Room 24 News
February 5, 2016
Important Notes & Upcoming Events
Next Week at a Glance:
Monday: Ability Awareness Kick-Off Assembly, music
Tuesday: Brave Talk, Discovery Labs
Wednesday: SBSD Winter ELA assessment, PE
Thursday: Module 3 test, 3-in-1 drill, PE
Friday: Valentine's Day Party, HOT Time
Tuesday Morning Math Help: Every other Tuesday I will be offering math help for Rm. 24 students from 8:30-8:50 beginning on 1/26. This will be a time for students to come in who feel like they need a little extra help. I am happy to work with students on current or previous material.
Astro Camp: Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to chaperone Astro Camp. We have all of our chaperones now so if you did not receive an email then I am sorry to say that you were not chosen in the lottery.
When we return from Ski Week the 5th grade team will start to send home permission slips and packing lists.
Crickets: Thank you to those of you who so quickly signed up to feed our geckos! We still have dates available so if you have not yet, please go to our sign up genius and find a date or two that work for you. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4eaaa82daaf58-feed
Website: Please visit our website for updates: http://sbsd.schoolwires.net/Page/1697
There is a link to my email address as well as the school's phone number. There is also a link to our homework page. I try to be very diligent about updating the weekly homework.
Monday: Ability Awareness Kick-Off Assembly, music
Tuesday: Brave Talk, Discovery Labs
Wednesday: SBSD Winter ELA assessment, PE
Thursday: Module 3 test, 3-in-1 drill, PE
Friday: Valentine's Day Party, HOT Time
Tuesday Morning Math Help: Every other Tuesday I will be offering math help for Rm. 24 students from 8:30-8:50 beginning on 1/26. This will be a time for students to come in who feel like they need a little extra help. I am happy to work with students on current or previous material.
Astro Camp: Thank you to all the parents who volunteered to chaperone Astro Camp. We have all of our chaperones now so if you did not receive an email then I am sorry to say that you were not chosen in the lottery.
When we return from Ski Week the 5th grade team will start to send home permission slips and packing lists.
Crickets: Thank you to those of you who so quickly signed up to feed our geckos! We still have dates available so if you have not yet, please go to our sign up genius and find a date or two that work for you. http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4eaaa82daaf58-feed
Website: Please visit our website for updates: http://sbsd.schoolwires.net/Page/1697
There is a link to my email address as well as the school's phone number. There is also a link to our homework page. I try to be very diligent about updating the weekly homework.
What We Are Learning
Math
Adding & Subtracting Fractions
We had to push Module 3 one more week. Our end of module assessment will be on Wednesday.
We had to push Module 3 one more week. Our end of module assessment will be on Wednesday.
Language Arts
This week in language arts the students read a piece about Ernest Shackleton and his voyage to the antarctic. We are really trying to focus on using text evidence correctly and appropriately to support our claims.
Social Studies
We are absolutely loving Blood on the River! This historical fiction novel tells the story of the first colonists traveling to Jamestown. We are using the novel to not only learn about the history of our country , but to help us with reading comprehension, vocabulary development, writing strategies, and geography as well.
Writing
The students are progressing wonderfully on their informative pieces. It is interesting to conference with them and learn from them. Make sure to ask your child what they are writing about for this assignment.
Great Math Resource
If you are looking for extra math resources for yourself or your student please check out the link below: http://www.lpssonline.com/site5523.php
Valentine's Day Party
We will be having a Valentine's Day party this Friday. If students wish to bring Valentine's to hand out they must make sure to have one for every student in the class. We have 25 students. Please see the class list attached in this email.