Mrs. Majetic's Class

Dear Snow Families,

Because of school shut down, pizza kit  order forms and payments are due on Tuesday, April 14th ( NO EXCEPTIONS) and pizza kits will be delivered on The week of May11th  TBD. Please take this extra time and SELL SELL SELL.  www.pizzakit.com (Fundraiser ID #370628) .  

Thanks for supporting our upcoming 5th graders as they prepare for their last year as Snow Wolves!
5th Grade Team

The main form of communication will be through this blog. Please check it daily for more information. If you have questions, please email majetir@dearbornschools.org.

Today a very important survey was sent home with your child on orange paper. Please take a minute to fill it out and send back to school with your child tomorrow. Thank you in advance!

Please read the following statement from Ms. Alcodary. Students may not keep wipes/sanitizer in their desks. Students have access to sanitizer and soap and water at all times. Desks will be wiped when necessary.

Classroom Events

• Voting, Tuesday, March 10th
• 1/2 Day Friday, March 13th

Curriculum:

Math:

• 5th Grade – Students will continue to multiply and divide fractions.
• 4th Grade – Students will continue adding and subtracting fractions then extend fraction equivalence to fractions greater than 1.

Reading – Students will compare and analyze accounts of the same topic.

Writing – Students will continue to write comparison/contrast essays.

Social Studies:

• 4th Grade – Students will be learning about the government of the United States.
• 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 – Students will finish up our unit on Sound Waves.
• 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,

We are noticing an increase in traffic congestion along Culver at dismissal.  Cars should not be waiting or parked in the bus lane.  You may be ticketed.  Officer Krakowski will be present at dismissal. 

There is parking available on Houston, Ash and Texas.  Please get here early enough to park your car and walk over to meet your child.

Thank you in advance for keeping Snow student safe!Thank you,

Amal Alcodray
PrincipalSnow School

MARCH is HERE!  The best month of the year… Please look at the following attachments for a month full of  FUN:

March is Reading Month Calendar

Reading Log

Directions for the At Home Project Due on March 31, 2010.

Please email Mrs. Bush: bushm@dearbornscchools.org with any questions!

Please take a moment to complete this parent survey. Thanks!

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