Catching up this week and looking ahead to the week of February 24

What a week it has been!

Hello, families!  I hope you all stayed safe and warm these past few days!  I am sure we're all looking forward to continuing to thaw out, as these spring-like temperatures head our way!  I can't wait to see the kids and hear about their time off.

I know the kids were exciting about sharing their Valentines!  The holiday has passed, but if your child would still like to pass out cards, he/she may do so Wednesday, February 19, during our morning meeting.  Please be mindful of our school's healthy snack procedure (no sweets, please)!

This week:  We have a lot of catching up to do!  Students will continue learning what was originally scheduled for last week.  In math, they will learn about angles, polygons and triangles (lessons 11-2 through 11-4).  As historians, students will wrap up their unit on the American Revolution.  They will review for the test this Thursday and be assessed Friday, February 21.  Students will complete the district writing assessment this Wednesday.  They will continue reading their American Revolutionary biographies.  Students will also finish their study of conjunctions.

Looking ahead:  The children will continue working on geometry (lessons 11-5, through 11-8).  Students will review their math study guide in class Thursday, February 27, and test Friday, February 28, on Topic 11.  Please continue to encourage your child to practice his/her facts every day!  Students will continue to have mixed operation quizzes throughout the rest of the school year.  As historians, students will kick off a unit of study on government.  In reading, students will wrap up their American Revolution biographies and create a product to showcase what they learned about their hero/heroine. Students will also continue preparing for the PASS writing test, which is in March.  They will revisit reference materials like dictionaries, thesauri, etc.  

Homework:  Students will turn in Week 21's homework packet/reading log Friday, February 21.  They will receive a new packet/reading log (Week 22) this Friday.  It will be due Friday, February 28.

Thank you again for all of your support, understanding and flexibility!  Have a great short week!