Dear Families,

We have reached the mid point in quarter 3.  This coming week you will be getting a second progress report for the quarter detailing how your child is doing at this time.
Classroom News:
Reading:  We will be starting Unit 3 Mod B, Jess and Layla’s Astronomical Assignment this week.
  • On Friday students took the test for Unit 3 Mod. A.  If your child missed the test, they should take it before Monday at 8:00 AM.
  • There will be a retest offered for students looking to try for a better score this coming week.
Writing:  We have finished our work on narratives.  A new writing task will be coming in the near future.
  • When you see the progress report, if you see a “D” or “F” in writing that is because of the two narratives we did this quarter your child more than likely didn’t do well or didn’t do the work at all.
  • Monday we will be doing a performance-based writing assessment during the 8:00 ELA time.
Math:  We have started chapter 9 on adding and subtracting fractions.
  • Last week we took the chapter 8 test.  On Friday a retest was offered; only 3 students took advantage.
  • Prior to Ch. 8, we completed Ch. 7.  A test and retest were done with that chapter as well.
  • I bring this to your attention because some students are letting opportunities pass them by and accepting less desirable grades.
Science:  We are still working on Phases of the Moon.  I am anticipating the concept test around 02/09.
Social Studies:  We are still working on Immigration and Urbanization.  I am anticipating the concept test to be 02/12.
School News…
02/03:  Early release due to staff development
02/15:  No School due to Presidents’ Day holiday
02/16:  NWEA MAP Assessment Math
02/17: Early release due to staff development
02/18:  NWEA MAP Assessment Reading
02/19: NWEA MAP Assessment Language
03/03: Early release due to staff development
03/05: Last day of the quarter
03/08-03/12:  NO SCHOOL due to SPRING BREAK
Have a great rest of the weekend!