The Kersey Chronicles
Rockstars Choosing to Matter in Room 25
Attitude
This month's soft skill initiative is all about ATTITUDE. We all know how much of a difference attitude can make in our day-to-day lives, but how do we help cultivate a positive attitude in our children? Check out this link for some great ideas to use at home. With the warmer weather and nearing the end of the school year, it's a great time to remind students to keep that positive attitude and willingness to work hard all the way through the end of the year! (Sometimes we can all use a reminder!)
Try This At Home ...
Watch the video above with your child and ask what he/she thinks the message of the video is. What is the main idea? What details support the main idea?
This Week's Set List (March 14-19)
Week at a Glance/Skills for the Week:
LITERACY – We have started Q3 book clubs. These books will relate to our Number the Stars novel study in some way, and students will identify commonalities. After reading, students will use apps to share their learning with peers. These book clubs will finish before spring break.
WRITING – We continue finishing our Young Author Books. The final copy of the book will be published by Monday, March 21st in time for Art and Author Night.
MATH – We will begin on Unit 10, which focuses on prealgebra concepts. The test is tentatively scheduled for Friday, March 25th. (Please note this is the Friday before Spring Break. It is important your child is here on that day!) A study guide will be sent home the week of the test and we will review the day before the test. Per usual, please remember to utilize the family letter to support your child's work throughout this unit.
SPELLING – During 4th quarter, we will not be taking spelling tests. All students in this class have demonstrated a 4th-5th grade mastery of spelling, and therefore, we will utilize time for other learning!
SCIENCE – No science this week.
SOCIAL STUDIES – We will begin our Civil War Unit in Social Studies.
TIPS - We will continue to use this time for test taking strategies, as well as a chance to practice Socratic Seminars.
Upcoming Events
March 16th: Early Release Day, 2:55pm Dismissal
Miller Showcase, 6-8pm at NHS
March 17th: 4th Grade Musical program at NCE
March 28th-April 10th: Spring Break, no school