Salmon's Week 19 Update
January 22-26th
Overview:
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Writing: We are working on Informational Writing. We will start by writing directions for one of our classmates to follow. The key to this type of writing is using lots and lots of details and specific words (right, left, on top of...)
Science: Our unit on energy will bridge into simple machines and how they are all around us. Please help your child identify the following simple machine in your home:
ramp
lever
screw
pullies
wheel and axle
Social Studies: We will be finishing our unit on the Northwest and moving on to the Mid-West.
Reminders:
FastBridge Testing in Reading: We are making great strides in reading this year. Thank you for the support at home and please please please keep the kids reading!!! Mrs. Aitchison and I have moved a few students around in the last few weeks based on their classwork and a few FastBridge assessments. Again we are constantly reviewing the students and moving students.
Crosscut: I will be sending home reminders as we get closer to the date.
Field Trip - Skiing
Upcoming Dates
Wednesday, January 17th - All permission slips and payment due to Crosscut Field Trip
Friday, January 19th - Early Release
Wednesday, January 24th - Report Cards go home
Thursday, January 25th - Mrs. Salmon out for Standards Based Instruction
Wednesday, January 31st - Early Release
Friday, February 9th - Field Trip to Symphony (no chaperones needed)
Thursday, February 15th - Field Trip to Crosscut for skiing
Friday, February 16th - PIR Day (no school for students)
Monday, February 19th - Holiday (no school)
Keep in touch
Email: jsalmon@bsd44.org
Website: jodisalmon.weebly.com
Location: 117 Green Belt Drive, Belgrade, MT, United States
Phone: 406-924-2050