Calling all Snow Parents!
Please join us for an informational
meeting regarding BRICS Bond!
-Snow staff will review how Title One
impacts Snow.
-Light breakfast will be served!
See you then!
-Friday, October 25 8:30am-9:30 Snow
Cafeteria
Posts by Rebecca Majetic
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).
Dear Snow Families,
This year for Halloween we are going to begin a new Snow tradition- an all school Halloween Parade! Every class level will have a station to decorate and pass candy out to all students.
Students may wear their costumes to school. This is optional. For safety reasons, we ask that costumes are appropriate. We also ask that there are no masks, weapons, excessive makeup or anything that will distract students from learning as they will be in their costumes for a full school day.
Please let your classroom teacher know if you are willing to be a Parent Leader. This will involve organizing grade level parent helpers, table decorations, candy bags, and candy collection for your grade.
We will also be requesting candy donations on teacher blogs as there are over 450 students in the building! We are asking every class to donate 5 big bags of candy. Thank you for supporting Snow!
When: Thursday October 31, 2019
Where: Snow Hallways
Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m.
Wear: Costumes, Adults Western Theme or your choice
Calling all Snow Parents!
Please join us for an informational
meeting regarding BRICS Bond!
-Snow staff will review how Title One
impacts Snow.
-Light breakfast will be served!
See you then!
-Friday, October 25 8:30am-9:30 Snow
Cafeteria
Need help with Eureka Math? Trouble logging in to Google Classroom at home? Join us on October 25th at 1:40 for assistance! See the attached flyer:
Classroom Events
- Wednesday 10/16 is a Late Start
Curriculum:
Math:
- 5th Grade – Students will continue to work on multiplying multi-digit whole numbers and fully transition to the standard algorithm. Please practice with your child at home and encourage them to work on ZEARN as well.
- 4th Grade – Students will work with multiplicative comparisons word problems, using area and perimeter formulas in real-world contexts, and multiplying by multiples of 10 using an area model.
Reading :
- 5th Grade – Students will make inferences about a text and support with evidence.
- 4th Grade – Students explain procedures, ideas, or concepts in a technical text, including what happened and why, based on specific information 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).
Attendance is extremely important. Students who are not in school miss instruction which puts them behind. Contrary to popular belief, half days are not a “day off” at school. We follow our regular schedule for instruction so students who do not attend half days will miss instruction and have to make up the work missed. Please make all attempts to send your child to school everyday!
Today we had the DTE Energy Presentation. The kids really enjoyed it! They are bringing home a Take Action Energy Kit today. Please go through the kit and complete the activities with them. They learned a lot about it today. Once you do that, there is a survey that you and your child can complete together (very easy). It can be returned to school or submitted online. If the surveys come back, our class will earn a $100 mini-grant from DTE! Please email me if you have any questions.
4th graders will have their Module 2 End-of-Module Assessment tomorrow. Today, we completed/corrected the study guide attached in class. Students may use their Learn Book, Study Guide, Exit Tickets, and Homework to study.