Newsletter Week of January 21

Note from the Teacher

This week we will be wrapping up our Famous Black American projects, We Make a Difference, which are due on January 24. The next few weeks will be packed with several new projects, assignments, and activities.  One class goal for the year is to use the IXL program more consistently.  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: 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
Science:  Plants Chapter 4 *test Thursday
Social Studies: USA Studies Weekly # 10

*Famous Black American project due January 24

Upcoming Events

January

8 -    Hilton's birthday
12 -  Caroline's birthday
20-   Martin Luther King holiday - No classes
27 - 29 Spirit Week
28 -  Bookbuddies

Don't forget to show your school spirit this week!
Check out these daily themes:
Monday 27th: Hat Day - Choose your favoite hat to wear to school.
Tuesday 28th: Team Day - Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite team's apparel. 

Wednesday 29th:  Wacky Tacky Day - Dress crazy, the tackier the better!

Thursday 30th: PJ Day - Roll out of bed and come to school!                   

Friday 31st: RED, WHITE, BLUE Day - Wear WCDS colors to support our teams!