Ms. Harris' Weekly Update
December 4th-8th
What's Going On This Week:
- Ms. Harris' Science: This week we are going to look at animals' sensory organs. Students will learn how human sensory organs work and how the Central Nervous System controls their body functions. They will also explore how animals have unique and interesting sensory organs. There will be a quiz over Lesson 5 before winter break.
- Ms. Harris' Social Studies: In Social Studies, we are learning about the Causes of the American Revolution. We will discuss the Sugar Act, Stamp Act, Sons of Liberty, and Townshend Act. The unit test on Causes of the American Revolution will be Tuesday 19th.
- Mrs. Thurston's ELA/Math: This week we are continuing our new non-fiction unit, Reading the Weather, Reading the World. Please encourage your child to pick up more non-fiction texts. In writing week we will continue our new unit, Boxes and Bullets: Personal and Persuasive Essays. Spelling tests will be given each day of the week. Each group has its own day. They all know what day they test on! This week they are being given an extra week with their words! Testing the week of the 11th. In math we will continue studying Fractions. We are focusing on finding equivalent fractions as well as comparing them.
- Ms. Harris' GT ELA/Math: This week in reading we are continuing to work on our Jacob's Ladder unit. We will reading and discussing a passage on the Great Depression. In writing, we will be finalizing our rough draft of our Expert Exhibit papers. These will go home Friday to revise, edit, and publish by the 15th. There is spelling this week. In math, we will continue our unit on Fractions. We will be comparing fractions using benchmark fractions, pictures, number lines, and fraction rules. There are only 5 more timed tests before our multiplication sundae party. Please be encouraging your child each night to study their facts so that they can earn a full sundae! :)
PTO Meeting Thursday 7th at 9:30 am
All parents are welcome! It's a great way to get involved at FMES.
Jazzy Jackets (4-5th grade choir) Performance is Thursday 6:30 pm
Jazzy Jackets will perform during the day Thursday for the school and then Thursday night for parents and family. Come out and enjoy a fun night of holiday music!
Spirit Night Tuesday 5th at Highway 55
Come join us on Tuesday and have a great dinner while helping FMES!
HOMEROOM PARENTS:
- Information about our holiday party on December 20th from 12:00-1:30 will be coming out later this week. Mrs. Clendening and I are working to set up a fun holiday party for the kids.
- If you are interested in being a chaperone for our January Discovery Place field trip, please let me know! We have 3 right now and can definitely take more. :)
- Also, field trip forms and money are due by December 15th.
- Holiday Lunch RSVP forms are also due by the 15th.
GT PARENTS:
- Expert Exhibit is Friday the 15th from 1-1:30 pm. Parents are welcome to come during that time and tour our exhibit (Room E106). Students should bring their costume/props to school that morning. We will change and get ready after lunch. Please remember that their costume/prop does not need to be store bought. I'm encouraging students to show creativity and make an outfit/items that will represent their person with items they have around the house. If you have any questions about this project, please let me know.
- Our GT holiday party will be December 19th from 12:00-1:30. Students will be having a tacky sweater contest and enjoying their multiplication sundaes that they've been working hard to earn. Below is a sign-up genius for items needed for our party. If you are able, please sign up below. Thanks!! http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f044aadae2fa1f94-gttacky1
It's Computer Science Education Week
This week we will be celebrating Computer Science Education Week by participating in An Hour of Code. This is a chance for kids and adults all over the world to practice computer programing and coding. Below are two links for the students to use at home. One is a video I will be showing to introduce Hour of Code. The other is the link to the Hour of Code website. There are TONS of coding tutorials there that students can do for fun during the week.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FC5FbmsH4fw