THANK YOU TO ALL
THOSE WHO VOLUNTEERED FOR THE MEDIEVAL FAIRE!!!
The Faire was a success. Everyone had a great time and our
two class baskets garnered the two highest bids!!
We are now heading into the end of semester push. Next week is
Thanksgiving, and then we have only two full weeks and a short week to go. This
is a great time of year, but time flies by. Please note that after this
quarter, there will be mandatory conferences for all students. This will be a
great time of discussion about your child. Please start thinking of any
questions you may have.
We are in need of the following supplies: tissues, whiteboard
erasers, lined loose-leaf paper
This week we will study the following:
Language Arts: Students will continue to read Robin Hood. This book fits in
nicely with the current history unit. This week students look at story
sequencing as well as character traits. The students are enjoying this book and
have seen a pattern with Robin Hood: attempt to rob someone, fight them, lose,
call for help, become friends with his opponent, and invite him to join the
band. This week we read 4 chapters. PLEASE
practice using the vocabulary words at home!
Science: This excellent unit on meteorology continues this week as
students look at clouds; literally, and figuratively. I am hoping for some
cloud cover this week so students can go outside and observe. If not, a quick
field trip to New York is in order! Ok, maybe not… Students will also read and
memorize a poem by Christian Rossetti. If you are at school, stop by and check
out our giant graphs in the hallway! These are from our soil and water heating
experiment which tied directly into the lessons on wind and wind patterns.
History: Europe in the Middle Ages continues with a look at the Hundred
Year’s War, Joan of Arc, and the Black Death! Joan of Arc is a true female war
hero and students will go in depth and look at her life and her accomplishments.
They will also learn about the Black Death and see just how many people died
from this horrible plague.