are due on January 31st! Students should be finished reading their independent reading books at home and starting to compile their projects! This month students are creating a summary, timeline, and a letter to the author.
IRP projects are due on January 31st! Students should be finished reading their independent reading books at home and starting to compile their projects! This month students are creating a summary, timeline, and a letter to the author.
Math: Last week students did well on their tests overall, I was very proud. Grades have been put in the grade book. This week we will continue to work with circles and learn about area. There is a lot of new vocabulary so it would hurt to study those new terms!
