Ross / Ellis Weekly Newsletter
February 22, 2019
"Only the educated are free."
What Will We Be Learning This Week?
Math
We will continue our study of fractions next week. Students will continue to practice comparing fractions, ordering fractions and adding/subtracting fractions. We will have Guided Math Groups to practice these skills. Students will learn to multiply a fraction by a whole number.
Science
We will continue our unit on Rocks and Minerals next week. Students will continue to practice their observing, identifying and recording skills as they apply them to minerals.. Students will learn the difference between rocks and minerals and observe the properties of each .
Language Arts
Social Studies
Odds & Ends
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Upcoming Events
February 25th - March 1st - SPIRIT WEEK (Donate $1 a day to participate)
- Monday - Neon Day
- Tuesday - Country Folk/City Folk Day
- Wednesday - Favorite Team / Sport Day
- Thursday - Decade Dress Day
- Friday - Nerd Dress Day
Tuesday, February 26th - Battle of the Books Practice 2:30 pm
Tuesday, February 26th - Progress Reports
Wednesday, February 27th - This is no longer an Early Release Day
Saturday, March 2nd - SCIENCE OLYMPIAD COMPETITION at St. Stephens High
Tuesday, March 5th - Battle of the Books Practice 2:30
Tuesday, March 12th - Battle of the Books Practice 2:30
Wednesday, March 13th - BATTLE OF THE BOOKS COMPETITION!
Wednesday, March 20th - This is no longer an Early Release Day
Thursday, March 21st - Leadership Day
Wednesday, March 27th - 6th Grade Play
Friday, March 29th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Workday
Tuesday, April 1st - PTO Board Meeting 3pm
Monday, April 1st - Friday, April 5th - Media Center Fundraiser (Pie in Principal's Face!!)
Friday, April 5th - 4th Grade Little Read
Monday, April 15 - Wednesday, May 1st - 4th Grade Butter Braid Fundraiser for Haw River Trip
Friday, April 19th - NO SCHOOL - HOLIDAY
Monday, April 22nd - Friday April 26th - NO SCHOOL - SPRING BREAK
Thursday, May 9th - 4th Grade to Grandfather Mountain
Thursday, May 9th - Progress Reports
Friday, May 10th - Haw River Dance 6pm
Wednesday, May 29th - EOG Reading
Thursday, May 30 - EOG Math
Friday, June 1 - EOG Science (5th Grade only)
Monday, June 10th - AWARDS DAY
- 8:00 am - Kindergarten Showcase
- 10:00 am - 1st and 2nd Grade Awards
- 12:00 pm - 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Awards
- 6:30 pm - 6th Grade Awards