Mrs. Majetic's Class

March is reading month and we want to decorate the main hallway for our theme Even the Jungle Needs Leaders!  If you would like to create a Jungle Prop for Snow School keep reading!

What: Create a prop to be hung or placed in our main hallway, the bigger the better:)

When: Due Friday Feb 28, 2020.

The student who wins first prize will get a Target Gift Certificate for $25.

The winner will be announced on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Student Contest

March is reading month and we want to decorate the main hallway for our theme Even the Jungle Needs Leaders!  If you would like to create a Jungle Prop for Snow School keep reading!

What: Create a prop to be hung or placed in our main hallway, the bigger the better:)

When: Due Friday Feb 28, 2020.

The student who wins first prize will get a Target Gift Certificate for $25.

The winner will be announced on Monday, March 2, 2020.

Valentines Day is Friday, Feb 14th! If they choose, students may bring valentines to pass out but must bring one for each student. Students may also hand out candy that comes with the valentines, but due to nut allergies, please make sure the candy does not contain tree nuts or peanuts. Students were given a list of names today to help them with their valentines.

Students are given a reading log every Monday. They are to record the minutes they read each day on the log. On Sunday, students have it signed by a parent to verify that they have read each day and return it to school on Monday. Each student gets one copy, subsequent copies are the student’s responsibility to make.

The End-of-Module 4 assessment for 4th grade will be tomorrow. We have been focusing on PRECISION in this unit. Students must measure precisely, use straightedges to draw lines, and indicate angles, angle arcs, right angles, lines, line segments, rays, degrees, and perpendicular and parallel lines. Attached is the study guide and angle/quadrilateral help sheets.

We could use more Chaperones for our Field Trip on Friday. If you have a background check on file and would like to join us, you can meet us at school around 9:00 am. You will have to pay the full price of admission, $18 + $6 for each show (if you wish to attend those). Email me if you have any questions (majetir@dearbornschools.org).

Classroom Events

• Late Start Wednesday
• 4th Grade End of Module 4 Assessment, Thursday 2/6
• PTA Meeting 3:45 pm, Thursday 2/6
• Detroit Science Center Field Trip, Friday 2/7
• Valentine’s Movie Night 6:30 pm, Friday 2/7

Curriculum:

Math:

• 5th Grade – Students will continue to multiply and divide fractions.
• 4th Grade – Students will finish up Module 4 and begin Module 5, which will be fractions.

Reading :

• 5th Grade – Students will quote directly from a literary text to support inferences made about it and to better understand the text.
• 4th Grade – Students will use details and examples in literary texts to make and support inferences.

Writing – Students will begin a new PBW in preparation for MStep.

Social Studies:

• 4th Grade – Students will begin a unit on our Federal Government.
• 5th Grade – Students will be joining Mr. DeSantis’ class for Social Studies this year. 

Science:

• 4th Grade –  Students continue studying “Waves of Sound”. This unit helps students develop the idea that sound is an actual thing, a wave of vibrations traveling through the air.
• 5th Grade – Students will be joining Ms. Sherlock’s class for Science this year. 

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).  

Mobile Food Pantry

Classroom Events

• NWEA testing concludes this week
• Popcorn Friday!
• Please login and check Parent Connect to keep up with your child’s grades. You can view all test and assignment grades, as well as, any incomplete or missing assignments your child may have.

Curriculum:

Math:

• 5th Grade – Students will analyze fraction data through line plots and interpret fractions as division.
• 4th Grade – Students will recognize and draw lines of symmetry for given two-dimensional figures, analyze and classify triangles and quadrilaterals, as well as, constructing triangle and quadrilaterals on square or triangular grid paper.

Reading :

• 5th Grade – Students will summarize literary texts.
• 4th Grade – Students will summarize literary texts.

*Ask your child to bring home their Ready Common Core Workbook to show you what they are working on!

Writing – Students are finishing up the MStep Field Test.

Social Studies:

• 4th Grade – We are wrapping up the movement of people in the United States by examining Pushes and Pulls.
• 5th Grade – Students will be joining Mr. DeSantis’ class for Social Studies this year. 

Science:

• 4th Grade –  Students continue studying “Waves of Sound”. This unit helps students develop the idea that sound is an actual thing, a wave of vibrations traveling through the air.
• 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).  

Due to our shortened week, there is no Weekly Reading Assignment or Spelling this week. Also, the 5th grade End-of-Module Assessment has been moved to Friday.