*Remember to sign your child's agenda. Behavior stickers were placed in there this morning.
Monday (April 17) - Report Cards go home
Tuesday (April 18) - Reading Logs
Wednesday (April 19) - Reading iReady Spring Diagnostic Test; SS ch 18 Test (study guide & notes)
Thursday (April 20) - Math iReady Spring Diagnostic Test
Friday (April 21) - Buzzwords Verb #2 Quiz
**Please make sure that pictures and/or picture money is turned in as soon as possible. The packet of pictures sent home is NOT free. If you are not purchasing them, you do need to return them to the school.
**Square1Art orders are due Monday April 24.
**Make sure you've marked you calendars to come out and enjoy the Powhatan Palooza on Friday April 28.
If you are able to send in some glue sticks, the students would greatly appreciate it. They're having to do a lot of sharing with the last few glue sticks in our bucket.
I hope everyone has a restful and relaxing Spring Break. Enjoy time with your family. Please make sure your children come back to school focused and ready to finish their elementary school career strong!
Friday, April 7, 2017
Friday, March 31, 2017
April 3-7
Monday -
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday -
Thursday - precept paragraph; Spelling Definition Quiz
Friday - Buzzwords Quiz #3 (verbs)
Spring Break is from April 8-16. Relax and enjoy the time with your family. Make sure your child is ready to come back focused and ready to work hard for this last grading period.
Report Cards go home Monday April 17.
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday -
Thursday - precept paragraph; Spelling Definition Quiz
Friday - Buzzwords Quiz #3 (verbs)
Spring Break is from April 8-16. Relax and enjoy the time with your family. Make sure your child is ready to come back focused and ready to work hard for this last grading period.
Report Cards go home Monday April 17.
Friday, March 24, 2017
March 27 -31
Monday -
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday -Buzzwords Quiz - all nouns, Weather Unit Test (be sure to study for the WHOLE UNIT - study guide and notes in journal) - try this Quizlet to help study and also see if students can answer the Essential Questions on the study guide
Thursday - Riverwood Middle School field trip, SS ch 15 test (study guide and notes)
Friday - Teacher Workday - No School - end of the 3rd Quarter
Please remember to sign your child's agenda. I had very few students bring me a signed agenda last week. If they don't get it signed, they don't get paid their coupons and they will want these when we do our special end of the year activities! This is my primary method of communication with you about your child's behavior and what they are doing at school so I really need parents to see this each week. Thanks!
Thank you to the parents who have spoken to your child about their school behavior. I have seen some improvement with some students. Others still need to work on getting the talking under control. The disrespect has been under control a little more this week. Hopefully the long weekend next week and then Spring Break will help us all. We need to make sure students come back from Spring Break focused and ready to make the most of this last 9 weeks. It will fly by and be EOG and summer time before we know it!
If you would like to order a yearbook for your child, go to ybpay.lifetouch.com to order online - Yearbook ID Code is: 12958417 There are several different packages available. The cost starts at only $25
Fifth grade t-shirt order forms are due on Thursday, March 30. Be sure to order one now if your child wants one. The cost is $10.
Mrs. Ellison is in desperate need of glue sticks for the classroom! If you could send some in, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!!!
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday -Buzzwords Quiz - all nouns, Weather Unit Test (be sure to study for the WHOLE UNIT - study guide and notes in journal) - try this Quizlet to help study and also see if students can answer the Essential Questions on the study guide
Thursday - Riverwood Middle School field trip, SS ch 15 test (study guide and notes)
Friday - Teacher Workday - No School - end of the 3rd Quarter
Please remember to sign your child's agenda. I had very few students bring me a signed agenda last week. If they don't get it signed, they don't get paid their coupons and they will want these when we do our special end of the year activities! This is my primary method of communication with you about your child's behavior and what they are doing at school so I really need parents to see this each week. Thanks!
Thank you to the parents who have spoken to your child about their school behavior. I have seen some improvement with some students. Others still need to work on getting the talking under control. The disrespect has been under control a little more this week. Hopefully the long weekend next week and then Spring Break will help us all. We need to make sure students come back from Spring Break focused and ready to make the most of this last 9 weeks. It will fly by and be EOG and summer time before we know it!
If you would like to order a yearbook for your child, go to ybpay.lifetouch.com to order online - Yearbook ID Code is: 12958417 There are several different packages available. The cost starts at only $25
Fifth grade t-shirt order forms are due on Thursday, March 30. Be sure to order one now if your child wants one. The cost is $10.
Mrs. Ellison is in desperate need of glue sticks for the classroom! If you could send some in, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!!!!!
Friday, March 17, 2017
March 20-24
Monday -
Tuesday - Reading Log, SS ch 14 Test (study guide & notes)
Wednesday -
Thursday - precept paragraph, Spelling Sort & Definition Quiz, Forecasts Weather Quiz
Friday - Buzzword Quiz - Nouns #2
Several students did not do well on one part of their Science Quiz. Students who messed up on labeling the seasons diagram were given a copy of their quiz. They need to redraw the diagram on the back of the paper, label it correctly, AND explain in sentence form why each season occurs when it does (ex. When the Northern Hemisphere is titled towards the sun it experiences summer since it gets more direct light from the sun.) Students will receive partial credit for correcting those 4 items only.
Tuesday - Reading Log, SS ch 14 Test (study guide & notes)
Wednesday -
Thursday - precept paragraph, Spelling Sort & Definition Quiz, Forecasts Weather Quiz
Friday - Buzzword Quiz - Nouns #2
Several students did not do well on one part of their Science Quiz. Students who messed up on labeling the seasons diagram were given a copy of their quiz. They need to redraw the diagram on the back of the paper, label it correctly, AND explain in sentence form why each season occurs when it does (ex. When the Northern Hemisphere is titled towards the sun it experiences summer since it gets more direct light from the sun.) Students will receive partial credit for correcting those 4 items only.
Friday, March 10, 2017
March 13-17
Don't forget to set your clocks ahead one hour on Sunday!
Monday -
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday -
Thursday -Spelling Sort and Definition Quiz; Precept Paragraph; Climate and Seasons Quiz (study guide will be given to all students on Monday)
Friday - Buzzwords Quiz #1 - Nouns (study cards); Happy St. Patrick's Day wear something green
SS ch 14 - The Constitution (target test date is March 21 - study guide & notes)
Buzzwords are words that are critical for students to understand in order to be successful on EOGs. These are words that they have learned over the years but sometimes "forget" when they are actually faced with a question using these terms. I recently had a lot of students asking me what they were suppose to draw when the question asked for them to "draw conclusions" about the text. The quizzes for these will consist of matching definitions with the correct terms.
Science Weather Unit - the target test date for this Unit is Wednesday March 29. This is a big unit and I strongly recommend that students be studying the notes on their study guides a little each night rather than waiting until right before the test. We have covered most of the key concepts but still have more to learn before the unit test. Students have put lots of notes/reflections in their Science journals. This should be used to study too! We have been reviewing concepts covered on multiple days so if they missed one day that shouldn't be too big of a problem. If they have missed multiple days then they may need to touch base with me to make sure they understand the concepts.
Monday -
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday -
Thursday -Spelling Sort and Definition Quiz; Precept Paragraph; Climate and Seasons Quiz (study guide will be given to all students on Monday)
Friday - Buzzwords Quiz #1 - Nouns (study cards); Happy St. Patrick's Day wear something green
SS ch 14 - The Constitution (target test date is March 21 - study guide & notes)
Buzzwords are words that are critical for students to understand in order to be successful on EOGs. These are words that they have learned over the years but sometimes "forget" when they are actually faced with a question using these terms. I recently had a lot of students asking me what they were suppose to draw when the question asked for them to "draw conclusions" about the text. The quizzes for these will consist of matching definitions with the correct terms.
Science Weather Unit - the target test date for this Unit is Wednesday March 29. This is a big unit and I strongly recommend that students be studying the notes on their study guides a little each night rather than waiting until right before the test. We have covered most of the key concepts but still have more to learn before the unit test. Students have put lots of notes/reflections in their Science journals. This should be used to study too! We have been reviewing concepts covered on multiple days so if they missed one day that shouldn't be too big of a problem. If they have missed multiple days then they may need to touch base with me to make sure they understand the concepts.
Friday, March 3, 2017
March 6-10
Monday -
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday - SS ch 13/American Revolution Test - study guide and notes - students should know at least 5 battles from their study guide and the month/year that they battle occurred - they will have to make a timeline for 5 battles - extra battles with correct dates will get bonus points
Thursday - Spelling Sort and Definition Quiz
Friday - Precept Paragraph, Woods Runner Test (study guides will be given out on Monday), Math Order of Operations Quiz
A few dates to be aware of:
Tuesday - Reading Log
Wednesday - SS ch 13/American Revolution Test - study guide and notes - students should know at least 5 battles from their study guide and the month/year that they battle occurred - they will have to make a timeline for 5 battles - extra battles with correct dates will get bonus points
Thursday - Spelling Sort and Definition Quiz
Friday - Precept Paragraph, Woods Runner Test (study guides will be given out on Monday), Math Order of Operations Quiz
A few dates to be aware of:
- Tuesday, March 7: Chorus students will be off campus for most of the day for Showcase rehearsal - Sing beautifully!
- Tuesday, March 7: permission forms for a field trip to Riverwood Middle School will be going home in the Tuesday folders - please sign and return as soon as possible (no cost - your child may attend even if they will not be going to Riverwood next year)
- Friday, March 10: a few students will be out for Battle of the Books competition! You got this!
- Friday, March 10: the Growing Up class will be from 2:30-3:30 (if you signed your child's permission form)
I believe we have a Spirit Night and Picture day coming up soon. I will verify these dates once I have confirmation about the date and times. Be on the lookout for this information.
Friday, February 24, 2017
Feb. 27 - March 3
Monday -
Tuesday - Reading Logs, Progress Reports go home
Wednesday -
Thursday - Spelling Definition Quiz, Woods Runner ch 13-17 (target due date)
Friday - Precept Paragraph, Math Test on multiplication and division
A friendly reminder to monitor your child's clothes as the weather begins to warm up. Shorts should be past finger tips, shirts should be at least 3 fingers wide (about 2 inches) at the shoulder (no tank tops or spaghetti straps), and we shouldn't be able to see undergarments or bellies. Many students have had growth spurts since the beginning of the school year and what fit them in Sept. may not fit them correctly now. Thanks for your support.
We are beginning our simulation of the American Revolution next week. Please ask your child about these events each day. Hopefully they'll have lots of fun doing it but it does require them to be a good listener to follow everything going on throughout the simulation.
I finished reading the book Wonder to my ELA classes. We've talked a lot about being kind about doing the right thing, even if it's not the popular thing. I have had a few instances lately where some teasing has been occurring and I've spoken to the students who were doing it and used the characters in the book to help make connections to how little comments or jokes can hurt other people. If you see that your child lost coupons for teasing you may want to talk to them and remind them of the importance of being kind and doing what is right by not giving in to peer pressure. This is an important skill they need to learn before they get to Middle School.
Tuesday - Reading Logs, Progress Reports go home
Wednesday -
Thursday - Spelling Definition Quiz, Woods Runner ch 13-17 (target due date)
Friday - Precept Paragraph, Math Test on multiplication and division
A friendly reminder to monitor your child's clothes as the weather begins to warm up. Shorts should be past finger tips, shirts should be at least 3 fingers wide (about 2 inches) at the shoulder (no tank tops or spaghetti straps), and we shouldn't be able to see undergarments or bellies. Many students have had growth spurts since the beginning of the school year and what fit them in Sept. may not fit them correctly now. Thanks for your support.
We are beginning our simulation of the American Revolution next week. Please ask your child about these events each day. Hopefully they'll have lots of fun doing it but it does require them to be a good listener to follow everything going on throughout the simulation.
I finished reading the book Wonder to my ELA classes. We've talked a lot about being kind about doing the right thing, even if it's not the popular thing. I have had a few instances lately where some teasing has been occurring and I've spoken to the students who were doing it and used the characters in the book to help make connections to how little comments or jokes can hurt other people. If you see that your child lost coupons for teasing you may want to talk to them and remind them of the importance of being kind and doing what is right by not giving in to peer pressure. This is an important skill they need to learn before they get to Middle School.
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