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.