March 18th, 2013
Class activities for Monday, March 18
Spelling: None today.
Cursive: Ten cursive sentences of seven or more words each are due on Fridays.
Reading: Students completed a STAR Reading test today.
Writing: Students worked on drafting for their fiction novel project today. The novel is due Tuesday, March 26. Each student has their own word count goal to reach during this project. See this previous post for more details. See the chart to the right to see how the class is progressing toward 100% completion of each word count goal.
Math: We played a game to review for tomorrow’s test about adding and subtracting fractions. There is a Topic 9 practice test in the math book that could be used as a study guide.
Science: The class completed an experiment about testing human variation with catching one handed and two handed. Homework is to finish the analysis questions on p. 38.
Social Studies: We learned about the activities that slaves took part in (singing, storytelling, faith) to give them hope. Homework is to finish notebook p. 49.
- Yellow magnets: 2
- Orange magnets: 0
- Red magnets: 0
- STAR Awards: 2
- Magnets moved this week (goal: 8): 2
Check your student’s Personal and Social Growth grade online to see if your student moved their magnet.
Notes:
- Our class is performing a play called The Legend of Lightning Larry, based on a story by Aaron Shepard. Here are the after school practice and performance times.
- Check out our class calendar to stay up-to-date.
- View grades, assignments, and attendance online.
- Fifth Grade Camp is April 18-19, 2013. The cost is $100 per student.
- Thinking of summer school or summer enrichment? Learn more here.
Our Mission:
All students in Room 130 will do their best and get ready for 6th grade.
