Torres & Avirett 18-19
Week of 9/24/18
In Search of Lunch Room Monitors
Important Dates
9/25 WatchDOG orientation @ 5:30 and 6:15 in the Library (two sessions)
9/27 WatchDOG orientation @ 7:45 am in the cafeteria
10/1 C2 Shirt Orders due
10/31 Field Trip to Meadows Center
Our Learning Targets
Math: We can interpret the value of each place-value position as 10 times the position to the right and as one-tenth of the value of the place to its left. We can represent the product of 2 two-digit numbers using arrays, area models, or equations, including perfect squares through 15 by 15
Science: We can compare and contrast a variety of mixtures, including solutions.
Reading: We can identify whether the narrator or speaker of a story is first or third person while reading realistic fiction texts.
Writing: We can write a well organized narrative. We can combine sentences correctly in our writing.
Social Studies: We can explain the importance of the US Constitution and explain the functions of the three branches of government.
This Week's Homework
This week's spelling words
fire, ready, green, built, wait, weight, days, daze, peak, peek, sent, scent, cent, vain, vein
Bonus Words: asylum, investigate, thrive, nervously, quavered
Second Step
It is possible to have more than one feeling at the same time. Being able to understand that others might have complex feelings is an important part of empathy.
Students will be able to:
Identify multiple feelings in a given scenario
Give possible reasons for multiple feelings
An important note from Nurse Jenny
Order your 2018-19 River Place Yearbook
A note on grades
Students who score below a 60 will be retaught the skill to improve their understanding of the concept. After a reteach, students will have an additional opportunity to demonstrate their new understanding. This grade will also replace the original grade.
Classroom Wishlists
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