The Week Ahead 3/7-3/11

Updates
There will be no reading logs due or vocabulary tests when students return on Monday, 3/7. Students should instead prepare for their inquiry presentation. There is no school on Friday, 3/11, because it is a grading day for teachers.

Inquiry Presentations
Last week students were sent home with the rubric that will be used to score their inquiry presentation. Presentations will be given during the last hour of the day, until we get through everyone. Each student needs to be prepared to present on Monday, because we will randomly draw names to determine the order that presentations are given.

Math
Next week in math we will continue our study of fractions. We will be comparing fractions greater than 1, with unlike denominators. By the end of the week we will be adding mixed numbers. Our fact practice will focus on improving our speed and accuracy in dividing by 9's. Please check in with your student each day to make sure they complete their daily lesson.

Science
Last week we started a study of weathering, erosion, and deposition. Have your student explain the difference between the three terms. They should know! Next week students will get to apply their knowledge of weathering, erosion, and deposition by creating a planet and making a map with landforms. On the landforms they will explain how weathering, erosion, and deposition have shaped the landscape.

Class Reward
Our class raised the most money for the American Heart Association fundraiser! Because of their hard work, students have earned an extra PE class, that they get to design! Ms. Cereda and I are working to find the best time to make the extra PE class take place.

State Testing Dates
Last week I sent out an email with answers to some of the most frequently asked questions regarding state testing. I've added the dates that we will be testing to the Upcoming Dates section. 

Upcoming Dates
  • 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
  • Monday, April 4th - State Testing - English Language Arts - Computer Adaptive Test
  • Tuesday, April 5th - State Testing - English Language Arts - Computer Adaptive Test
  • Tuesday, April 19th - State Testing - English Language Arts - Performance Task
  • Wednesday, May 4th - State Testing - Math - Computer Adaptive Test
  • Thursday, May 5th - State Testing - Math - Computer Adaptive Test
  • Tuesday, May 17th - State Testing - Math - Performance Task     

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