The Week Ahead 1/14-1/18

We had a great first week back from winter break! We took some time to review classroom procedures and expectations and we have settled back to our regular routines.

How the World Works
The students had an opportunity to learn from an expert panel last Thursday. A huge thank you to Andrew Phelps, the Director of the Office of Oregon Emergence Management, Mike Mumaw, the Emergency Manager for the City of Beaverton, Ashley Vanderjagt, the Emergency Coordinator for Beaverton School District, and Ms. McNamee our building Principal! It was amazing for our students to get such an authentic learning experience!

Each student has selected a natural disaster they want to research. Next week they will begin writing an informational paper about their natural disaster. After their papers are complete they will collaborate with peers to create a PSA video. Have your student tell you some information they've learned from their research.
 
Reading 
Students have a reading log due on Tuesday, 1/15. They are expected to read three hours outside of school each week. We will also be taking a vocabulary test on Greek roots next Tuesday. One of the best ways you can support your student as a reader is to have them tell you about their current reading goal. They should know what it is. 

Idiom of the Week: in the same boat

Art Lit
Our next art lit lesson will be on Monday, January 14th. We will work on a project inspired by Maxwell Parrish.


 Upcoming Dates
  • Monday, January 14th - Art Lit 
  • Tuesday, January 15th - Reading Logs Due/Vocab Test
  • Monday, January 21st - No School - MLK Day
  • Thursday, January 24th - Continent Club
  • Monday, January 28th - No School - Grading Day

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