Too Good For Drugs (TGFD) Program
During Session 9 of the program, Deputy K provided students with the expectations of the TGFD essay that all students must complete by Friday, March 27th. The students have been told that they will receive a separate participation grade for this final assignment. Points will be given for completing the essay on time, using the correct format, including accurate information learned during the program, and neatness of writing or typing. Please mark your calendars for TGFD Graduation on Monday, April 13 from 8:45 - 9:45 a.m.
Subject Update:
Science and Social Studies (Homeroom)
- Science - The students will review about producers and consumers before learning about the three types of consumers and food chains.
- Social Studies - We are reading about some key battles of the Revolutionary War. Next, we will learn about the ways African Americans and women contributed to the Patriot cause. The Chapter 9 Test is scheduled for Friday, March 27th!
Language Arts Block
- Spelling - Lesson 24 focuses on nouns and adjectives with the ending -ar.
- English - We will continue our study of verbs as we learn to write them correctly in the present, past, and future tenses. The students have made some nice progress on their "Me Front Page" lead stories and acrostic poems. Next, students will gather quotes - words spoken by friends, family, teachers, etc. - all about them!
- Reading - The students will learn about the economy and history of China. Students will also decide on a theme for their "Pandas on Parade." We look forward to reviewing the March book projects due Monday, March 23!
Math Classroom
- Math - The students are adding and subtracting fractions with common and uncommon denominators. Next, we will take it a step further to add and subtract mixed numbers. The students will have a little "quest" over this information on Thursday, March 26!
Mark Your Calendar:
March 25 - Geospace Program (12:15 - 2:15 p.m.)
March 27 - All School Movie at the Tivoli!
March 28 - April 5 - SPRING BREAK
April 7 - No School (Teacher Institute Day)
April 10 - No School
April 13 - TGFD Graduation (8:45 - 9:45 a.m.)
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