Greetings Families,
It is hard to believe, but there are only two weeks of the first quarter left. It is exciting to think of how far the students have come thus far. Though I'm still pressing them to become better scholars, it is amazing to see the improvements that have happened. For example, the averages on science and history quizzes have improved greatly.
4B Family Meet and Greet
I hope you've seen the family meet and greet set up by our class moms. Here is the pertinent information.
Grand Parent's Day
Lessons
Poem: Students should be working toward memorizing "Dreams" this week.
Science: As students continue their study of life, they will turn their attention to plants during week eight. There is a science quiz on Friday. Here are the review questions.
It is hard to believe, but there are only two weeks of the first quarter left. It is exciting to think of how far the students have come thus far. Though I'm still pressing them to become better scholars, it is amazing to see the improvements that have happened. For example, the averages on science and history quizzes have improved greatly.
4B Family Meet and Greet
I hope you've seen the family meet and greet set up by our class moms. Here is the pertinent information.
- When: Friday, September 27th @ 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
- Where: Cooley Station Communication Poor (3733 E. Leslie Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85296)
- BYOP: Bring Your Own Pizza
- Drinks and Treats: Click Here to Sign Up
Grand Parent's Day
Grade Parent's Day is this Friday. This was promoted on the school newsletter and a flyer was also sent home. I've already had questions about late registrations. I'm not really sure if grandparents can still be added. Here is what was in the school newsletter a few weeks back. You will see that the RSVP link is down. If you have questions, I would recommend reaching out to Ms. Pati.
Fourth Annual Grandparents Day
Archway Classical Academy Arete is proud to announce our fourth annual Grandparents Day event. (Click here for more information.) Please RSVP here by September 13th. If you would like to submit a photo for our Grandparents Day slideshow, email a picture of you and your grandchild/ren to Jessica Vaughan, Academy Giving Manager. We look forward to having you join us for this year's celebration!
Lessons
Writing/Grammar: On Monday, students will take their next grammar test. I sent a grammar practice test home yesterday for students to use to prepare. In addition, they should have brought home a class practice that closely resembles what the test will look like. The first page is completely memorization. The second page is putting the grammar skills of classification and diagramming to use. Following the test on Monday, students will spend the rest of the week developing their writing skills.
History: This week, students will look at what city life was like during the Middle Ages and the role of women. After that, we will return to the narrative of the Middle Ages with a look at William the Conqueror and Henry II. There are no tests or quizzes this week. Please remember to have your child continue to work on his/her Europe project.
Literature: Students are nearing the climactic solution to the threat of goblins in The Princess and the Goblin. This week, students will read chapters 28-30.
Math: This week, students will have two assessments. The first one is on Monday and will cover addition and subtraction. On Friday, students will take a cumulative unit review. This week, students will spend time reviewing prior content and reviewing multiplication and division. There is a test on Monday of week nine as well over multiplication and division.
Greek and Latin Roots: Every four weeks, students take a long review check to help them maintain memorization of all of the roots they have been taught thus far. This week, they will take a review check over roots 1-22. Here is a Quizlet you may use allow your child to use to review. I've also embedded it below.
Poem: Students should be working toward memorizing "Dreams" this week.
Science: As students continue their study of life, they will turn their attention to plants during week eight. There is a science quiz on Friday. Here are the review questions.
- A plant is a living organism that makes its own food.
- Roots take in water and nutrients from the soil.
- The stem delivers water and nutrients to the rest of the plant. Photosynthesis happens in the leaves.
- Write the correct photosynthesis equation: Carbon Dioxide + Water + Light à Glucose + Oxygen.
- Vascular tissues are special types of tissues that move food and water throughout the plant.
Spalding: Students will learn ten new words this week and then continue working on the rule pages. There is a Spalding test on Friday.
Schedule
Monday: Grammar Test
Monday: Math Test - Addition and Subtraction
Tuesday: Picture Day
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots
Thursday: Math Quiz
Tuesday: Picture Day
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots
Thursday: Math Quiz
Friday: Math Test - Cumulative Assessment
Friday: Science Quiz
Friday: Spalding Test
Friday: Science Quiz
Friday: Spalding Test
Monday-Friday (Week 9): "Dreams" Recitation
Monday (Week 9): Math Test - Multiplication and Division
Monday (Week 9): Math Test - Multiplication and Division
Wednesday (Week 9): History Quiz
Wednesday (Week 9): Greek and Latin Roots Test (1-25)
Thursday (Week 9): Math Quiz
Thursday (Week 9): Science Quiz
Friday (Week 9): Math Test - Multiplication by a 2-Digit Number
Friday (Week 9): Spalding Test
Wednesday (Week 9): Greek and Latin Roots Test (1-25)
Thursday (Week 9): Math Quiz
Thursday (Week 9): Science Quiz
Friday (Week 9): Math Test - Multiplication by a 2-Digit Number
Friday (Week 9): Spalding Test
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren