Week of 3/9/09 - 3/13/09

Highlights for the Week of 3/9/09-3/1309 in Mrs. Bell & Miss Cronin's Classroom

Reading Class

Spelling

Due to the short week, we will not have a spelling lesson.

Reading - China

Our study of China has begun! During this unit, students will use a number of resources, including trade books, the internet, and periodicals to gather information about the fascinating country of China. This week the unit will be introduced with some pre-reading activities that will invoke prior knowledge. We will continue on by focusing on climate and geography in China.

English - Verbs & "Me Front Page" project

Our new unit in English is Verbs. This week we will study action verbs and direct objects. We will also begin a new project titled, "Me Front Page". Students will be designing a newspaper page that is all about them. This project will give students an opportunity to practice their skills in writing poetry, narrative text & expository text. In order to complete the project, I am asking that an 8x10 photo of your child be sent to school ASAP. Thanks for your assistance!

Math Class

Back to fractions this week! Students will learn how to multiply and divide fractions and mixed numbers, and how to apply our knowledge of fraction operations to algebraic equations. The midchapter QUIZ for chapter 5 is TENTATIVELY scheduled for Thursday, 3/12.

Homeroom Class

Social Studies
We have finished chapter 8, and the TEST has been scheduled for Tuesday, 3/10. We prepare for the test on Monday. Our next chapter is titled, "Declaring Independence". During this chapter, students will study the Declaration of Independence and the continuation of the Revolutionary War.

Science

We have completed our unit on Earth Science and will move on to Life Science with the study of Energy & Ecosystems in Chapter 5. We will begin with a look at how plants produce food.

FYI...

We have completed ISAT testing. Thank you for sending your children to school well rested and with a good breakfast. They worked very hard this week!

Don't forget that we have early dismissal (11:00) on Thursday, 3/12, and that there is NO SCHOOL on Friday, 3/13.

We look forward to meeting with parents who requested conferences next week.

Miss Cronin's last day is Thursday, 3/12. We will miss having her with us & hope that she will visit us in the coming months!

Enjoy the long weekend!

Mrs. Karen Bell & Miss Allison Cronin