Week of March 16

Reading: After MAP testing on Monday, we will be starting a novel study on the book Shiloh and be starting our own book clubs! Be looking for a note home about this coming soon!

Writing/Language:   In preparation for the ACT Aspire writing test, we will continue looking at on-demand writing. In addition, we will begin writing our own tall tales!

Math: We will continue be looking at mean, median, mode and range this week, along with circles. Students should also be studying the MAP study log for math every night.

Science/Social Studies: In science we will begin our weather unit with clouds and the water cycle. In social studies we will continue our unit on government by discussing the Const/African     Amer., early leaders, & political parties.     Anchor Down these Assessments/Due Dates Bill of Rights/Citizenship (Thursday) & TOM test #3 (Fri) Study MAP study guides- MATH nightly! Lunar Log nightly Mon.-Thurs. 100 Book Challenge Goals: Good- 310 steps Better- 580 steps Captain of the Week:   This week’s Captain of the Week is Lucas Gaines! Lucas ALWAYS takes his time, focuses, and tries his very bests in class and on work/tests. He always has a positive attitude and is excited to learn. I know Lucas is going to do a fantastic job on both of his MAP tests coming up! Keep up the great work, Lucas! Reminders from the Marina:   *Reading MAP testing- Monday, March 16th *Math MAP testing- Tuesday, March 24th *Chic-Fil-A- March 19th *3rd Quarter Awards- March 31st at 8:30 *Students will have very little (if any) written homework this week so they can focus on studying for all of their tests (including MAP testing). Please make sure your child takes advantage of this time!