From the Desk of Mrs. Larned...
January 19th, 2024
Upcoming Dates to Remember
February
- Friday, February 9th: No School for Students (Staff Professional Development Day)
- Monday, February 12th: No School
- Tuesday, February 27th: Voting Day (Belding schools millage up for renewal)
Happy New Year!
Classroom Supplies
When I opened our classroom supplies cupboard the other day, I quickly realized that our Kleenex and disinfecting wipes stash is almost out. If you would like to donate either of these items, we would gladly accept them. With cold and flu season in full-swing, we will put them to good use! 😉
Report Cards
2nd Marking Period report cards are heading home with students this afternoon. Please make sure to check your student's backpack for their report card, updated NWEA growth report, and various other graded assignments. As always, if you happen to have any questions after looking over these items, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Math
Language Arts
In Language Arts, we are working to wrap up the third unit of our Wonders curriculum. Recently we have been looking closely at argumentative/opinion essays and their overall format. Beginning next week, students will begin drafting their very own opinion pieces stating how much screen time they believe kids should be allowed to have on a daily/weekly basis. I am sure students will have much to say about this particular topic and I can't wait to read all of their opinions.
Social Studies/Science
This week, we wrapped up our Mystery Science unit: Waves of Sound. At the end of this unit-of-study, students should be able to explain to you how sound is formed and also be able to describe the difference between different lengths of sound waves and how the length/distance between the waves determine which pitch is made (high or low). A comprehension packet that displays all of the learning students acquired while completing each of their various Mystery Science activities and experiments in this Waves of Sound unit has been sent home for you to check out.
Belding Schools Millage Renewal
On February 27th, our Belding Schools millage is up for renewal. If you missed the Daily News article further explaining the details of this millage that is up for vote, you can find a link to the article below.