Week of January 26

Reading: We will continue our poetry unit this week. We will be focusing on writing our own limericks. We will be studying a variety of genres of poems and keeping a poetry notebook.

Writing/Language:   In preparation for the ACT Aspire writing test, we will begin looking at on-demand writing while presenting our action plan projects to the class!

Math: We will continue in our unit on fractions this week by converting between mixed numbers and improper fractions and adding/subtracting mixed numbers. This will include regrouping and simplifying.

Science/Social Studies: In science we will FINISH our unit on magnetism. In social studies we will finish our American Revolution unit with important Native Americans, women, and African Americans.

Anchor Down these Assessments/Due Dates

• Magnetism brochure project- DUE FRIDAY!
• Poetry test- Friday; Look for a note about our POETRY CAFÉ!

 

100 Book Challenge Goals:

Good- 233 steps

Better- 440 steps

 

 

Captain of the Week:
 
This week’s Captain of the Week is Joe Utley! Joe always tries his best in
class and is on his best behavior. He displays the character traits of:
sense of humor, curiosity, respect, initiative, and cooperation.  To see
what Joe is learning throughout the week, follow us on
Twitter @glay_Jessica
 
 
Reminders from the Marina:
*PTA Meeting/Science fair- Feb.  2^nd at 6:30
*Jump Rope for Heart week- Week of February 9^th
*Valentine’s Day party- February 13^th
*Poetry Café- February 13^th at 10:00 in OES library
*Interims go home- February 13^th
*Late start day- 2 hr delay for students- February 18^th