Thursday, January 30, 2020

Thursday, 1/30

Parents:
  • Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering created a real-time dashboard for tracking the novel coronavirus. It's pretty cool. Click here for link.
  • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
  • LAST WEEK! Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
  • Upcoming Dates
    • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
1.  Read for 30 min.
2.  Language Arts
  • Wordly Wise Lesson 6e. Lesson 6 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 6-20). 
  • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday. CLOSE Reading questions due tomorrow. Quiz on Friday
  • By the Great Horn Spoon! open book quiz on Tuesday.
  • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
    • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
    3.  Math
    • Textbook pgs. 314-217
    • Workbook pgs. 12-1; 12-2; 12-3 (Reteaching side only)
    4.  History 
    • Unit 4, Lesson 3, pgs. 107-110
    5.  Science
    • Start thinking about your Science Fair project (Experiment, Model, Demonstration, and Invention; Collection shouldn't be selected as it's geared towards the lower grades),

    Wednesday, January 29, 2020

    Wednesday, 1/29

    Parents:
    • Johns Hopkins Center for Systems Science and Engineering created a real-time dashboard for tracking the novel coronavirus. It's pretty cool. Click here for link.
    • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
    • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
    • Upcoming Dates
      • TOMORROW!  Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
        • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
      • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
    1.  Read for 30 min.
    2.  Language Arts
    • Wordly Wise Lesson 6e. Lesson 6 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 6-20). 
    • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday. Reading comp handout due tomorrow. Quiz on Friday
      • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
        • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
        3.  Math
        • Textbook pgs. 310-311; 312-313
        • Workbook pgs. none
        4.  History 
        • Unit 4, Lesson 3, pgs. 103-106
        5.  Science
        • Start thinking about your Science Fair project (Experiment, Model, Demonstration, and Invention; Collection shouldn't be selected as it's geared towards the lower grades),

        Tuesday, January 28, 2020

        Tuesday, 1/28

        Parents:
        • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
        • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
        • Upcoming Dates
          • THIS WEEK! Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
            • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
          • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
        1.  Read for 30 min.
        2.  Language Arts
        • Wordly Wise Lesson 6c-d Lesson 6 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 6-20). 
        • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Quiz on Friday
          • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
            • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
            3.  Math
            • Textbook pgs. 308-309
            • Workbook pgs. none
            4.  History 
            • Unit 4, Lesson 2, pgs. 97-102
            5.  Science
            • Start thinking about your Science Fair project (Experiment, Model, Demonstration, and Invention; Collection shouldn't be selected as it's geared towards the lower grades),

            Monday, January 27, 2020

            Monday, 1/27

            Parents:
            • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
            • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
            • Upcoming Dates
              • THIS WEEK! Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
              • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
            1.  Read for 30 min.
            2.  Language Arts
            • Wordly Wise Lesson 6a-b. Lesson 6 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 6-20). 
            • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Quiz on Friday
              • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                3.  Math
                • Textbook pgs. 300-303; 304-307
                • Workbook pgs. none
                4.  History 
                • Unit 4, Lesson 1, pgs. 91-96
                5.  Science
                • Start thinking about your Science Fair project (Experiment, Model, Demonstration, and Invention; Collection shouldn't be selected as it's geared towards the lower grades),

                Friday, January 24, 2020

                Weekend Notes and HAPPY LUNAR NEW YEAR!

                Parents:
                • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!).
                  • Our class's two-week collection total: $112.26 (We collected $52.22 during our first week.)
                • Students should be thinking about what they are going to do for this year's Science Fair. Participation is expected and it will count as part of their science grade.
                • Upcoming Dates
                  • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                    • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                    • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                  • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
                To those celebrating this weekend and through next week: 
                Happy New Year and I Hope You and Your Family Have Good Fortune and Health!


                Thursday, January 23, 2020

                Thursday, 1/23

                Parents:
                • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
                • Upcoming Dates
                  • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                    • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                    • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                  • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
                1.  Read for 30 min.
                2.  Language Arts
                • Wordly Wise Lesson 5e. Lesson 5 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 5-20). 
                • Scholastic News - Impeachment Handout. Click here for the website to access the article. [Remember to click on LOG IN at the top right, then I AM A STUDENT. Finally, enter the class password.]
                  • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                    • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                    3.  Math
                    • Textbook pgs. 296-299
                    • Workbook pgs. none
                    4.  History 
                    • Unit 3 Test on Friday, 1/24
                    5.  Science
                    • Start thinking about your Science Fair project (Experiment, Model, Demonstration, and Invention; Collection shouldn't be selected as it's geared towards the lower grades),

                    Wednesday, January 22, 2020

                    Wednesday, 1/22

                    Parents:
                    • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                    • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
                    • Upcoming Dates
                      • Thursday, 1/23 - SPIRIT DAY: Tie-Dye Day
                      • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                        • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                        • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                      • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
                    1.  Read for 30 min.
                    2.  Language Arts
                    • Wordly Wise Lesson 5c-d; students should also have started 5e for Friday. Lesson 5 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 5-20). 
                    • Scholastic News - none this week
                      • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                        • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                        3.  Math
                        • Textbook pgs. 294-295
                        • Workbook pgs. none
                        4.  History 
                        • pgs. none 
                        • Unit 3 Review Packet due Thursday, 1/23
                        • Unit 3 Test on Friday, 1/24
                        5.  Science
                        • pgs. none
                        • Start thinking about your Science Fair project (Experiment, Model, Demonstration, and Invention; Collection shouldn't be selected as it's geared towards the lower grades),

                        Tuesday, January 21, 2020

                        Tuesday, 1/21

                        Parents:
                        • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                        • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
                        • Upcoming Dates
                          • Thursday, 1/23 - SPIRIT DAY: Tie-Dye Day
                          • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                            • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                            • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                          • Ms. Wang's Music Class "Informance" (Performance during school time in Room J-2) will be on Feb. 13 (8:35-9:00 a.m.) along with Mr. Truong's students.
                        1.  Read for 30 min.
                        2.  Language Arts
                        • Wordly Wise Lesson 5a-b. Lesson 5 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 5-20). 
                        • Scholastic News - none this week
                          • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                            • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                            3.  Math
                            • Textbook pgs. 290-291; 292-293
                            • Workbook pgs. none
                            4.  History 
                            • pgs. none 
                            • Unit 3 Review Packet due Thursday, 1/23
                            • Unit 3 Test on Friday, 1/24
                            5.  Science
                            • pgs. none
                            • Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, 1/22

                            Friday, January 17, 2020

                            MLK Weekend Notes

                            Please read more about the man whose birthday we are observing on Monday as well as some of the deeds he did.

                            Click here for the BrainPOP video on MLK.


                            Thursday, January 16, 2020

                            Thursday, 1/16

                            Parents:
                            • Folders to go home today
                            • Please bring to school an empty and clean package of your favorite drink. (NO GLASS BOTTLES, PLEASE.) Examples: Capri Sun pouch, soda can, plastic juice bottle, empty Starbucks cup...
                            • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                            • Pennies for Patients Fundraiser: Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
                            • Upcoming Dates
                              • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                              • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                                • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                                • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                            1.  Read for 30 min.
                            2.  Language Arts
                            • Wordly Wise Lesson 4e due Friday; Lessons 1-4 Crossword Review is due on Friday.  Lesson 4 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 4-20). 
                            • Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Close Reading handout due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                              • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                                • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                                3.  Math
                                • Textbook pgs. 288-289
                                • Workbook pgs. none
                                • Topic 11 Test on Friday, 1/17
                                4.  History 
                                • pgs. none 
                                • Unit 3 Review Packet due Thursday, 1/23
                                • Unit 3 Test on Friday, 1/24
                                5.  Science
                                • pgs. 72-73; 74 (Math Skills); 76-77 #1-20 + Map the Concept due Tuesday, 1/21
                                • Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday
                                • Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, 1/22

                                Wednesday, January 15, 2020

                                Wednesday, 1/15

                                Parents:
                                • Folders to go home tomorrow
                                • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                • Pennies for Patients Fundraiser: Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
                                • Upcoming Dates
                                  • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                  • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                                    • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                                    • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                                1.  Read for 30 min.
                                2.  Language Arts
                                • Wordly Wise Lesson 4e due Friday; Lessons 1-4 Crossword Review is due on Friday.  Lesson 4 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 4-20). 
                                • Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Close Reading handout due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                                  • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                                    • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                                    3.  Math
                                    • Textbook pgs. 278-283
                                    • Workbook pgs. none
                                    • Topic 11 Test on Friday, 1/17
                                    4.  History 
                                    • pgs. none 
                                    • Unit 3 Review Packet due Thursday, 1/23
                                    • Unit 3 Test on Friday, 1/24
                                    5.  Science
                                    • pgs. 72-73; 74 (Math Skills); 76-77 #1-20 + Map the Concept due Tuesday, 1/21
                                    • Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday
                                    • Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, 1/22

                                    Tuesday, January 14, 2020

                                    Tuesday, 1/14

                                    Parents:
                                    • S.I. Classes resume this week: M-W, 2:40 - 3:40 p.m.
                                    • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                    • Pennies for Patients Fundraiser: Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
                                    • Upcoming Dates
                                      • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                      • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                                        • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                                        • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                                    1.  Read for 30 min.
                                    2.  Language Arts
                                    • Wordly Wise Lesson 4c-d; Lessons 1-4 Crossword Review is due on Friday.  Lesson 4 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 4-20). 
                                    • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                                      • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                                        • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                                        3.  Math
                                        • Textbook pgs. 274-275
                                        • Workbook pgs. none
                                        • Topic 11 Test on Friday, 1/17
                                        4.  History 
                                        • pgs. 85-88;65-66 due Wednesday
                                        • Unit 3 Test on Friday, 1/24
                                        5.  Science
                                        • pgs. 64-65 (at least 2 sentences); 68-71 due Wednesday
                                        • Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday
                                        • Chapter 2 Test on Wednesday, 1/22

                                        Monday, January 13, 2020

                                        Monday, 1/13

                                        Parents:
                                        • S.I. Classes resume this week: M-W, 2:40 - 3:40 p.m.
                                        • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                        • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!). Please read the Letter to Parents for more info.
                                        • Upcoming Dates
                                          • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                          • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                                            • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                                            • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players
                                        1.  Read for 30 min.
                                        2.  Language Arts
                                        • Wordly Wise Lesson 4a-b; Lessons 1-4 Crossword Review is due on Friday.  Lesson 4 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 4-20). 
                                        • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                                          • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                                            • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                                          3.  Math
                                          • Textbook pgs. 268-271; 272-273
                                          • Workbook pgs. none
                                          4.  History pgs. 85-88;65-66 due Wednesday
                                          5.  Science

                                          • pgs. 64-65 (at least 2 sentences); 68-71 due Wednesday
                                          • Science Spin pg. 4 due Friday

                                          Friday, January 10, 2020

                                          Weekend Notes

                                          Parents:
                                          • Hope the power outages today are over!
                                          • Congratulations to ZIFEI for being the December Sharks Reading Is Cool Reader of the Month with 11,303 pages read! The students who read and turned in their completed Reading Logs did an awesome job and ended up reading 57,255 pages!
                                          • S.I. Classes meet next week.
                                          • Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, 1/13.
                                          • Next week we will start our next classroom novel, BY THE GREAT HORN SPOON!
                                          • FIS time next week (TBD) will change due to accommodations for a 2nd Grade presentation.
                                          • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                          • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here)Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!).
                                          • Upcoming Dates
                                            • Jan. 13 - Pennies for Patients fundraiser officially starts with a kick-off assembly. Students received their "boxes for change" today.
                                            • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                            • Mrs. Clement's Music Class "Informances" (Performances during school time in Room J-1). Below are our times only:
                                              • Jan. 28 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Reed players
                                              • Jan. 30 (8:20-9:00 a.m.) Flute, trumpet, trombone, and euphonium players


                                          FUN STUFF:
                                          • On January 18 and 19, Legoland Discovery Center at the Great Mall is hosting a building competition called BRICK FACTOR to see which expert builder will win the job as Master Builder for the new Legoland site!

                                          • "Brick Factor is an event where LEGO® experts will compete in 3 action packed building challenges to earn the COOLEST job ever. (Really! It's a real job!) Contestants are encouraged to interact with the audience so come show your support and join the excitement! This is a free event and fun for all ages.

                                            Additional activities include meet & greets with Bertie, the LEGOLAND Discovery Center Mascot, giveaways and more. Guests have the chance to win First to Play Annual Passes as well as awesome LEGO sets!

                                            The 13th LEGOLAND Discovery Center Master Model Builder in all of North America will be crowned on January 19, 2020! Think you’re the Builder for the Job?"

                                          • Check out the new Pokémon announcement here: 

                                          Thursday, January 9, 2020

                                          Thursday, 1/9

                                          Parents:
                                          • Congratulations to ZIFEI for being the December Sharks Reading Is Cool Reader of the Month with 11,303 pages read! The students who read and turned in their completed Reading Logs did an awesome job and ended up reading 57, 255 pages!
                                          • S.I. Classes meet next week.
                                          • Scholastic Book Orders are due Monday, 1/13.
                                          • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                          • Pennies for Patients ONLINE Fundraiser page (click here). Please consider donating online as it's easier than counting coins (but we'll still accept change and bills!).
                                          • Upcoming Dates
                                            • Jan. 10 - Science Lab involving nuts (touching but not eating). If you have a nut allergy, please let me know ASAP!
                                            • Jan. 13 - Pennies for Patients fundraiser officially starts with a kick-off assembly. Students received their "boxes for change" today.
                                            • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                          1.  Read for 30 min.
                                          2.  Language Arts
                                          • Wordly Wise Lesson 3e due FridayLesson 3 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 3-20). 
                                          • Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Close Reading/quotation worksheets due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                                            • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                                              • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                                            3.  Math
                                            • Textbook pgs. 266-267
                                            • Workbook pgs. R/P 11-5
                                            4.  History pgs. 81-84
                                            5.  Science pgs. 56-63 due Friday


                                            Wednesday, January 8, 2020

                                            Wednesday, 1/8

                                            Parents:
                                            • LEGO Mindstorms AND Math Olympiad meet this week.
                                              • Other S.I. Classes start NEXT WEEK
                                            • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                            • Upcoming Dates
                                              • Jan. 10 - Science Lab involving nuts (touching but not eating). If you have a nut allergy, please let me know ASAP!
                                              • Jan. 13 - Pennies for Patients fundraiser officially starts with a kick-off assembly. Students received their "boxes for change" today.
                                              • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                            1.  Read for 30 min.
                                            2.  Language Arts
                                            • Wordly Wise Lesson 3e due FridayLesson 3 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 3-20). 
                                            • Scholastic News - pg. 8 and Close Reading worksheets due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                                              • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                                                • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                                              3.  Math
                                              • Textbook pgs. 262-265
                                              • Workbook pgs. none
                                              4.  History pgs. 76-80
                                              5.  Science pgs. 56-63 due Friday

                                              Tuesday, January 7, 2020

                                              Tuesday, 1/7

                                              Parents:
                                              • LEGO Mindstorms AND Math Olympiad meet this week.
                                                • Other S.I. Classes start NEXT WEEK
                                              • Library on Wednesday! Bring your books from home!
                                              • Also, P.E. tomorrow!
                                              • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                              • Upcoming Dates
                                                • Jan. 6 - Pennies for Patients fundraiser to start. (But we haven't had the assembly yet...)
                                                • Jan. 10 - Science Lab involving nuts (touching but not eating). If you have a nut allergy, please let me know ASAP!
                                                • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                              1.  Read for 30 min.
                                              2.  Language Arts
                                              • Wordly Wise Lesson 3c-d. Lesson 3 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 3-20). 
                                              • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                                                • January Reading Logs are due Tuesday, February 4
                                                  • January Challenge = Most Books (100+ pages) read
                                                3.  Math
                                                • Textbook pgs. 258-259; 260-261
                                                • Workbook pgs. none
                                                4.  History pgs. 71-74
                                                5.  Science pgs. 48-53 due Wednesday

                                                Monday, January 6, 2020

                                                Monday, 1/6

                                                Parents:
                                                • WELCOME BACK! I hope you had a wonderful and restful holiday break!
                                                • LEGO Mindstorms AND Math Olympiad meet this week.
                                                  • Other S.I. Classes start NEXT WEEK
                                                • Library on Wednesday! Bring your books from home!
                                                • This is our month for helping out in the Cafeteria. Lunch Helpers need to mind the monthly schedule here (or from the tab above).
                                                • Upcoming Dates
                                                  • Jan. 6 - Pennies for Patients fundraiser to start. (But we haven't had the assembly yet...)
                                                  • Jan. 10 - Science Lab involving nuts (touching but not eating). If you have a nut allergy, please let me know ASAP!
                                                  • Jan. 20 - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (No School)
                                                1.  Read for 30 min.
                                                2.  Language Arts
                                                • Wordly Wise Lesson 3a-b. Lesson 3 Test on Friday. Refer to the inside of the book's cover for the online access code to practice activities. You may need to create a free account to access the rest of the online lessons (#s 3-20). 
                                                • Scholastic News - pg. 8 due Friday; Open magazine quiz on Friday
                                                  • December Reading Logs are due Tuesday, January 7
                                                    • December Challenge = Most pages read
                                                  3.  Math
                                                  • Textbook pgs. 256-257
                                                  • Workbook pgs. none
                                                  4.  History pgs. 67-70
                                                  5.  Science pgs. 48-53 due Wednesday