12/22/15

Please enjoy your Christmas Break.

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and Happy Holidays to All.

See you on January 5th!!

Mr Posner

Christmas Break is December 19th-January 4th, 

Students return on January 5th

"Project Week" Project

Students will bring home project packets on Friday, December 11th.

View into Class:

History: Students will explore African tribes.

Science: Students will complete the unit on meteorology, learning about fronts, winds, atmosphere, and severe weather. There will be many activities, including the culmination of the city data project. 

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. In Literature, students will read Pollyanna.

Math: Students will continue working on multiplication and division. We will review the units we have studied, and then move on to decimals!

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View into Class:

History: Students will finish the unit on Europe in the middle ages, and learn about the Crusades. Students will read about great battles. This will be followed by a unit on China.

Science: Students will continue the unit on meteorology, learning about fronts, winds, atmosphere, and severe weather. There will be many activities.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. Students will diagram complex sentences that contain prepositional phrases. In Literature, they will conclude the adventures of Robin Hood. The theme of whether or not Robin is a hero continues. The unit ends with a discussion on true heroism and an essay. The quarter ends with the reading of Pollyanna.

Math: Students will continue working on multiplication and division. We will review the units we have studied, and then move on to decimals!

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View into Class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle ages. Students will read about the great kings and powerful queens of the middle ages. Next, a view into the first true formalized system of government: Parliament. The tie-in’s begin to be seen as we discuss the fact that wars require money, and money means tax. This is a precursor to our unit on the American Revolution. The unit covers a true middle ages hero: Joan of Arc. After that we read about the end of the middle ages, as the Black Death makes its way through Europe.

Science: Students will embark upon a unit on predator/prey relationships, environments, and habitation. Next, students enter a unit on the biomes of Arizona. Who knew that in our state were so many different biomes. Amazing! The quarter ends with meteorology. There will be many activities.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. Students will diagram complex sentences that contain prepositional phrases. In Literature, they will continue the adventures of Robin Hood. The theme of whether or not Robin is a hero continues. The unit ends with a discussion on true heroism and an essay.

Math: Students will continue working on multiplication and division. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables. After that, fractions! Students will learn order of fractions, mixed numbers, improper fractions, adding and subtracting of fractions, and even some multiplying of fractions. This leads into decimals!

Mr. Posner's Class

Mr. Posner's Class

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View into Class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle ages. Students will read about the great kings and powerful queens of the middle ages. Next, a view into the first true formalized system of government: Parliament. The tie-in’s begin to be seen as we discuss the fact that wars require money, and money means tax. This is a precursor to our unit on the American Revolution. The unit covers a true middle ages hero: Joan of Arc. After that we read about the end of the middle ages, as the Black Death makes its way through Europe.

Science: Students will embark upon a unit on predator/prey relationships, environments, and habitation. Next, students enter a unit on the biomes of Arizona. Who knew that in our state were so many different biomes. Amazing! The quarter ends with meteorology. There will be many activities.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. Students will diagram complex sentences that contain prepositional phrases. In Literature, they will continue the adventures of Robin Hood. The theme of whether or not Robin is a hero continues. The unit ends with a discussion on true heroism and an essay.

Math: Students will continue working on multiplication and division. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables. After that, fractions! Students will learn order of fractions, mixed numbers, improper fractions, adding and subtracting of fractions, and even some multiplying of fractions. This leads into decimals!

Mr. Posner's Class

Fall is here! Finally! Believe it or not, there are only 5 weeks remaining until Christmas Break!

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View into Class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle ages. Students will read about the great kings and powerful queens of the middle ages. Next, a view into the first true formalized system of government: Parliament. The tie-in’s begin to be seen as we discuss the fact that wars require money, and money means tax. This is a precursor to our unit on the American Revolution. The unit covers a true middle ages hero: Joan of Arc. After that we read about the end of the middle ages, as the Black Death makes its way through Europe.

Science: Students will embark upon a unit on predator/prey relationships, environments, and habitation. Next, students enter a unit on the biomes of Arizona. Who knew that in our state were so many different biomes. Amazing! The quarter ends with meteorology. There will be many activities.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. Students will diagram complex sentences that contain prepositional phrases. In Literature, they will continue the adventures of Robin Hood. The theme of whether or not Robin is a hero continues. The unit ends with a discussion on true heroism and an essay.

Math: Students will continue working on multiplication and division. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables. After that, fractions! Students will learn order of fractions, mixed numbers, improper fractions, adding and subtracting of fractions, and even some multiplying of fractions. This leads into decimals!

10/20/15

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This week’s class motto is: Back to Basics

Each week we will discuss a class motto. The next two weeks we will talk about going back to basics. The break is a time of rest, but also a time to forget the structure and guidelines that are in place. we will go back to basics and review the rules and guidelines of the class.

The next two weeks in class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle ages. Students learn about castles, knights, and some great women of the middle ages. They will also enjoy Chivalry Week.

Science: Students will embark upon a unit on predator/prey relationships. environments, and habtation. There will be activities.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. In Literature, they will continue the adventures of Robin Hood.

Math: Students will continue working on multiplication and division. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables. 

Read-A-Thon

Read-a-Thon 

Mark your calendars for our second annual Read-a-thon! This special day will be on Friday, October 30th, and will occur alongside our first on-site book fair! Students may come to school dressed as their favorite classical literary characters, scientists, or historical figures. The goal of this event is to stir a continuous love for reading and an opportunity for lifelong learning. Costumes need not come directly from the grade level curriculum, though they must be classically on-mission. We kindly ask that you send costume ideas to your classroom teacher for approval by Friday, October 23rd. Be sure that costumes allow students to engage in regular school day activities like recess, lunch, and some curricular instruction. The headmasters, teachers, fellow scholars, and students' family members will read to students throughout the day. The Read-a-thon will be a huge celebration of reading for our entire school community!

Book Fair 

The Archway Arete book fair will run from Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th in the resource room. We look forward to providing this exciting opportunity for students and parents to purchase books for their personal and classroom libraries. The class that purchases the most books from the week-long book fair will be awarded a pizza party. Profits from the book fair will go directly to children's books for the Arete library. The book fair will be open for parents at specific times during the school day, so please plan to attend! There are prizes to be won for participating!

Read-A-Thon

Read-a-Thon 

Mark your calendars for our second annual Read-a-thon! This special day will be on Friday, October 30th, and will occur alongside our first on-site book fair! Students may come to school dressed as their favorite classical literary characters, scientists, or historical figures. The goal of this event is to stir a continuous love for reading and an opportunity for lifelong learning. Costumes need not come directly from the grade level curriculum, though they must be classically on-mission. We kindly ask that you send costume ideas to your classroom teacher for approval by Friday, October 23rd. Be sure that costumes allow students to engage in regular school day activities like recess, lunch, and some curricular instruction. The headmasters, teachers, fellow scholars, and students' family members will read to students throughout the day. The Read-a-thon will be a huge celebration of reading for our entire school community!

Book Fair 

The Archway Arete book fair will run from Monday, October 26th - Friday, October 30th in the resource room. We look forward to providing this exciting opportunity for students and parents to purchase books for their personal and classroom libraries. The class that purchases the most books from the week-long book fair will be awarded a pizza party. Profits from the book fair will go directly to children's books for the Arete library. The book fair will be open for parents at specific times during the school day, so please plan to attend! There are prizes to be won for participating!

10/9/15

WELCOME BACK!

HALF DAYS ALL WEEK!

12:05/12:25 Dismissal

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This week’s class motto is: Back to Basics

Each week we will discuss a class motto. The next two weeks we will talk about going back to basics. The break is a time of rest, but also a time to forget the structure and guidelines that are in place. we will go back to basics and review the rules and guidelines of the class.

The next two weeks in class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle ages. Students learn about castles, knights, and some great women of the middle ages. They will also enjoy Chivalry Week.

Science: Students will continue the unit on flowers and plants. There will be activities.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. In Literature, they will begin the adventures of Robin Hood.

Math: Students will continue working on multiplication and division. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables. 

See below from Ms. Lynch

Greetings 4^th and 5^th grade parents,

Is our child interested in learning a new instrument? Does your child already play an instrument? The Arete Prep Beginning Orchestra, Beginning Band and Intermediate Orchestra clubs are excited to invite your students to join us! Students have the unique opportunity to meet twice per week with the teacher: once as a full group and again with similar instruments to work on more specific technical aspects of playing. Students will also have the opportunity to perform several times throughout the year. The fee is $40 and this pays for their music, books, and other miscellaneous communal supplies. Students will need to rent or purchase their own instruments (Milano’s in Mesa is an excellent resource). The clubs will start back up after Parent-Teacher conferences on October 19^th.

Arete Preparatory Academy Instrumental Music Schedule Room 111
Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
3:45-4:45	Beginning Violin/Viola	Beginning Band	Beginning orchestra	Intermediate Orchestra	Beginning Woodwinds
4:45-5:45	Beginning Cello/Bass	Intermediate Violin/Viola	Intermediate Cello/Bass	Beginning Brass	Office Hours (By Appointment)

Please contact me (Mrs. Lynch) if you are interested or have any questions!

Have a wonderful and relaxing Fall Break,

Mrs. Lynch

Second Grade Assistant Teacher & Arete Prep Instrumental Music Teacher

9/28/15

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

Each week we will discuss a class motto. The next two weeks, as well as the entire year, are spent working on organizational plans. Desks are organized a specific way, folders are organized, and backpacks are neat. Organization is a skill that can lead to success.

This week in class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle ages. Students learn about serfs, castles, and knights. They will continue to learn about the geography of Europe.

Science: Students will complete a unit on flowers and plants.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will complete the first major writing assignment of the school year.

Math: Students will review the content up to this point. 

9/12/15

SUPPLIES NEEDED

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

Each week we will discuss a class motto. The next two weeks, as well as the entire year, are spent working on organizational plans. Desks are organized a specific way, folders are organized, and backpacks are neat. Organization is a skill that can lead to success.

The next two weeks in class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle ages. Students learn about Charlemagne, and the first great rulers of England. Rome has fallen, and a new age, the Dark Ages has begun. They will continue to learn about the geography of Europe.

Science: Students will continue the unit on electricity. There will be activities for parallel circuits, simple circuits, and many other things.  

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. The first major writing project of the year begins. In Literature, they will read about the heroism of Curdie, and the power of Great Grandma Irene.

Math: Students will finish a unit on order of operations, and begin a study of negative numbers. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables. 

9/8/15

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This week’s class motto is: Transition is Silent and Efficient, Exit Quietly, Enter Quietly, Silent, Facing Front, Close Together

Each week we will discuss a class motto. The next two weeks will be spent solidifying the first three.

The next two weeks in class:

History: Students will continue the unit on Europe in the middle Ages. This is one, of two, main units. Students learn about the fall of Rome, early Celts, Barbarian tribes, warfare, and family life in the early middle ages. They will continue to learn about the geography of Europe, taking a quiz next week.

Science: Students will begin a unit on electricity. There will be many hands-on experiments and activities. Take advantage on the monsoon season and watch some lightning. 

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences. In Literature, they will read about the master plan of the goblins and how Curdie fits into the plans. 

Math: Students will finish a unit on multiples and factors, then begin order of operations. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables. 

8/23/15

Thursday, August 27, 2015

You are cordially invited to our Curriculum Night event, taking place on Thursday, August 27th. The event begins at 6:00 p.m., with opening remarks from Headmaster Gillingham, in the Marley Gymnasium at Arete Prep. The purpose of this event is to acquaint you with the school's curriculum, and individual classroom procedures. You will have an opportunity to ask questions. Please note, that this is a parent only event. I look forward to seeing you all at this event.

Curriculum Night Schedule

6:00-6:25     Welcome and opening remarks by Mr. Gillingham and Ms. Pantalena

LAST NAME	6:30-7:10	7:15-7:55
A-L	Mr. Posner’s Class	Specials in MPR
M-Z	Specials in MPR	Mr. Posner’s Class

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This week’s class motto is: Silent, Facing Front, Close Together

Each week we will discuss a class motto. This is the third weekly motto. We will talk about how it is very important to line up quickly and quietly in the hallway. Students stand silent, facing front, and are close together. I like to allow my scholars some more freedom, as they are older, so I often allow them to set their own lines, or walk ahead, etc. In the early part of the year, though, it is vital they learn how line up quickly and silently.

This week in Class:

History: Students will begin a unit on Europe in the Middle Ages. This is one, of two, main units. Students learn about the fall of Rome and go all the way through the Black Death. They also learn about the geography of Europe, studying every country and its capital. The unit culminates with a Winter Project that covers a European country.

Science: Students will continue the unit on chemistry. This week, they read about saturation, solutions, volume, and mixtures. There will be fun activities. There is a unit test on Friday.

Language Arts: Spalding phonics continues. In grammar, students will master the noun and verb, and begin classifying and diagramming sentences. In Literature, they go deeper into the mines with Curdie and Princess Irene. This week, students discuss characterization. 

Math: Students will begin a unit on multiples and factors. There will be nightly homework, and much work dedicated to the multiplication tables.