READING-
Students will finish reading their biographies and taking notes this week. They will begin writing essays and creating their backdrops for display the day of the Wax Museum. Students will be ready to share their learning with you on the afternoon of March 3rd!
WRITING-
Students have been reading short articles about topics currently being debated:
Students have also begun writing some poetry!
MATH
Both grades will complete Unit 4 this week and will move to Unit 5 next week. The following links will provide you with unit overviews:
GRADE 4:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR4-U5.pdf
GRADE 5:
http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR5-U5.pdf
NAEP TESTING
The following is a letter about our students taking the NAEP assessment. It is a test that provides feedback about how the schools in Vermont are doing. You will not receive any results about this test.
Students will finish reading their biographies and taking notes this week. They will begin writing essays and creating their backdrops for display the day of the Wax Museum. Students will be ready to share their learning with you on the afternoon of March 3rd!
WRITING-
Students have been reading short articles about topics currently being debated:
- Should chocolate milk be served at school?
- Should the U.S. keep making pennies?
- Should children be on reality TV?
Students have also begun writing some poetry!
MATH
Both grades will complete Unit 4 this week and will move to Unit 5 next week. The following links will provide you with unit overviews:
GRADE 4:
www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR4-U5.pdf
GRADE 5:
http://www.mathlearningcenter.org/sites/default/files/documents/family/PAR-BR5-U5.pdf
NAEP TESTING
The following is a letter about our students taking the NAEP assessment. It is a test that provides feedback about how the schools in Vermont are doing. You will not receive any results about this test.
BASKET RAFFLE
We are collecting things for our themed baskets that we will raffle off. The baskets are loping pretty sparse right now and could use some help! Please send items in if you are able. If you would prefer to send in a donation, I can use it towards items for our basket.
4th Grade-Summer Fun Theme
(Currently: wet/dry bag to keep items dry when boating, etc and a punch card pass to Branbury)
5th Grade-Vermont Theme
(No items!)
This week:
Tuesday: Band Students to Weybridge, please bring instruments!
Tennis 2:30-3:20
Wednesday: Early Dismissal
Students will be invited to bring in Valentines for classmates on February 14th. If students choose to participate they must include a Valentine for everyone in the class. I will send home class lists this week. Please let me know if you would prefer your child not be included on the list distributed.