Week of April 13th

Reading: We will conclude our novel study on the book Shiloh and continue in our book clubs! With all books we will be looking at story elements, character traits, predictions, and inferences.

Writing/Language:   In preparation for the ACT Aspire writing test, we will continue looking at on-demand writing. We will also be focusing on editing.

Math: We will continue in our measurement unit by looking at solving word problems with units of distance and time.

Science/Social Studies: In science we will continue in our weather unit w/ severe weather and reading weather maps. In social studies we will continue our Westward Expansion with early pioneers, motives, and  territorial acquisition.     Anchor Down these Assessments/Due Dates SS test on pioneers and motives for moving west- Friday Severe weather test- next Wednesday 100 Book Challenge Goals: Good- 332 steps Better- 620 steps Captain of the Week:   This week’s Captain of the Week is Jaxson Westphal! Jaxson worked extremely hard on MAP testing and works hard every day! Jaxson displays the character traits of: sense of humor, common sense, respect, curiosity, cooperation, and initiative. Great job, Jaxson! Keep it up! J   Reminders from the Marina:   *Spring Picture orders due- April 14th *Chic-Fil-A spirit night- April 14th *PTA/Fine Arts night- April 16th at 6:30 *School Spirit Day- April 24th *Interim reports go home April 28th *ACT Aspire testing- April 28th-30th; PASS testing May 7th & 8th *Muffins with Moms has been changed to the week of May 11th!