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October 2nd Mrs. B and Mrs. R.
Thanks to all for a great Early Release conference week!
Curriculum Update
Writing- The students will be wrapping up their second graded narrative piece.
Word Study- The Greek/Latin roots for this week are: hydra, aqua, mar. The root words are on Mrs. Blankenship's Quizlet page.
Social Studies- We will conclude our study of Reconstruction with a summative assessment Thursday. The students have all of the information needed to do well on this test in their social studies folders.
Math - We will move our study of decimals along to Adding, Subtracting, Multiplying and Dividing next week. Stay on your toes, we will have a (DG) daily grade before the end of the week.
Science - We will continue to work with plant classifications and our Botanical Garden Designs. Students received their instructions this week. It will be a design on construction paper and done in class.
Grades
Monday- Social Studies notebook check (Rubric shared in class with the students Friday).
Wednesday- Reading GCA and Math DAThursday- Social Studies test
Friday- Greek/Latin roots DG
PTA Original Artwork
Your child's fabulous artwork is in today's Friday Folder! Please note that the order forms are due back Monday, October 16. This information is on the price list. If you are ordering, the PTA will need the artwork returned with order form and payment. Checks should be made out to Jackson PTA. There are also tips on the price list for finishing the artwork before turning in for ordering.
Thank you in advance for supporting our students through this fundraiser!
Please mark your calendars....
September:
29th: Father/Daughter Social-The deadline to purchase tickets has passed. Tickets will not be sold at the door.
October:
9th: Columbus Day- Student Holiday
16th: Original Artwork fundraiser due
23rd-27th: ITBS testing- Please avoid absences/tardies on testing days.
26th: Chick Fil A Spirit Night
November:
10th: PTA Mother/Son Fun Night
20th-24th: Thanksgiving Holidays
December:
8th: Fifth Grade Holiday Luncheon
11th-14th: Mid-year District Assessments
14th: Drama Club presentation of Cinderella
21st-January 3rd: Winter Holidays
We have not been updated regarding the missed days of school due to Irma. When we have information to share, we will definitely send word your way.