Ms. Mac's News
December 11th
Principal’s Perch…………………..
By Todd Langley
It was a wonderful week at Alcova. Thanks to everyone who volunteered at the Santa Shop sponsored by PTA and to everyone who came out and enjoyed our Candle Light Luncheon. Our teachers worked hard to decorate and have the cafeteria ready for a festive time.
Additional thanks to Ms. Warzon and the Alcova Chorus for a great concert last night. Our students and parents are amazing. As always it is a pleasure to serve such a wonderful community.
Dates to Remember….
Dec. 18th: End of 2nd Nine Weeks
Dec. 19th – Jan. 5th: Winter Holiday Break
Jan. 8th: 4th & 5th grade Spelling Bee
Jan. 15th: 2nd Qtr. Report Cards
Jan. 18th: Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
Check eCLASS for dates and important events!
Thanks to everyone that shared in our annual Candlelight Lunch. It’s always fun to kick off the holiday season together.
A special thanks to Mrs. Warzon and our 4th & 5th grade chorus members for a terrific holiday show. The students always do a wonderful job getting us in the holiday mood!
Math: We will be continuing fractions and working on making mixed fractions out of improper fractions.
This game is a really fun way to work on converting improper fractions.
http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/mathgames/fractions/mathman_improper_fractions.htm
Continue working on your division using The Quotient Cafe Game:
https://illuminations.nctm.org/Activity.aspx?id=4197
Writing: We will be finishing our opinion pieces and writing a piece from the point of view of popular winter items!
Reading: We will be discussing point of view using popular tales.
Social Studies: We will be continuing to learn about the Road to Revolution.
Science: We will be continuing to learn about light. We have a quiz over light on Tuesday. Have your student review their book and study guide.
Our Langley Leader
Norian!!!
Save the date1
December 16 - Classroom Party!! 12:00
December 18 - Science Interim 12:30
Enjoy your well-deserved break!!!
Contact Ms. Mac
Email: katherine_mcalexander@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Location: 770 Ewing Chapel Rd, Dacula, GA 30019
Phone: (678) 376-8500