The Nordtvedt News
March 28th-31st
Wrapping Up Quarter 3 and Spring Break
Friday, there is no school due to a teacher work day and no school next week for our spring break. I hope that you and your family will get some needed rest and relaxation (if you get to take a break with your kiddos)!
What Are We Working On This Week?
Character Education: Determination/Perseverance
Reader's Workshop: We're working on summarizing, synthesizing, and evaluating author's purpose
Spelling/Word Study: NO Spelling this week
Writer's Workshop: Finishing fictional writing (Diary of a ....). We will put our books together on Tuesday. Final product due Wednesday!
Math: Unit 7: Multiplying and Dividing Whole Numbers and Decimals TEST on Tuesday (division part) and Wednesday (multiplication part)
Science: Unit 8: Changes to Earth's Surface TEST on Wednesday (study guide was given last week)
Social Studies and Health: These subjects are taught by Mrs. Kornder. Please check your child's agenda daily to see if they have homework in these areas.
Reminders:
*March 30th - APEX Fun Run money is due (online or checks)!
*March 31st - Travel Day (student council special day)
*March 31st -End of Quarter/Catch-Up and Relish (students may bring snack and/or drink)
*April 1st - No School (Teacher Planning Day)
*April 4th-8th No School (Spring Break)
*April 11th - March Book-it Calendar is due (last month)
*April 14th, 15th, 18th - Reading MCA Test
*April 27th, 28th, 29th - Math MCA Test
*May 6th - Students will visit the Pearson 6th Grade Center during the school day
*May 9th and 10th - Science MCA Test (changed due to 6th grade center visit)
*May 20th - 5th Grade Field Day (1:30-3:15)