Teacher Appreciation - THANKS!
Thank you to students and parents for all the little notes and/or treats sent in for Teacher Appreciation. You truly made me feel special this week!
Subject Update:
- Spelling - The Lesson 32 pretest will be on Monday. Homework will be assigned during the week to practice the words. Both regular and challenge word tests are on Friday.
- English - We will continue working on persuasive writing. We will focus on elaboration techniques to improve our body paragraphs.
- Reading - The students will continue their fantasy novels next week. Students have Book Club calendars with their daily assignments and meeting dates. READING TIC-TAC-TOE PROGRAM: The final Tic-Tac-Toe sheet is due May 25!
- Science - We will begin Chapter 13: Earth, Moon, and Beyond. The first lesson will help us understand Earth's cycle of day and night, and how Earth's orbit and tilt affect seasons and temperatures.
- Social Studies - We are currently reading about Lewis and Clark's expedition to explore the United States newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
- Mrs. Strong's Math Class - The Chapter 9 Test is scheduled for Tuesday, May 15! Then we will jump ahead in the text to Chapter 12 about functions and coordinate geometry.
Important Dates:
May 17: 5th Grade's Sneak Preview of Lakeview's Musical
May 18: 5th Grade "Lewis and Clark" Presentation
May 18: Early Dismissal (11:00 a.m.)
