WEEK OF 9/30

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FALL BREAK 10/7-10/11

HALF DAYS 10/14-10/18

CHIVALRY WEEK

This week we will continue to discuss the community aspect of our classroom and our school. This will lay the foundation for relationships and cooperation in the classroom. We will foster an attitude of pride in our classroom and in or school.

Below is a breakdown of what we will be doing in class this week:

Language arts- We will conclude our reading of Pollyanna.  On Friday we will have a discussion about the theme and the elements of the story. Students will also be able to share their thoughts and ideas. This has been a very enjoyable book. 

Grammar- We will continue our work in the Shurley Grammar book, covering prepositions and prepositional phrases, and diagramming.

History/Geography – We will continue our study of Europe in the Middle Ages. This week is Chivalry Week. Knights and ladies will live out the Code of Chivalry (at least on a fourth grade scale). There will be poetry, readings, and activities all week. There is a test on Thursday.

Science–This week we conclude our study of geology. We will complete our study on weathering, erosion and soil. There is a test on Friday. 

WEEK OF 9-23

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HALF DAY ON FRIDAY- RELEASE AT 12:15/12:30

Last week’s class motto was: We Are a Community  

 

This week’s class motto is: We Are a Community

This week we will continue to discuss the community aspect of our classroom and our school. This will lay the foundation for relationships and cooperation in the classroom. We will foster an attitude of pride in our classroom and in or school.

Below is a breakdown of what we will be doing in class this week:

Spelling – This week the students will study new roots in their GYV books. There are 12 vocabulary words to study during the week. The words are associated with 4 new roots. During the week, students will practice spelling these words and using them as well.

Language arts- We will continue reading Pollyanna.  One day, we read a chapter of the book. The next day the students read the same chapter in a reading group. We then have a discussion about the plot and thematic elements of the story. We also discuss the character traits that are shown by the characters in the story. We are nearing the climax of the book and the students are really enjoying the reading.  

Grammar- We will continue our work in the Shurley Grammar book, covering prepositions and prepositional phrases. We will also continue our expository paragraph and editing process.

History/Geography – We will continue our study of Europe in the Middle Ages. This is an exciting unit and is our first step into history. This week we will study castles and knights. Next week is Chivalry Week!

Science–This week we continue our study of geology. We will complete our study on underwater mountains. We will begin our study of the rock cycle. 

WEEK OF 9/16

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PICTURE DAY IS FRIDAY!!

Friday is picture day! Forms went home on Thursday. If you don't have one, it's probably still in your child's folder. Enjoy the rest of your day!

Last week’s class motto was: Organization is the Key  

This week’s class motto is: We Are a Community

Last week we discussed organization and the importance of being neat, tidy, and organized. This is something they can practice at home as well. This week we will discuss the community aspect of our classroom and our school. This will lay the foundation for relationships and cooperation in the classroom. We will foster an attitude of pride in our classroom and in or school.

CLASS SUPPLIES NEEDED-    hand sanitizer, tissues

Books about rocks, volcanoes, Middle Ages, knights, castles. These can be used books.

Below is a breakdown of what we will be doing in class this week:

Language arts- We will continue reading Pollyanna.  One day, we read a chapter of the book. The next day the students read the same chapter. We then have a discussion about the plot and thematic elements of the story. We also discuss the character traits that are shown by the characters in the story.  

Grammar- We will continue our work in the Shurley Grammar. We also begin or first writing project as the students will work through an expository essay. Students will write about three things they like about their home. This is our first essay and our first chance to show proper structure in writing.

History/Geography – We will continue our study of Europe in the Middle Ages. This is an exciting unit and is our first step into history. This week we will study Feudalism. We discussed loyalty, oath, and promise. It was amazing to listen to the children share their ideas and thoughts.  Ask your child to tell you the story of what has happened since the barbarians began to invade in the year 200 A.D. The more they can tell the history in their own words, they more likely they will recall it later.

Science–This week we continue our study of geology. We will complete our study on volcanoes. Students will present their disaster research sheets. We will begin our study of the rock cycle. 

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 9th

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Last week’s class motto was: Organization is the Key  

This week’s class motto is: Organization is the Key

Last week we discussed organization and the importance of being neat, tidy, and organized. This is something they can practice at home as well. This week we continue the motto and we practice our proper desk organization plan, homework plan, and agenda plan.

SUPPLIES FOR VOLCANO PROJECT NEEDED

ALL SUPPLIES HAVE BEEN SENT IN!!!

THANK YOU

CLASS SUPPLIES NEEDED-    hand sanitizer, tissues

Books about rocks, volcanoes, Middle Ages, knights, castles. These can be used books.

Below is a breakdown of what we will be doing in class this week:

Spelling – This week the students will study new roots in their GYV books. There are 12 vocabulary words to study during the week. The words are associated with 4 new roots. During the week, students will practice spelling these words and using them as well. There will be a vocabulary test on Friday. This week the students will also study words from Pollyanna. They will learn their meaning and how to spell them. During the week, students will practice spelling these words and using them as well. There will be a vocabulary test on Friday.

Language arts- We will continue reading Pollyanna. We had our first great classroom moment last week when all at once the students knew that Pollyanna was about to do something wrong. They all gasped, and then laughed. It was a great moment. Nothing better than a class of 28 students all on the same page (no pun intended) with their emotions. We also discussed inference.  

Grammar- We will continue our work in the Shurley Grammar book, covering adjectives, nouns, verbs, sentence structure, and articles, predicates, and complete subjects. Students will also write in their daily journals.

History/Geography – We will continue our study of Europe in the Middle Ages. This is an exciting unit and is our first step into history. This week we will study Charlemagne and the feudal society. Students will take oaths of loyalty and see just how difficult it is to keep a promise or an oath.

Science–This week we continue our study of geology. We will study volcanoes. We will create our own volcanoes. There will be activities each day. There will be nightly homework. 

WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 2nd

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Please send in box tops:

Class Goal:  3000

Current: 250

Last week’s class motto was: Transition is Silent and Efficient, Exit Quietly, Enter Quietly, Silent, Facing Forward, Close Together

This week’s class motto is: Organization is the Key

Last week we continued our discussion on that and revisit how to exit the room quietly and enter the room quietly and how to transition. We have also been practicing our “two-minute drill”. It should take two minutes to unpack at the start of the day and two minutes to pack up at the end of the day.

This week we will discuss organization and the importance of being neat, tidy, and organized. This is something they can practice at home as well.

Volunteers - I am so pleased to have so many parents ready and willing to volunteer this year! I just wanted to remind everyone that all volunteers are required to have fingerprint clearance here at Archway Classical Academy. This policy is strictly monitored and even applies to those who think they might like to chaperone on one of our field trips in the spring. If you are interested and have not obtained the necessary clearance, please see the Archway website for more information, or ask at the front office.

SUPPLIES NEEDED-    hand sanitizer, tissues, tissues, more tissue

Below is a breakdown of what we will be doing in class this week:

Language arts- We will continue reading Pollyanna.  One day, we read a chapter of the book. The next day we discuss the chapter. This week we will discuss inference as well. Students will read between the lines and decipher what the nuances are.

Grammar- We will continue our work in the Shurley Grammar book, covering adjectives, nouns, verbs, sentence structure, and articles. Students will also write in their daily journals.

History/Geography – We will continue our study of Europe in the Middle Ages. This is an exciting unit and is our first step into history. This week we will study the split of the two churches and the life of a monk.

Science–This week we continue our study of geology. We will study earthquakes, volcanoes, and tsunamis. There will be activities each day. There will be nightly homework.