Week of 12/11/17

Highlights for the Weeks of 12/11/2017
in Mrs. Bell's Classroom

Spelling -  Mythology Words
We will continue our study of mythological words with an emphasis on allusion in myths. The spelling test for mythology words is scheduled for Friday, 12/15.

Reading- Greek Mythology

The Greek Mythology Project is due on Friday, 12/15. Students will present their projects that day. It's been a pleasure to see their excitement over this project. I'm looking forward to seeing their final products. 

English - Capitalization & Punctuation
The capitalization and punctuation TEST is scheduled for Wednesday, 12/13.  Students should review textbook pages 166-187, the practice packet and workbook pages to prepare for the test. Extra practice for the concepts is also found on pages 189-202 of the textbook.

Social Studies - The Cherokee

We will begin our study of the Native Americans of the Southeast, The Cherokee. We will take a look at how their culture and traditions began and how they continue to keep them alive in modern times. 

Science - Life Cycles of Plants & Animals

The TEST on chapter 2 (Life Cycles of Plants and Animals) is scheduled for 12/18. A study guide was sent home with your child on 12/6. 

Mrs. Bell's Math Class - Unit 3 - Place Value & Decimals

Metric conversions, place value patterns and writing division problems will keep us busy this week. The Unit 3 TEST is scheduled for Monday, 12/18. Students should review their practice pages and spiral notes to prepare for the test.

FYI...

12/19 - Wonder Field Trip 

12/21 - Bowling Field Trip

12/22 - Winter break begins

Mrs. Karen Bell