Room 26 Weekly News
April 25, 2016
Announcements
(1) If you haven't already done so, please return the purple elective course selection sheet for San Elijo Middle School if you received one. The due date is Monday, April 25, 2016.
(2) On Friday, your child should have brought home an orange letter regarding end-of-the-year expectations for 5th graders. Please read and discuss this letter with your child, then sign and return the bottom portion of the letter to me. The due date is Monday, April 25, 2016.
Academic Updates
Math
At some point within the next two weeks, all fifth grade students will be taking two math placement tests for middle school. This is PART of the process. Middle school counselors look at teacher recommendations, fourth and end of the year fifth grade report cards, work habit and behavior marks, and these tests to determine placement for core math, or accelerated math.
Language Arts
In addition, we will be working on close reading and short-answer question strategies in preparation for our state testing. 5th Graders will test the week of May 16, in both Math and Language Arts.
Science
5th Graders will be taking the California State Science Test near the end of the year. In preparation, I will be reviewing important concepts from second, third, and fourth grades. We will watch videos and do close reads to support the content in order to prepare students for the upcoming test.
Social Studies
Specials
Science Garden - Tuesday
Library - Thursday
Razzle Bam Boom Assembly - Friday