A Few Updates!

ELA

This week students will participate in writing conferences.  We will discuss their strengths and weaknesses while reviewing each child's district writing. Students will also compare with adjectives and they will complete a Wordly Wise Lesson 9 assessment on Wednesday. 

Soc. Stu.

We are done with World War I and students will complete an assessment on the Spanish-American War, Panama Canal, and World War I tomorrow (Tuesday).  Students have a study guide and notes to review.  Our next topic of study is the Roaring Twenties. Ms. Elliott, my student teacher, has a fun activity planned for this topic. 

AVID

A parent checklist for binders will be sent home for you to review with your child on Tuesday.  Review the checklist with your child, initial the designated area, and have your child give the checklist to his/her teacher. 

Field Study

We will be taking a trip to Patriot's Point on April 22.  Patriot's Point is located in Charleston, SC. On this field study, students will participate in labs which covers a few fifth grade science standards. They will also discuss the role of the Navy the military during the various American wars.  The cost of the trip is $40 for students and chaperons.  Mrs. Morgan's class is in need of one more chaperon. Please send in your child's permission form and at least $15 as soon as possible!