Classroom Events
- BRICS Bond Meeting, October 25th at 8:30
- Parent Tech Meeting, October 25th at 1:40. Sign up here: tiny.cc/27qmez
- Halloween Parade Helper Sign-Up
- 5th Grade: Social Studies Test on Thursday 10/24 and Science Test on Tuesday 10/29. Students have materials to use to study and can use Quizlet online as well.
Curriculum:
Math:
- 5th Grade – Students will multiply and divide decimals using the traditional algorithm and convert measurements using multiplication.
- 4th Grade – Students will multiply multi-digit numbers by one-digit numbers using partial products, area model, and the traditional algorithm
Reading – Students will identify two or more main ideas in a text and explain how they are supported by the details in the text.
Writing – Our first writing assignment will focus on Narrative writing. Students will create their own story based on a Big Top Circus theme.
Social Studies:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on how the United States can be divided into different regions based on physical and human characteristics.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Mr. DeSantis’ class for Social Studies this year. Their first unit of study will be an introduction to the Constitution and rights of citizens.
Science:
- 4th Grade – The first unit will focus on Energy. Students will learn how it is transferred, converted, and related to the speed of an object.
- 5th Grade – Students will be joining Ms. Sherlock’s class for Science this year. Their first unit of study will be the Structure and Properties of Matter.
Spelling:
All classroom spelling lists, activities, and tests will be online this year. Students will be given spelling words on Monday each week and tested on Friday. Please see this document to learn how to view your child’s grades. Students are expected to study their words at home each night. Here are some ideas on how to practice words with your child, Spelling Practice Ideas(please note, the directions on it do not apply).