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Mrs. Blankenship and Ms. Postema Week of August 29, 2016
Curriculum Update
Writing- The focus at the beginning of the week is to study the tends and trends of writing which includes the story arc/mountain (rise and resolution of events) in stories. The balance of the workshop time will include free writing time and the use of elaboration to
better the quality of one's writing pieces.
Science - We will continue to learn more about cells including differences between unicellular and multicellular organisms. There will be a test on cells on Friday.
Math - We will continue learning about efficient ways to divide multi-digit numbers including using area models and partial quotients. The students will take the second part of the multiplication/division DG on Friday.
Word Study- There will be no word study list next week.
Thank you!
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Mark your calendars!
Mark your calendars!
August:
29th: Girl Scout Meeting-Jackson Elementary-6:00 pm
September:
5th: Labor Day Holiday
21st-23rd: CogAT Testing-8:30-10:30- Please avoid absence/tardies on testing days.
28th-29th: Early Release- School will dismiss at 12:15 pm.
PTA Fundraiser
The Cherrydale fundraiser continues! Packets were sent home last Friday. Your support of our school is greatly appreciated! The fundraiser will continue through September 7th.