Nolasco News Update
Third Edition * April 2016
Student Reporters for this Edition: Ariana Orozco & Hamsini Radhakrishnan
PARCC Testing Schedule for 5th Grade:
ELA April 26, 28, & 29
Math May 3-6
5 Ways PARCC Testing will be different this year: (Source: http://www.nj.com/education/2016/03/5_ways_parcc_testing_will_be_different_in_2016.html)
- One testing window for ELA & Math
- Shorter testing time
- Fewer test sections
- Some 11th graders exempt
- Faster results
- Visit http://parcc.pearson.com/ for more information
Math Class-Chapter 13 Properties of Triangles and Four-Sided Figures
Students will:
- Learn about classifying triangles.
- Learn about measuring of angles and of triangles.
- Learn about triangle inequality.
- Learn about parallelograms, rhombus, and trapezoid
Language Arts Class: The Contract was a Homerun!
Do you have what it takes to become a JETER'S LEADER?
- I am drug and alcohol free.
- I volunteer in my community.
- I am good to the environment.
- I am a role model for kids.
- I do not use the word "can't".
- I am a role model for my pers and younger kids.
- I stand up for what's right.
- I am respectful to others.
- I encourage others to participate.
- I am open-minded
- I set my goals high.
- I do well in school.
- I like to exercise and eat well to keep my body stong.
- I am educated on current events.
Motion & Design Lesson 5: Designing Vehicles to Meet Requirements
DESIGN CHALLENGE
You are part of a famous engineering design team. Your team has been hired by "Out-of-this-World-Vehicles," a company that specializes in designing space exploration vehicles. Your team must design and build a lunar vehicle that will move slowly on wheels across the lunar surface while being pulled by a rope. The design requirements are the following:- Start with the standard vehicle.
- Add building pieces to make your design unique. Be creative!
- Your vehicle must be able to carry large lunar rocks (represented by wood blocks).
- Your vehicle must move across your work space in 4 to 6 seconds while being pulled by a rope.
- All group members MUST have the opportunity to help design/build the vehicle.
- Go!
What's New in Room #212: Genius Hour
- You have to RESEARCH something
- You have to CREATE something
- You have to PRESENT something
"You are a GENIUS and the world needs your contribution!" ~Angela Maiers
When I Grow Up...
Tech Talk: Go Noodle
GoNoodle gets over 10 million kids moving to be their strongest, bravest, silliest, smartest, bestest selves. We have maxed out three Champs so far while completing over 300 minutes of brain breaks and exercise!
Champ #1
McPufferson
Champ #2
Flappy Tuckler
Champ #3
Bart Reynolds
Rock Star of the Week (Updated Schedule)
During your assigned week, please bring in your decorated guitar and pictures for the bulletin board (sample is shown).
Erica 4/18Kaitlyn 5/2
Donald 5/9
Ryan 5/16
Nead 5/23
Camille 5/30
Tresor 6/6
Tayaan 6/13
Important Dates to Remember:
April 8- Healthy Snack Parties
April 11-15th- Spring Recess
April 20- Field Day
April 22- Earth Day
April 23- School Wide Clean-up/Carnival of Hope
April 26, 28, & 29 PARCC ELA
April 27- Professional Development for Staff 12:30 dismissal for students
Nutley Color Run May 22
Registration: 8:30-9:30 AM
Event begins at: 9:30 AM
http://shop.schoolathon.org/EventIndex.asp?EID=183880Lincoln School's Group I.D. 120294
Join our group for a fun, healthy event: The Nutley Color Run. This event will benefit ALL Nutley students. Be sure to register online at www.schoolathon.org and use your group I.D. number found above.
Packet Turn-In Date April 20, 2016
Make checks payable to: Lincoln School PTO
Mrs. Jessica Nolasco
Lincoln School
Email: jnolasco@nutleyschools.org
Location: 301 Harrison Street, Nutley, NJ, United States
Phone: (973) 661-8883
Twitter: @jljnteach212