Ms. Adams' Classroom Newsletter
May 2016
Flipped Classroom
Students should come to class ready to ask questions and apply the concept on a higher level. Our main focus will be on Math skills during this month. Students will already know how to get to the lessons each night, but if they can't access the lesson they will have some time in the morning to view the lesson before class starts.
Parents can also view the videos with their child to see what concepts they are learning or reviewing. Please feel free to e-mail with any questions or concerns. Students will use the website www.edpuzzle.com to view their Flipped Classroom videos.
Important Dates to Remember
MAY:
2 - 6 - Teacher Appreciation Week
5- Interims go home
6 - Robotics Application due for Rising 4th/5th Graders; xP Character Program
13 - Public Library Presentations for Students
25 - EOG: Reading for Grades 3-5
26 - EOG: Math for Grades 3-5; Spirit Night at Pelican's
30 - Memorial Day (No School)
JUNE:
2 - EOG: 3rd Grade Retest for Reading
3 - 4th Nine Weeks AR Celebration
6 - 2nd Grade Academic Awards Ceremony (8:15 a.m.); 4th Grade Academic Awards Ceremony (9:45 a.m.)
7 - 3rd Grade Academic Awards Ceremony (8:15 a.m.); 5th Grade Academic Awards Ceremony (9:45 a.m.)
8 - Last Day of School/Early Dismissal at 11:30 a.m.
16 - Report Cards Mailed Out By This Date
How do I find out my child's EOG scores?
In Reading, if students do not pass the EOG they will receive a letter asking for permission to retest on June 2nd. If your child does not receive a letter, you will know that they made at least a 3, 4 or 5 on Reading. We only retest in Reading.
Math Quizzes
Students could be tested on multiplication facts 0-12s over the next few weeks. They should study all facts because they do not know what factors I will ask them to find the product for on the quiz.
All Facts-May 2nd
All Facts-May 9th
Students will be asked to find the missing factor. For example, 40 divided by 5 equals....
Division Quiz-May 16th
Division Quiz-May 23rd
Division Quiz-June 6th
Don't forget www.multiplication.com is a great resource to study multiplication and division facts.
Student of the Month
This Month in Our Classroom
At home, students can use Compass Learning to help build their Reading Skills.
Math: EOG Review
At home, students can use Compass Learning to help build their Math Skills.
Cursive Writing: Cursive Animation (Uppercase) Cursive Animation (Lowercase)
S.T.E.A.M: Ecosystems (Understand How Plants Survive in their Environment)
• Roots – absorb nutrients
• Stems – provide support
• Leaves – synthesize food
• Flowers – attract pollinators and produce seeds for reproduction
Social Studies: Understand how events, individuals, and ideas have influenced the history of local and regional communities.
Writing: Fairy Tales
About Ms. Adams
Email: caadams@gaston.k12.nc.us
Location: 310 Eagle Rd, Belmont, NC 28012
Phone: (704) 825-8479
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BelmontCentralElementary
Twitter: @BelmontCentral