Newsletter Week of January 22

Note from the Teacher

This week we will be wrapping up our Famous Black American projects, We Make a Difference, which is due on January 25. The next few weeks will be packed with several new projects and assignments.  The class is excited to start a new program, IXL.  As part of homework, the students will be assigned specific topics to cover, review, and practice. Using this program will allow students to sharpen their skills while working at their own pace. The goal is to work accurately and focus on their "smart score."  Please talk with your child daily concerning their work assignments and check their planner for details and deadlines.  As always, thank you for your support.

Areas of Focus

Math: Shapes - Topic 8 *test Tuesday
Fractions - Topic 9
Reading:
Weekly Concept- Patterns
Essential Question- Where can you find patterns in nature?
Genre- Expository Text
Skills- ask and answer, main idea, key details, Greek roots
Spelling:  Words with vowel teams
Language: Main and helping verbs
Social Studies:  The Struggle to Found Colonies  Chapter 5 *test Thursday
USA Studies Weekly # 9 -  11

*Famous Black American project due January 25

Upcoming Events

January

3 - Chase's birthday
4 - Jarrett's birthday
21- Martin Luther King holiday - No classes
28 - Spirit Week