Sunday, October 21, 2018

October 22-26th

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:



Reminders:
  • Colonial Day November 15th - Please send in VOLUNTEER FORM
    • Because this is an educational, structured event, only parents who are signed up to help will be allowed on campus. Thank you for understanding, and volunteering!
  • Halloween Brunch - Please CLICK HERE sign up for Halloween Brunch if you have not done so, yet. THANKS!
  • Book- Phantom Tollbooth books should be at school
  • Ballroom Dance- Paperwork MUST be sent in!
  • Volunteers- We need volunteers for Psychomotor (Fridays 8:10-9:10)
  • Magnet Tours- If you are planning on taking your child on a middle school magnet tour, please fill out necessary paperwork PRIOR to the tour.
  • Sign up for Parent Conference Time Requests- See email for instructions
  • Middle School Night- Wednesday, October 24th at 6:00 PM



What We are Learning:
  • ELA- Continue Wit and Wisdom program, WORD PLAY. This program will include daily reading, writing, discussions, vocabulary, grammar, etc.
  • Word Knowledge- STEM List #9
  • Writing- Narrative Writing through Wit and Wisdom program.
  • Math- Module 2, Multi-Digit whole Number and Decimal fraction Operations (Lessons 24-29)
  • Science- Water Cycle; How can you save a town from a hurricane?
  • Social Studies- Unit 4- Life in the Colonies
    • Final Colonial Postcard Pack DUE 11/14- A good majority of the work will be done at school, so be prepared with information each week. You make work ahead, but not fall behind!


Tests This Week:

  • STEM Test List # 9 on Friday
  • Module 2 Math Test on Friday

Sunday, October 14, 2018

October 15-19th

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
Violet



Reminders:

  • Investors Evening- THIS Thursday, 10/18 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM 
  • Book- Send Phantom Tollbooth books to school by Thursday 10/18. We will start the novel on Friday.
  • Ballroom Dance- Paperwork MUST be sent in!
  • Volunteers- We need volunteers for Psychomotor (Fridays 8:10-9:10)
  • Magnet Tours- If you are planning on taking your child on a middle school magnet tour, please fill out necessary paperwork PRIOR to the tour.
  • Sign up for Parent Conference Time Requests- See email for instructions



What We are Learning:

  • ELA- Starting new unit in Wit and Wisdom program, WORD PLAY. This program will include daily reading, writing, discussions, vocabulary, grammar, etc.
  • Word Knowledge- STEM List #8
  • Writing- Persuasive Letters and Narrative Writing through Wit and Wisdom program.
  • Math- Module 2, Multi-Digit whole Number and Decimal fraction Operations (Lessons 20-24)
    • Lend a Helping Hand, Kiva Project
  • Science- Water Cycle; How can you save a town from a hurricane?
  • Social Studies- Unit 4- Life in the Colonies


Tests This Week:

  • STEM Test List #8 on Friday


Saturday, October 6, 2018

Week of 10/8 - 10/12

STUDENT OF THE WEEK:
ETHAN N.


Reminders:

  • Investors Evening- Thursday, 10/18 5:00 PM- 6:00 PM 
  • Book- Send Phantom Tollbooth books to school by the end of the week.
  • Ballroom Dance- Paperwork MUST be sent be Friday!
  • Volunteers- We need volunteers for Psychomotor (Fridays 8:10-9:10)
  • Magnet Tours- If you are planning on taking your child on a middle school magnet tour, please fill out necessary paperwork PRIOR to the tour.



What We are Learning:

  • ELA- Continue, and finish Sign of the Beaver. Students will read, discuss, and answer critical thinking questions and view events from multiple perspectives.
    • Theme in literature
  • Word Knowledge- STEM List #7
  • Writing- Persuasive Letters
  • Math- Module 2, Multi-Digit Whole Number and Decimal Fraction Operations
    • Review for Mid Module Test on Tuesday AND Lessons 16-18
    • Lend a Helping Hand, Kiva Project
  • Science- Water Cycle; Can we make it rain?
  • Social Studies- The Fight for a Continent


Tests This Week:

  • STEM Test List #6 on Monday
  • Mid Module 2 Test on Tuesday, October 9th