The Week Ahead 2/29-3/4

Updates
Thank you to everyone who stopped by for conferences. Your students are doing lots of great things, so it's fun to get a chance to share them with families. It's also nice to identify areas in which students can make improvements and make a plan to work towards those improvements.

When students return to school on Monday, 2/29, they will have reading logs due. In addition, they will be given a vocabulary test on the science terms introduced last week. In order to give more time to prepare their westward expansion presentation, there will be no new vocabulary words given out on Monday. There will also be no reading log due on Monday, 3/7.

Math
Students were given back their mid module 5 assessment at their conference. We will continue with the remainder of module 5 when they return to school on Monday. This week we will extend our ability to add and subtract fractions by adding and subtracting a whole number, like 2, with a fraction, like 1/3. Students will use number lines and tape diagrams to make visual representations of their work. Our fact practice will focus on improving our speed and accuracy in dividing by 8's.

Inquiry
Students turned in the written portion of their inquiry assignment on Wednesday, 2/24. Now they will be working on a presentation on their topic. The presentations should be completed by Friday, 3/4. The students will be giving the presentations during the week of 3/7-3/10. There will be no class time devoted to working on the presentations, but students will not be given vocabulary homework or reading log homework during the week of 2/29-3/4. A rubric detailing how the presentations will be scored will be sent home on Monday, 2/29. You can help your student prepare for their presentation by having them practice in front of you.

Google Docs
Students have access to a Google Doc account through the school district. In our class we will be using the accounts as a way for students to access work on multiple devices. They can work on a document at school and then save it on their Google account. Then they can log in to their account at home and work on the document there. I have added a link to the sign in page in our Websites page.

Art Lit
Our next Art Literacy lesson will take place on Wednesday, 3/2. Students will be creating work inspired by Alexander Calder.

Spirit Day
The next school spirit day will be Friday, 3/4. Wear the gear of your favorite college.

 Upcoming Dates
  • Wednesday, March 2nd - Celebrate Dr. Suess Day w/Buddies - Art Lit
  • Friday, March 4th - Inquiry Presentations Due - Spirit Day (College Gear)
  • March 7th-March 10th - Inquiry Presentations
  • Friday, March 11th - No School - Staff Grading Day
  • Thursday, March 17th - Science Fair 5pm - 7pm
  • March 21st-March 25th - No School - Spring Break
  • Monday, March 28th - No School - Staff Development

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