Holiday Brunch/Craft Donations
Both classes are still looking for donations for our holiday brunch/craft activity. If you can donate (your time or an item), we would very much appreciate it :)
Mrs. Bush Sign Up Genius found HERE.
Mrs. Compau Sign Up Genius found HERE.
The holidays are coming up fast, and both classes plan on having a special activity on the last day of school (Friday, December 22. For this day to be special for all, we're asking for some donations. If possible, please sign up on the correct classes Sign Up Genius above. In a nut shell, Mrs. Compau and Mrs. Bush will be providing muffins for a holiday breakfast, but we'll need some food donations for the rest of the breakfast. In addition we will be doing a holiday craft that we could definitely use some parent help with :) If you want to volunteer, please make sure you have a background check on file in the office. Thank you in advance!
Mrs. Bush Sign Up Genius found HERE.
Mrs. Compau Sign Up Genius found HERE.
The holidays are coming up fast, and both classes plan on having a special activity on the last day of school (Friday, December 22. For this day to be special for all, we're asking for some donations. If possible, please sign up on the correct classes Sign Up Genius above. In a nut shell, Mrs. Compau and Mrs. Bush will be providing muffins for a holiday breakfast, but we'll need some food donations for the rest of the breakfast. In addition we will be doing a holiday craft that we could definitely use some parent help with :) If you want to volunteer, please make sure you have a background check on file in the office. Thank you in advance!
What's going on...
Math: This week we worked on multiplying mixed numbers. This builds directly on the previous lesson of simplifying before multiplying. To multiply mixed numbers students have been following these steps:
1) Convert the mixed number(s) into improper fractions (there are still many struggling with this skills).
2) Simplify (if possible) before multiplying (if students do not know their division facts this is very difficult).
3) Multiply
4) Convert your answer back to a mixed number (if needed).
Students will have a quiz, and some workbook pages in their Friday Folder if you would like some ideas of problems to practice. In addition to that, there is a HOMEWORK page that is DUE on MONDAY.
Science: Students who did not score an 80% on their science test average spent this week working on a small extra credit assignment. Several students are struggling to get this done. The deadline is next Thursday. Students who scored above an 80% average were able to learn about computer coding, snap circuits and other STEM supplies I received with a grant last year.
Reading: The January reading calendar will be sent home next week. Feel free to send the December one in after the break.
Language Arts:
All notes and the glossary should be finished for famous Americans except for the introduction. We will be going over that next week. Feel free to look over your child's notes anytime. We will be needing a shoe box for a part of this project in January. During the holidays, if you could set one aside that will be helpful.
SPELLING BEE IS TUESDAY! We will be holding our bee in class on Tuesday during Language Arts. The top two winners per class will participate in the school bee in January. Words were sent home the first full week of December.
Social Studies: The Exploration test is Monday. We spent time in class at the end of the week reviewing and playing a review game. The link to the vocabulary practice on Quizlet is below. A copy of the study guide was sent home with the email today.
quizlet.com/178729774/unit-4-and-5-vocab-flash-cards/
1) Convert the mixed number(s) into improper fractions (there are still many struggling with this skills).
2) Simplify (if possible) before multiplying (if students do not know their division facts this is very difficult).
3) Multiply
4) Convert your answer back to a mixed number (if needed).
Students will have a quiz, and some workbook pages in their Friday Folder if you would like some ideas of problems to practice. In addition to that, there is a HOMEWORK page that is DUE on MONDAY.
Science: Students who did not score an 80% on their science test average spent this week working on a small extra credit assignment. Several students are struggling to get this done. The deadline is next Thursday. Students who scored above an 80% average were able to learn about computer coding, snap circuits and other STEM supplies I received with a grant last year.
Reading: The January reading calendar will be sent home next week. Feel free to send the December one in after the break.
Language Arts:
All notes and the glossary should be finished for famous Americans except for the introduction. We will be going over that next week. Feel free to look over your child's notes anytime. We will be needing a shoe box for a part of this project in January. During the holidays, if you could set one aside that will be helpful.
SPELLING BEE IS TUESDAY! We will be holding our bee in class on Tuesday during Language Arts. The top two winners per class will participate in the school bee in January. Words were sent home the first full week of December.
Social Studies: The Exploration test is Monday. We spent time in class at the end of the week reviewing and playing a review game. The link to the vocabulary practice on Quizlet is below. A copy of the study guide was sent home with the email today.
quizlet.com/178729774/unit-4-and-5-vocab-flash-cards/
A note about Mrs. Bush's Replacement
Next Wednesday (12/20) candidates will be at school teaching demonstration lessons to both Mrs. Bush's and Mrs. Compau's classes. Each demo lesson will last roughly 30 minutes. After demo lessons are complete, the interview team (consisting of Dr. Horner, Mr. Bernard, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Compau, 2 parents and 2 students) will have a brief meeting to discuss the candidates. The top candidates will be asked back for an interview. Our hope is to have a selection made by Friday, 12/22. We will keep you as informed as possible throughout this process. The first week after Christmas Break will be a transition week where Mrs. Bush will be working with her replacement so that they (and the students) are comfortable with the transition. After that, Mrs. Bush will be in the building and willing to help in any way possible if her replacement (or you) have any questions/concerns. Thank you again for your understanding :)
Upcoming Events
12/20 - Half Day (12:05 dismissal)
12/21 - Half Day (12:05 dismissal)
12/22 - Half Day (12:05 dismissal)
12/22 - Holiday craft/breakfast (see above for more details)
12/22 - Holiday sweater day
12/25 - 1/5 - Holiday break!!
12/21 - Half Day (12:05 dismissal)
12/22 - Half Day (12:05 dismissal)
12/22 - Holiday craft/breakfast (see above for more details)
12/22 - Holiday sweater day
12/25 - 1/5 - Holiday break!!
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