April 2008

Hello All!! We are into the 4th marking period now.. our last one! We have definitely had a good start to this marking period.

I want to say that I am proud of you all! The tests in Math were GREAT scores.. and the quiz in reading was also good!

In Writing, we are beginning to learn about personal narratives. We will soon be starting one!

In Reading, we are in a unit about fears. Tomorrow we will start reading "Trapped in Fear" in the Literature book. That will be followed by "Typhoid Mary". The last story will "Scaaary Jobs." This will end this unit. We are also reading "The Outsiders" as a class for a portion of every reading class. Everyone seems to be enjoying that.

In Math, we have completed one step equations and on to two step equations.

In Social Studies, we are going to be starting Chapter 5. The Stock Market Game is also still going strong. Keep selling and buying your stocks.. and checking your rankings.

In Science, we are on the kit that involves matter, mass, density, and volume.

In Health, we are finishing up the resolving conflicts.. and will be starting something new soon! Dont forget about your short stories that are due Tuesday, April 29.

In Physical Education, we are into our Fitness unit.

Dont forget to keep up on missing work. If students do not complete thier homework, they are required to write letters to their parents explaining the assignment and why they did not complete their work. You may request letters to be sent home at anytime, but I will be sending them all home with progress reports. Students were given a list of their missing work in Math today as well as reading and writing earlier in the week. They also know their current grades for those subjects.

I will be out of the building all of next week Monday, April 28-Friday, May 2. If you need anything, feel free to call the office, they will direct you to someone who can help you.

The GREAT graduation is on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at the Spring Fair. Make sure you are wrapping up your projects so they can be displayed at the Spring Fair. I hope everyone can make it!

The LEAP programs are also starting next week.. please get your forms and money turned in as soon as possible.