Rollings' Pirates in Action
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Curiosity Rocks!
I LOVE that students are designing thoughtful questions that they want to investigate. Keep up the great work, this is what learning is all about!
RAZZ Readers Rock!
Congratulations to these students who have moved at least one whole level on RAZ.kids. Keep up the hard work, your
A Class Act
Thank you,, Patrick, for being so thoughtful and sharing this wonderful informational text with us. SUCH a cool book!
A Time for REVOLUTION!
Theme: Strong emotions and beliefs, expressed through writing, art, music, and actions, can influence others.
Guided Questions:
1. What are the reasons for conflict taking place in a region?
2. How do people decide on who they want as a leader and how do emotions impact leadership?
3. Can differences be resolved without conflict?
4. How can conflict motivate change?
Throughout this unit we will analyze the road to revolution and how personal beliefs of early leaders influenced a new nation. We will use poetry to reflect on new understandings, connections, and a perspectives of the Revolutionary War era. Please be sure to review notes with your child. Edmodo is a GREAT place to login and see students collaborating, questioning, and learning via notes, websites, and each other. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Taking Action - Free the Children
How can we help?
Our Technology Integration This Week!
Everyday Math
Equivalent fractions is a GREAT app to help review fractions in a fun way.
Factor Samurai
This engaging game allows your student to think about factors and multiples as they slash through the digits that are applicable!
Dropbox
We are using dropbox to catalog and maintain our digital portfolios. This is a great tool to review and discuss learning activities at school!
Ewww...Germs!!!
V.I.D's (very important dates)
- Friday, January 25th - Report cards scheduled to go home
- Wednesday, February 6th - Late Start
- Wednesday, March 13th - Late Start
- Tuesday & Wednesday, March 19-20 - PASS writing (please see below for more information)
- Wednesday, April 24th - Late Start
- May 7-10 PASS Testing (please see below for more information)
PASS Writing Assessment Samples - (see below)
PASS Assessment DATES - (see below)
Contact:
Email: hrolling@rhmail.org
Website: http://www.rollingspiratesinaction.blogspot.com
Location: 2068 India Hook Road, Rock Hill, SC
Phone: 803.985.1600