Sunday, November 25, 2018

Quarter 2, Week 7:

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Language Arts
Spelling will be normal this week with a test on Friday. In writing we will begin to understand the elements of fiction writing, and begin to create our own fictional narrative. We are continuing The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe this week so please send the book in if you haven’t already.

Math
We are learning about money this week! There will be a short quiz on Tuesday and Friday this week to check in on understanding. If you are able to help with math groups this week, please RSVP here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49afac2fa1fc1-math

Science
This week we will be learning all about the Nervous System!

History
This week we will about some of the buildings, bridges, and aqueducts of ancient Rome. Toward the end of the week, we will learn about gladiators and chariot races!

Sunday, November 18, 2018

Quarter 2, Week 6:

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Language Arts
We are continuing The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe this week so please send the book in if you haven’t already. For poetry, we are memorizing The First Thanksgiving of All  and we will do recitations on Tuesday. There will be no spelling this week!

Math
We will be reviewing cumulative concepts Monday and then taking an end of Unit  assessment on Tuesday. There is no pressure to really prepare for this test. Monday night’s homework will give you a good idea of content that might appear on the actual test, however the students are already prepared to demonstrate their knowledge based on the work they have done in the proceeding weeks.

Science
Students will take the Skeletal System Assessment on Monday. We will also learn about the Achilles Tendon and the origin of it’s name!

History
This week we will finish our Caesar Unit with an assessment. We will review on Monday and take our test on Tuesday.

Sunday, November 11, 2018

Quarter 2, Week 5:

Language Arts
We are continuing The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe this week so please send the book in if you haven’t already. For poetry, we are memorizing The First Thanksgiving of All  and we will do recitations the day before Thanksgiving break. In grammar we will have a test Friday. Please review the study guide and the red grammar notebook this week. Spelling will be normal with a test Friday.  

Math
This week we will be practicing multiplication and division and learning our 9 facts. There will be a quiz on Wednesday on the 9’s. Try challenging your child to skip count on your way to and from school for good practice!  If you can help with Wednesday math groups, please RSVP using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49afac2fa1fc1-math

Science
This week we will be taking a look at what our bones are made of. Students will learn how to care for their bones and why it is so important to do so. Please encourage your child to study for their upcoming Skeletal System assessment, the test will be next week.

History
This week we will continue our Caesar Unit. We will learn about Augustus Caesar and compare the two Caesars. We will also fill out a study guide on Thursday and have a review session on Friday.

Sunday, November 4, 2018

Quarter 2, Week 4:

Language Arts
We are starting The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe this week so please send the book in by Wednesday. Recitations for “Catch a Little Rhyme” will be Wednesday as well. In grammar we will work on state of being verbs and linking verbs and practice diagramming sentences. Spelling will be normal with a test Friday. Throughout the week as well, we will work to finish our personal narratives.  

Math
This week we will be practicing multiplication and division and learning our 8 facts. There will be a quiz Monday on 6 and 7s, and then a quiz in Friday regarding 8’s. Try challenging your child to skip count by these numbers on your way to and from school for good practice!  If you can help with Wednesday math groups, please RSVP using this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70a0d49afac2fa1fc1-math

Science
Students will begin learning about the functions of the Skeletal System and the importance of the human spine. They will be able to label the different bones within the human body.

History
This week we will continue our Rome Unit. We will learn about Julius Caesar! We will take a look at his young life, how he came to power, and what caused his assassination.