Too Good For Drugs Program
During our second session of T.G.F.D., Deputy Seward discussed the importance of communication. We learned that communication involves a sender and receiver of information and that messages can be sent verbally and non-verbally. Once again, students received a homework assignment that should be completed with their families to reinforce the ideas shared during session 2.
Classroom Spelling Bee
Congratulations to our top speller, David, and our runner-up, Madison; winners of our Classroom Spelling Bee. These students will represent our class in the 5th Grade Spelling Bee on Wednesday, January 18. Good luck!
Parent Traffic Alert!
Please make sure you read the parent traffic alert that went out earlier this week from the office. Especially now with all the snow on the ground, we want to keep our children safe!
Subject Update:
- Spelling - The Lesson 17 pretest will be on Tuesday. Based on the pretest, students will be given either the regular or challenge word lists. Homework will be assigned during the week to practice their words. Both regular and challenge word tests are on Friday.
- English - We will learn how to avoid double subjects, and use "we" and "us" correctly. Then we will review all about pronouns. The test is tentatively scheduled for the following Tuesday, January 24.
- Reading - This week, we begin our focus on the skill Author's Viewpoint. In this skill, students will identify how the author feels about the topic they are writing about, as well as indicate words, phrases, or sentences in the text that help to "reveal" this viewpoint. This skill provides excellent practice in using the text to support answers. We will also be reviewing the familiar skill of prediction. READING TIC-TAC-TOE: Students have their Tic-Tac-Toe sheets for 2nd trimester. Please monitor your child's progress and encourage your child to read at home to earn Tic-Tac-Toe by March 2nd!
- Science - As we begin Chapter 15, we will learn about energy. Energy has a very special meaning to scientists - the ability to cause change in matter.
- Social Studies - The students will continue to learn about the French and Indian War when the French, British, and Native Americans fought for control of a large part of North America. The Chapter 7 Test is scheduled for Friday, January 20!
- Mrs. Strong's Math Class - The students will explore solid figures and learn formulas to find surface area and volume.
Important Dates:
Jan. 16 - No School (M. L. King, Jr. Day)
Jan. 18 - 5th Grade Spelling Bee
Jan. 19 - Too Good For Drugs (Session 3)
Jan. 20 - Check Student Progress Via ParentConnect
Jan. 25 - Early Dismissal (11:00 a.m.)
Feb. 1 - Six Flags Read to Succeed Forms Due!
