Greetings Families, No School Monday/Friday Half-day
I hope that you are having a good week. It has been a joy to meet with all of you for conferences. It has been a joy to discuss your child's strengths, personality, joys, struggles, and places for growth with you. It is always such a joy to get your insights into how your child is feeling at home, what they love and fear. It is so interesting how the child we see is often so different from the child you see, such as they talk all night at home but never talk in class or they are super focused during class but take forever on homework. It is my joy to partner with you in your noble task of raising your child. Thank you for giving me the privilege of being your child's teacher.
Movie Night Date Changed - November 22
Congratulations to the Prep football team for making the playoffs! Due to AIA regulations and the scheduled playoff game this Friday, Movie Night is moved to Friday, November 22nd. Details can be found in the school newsletter.
No School Monday/Friday Half-day
There is no school on Monday. It is our regular practice to give students and teachers a day off after the conference week. In addition, Friday is a Great Hearts in-service day, so Friday is a half-day. It will be an unusual week when you factor in that Thursday is Great Hearts Day.
Lessons
Grammar/Writing: Next week, students will spend time preparing for the next grammar assessment. The grammar assessment will take place on Thursday. On Tuesday, they will review the content in class. There will be a homework assignment on Tuesday night--a practice test. On Wednesday, we will review the practice test in class. Then, students will be able to use both the in-class practice and homework practice tests to prepare for Thursday's test.
History: In history next week, students will continue to look at the Magna Carta and a new form of government. The Magna Carta is an important document because it sets the stage for the idea that even kings must follow the rules. From this, kings began to find that they must respect the nobles to get things done. Edward I realized that if he wanted something, it was better when he asked for it. However, once you ask for something, it is expected that you always ask. This gave birth to the parliamentary government.
Literature: This week, students will read through chapter ten of Robin Hood.
Math: Having started their study of adding and subtracting fractions this week, next week students will be assessed on Thursday. The challenge of adding and subtracting fractions remains the same as equivalent fractions--math facts. Though students will start with adding and subtracting fractions with the denominator, we will quickly move to fractions with different denominators. Please keep math fact mastery a focus at home if your child is finding this challenging.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students spent time copying all of the Greek and Latin roots for the quarter during week 1. This upcoming week, students will have a longer review check. They will be assessed on roots 1-32. You can find a Quizlet here. I will also embed the matching game below.
Poem: Students should be prepared to recite the poem "Clouds" on Monday, but may not recite until later in the week.
Science: The end of the life science unit is quickly approaching. The half days have led to my instruction falling behind a little. That is why Thursday's quiz has been pushed back to next week. However, once we return, we should be able to get back on track. The quiz scheduled for Thursday will be on Tuesday. The test will be on Friday. Here is a life science Quizlet to help them prepare. I've also attached a matching game below for them to use.
Spalding: With full days resuming, we will get back to Spalding. However, with the shortened week, students will have 20 words on Tuesday, no Spalding on Wednesday to create time for typing, review on Thursday, and test on Friday.
Schedule
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday-Friday: Poem Recitations
Tuesday: Science Quiz
Wednesday-Friday: Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Review Check (1-32)
Thursday: Read-a-Thon - Class Celebration (1:40-2:40 p.m.)
Thursday: Grammar Test - Focus: Direct and Indirect Objects & the 'Not' Adverb
Thursday: History Quiz (Open-Notes)
Thursday: Math Quiz - Review of Prior Content
Thursday: Math Test - Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Friday: HALF-DAY / Great Hearts In-service
Friday: Science Test: Life Science
Friday: Spalding Test
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren
I hope that you are having a good week. It has been a joy to meet with all of you for conferences. It has been a joy to discuss your child's strengths, personality, joys, struggles, and places for growth with you. It is always such a joy to get your insights into how your child is feeling at home, what they love and fear. It is so interesting how the child we see is often so different from the child you see, such as they talk all night at home but never talk in class or they are super focused during class but take forever on homework. It is my joy to partner with you in your noble task of raising your child. Thank you for giving me the privilege of being your child's teacher.
Movie Night Date Changed - November 22
Congratulations to the Prep football team for making the playoffs! Due to AIA regulations and the scheduled playoff game this Friday, Movie Night is moved to Friday, November 22nd. Details can be found in the school newsletter.
No School Monday/Friday Half-day
There is no school on Monday. It is our regular practice to give students and teachers a day off after the conference week. In addition, Friday is a Great Hearts in-service day, so Friday is a half-day. It will be an unusual week when you factor in that Thursday is Great Hearts Day.
Lessons
Grammar/Writing: Next week, students will spend time preparing for the next grammar assessment. The grammar assessment will take place on Thursday. On Tuesday, they will review the content in class. There will be a homework assignment on Tuesday night--a practice test. On Wednesday, we will review the practice test in class. Then, students will be able to use both the in-class practice and homework practice tests to prepare for Thursday's test.
History: In history next week, students will continue to look at the Magna Carta and a new form of government. The Magna Carta is an important document because it sets the stage for the idea that even kings must follow the rules. From this, kings began to find that they must respect the nobles to get things done. Edward I realized that if he wanted something, it was better when he asked for it. However, once you ask for something, it is expected that you always ask. This gave birth to the parliamentary government.
Literature: This week, students will read through chapter ten of Robin Hood.
Math: Having started their study of adding and subtracting fractions this week, next week students will be assessed on Thursday. The challenge of adding and subtracting fractions remains the same as equivalent fractions--math facts. Though students will start with adding and subtracting fractions with the denominator, we will quickly move to fractions with different denominators. Please keep math fact mastery a focus at home if your child is finding this challenging.
Greek and Latin Roots: Students spent time copying all of the Greek and Latin roots for the quarter during week 1. This upcoming week, students will have a longer review check. They will be assessed on roots 1-32. You can find a Quizlet here. I will also embed the matching game below.
Poem: Students should be prepared to recite the poem "Clouds" on Monday, but may not recite until later in the week.
Science: The end of the life science unit is quickly approaching. The half days have led to my instruction falling behind a little. That is why Thursday's quiz has been pushed back to next week. However, once we return, we should be able to get back on track. The quiz scheduled for Thursday will be on Tuesday. The test will be on Friday. Here is a life science Quizlet to help them prepare. I've also attached a matching game below for them to use.
Spalding: With full days resuming, we will get back to Spalding. However, with the shortened week, students will have 20 words on Tuesday, no Spalding on Wednesday to create time for typing, review on Thursday, and test on Friday.
Schedule
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday-Friday: Poem Recitations
Tuesday: Science Quiz
Wednesday-Friday: Scholastic Book Fair
Wednesday: Greek and Latin Roots Review Check (1-32)
Thursday: Read-a-Thon - Class Celebration (1:40-2:40 p.m.)
Thursday: Grammar Test - Focus: Direct and Indirect Objects & the 'Not' Adverb
Thursday: History Quiz (Open-Notes)
Thursday: Math Quiz - Review of Prior Content
Thursday: Math Test - Adding and Subtracting Fractions
Friday: HALF-DAY / Great Hearts In-service
Friday: Science Test: Life Science
Friday: Spalding Test
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren