Mrs. Majetic's Class

Classroom Events

• Popcorn Day is Friday!
• 5th Grade Science Quiz on Monday, November 25th (Mr. D Rotation) and Tuesday, November 26th (Ms. Sherlock Rotation).
• 5th Grade End-of-Module Test is Tuesday, November 26th.
• Picture Retake Day is Tuesday, November 26th

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Curriculum:

Math:

• 5th Grade – Students will continue to divide decimals by solving division word problems involving multi-digit division with group size unknown and the number of groups unknown. There will be a End-of-Module Test on Tuesday 11/26. Students can use the Study Guide, Learn Book, and Homework to study.
• 4th Grade – Students will use tape diagrams to add multi-digit whole numbers in word problems.

Reading – 

5th Grade – Students will compare and contrast characters in a drama by referring to what the characters do, say, and feel.

4th Grade – Students will be supporting inferences about informational texts by referring to the what the text says explicitly.

Writing – Students will finish The Water Bear PBW.

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. Students are finishing up this unit with a culminating project on Regions.
• 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).  

On days we have indoor lineup, we will no longer be lining up in the gym. Students instead, will enter the building and sit outside their classrooms. Safety patrols and staff will be stationed throughout the building for supervision. This helps with keeping the gym floor dry for our gym classes. Thank you in advance.  

Amal Alcodray
Principal Snow School

There has been no official word on when Tuesday’s Parent-Teacher Conferences make-up date will be. There are several slots open for this Thursday, please visit the Sign-Up Genius at http://bit.ly/2mdtGi2.

Reminder! Tuesday and Thursday are Parent-Teacher Conferences. If you haven’t signed up for a time to meet or need to change your time, please visit http://bit.ly/2mdtGi2.

Classroom Events

• Parent-Teacher Conferences 4-7, Tuesday and Thursday
• Parent-Teacher Conference sign-up here
• 5th Grade ELA Unit 1 Assessment Tuesday (see Reading for details)
• Skate Night Friday!

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Curriculum:

Math:

• 5th Grade – Students will continue to divide divide multi-digit dividends by multi-digit divisors. They will transition to dividing decimals by multiples of ten and basic facts.
• 4th Grade – Students will transition to solving division problems with remainders without using the area model. They will also begin using and understanding factors to define prime and composite.

Reading:

5th: Students will take their first Unit Assessment on Tuesday. We will review on Monday, and students can use the Quizlet and their Ready Common Core Workbooks to study (uploaded Google Classroom).

The rest of the week will be spent comparing and contrasting characters in a drama (play).

4th: Students will make inferences about informational text based on key details and examples from the text to better understand the author’s ideas about the topic.

Writing – Students will continue working on their first PBW (process based writing) assignment which is about the Tiny Water Bear. Ask them about it, it’s fascinating!

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 families,

You are invited to attend Snow school’s annual Title One meeting.  We will discuss Title One services and how they are utilized at Snow and with your child. The principal, Mrs. Alcodray will share Snow’s data for the past 3 years.   Light refreshments will be served.  Come join us on Monday, November 4^th at 3:00 in the Cafeteria.  

Thank you–
Lina Saad

ELD Specialist

Snow Elementary School

313-827-6250 ext: 21939

Classroom Events

• 4th & 5th Grade Mid-Module Assessment will be on Thursday, 10/31
• Halloween Parade, Thursday 10/31 – Non-Peanut Candy Needed!
• 1/2 Day Friday, 11/1 – Please send your child to school, we will be doing work!

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Curriculum:

Math:

• 5th/4th Grade – Mid-Module Assessment will on Thursday, 10/31. Students will bring home a Study Guide on Wednesday. They can use the Study Guide, Learn Book, Homework, and Exit Tickets to study.

Reading:

4th Grade – Students will think carefully about in scientific texts to help them understand why or how something happens.

5th Grade – Students will explain the relationships between events in scientific and technical texts to deepen understanding

Writing – We are wrapping up Big Top Circus Narrative Writing and will begin working on PBW writing next week.

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).  

PLEASE POST ON ALL BLOGS AND/OR DOJOS !!!!!!

Dear Snow Families,

This year for Halloween , students will be participating in an all school parade.  We have 7 stations set up where students will march down the hallways and stop for a treat at each station.  We are still looking for donations for treats including (peanut free) candy, pencils, rings, erasers, stickers… 

We are asking all students NOT to eat candy at school, but to take their treats home. 

Just a reminder that costumes can be worn.  No masks, minimal makeup,  and no weapons. 

Thank you,

Snow Team