This week’s class motto is: Be Confident

Each week we will discuss a class motto. This week we will discuss confidence. We will discuss how the students can show confidence in their attitude, ability, and overall performance. We will temper this with humility, of course.

The next two weeks in class:

History: Students will explore the shift in power in government in the late Middle Ages and consider the role of the Magna Carta and the rule of King John in this shift. 

Science:  During week 3, students will conclude their study of Arizona biomes and the life science unit. Students should spend time nightly studying for the unit assessment. Students will then begin their study of meteorology by learning about the water cycle during week 4.

Language Arts: This week in Language Arts students will read more about the adventures of Robin Hood and his merry band of outlaws. In Grammar, the focus turns to diagramming of pronouns. Spalding will bring more words and more markings.  

Math: Students will begin working on fractions. There will be nightly homework.

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TISSUES

The next two weeks in class:

History:  Students will take a closer look at important figures in Europe this week, including William the Conqueror, Henry II, and Thomas Beckett.

Science:  During week two, students will look at how animals adapt to thrive in their environment. This will include a study of different biomes and significant environmental issues. Students will also be assigned their Arizona Biome Project, which will be due toward the end of week four.

Language Arts: This week in Literature students will discuss conflict resolution. They will read chapters 3-5 of Robin Hood. In grammar, they move into deeper classifications and diagrams. In Spalding, there are words and markings.

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

WELCOME BACK!

HALF DAYS MON-FRI

12:05/12:25 Dismissal

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Tissues

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.

This week in class:

History: Students will take a look at city life in the Middle Ages.

Science: This week in science students will learn the defining characteristics of animals and how they are different from other living organisms. Students will then learn the difference between vertebrates and invertebrates, which should be a review from lessons in third grade. The lessons during the rest of the week will cover habitats, ecosystems, and population. 

Language Arts: In Language Arts, students begin the adventures of Robin Hood. This is a great story full of action, adventure, and love! In Spalding, there will be more words and more markings. In grammar, students will continue the classifying and diagramming of sentences, turning their focus to more parts of speech.

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

FALL BREAK!

School Resumes on 10/16/17

Enjoy the break!

Mr. Posner