April 28 - May 2

MAP Time!  

The week we have been preparing for all year is finally here.  This week, we begin MAP testing in Communication Arts.  The kids have prepared for this, worked hard and they are ready to go!  

In Science this week, we begin with an open-book test today.  Hopefully, this will help them.  I am sorry that we didn't have time for the two-day study guide, but it is crunch time.  I have full confidence that they will do well.  Due to testing, and preparing for the Math MAP, this is the only Science we will have this week.  

In Math, we will work on adding angles, parallel and perpendicular lines and line segments, classifying quadrilaterals, and lines of symmetry, as well as preparing for the MAP test.  Next Tuesday and Wednesday we will test from 8:30 to around 10:00.   

Later this week, we are introducing a project that the students will begin work on, and present next Friday.  This is the Famous Missourian Project.  A note will be sent home about this project.  More on this next week!

We will try to keep a pretty relaxing beginning of the week so the kids can rest up for the test.  Thank you for helping ensure they will be here on Tuesday and Wednesday with a good night's sleep, a stress-less morning, and a full belly.  We are going to ROCK THIS TEST!!!

April 22- 25

Welcome Back

I hope everyone is rested after a nice break.  The ball keeps rolling as the end of the year approaches.

This week in Math, students will begin studying geometry.  We will study points, rays, angles, circles, and triangles.  We will also work on measuring angles.  There will be a Quick Quiz on Friday.

In Science, we will continue our study of matter.  We will talk about mixtures and solutions and chemical changes.  Due to time constraints, we will have an open-book test on Monday, April 28.  We will not have a study guide.

We will continue our MAP prep in communication arts.

Next week , we begin our MAP testing on Tuesday, and conclude on Wednesday.  We will test first thing in the morning until about 9:30.  Please try to make sure you child has a  good night's sleep, a good breakfast and arrives at school on time.  This helps to ease the student's mind, and gives them a stress-free testing day.  Please let me know if you have any questions.   

April 14- 16

Spring Break

Sorry for the late post...my computer was running updates all day!  

Ahhhh...spring is in the air...with a little snow.  Hopefully, the weather will work itself out so we can all enjoy a wonderful spring break this weekend.  

Although our week is short, plan on having a full three days for your child!

This week in Math, students will finish up chapter 7.  On Tuesday, students will have a Quick Quiz over the recently learned concepts.  This will be 5 simple questions that they can use their binders for.  They will then receive a chapter review.  On Wednesday, students will have a test that they many use their binders on.  I have tried to pull any students who seem to be struggling with concepts.  This isn't many, so I hope that this test goes smoothly.  

In Science, we will begin our new unit on matter and how it changes.  We will have an investigation or two on Wednesday.  

In English Language Arts, we continue with our MAP review.  So far, these are going well.  The students are noticing that some questions can be tricky, and require multiple answers.  Our biggest area to work on is reading closely, and paraphrasing any questions that they may not understand.  continue practicing this with your child at home.  Have them reword a difficult to understand word problem.  A sentence at a time can be helpful...maybe even a word at at time!

This week, look for two things in your child's backpacks:  a field trip note, and progress reports.  As a reminder, AR points end on May 19.  By the progress reports, I am concerned if students have fewer than 5.  

Thank you always for your continued support!  I am not looking forward to the end of my time with this class!  :(

Have a Blessed Easter!

Thank You

Thank You, Thank You!

I wanted to say thank you to this wonderful class that I have!  They have worked very hard to make my birthday special today.  I am very touched at their thoughtfulness.  I am posting because I know that their parents not only helped them out today, but also have helped shape them into the compassionate human beings that they are today.  So thank you all (students and parents) for your thoughtfulness.  It is much appreciated!  

I am sad already thinking about the end of the year.  I don't want this group of kids to ever leave my room!  :)  

April 7- 11

Happy Monday!

I hope that everyone enjoyed the beautiful weekend!  Here is a look at our week ahead!

In Math, we will begin looking at fractions as decimals.  Hopefully, this will help some students who struggled with fractions to see them a little differently.  

In Science, we will continue our study on matter.  By Wednesday, we will begin preparing for our test on Friday.

In English Language Arts, students will continue their practice for the MAP test.  It may seem a ways off, but it will be here before we know it.  So far, the students are rocking the practice tests!  That is a great sign!

Although this looks like a slim week, all of the lessons are packed full.  We will remain pretty busy.  

Have a great week!