Mr. Ross' Weekly Newsletter
March 6, 2015
"Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
Students In Action
International Day Projects
What Will We Be Learning This Week?
Math
We will be completing Unit 5 in Math Expressions and will take the unit test this week.
We are taking a break from Accelerated Math for the time being, I will let you know when we start up again!
Language Arts
We will continue reading Blue.
Social Studies
We will be learning about the reasons for Westward Expansion in the early 1800's.
Science
We will be completing our Matter: Properties and Change Unit this week. The unit test is still scheduled for Friday 3/13, so students should be studying 20 minutes each night.
Here is the link to the unit study guide for your reference:
Odds & Ends
Blackburn Has Talent Gift Basket
Technology in the Classroom
Upcoming Events
3/9-3/13 - Spring Book Fair in Media Center
3/10 - PDQ Spirit Night 5-9pm
Upcoming Field Trips:
3/18 - "Blue" performance by LRU students at Mountain View Elementary
4/15 - Presentation by Joyce Moyer Hostetter (author of "Blue") at LRU
4/23 - Science Center Field Trip (rescheduled) - Fire and Ice
5/8 - Science Center Outreach Program at Blackburn - Weather
Block Schedule
Monday 3/9 - PE
Tuesday 3/10 - Music
Wednesday 3/11 - Drama
Thursday 3/12 - PE
Friday 3/13 - PE
Monday 3/16 - Music
Tuesday 3/17 - Drama
Wednesday 3/18 - PE
Thursday 3/19 - PE
Friday 3/20 - Music
Contact Info
Email: fletcher_ross@catawbaschools.net
Website: https://sites.google.com/a/ccsk12.net/mr-ross-class/
Location: 4377 West Hwy 10 Newton, NC 28658
Phone: (828) 466-7065