Last week’s class motto was: Back to Basics

This week’s class motto is: On Task, On Time

This week we will discuss the importance of always being on task during the day. I will explain to students that being “on task” means following directions, working diligently, and working hard. We will also discuss the importance of meeting deadlines and turning in work on time.

BOX TOPS

It is that time again as we will attempt to hit 5000 Box Tops this quarter!

We are in need of the following supplies: tissues, whiteboard erasers, lined loose-leaf paper

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

Language Arts- We will continue reading The Magician’s Nephew.  Queen Jadis is in London and she is poised to conquer planet Earth. How will Digory and Polly react to this situation? Will Uncle Andrew show confidence? These questions will be answered during the week.

Take some time and discuss the book with your child. They are really enjoying it and have much to say during class. There will be a lot of difficult vocabulary associated with this book. Please review your child’s vocabulary each night.

Grammar- We will continue to classify and diagram sentences with direct objects. This is also a GYV week. Ask your child to show you a diagram.

History/Geography – We continue our trip through Arizona. This week we look at the birds of Arizona as well as the reptiles of Arizona. This really is exciting!

Science–This week we continue our study of matter and students will even learn about atoms. Students will be assessed on Friday. Please look for notes on Monday.

Last week’s class motto was: Back to Basics

This week’s class motto is: On Task, On Time

This week we will discuss the importance of always being on task during the day. I will explain to students that being “on task” means following directions, working diligently, and working hard. We will also discuss the importance of meeting deadlines and turning in work on time.

BOX TOPS

It is that time again as we will attempt to hit 5000 Box Tops this quarter!

We are in need of the following supplies: tissues, whiteboard erasers, lined loose-leaf paper

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

Language Arts- We will continue reading The Magician’s Nephew.  Queen Jadis is in London and she is poised to conquer planet Earth. How will Digory and Polly react to this situation? Will Uncle Andrew show confidence? These questions will be answered during the week.

Take some time and discuss the book with your child. They are really enjoying it and have much to say during class. There will be a lot of difficult vocabulary associated with this book. Please review your child’s vocabulary each night.

Grammar- We will continue to classify and diagram sentences with direct objects. This is also a GYV week. Ask your child to show you a diagram.

History/Geography – We continue our trip through Arizona. This week we look at the birds of Arizona as well as the reptiles of Arizona. This really is exciting!

Science–This week we continue our study of matter and students will even learn about atoms. Students will be assessed on Friday. Please look for notes on Monday.

Please send nutritious and neat snacks for the students to enjoy.

Last week’s class motto was: Back to Basics

This week’s class motto is: Back to Basics

This week we will continue to discuss going back to basics. This means getting back to the basic classroom rules, the foundations of the class, and the organizational plan. After such a long break, it takes a couple of weeks to recharge and get back to the expectations of the class.

We are in need of tissues and loose leaf paper.

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

Language Arts- We will continue reading The Magician’s Nephew.  This story has already gripped the attention of the students. We will continue to follow Polly and Digory as they venture into new worlds. This book is rich with vocabulary and character traits. There will be a lot of difficult vocabulary associated with this book. Please review your child’s vocabulary each night.

Grammar- We will continue to classify and diagram sentences with direct objects. This is also a GYV week.

History/Geography – We continue our trip through Arizona. This week we look at animals and also review the rivers and lakes.

Science–This week we continue our study of matter and students will even learn about atoms.

WEEK OF 1/13/14

BOX TOPS

It is that time again as we will attempt to hit 5000 Box Tops this quarter!

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 The Magician’s Nephew. This book is great for discussing characterization and already the students are entrenched in the story. We will discuss vocabulary words and also discuss the traits of the main characters. Please discuss with your child every night. PLEASE practice using the vocabulary words at home!

There is no GYV this week as the students have their first full workload week back from break. GYV will continue next week.

In grammar, students will classify and diagram direct objects and indirect objects.

Science: We begin our unit on matter and chemistry. Look for exciting experiments and great activities.

History: We begin our Arizona History unit this week. This is an exciting unit and students will be given insight into our state.

WEEK OF 1/6/14

WELCOME BACK!!

Schedule:

Tuesday, 1/7- Thursday, 1/9        HALF DAYS  School will release at 12:15/12:30.  

Friday, 1/10                                         FULL DAY

Reminders about half days:

·        There is no lunch hour on half days.  Please remember to pack your students a big snack on half days.

·        Athenaeum is always available on half days until the regularly scheduled time for those students who are registered.

We are in need of the following supplies: tissues, whiteboard erasers, lined loose-leaf paper