What's Happening This Week

I hope everyone had a nice weekend!  The end of the semester is quickly approaching. This will be a busy week as we take last assessments for the quarter. Please make every effort to see that your child is at school and on time.

Math:   Finishing Chapter 5.  Test will be December 13^th (Thursday).

Reading: We will test on the book Santa Paws on Wednesday, Dec. 12^th. The students will be given a vocabulary review sheet and study guide on Tuesday. December book project instructions have been given. This must be a holiday book.  Any holiday is acceptable and the book does not have to be a chapter book. Refer to project directions for more specific information. Due date: Wed. December 12^th.

Writing: We will continue our Unit on descriptive writing. PATTERN STATEMENT: well-chosen words create pictures.  Students are working on their descriptive writing pieces.

Science: Magnets and Descriptive writing on magnets.   We will be making temporary magnets and  discussing induced magnetism and the strength of magnetism. Vocabulary words have already been sent on the quizlet link.

 

History:   Test on Chapter 4, The Cotton Kingdom, Tuesday, Dec. 11^th. Binder check on that day as well. We will also celebrate Alabama’s birthday on Friday,

Dec. 14^th!

Spelling:  Spelling Test on Friday, December 14th. We are focusing on similes this quarter. The simile for this week is “as tough as nails” meaning strong; determined. Alabama Fact should come from fact P. 14.  Classroom words are Christmas, induced, secession, trillion

 

Upcoming Events:

December 13th- Alabama Power presentation

December 17^th- Church- 8:15- St. Paul’s Church

December 18^th- Dismissal at 11:40(Group1); 11:50 (Group2)

December 19- January 2- Christmas Holidays

January 3^rd- Classes Resume