Hello Families~

The first week of the new quarter is in the books!  Here’s the happenings and news you need to be aware of heading into the next week.
  • You should have been contacted by your child’s 1st quarter teacher to set up a conference.  Report cards are being mailed home.
  • Teachers get to set their conference schedule (dates/times)
  • Thursday and Friday will be early release days (out at 12:00) due to conferences
  • As I mentioned in a previous email, I plan to inform you more frequently of your child’s performance.  I am planning to send out a Quarter 2 progress report by the end of the week next week.  If you see low scores/grades for effort and academic grades, I highly encourage you to look at what your child is turning in.  Do not rely on the “Turn In” or “Submit” button in Google Classroom.  Actually look at the work.
  • Remember, work assigned on a given day is due by 8:00 AM the next school day.  Some students are struggling to remember this.  Exceptions include illness and family travel.  Then there is a small grace period.
Learning for the week of 10/19…
Reading:  We will continue to read the book, The Road to Freedom.
Writing:  We are working on an opinion essay.
                Students had the choice of doing an opinion based on our book or they could select their own topic.
                Final copies of the opinion essay are due Friday.
Math:  Chapter 3 Division
            Possible test at the end of the week
Science:  Concept 2.2 Moving Objects
                Test on Tuesday
Social Studies:  Concept 5.1/5.2 Rise of Political Parties
                            Test on Friday
Enjoy the rest of the weekend!