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Ms. Rosenblatt, Social Studies, 4th

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CMAS Practice Email That Would Not Send

Hi all,
 
 
On Thursday, I sent your student home with a blue or purple folder containing practice materials for math, reading, writing, and social studies. While this work is not required, I highly recommend it, as we will begin CMAS testing immediately after spring break. I have also attached the materials to this email in case the folder happens to disappear from their backpacks.
 
Practice CMAS exams. In class, we have been working on using the tools provided in the test and navigating it effectively. We also discussed bookmarking writing sections to avoid surprises when they appear in the language arts test.
 
I understand that jumping into testing right after the break can feel daunting, but we are doing everything we can to create a positive and stress-free testing environment. themselves, that is all that matters. I've been reminding students that a single test does not define their abilities or who they are. What truly matters is that they put forth their best effort, showcase what they've learned, and believe in themselves. At home, please encourage your student to get a good night's sleep and eat a nutritious breakfast to set them up for success.
 
I hope you all have a wonderful Spring Break!
 
CMAS Online Practice:

3/17-3/21

This week, we are focusing on CMAS preparation and review. Students will practice navigating the test, managing their time effectively, and recalling important information from memory.
 
At the end of the week, you will receive an email with resources and activities to help your student prepare over spring break. I will also be sending home optional practice work, which I highly recommend reviewing to ensure they are ready to dive into testing.

3/10-3/14

On Monday, we will finish up our lesson on Bent's Fort. Then, we have a special guest, Dr. John Matsushima, coming to speak to our class on Tuesday. We spend the week learning many things from this special guest, specifically about his success raising cattle and growing corn in Colorado. Ms. Charlie will be leading these lessons.

3/3-3/5

This week we are finishing our unit on Kit Carson, Mountain Men, and Fur Trappers. Students will learn about the colonizer's interactions with local tribes and the impact on the environment.

2/24-2/28

This week we are learning about Kit Carson, Mountain Men, and Fur Trappers. Students will learn about the colonizer's interactions with local tribes and the impact on the environment.

2/18-2/21

We are going to present our Ute Timeline powerpoints to our class on Thursday. Then, we are going to transition into learning about Kit Carson, Mountain Men, and Fur Trappers.

2/10-2/14

This week students will finish their research for our class Ute timeline. They will then create powerpoint presentations about their research and teach their classmates about the important time in history that they learned about.

2/3-2/7

This week we create a timeline of important events in Ute history with the U.S. government. Students will learn about different treaties and interactions the Ute had with colonizers in the Colorado area.
 
Also, February is Black History Month! Our social studies class will be working with Ms. Small's science class each Friday to learn about important black scientists and historians from/in Colorado. We will also be learning about HBCUs and important members of the Civil Rights Movement.

1/27-1/31

This week we continue learning about the Ute Tribe (Mountain Ute and Southern Ute) and the Ancestral Puebloans. Students will learn about different treaties and interactions each group had with colonizers in the Colorado area.