Greetings
Parents,
I hope everyone
has had a joy filled weekend. Let me begin this post by discussing our lessons
for the week.
Math
This week we
will begin our study of geometry. On Thursday, the students will take a
school-wide assessment that is used for Archway Arete student and teacher
evaluations. The students should treat this assessment much like they did the
AzMERIT testing by getting sufficient rest, and by taking the test seriously
but by not being stressed about it.
Language Arts
Poem: “The Land of Story-Books,” by Robert Louis
Stevenson
Spalding: This week follows our
normal procedures.
Literature: Students will be reading
and discussing chapters 21-26 of the Little
House on the Prairie.
Writing and
Grammar: This week
students will continue to refine their summarization and copying from dictation
skills in writing while reviewing adverbs and verbs in grammar.
School-Wide
Assessment: The students
will be taking a school-wide assessment in language arts, same as in math.
History
This week
students will be studying the middle colonies, while focusing on the Dutch
settlement of New York and William Penn and the Quakers.
Science
In science this
week the students will have an opportunity to discuss the more mysterious
aspects of the universe, such as black holes and its origin. In doing so, we
will be discussing the Big Bang theory. This will be taught as a popular theory
that aims to make since of the observable evidence, but that may change as new
evidence is discovered.
Assessments at a Glance
Monday: Science
Tuesday: None
Wednesday: None
Thursday: Math: School-Wide Assessment
Friday: Language Arts: School-Wide Assessment
Let me end this
post with a thank you.
Last week I was
truly blessed by the kind words and gifts of my students. I received poems,
letters, pictures, Raman Noodles, gift cards, ties, other gifts, and chocolate
without end. My heart was overwhelmed by their kind gestures and love. However,
I know that their generous gifts were only theirs in part. Behind their smiles
and gifts were your gracious spirits. Throughout this year you have gifted me
with presents. In our meetings you have graced me with your smiles and kind
words. As I stand on the cusp of my first year of teaching, I cannot image a
better year. I want to thank your children and you for a wonderful year and
many joyful memories.
I hope everyone
has a great week.
Best,
Michael
Naaktgeboren