Happy Friday Families!
Trimester 2 is coming to an end next week. Starting this week, and finishing next week, our students will complete several literacy/writing assessments to demonstrate their progress on T2 learning targets. They have worked so incredibly hard!
Check below to see what we've covered over the last couple of weeks:
Reading
We just wrapped up our exciting novel, George’s Secret Key to the Universe. The kids enjoyed the plot twists and the character development of George, Eric, and Dr. Reeper all throughout the book! They especially fell in love with George, who discovered the mysteries of the universe while he learned about various aspects such as stars, planets, and moons. This is the first in a series of books. Students showed so much interest that they have asked for other books in the series. Unfortunately our library does not have any copies of the other books, but your local library should have a few copies available!
Writing
Connecting to the theme of the universe, the students just finished their own science fiction narratives. They brainstormed characters, events, and others ideas to include within their stories. It was so neat to see their creative juices flow! Remember to ask your student all about the sci-fi narrative he/she wrote!
Math
We're currently strengthening our abilities to multiply fractions while utilizing the area model and the traditional method. Most recently, we have been learning different methods to multiply mixed numbers by a fraction, using both the area model and improper fractions. We're learning how to solve these problems utilizing models, as well as more traditional strategies. We will be moving on to division of fractions next week!
**Please note: Students will take the first math placement test next week, on Wednesday, February 22nd.
Social Studies
We are wrapping up our second unit in social studies, on the Colonial Era. Most recently, we have explored the way that slavery and social structures influenced the colonial era. We will wrap up our unit by creating quilt squares as a project to demonstrate our understanding of how complexities of the past can help us meet challenges of the present. We are excited to share these at conferences next month!
Important Dates
Monday, February 20th- No School (President’s Day)
Wednesday, February 22nd- 6th Grade Placement Test- Math
Friday, February 24th- Student Council Mismatch Day
Friday, February 24th- Trimester 2 Ends
Friday, March 3rd- No School (Institute Day)
Monday, March 6th- No School (Pulaski Day)
Tuesday, March 14th- Early Release
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.
**Band and orchestra students should remember to be prepared with their instruments and music books on the days that lessons take place.
Thank you for your continued support and have a wonderful weekend!
Enzie Pangilinan
