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ELA and Math:

Hi Parents,


We have had a busy but fun week! Below is a breakdown of what we have been working on this week along with what’s next.


Reading: We needed to fit in some CMAS practice, so they completed a few practice tests in order to familiarize themselves with the system. Your students read silently at the start of class for about 10 minutes to work on reading stamina.


Writing: Students have started their very own writing process with imaginative stories. These have been SO fun to work on. A lot of the students are getting really invested in their stories. After break we will work on adding details, dialogue and better vocabulary. Many of them have started their drafts. Please ask them about what they are writing about-- they have been so creative. 

Math:

In math this week we learned all about metric and customary unit conversions. We focused on weight, length and capacity. We had a brief introduction into line plots and finished off this week continuing how to answer multi step word problems.


We will revisit these items after spring break to fill in any gaps students may be missing. I have continued to give them the option of bringing work home with them. Again, this is not required or graded. Just an option for those who want to do it. 


After break our unit explores plotting data points on graphs and interpreting data. 


Below is our CMAS schedule.  

April 8 -10 

CMAS Math – am 

CMAS Science – am 

 

 

ELA – 1:35 t0 3:15 PM 

 

The 1st week no specials 

 

1:05 – 1:35 Advocacy – take out for recess 

CMAS Math – am 

Science/SS - am (40 minutes each) 

 

ELA 1:35 to 3:15 PM 

 

The 1st week no specials 

 

1:05 – 1:35 Advocacy – take out for recess 

 

April 15 - 17 

CMAS ELA – am 

 

10:15 t0 11:15 – specials 

 

11:15- 11:45 – Advocacy 

 

12:45 – 1:35 – math 

 

Regular science/SS 

 

 

CMAS ELA – am 

 

10:15 to 11:15 – specials 

 

11:15- 11:45 – Advocacy 

 

12:45 – 1:35 – math 

 

Regular science/SS 

 

 

April 24-25 

Thursday am – Reading MAP Testing 

 

Friday am– Math MAP testing 

 

Rest of the day is regular 

Thursday am – Reading MAP Testing 

 

Friday am– Math MAP testing 

 

Rest of the day is regular 

 
 

Week of March 17-21

Hi parents,
I had a great week with your students! We learned about the metric system & practiced conversions. We began looking at customary units of measure and will continue with that next week along with creating and analyzing line plot graphs.
 
Two things to note:
  • Many parents during conferences asked for math practice to be sent home. I have made it clear to the students that this is NOT required and will NOT be graded. It is a chance for them to further their skills outside of math if they would like. I have them put it directly into their Friday Folders so it should be coming home at least once a week. 
  • Students had the Unit 10 assessment on Monday. They had a chance during math today to look over their test and grade. I have communicated to them that they have a chance to raise their score. Next week during the academic lab (12:45-1:05) they can complete a test make up sheet showing their work to their corrected answers. I will also be available for your students to ask questions! 
 
Your students will complete at least one CMAS practice test this week.
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 Thank you for your continued support. Remember that we have our field trip to Young Ameritowne on Friday the 21st.  

Hi parents,

I had a great week with your students! We learned about the metric system & practiced conversions. We began looking at customary units of measure and will continue with that next week along with creating and analyzing line plot graphs.


Two things to note:

  • Many parents during conferences asked for math practice to be sent home. I have made it clear to the students that this is NOT required and will NOT be graded. It is a chance for them to further their skills outside of math if they would like. I have them put it directly into their Friday Folders so it should be coming home at least once a week. 
  • Students had the Unit 10 assessment on Monday. They had a chance during math today to look over their test and grade. I have communicated to them that they have a chance to raise their score. Next week during the academic lab (12:45-1:05) they can complete a test make up sheet showing their work to their corrected answers. I will also be available for your students to ask questions! 

Your students will complete at least one CMAS practice test this week.

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 Thank you for your continued support. Remember that we have our field trip to Young Ameritowne on Friday the 21st. 

Week of March 10-14

Students will be finishing dividing fractions with the Chapter 10 test on Monday.
 
Chapter 11:
-Students will be given a preassessment before beginning the unit, then content will be differentiated based on student needs.
-Students will be writing lengths using equivalent measures.
-Students will be writing mass and capacities.
 
*Don't forget the field trip scheduled for Thursday, March 13

Week of Feb. 24-28

This week in math students will be:
-Taking the Chapter 10 Dividing Fractions Pre-test
-Learning what a fraction is, and how to interpret it as a division problem
-Learning how to use an equation to divide two whole numbers that have a fraction as the quotient
-Learning how to use an equation to divide two whole numbers that have a mixed number as the quotient
 
After reviewing the Ch. 9 Multiplying Fractions Test, Mrs. Dewar will be pulling small groups of students during academic lab to reteach the concept and provide additional practice.
 
Please email Mrs. Dewar with any questions!