Good Afternoon Families!
It looks as if winter weather already here! Please be sure your child is wearing a coat and appropriate articles of clothing (gloves, hats, etc.) to school. We want all students to stay warm during outdoor recess.
I am excited to meet with you during Parent-Teacher Conferences. There is so much to cover, and so little time (15 minutes), so in order to stay on schedule, we want to make sure that everyone is on time. You can log onto Sign-Up Genius to check your conference time. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.
School Progress Reports
***Your child’s progress report will be available online after 3:00 pm this afternoon.
Parents, please note:
Your child’s progress report indicates his or her current progress toward an expectation. When a standard repeats in more than one trimester–as is typical in literacy instruction, for example–we do not expect students will master the knowledge and skills indicated until the completion of the last trimester in which the standard is reported on. In fact, it’s likely that many students will earn a score of Developing.
Your child’s progress report indicates his or her current progress toward an expectation. When a standard repeats in more than one trimester–as is typical in literacy instruction, for example–we do not expect students will master the knowledge and skills indicated until the completion of the last trimester in which the standard is reported on. In fact, it’s likely that many students will earn a score of Developing.
For example, we assess students using text we expect they will be able to master by the end of the school year. For a literacy course standard that repeats, we report each trimester based on your child’s progress toward those end-of-year expectations. This practice gives you consistent information regarding where your child is performing currently, compared to where he or she should be later in the school year or at the year’s end.
What might you expect to see for a standard that repeats in more than one trimester? You might expect to see a steady progression, such as Not Mastering (1) or Developing (2) in Trimester 1; Developing (2) in Trimester 2; and Mastering (3) in Trimester 3.
Here's What's Happening in Class:
Literacy
This week we, we started our new story, The Road to Freedom. It is narrated from the point of view of a young girl who is traveling on the Underground Railroad with her mother in hopes of making it North to freedom. We look forward to having many valuable discussions related to topics raised within the story.
Writing
Our students are currently wrapping up their research on an endangered animal, and creating a brochure or Google Slideshow discussing why the animal is endangered, and what the world can do to save them from becoming extinct. Have your child tell you some fun facts about his or her endangered animal!
Math
Our students are continuing their work with decimals. They are currently refining their skills in the area of using expanded decimal notation, comparing decimals, adding and subtracting decimals, and rounding decimals.
Social Studies
Last week we wrapped up our learning about slavery and how it affected the growth of Colonial America. We will dive into Government/Civics in the coming weeks. Students will be able to describe how a citizen can show patriotism, explain why liberty is an important thing, and also explain the meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance.
Science
We have been studying the four main systems of Earth: the biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and geosphere. We’ve been learning about the attributes and characteristics of each, as well as how they interact with each other. We are now focusing on determining which of Earth’s systems interact to produce weather and climate. Students will be creating a diagram and giving a weather report about one of their examples. Stay tuned for weather news you can use.
Upcoming Events
**Monday, November 19: Early Release - 2:00 PM
**Monday, November 19 & Tuesday, November 20: Parent - Parent / Teacher Conferences
**Tuesday, November 20-Friday, November 23: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Friendly Reminders
**Please remember to send your child with a healthy snack. Nothing feeds the brain better than something healthy!
**Please continue to have your child practice his or her multiplication facts up to 12.
**Please continue to have your child practice his or her multiplication facts up to 12.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Enjoy your weekend and stay warm!
Enzie Pangilinan
