Davis/Martin Weekly Update
March 14 - 18
Dear Parents,
Friday marked the end of the third quarter. We are now officially in the fourth quarter; the last quarter of the school year! Where has the time gone?
This week is a shortened week. Students will be dismissed early on Thursday, March 17th. There will be no school on Friday, March 18th due to staff professional development.
Remember, that parent-teacher conferences will be held Thursday March 17th from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. If you have not returned your conference form, please due so as soon as possible as time slots are limited.
Mrs. Davis & Mrs. Martin
THIS WEEK
IN READING & SOCIAL STUDIES:
- Reading/Writing/Social Studies: We will continue to practice close reading with our Boston Massacre primary sources. Students will write their opinion on who is solely responsible for the event: the British or the Colonists.
- Students will be updating their data binders with third quarter quizzes/tests, reflecting on their progress in Literacy and Social Studies, and setting new goals for fourth quarter.
- Rea Aloud: Storyteller written by Patricia Reilly Giff
IN MATH & SCIENCE:
- Science: We are continuing our Space unit.
- Math: We will be working on division involving decimals this week.
- We have implemented a new web-based curriculum called MobyMax in our classrooms. MobyMax is tailored to your child's individual needs, and we think you will be very impressed by how fast your child will excel while using Moby. Students will be responsible for logging in practice time. Students need to complete 1 round of Fact Fluency (unless they have 100% in all four categories) and 10 minutes of Individualized Math Lessons. The students might want to set a timer.
- Students can continue to work on Khan Academy and Front Row Math.
HOMEWORK:
- Weekly Reading Log: 20 minutes of reading, 5 nights per week, DUE MONDAYS (this is averaged into your child's reading grade)
- Weekly MobyMax Log: 1 round of Fact Fluency and at least 10 minutes of Math, 5 nights per week, DUE MONDAYS (this is averaged into your child's math grade)
- Weekly Vocabulary Page: This will go home every Tuesday, and needs to be completed and returned every Wednesday
- Students will most always have math homework every night through the week, Fridays and weekends off.
REMINDERS
- Have you downloaded the Nettleton app? If not, go to your app store and search for Nettleton Public Schools. You will be able to email staff, receive information regarding school closing and much more!
- You can sign-up for text or email reminders of classroom events by clicking here for Mrs. Martin's Homeroom or here for Mrs. Davis' Homeroom.
IMPORTANT DATES
Tues. March 15: 3rd Quarter Reward Trip (movies)
Thurs. March 17: Parent Teacher Conferences (2 - 8 p.m.)
Fri. March 18: Professional Development: NO SCHOOL
Mon. March 21 - Fri. March 25: SPRING BREAK
Thurs. March 31: Book Worm Buddies Meeting
Fri. April 22: State Capitol Field Trip
April 25 and 26: ACT Aspire Assessment