Greetings Families,
I hope everyone enjoyed their extended weekend. I'm sure it was a delight to your child who has endured the past few weeks of tireless review. The students handled it well and marshmallows seemed to ease the pain, but I'm sure they, like me, are ready to return to learning new content and starting The Wizard of Oz.
If your child hasn't already done so, please have them bring in The Wizard of Oz tomorrow.
Here are the lessons for this week.
History: Students will continue to look at the development of the U.S. Constitution. Last week they learned why some Virginia delegates wanted to scrap the Articles of Confederation and create something new. This week, they will learn how the founders sought to keep the government from becoming too powerful through checks and balances, the process of its ratification, and why the Consitution is still used today.
Language Arts: Though this is a short week, the students will resume their regular study of Spalding. Students will start their journey with Dorothy to see the Wizard of Oz. For grammar, students will spend some time reviewing diagramming and classifying sentences, and at the end of the week, they will do this through a challenge.
Math: In math, students will be introduced to equations for linear graphing. There is a test scheduled for Thursday.
Science: In science, students will continue their study of the circulatory system. Students should by now have the heart and flow of blood memorized. This week, students will learn about pulse, blood pressure, what makes up blood, the role of the liver and spleen, and why there are different types of blood.
4/19, Science: Circulatory System Quiz
4/20, Math: Unit 9 - Cumulative Assessment
I hope everyone enjoyed their extended weekend. I'm sure it was a delight to your child who has endured the past few weeks of tireless review. The students handled it well and marshmallows seemed to ease the pain, but I'm sure they, like me, are ready to return to learning new content and starting The Wizard of Oz.
If your child hasn't already done so, please have them bring in The Wizard of Oz tomorrow.
Here are the lessons for this week.
Lessons
History: Students will continue to look at the development of the U.S. Constitution. Last week they learned why some Virginia delegates wanted to scrap the Articles of Confederation and create something new. This week, they will learn how the founders sought to keep the government from becoming too powerful through checks and balances, the process of its ratification, and why the Consitution is still used today.
Language Arts: Though this is a short week, the students will resume their regular study of Spalding. Students will start their journey with Dorothy to see the Wizard of Oz. For grammar, students will spend some time reviewing diagramming and classifying sentences, and at the end of the week, they will do this through a challenge.
Math: In math, students will be introduced to equations for linear graphing. There is a test scheduled for Thursday.
Science: In science, students will continue their study of the circulatory system. Students should by now have the heart and flow of blood memorized. This week, students will learn about pulse, blood pressure, what makes up blood, the role of the liver and spleen, and why there are different types of blood.
Important Dates
4/19, Science: Circulatory System Quiz
4/20, Math: Unit 9 - Cumulative Assessment
4/21, Science: Circulatory System Quiz
4/24, History: U.S. Constitution Test - Chapters 1-10
5/2, Math: Unit 10 - Cumulative Assessment
5/2, Science: Circulatory System Unit Exam
5/5, History: Early Presidents Quiz - Chapters 1-8
5/11, History: Early Presidents Test
5/16, MAP
5/17, Greek and Latin Roots Exam - Roots 1-100
5/18, Science: Respiratory System Test
5/18, Math: Unit 11 - Cumulative Assessment
5/19, Language Arts: Grammar Test
5/19, Final Day of Clubs
5/24, Half Day
5/25, Half Day
5/26, Half Day & Last Day of School
4/24, History: U.S. Constitution Test - Chapters 1-10
5/2, Math: Unit 10 - Cumulative Assessment
5/2, Science: Circulatory System Unit Exam
5/5, History: Early Presidents Quiz - Chapters 1-8
5/11, History: Early Presidents Test
5/16, MAP
5/17, Greek and Latin Roots Exam - Roots 1-100
5/18, Science: Respiratory System Test
5/18, Math: Unit 11 - Cumulative Assessment
5/19, Language Arts: Grammar Test
5/19, Final Day of Clubs
5/24, Half Day
5/25, Half Day
5/26, Half Day & Last Day of School
Grade Reports
I also wanted to let you know that I plan to send out grade reports tomorrow for every student. You might find that your child's grade is significantly higher or lower than normal. The reason for this is because almost all of the grades are based on homework since we have had no tests and only a few quizzes. Over the next few weeks, as we start taking more quizzes and tests, I imagine the grades will start to balance out to what you have seen throughout the year or hopefully a little better.
Some of you might find that your child's performance is well below what you would expect because they have not been turning in their homework. If this is the cause, please help your child develop good homework habits and responsibility by requiring him or her to fill out his or her planner, checking his or her planner and homework each night, and by applying appropriate consequences when you get an email from me telling you your child did not turn in his or her homework. You might also want to make sure he or she puts his or her name on his or her work since the procedure for homework turned in with no name is to throw it away because dishonest students were placing their name on other people's work. Your support in this area is greatly appreciated.
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren