2/13 Newsletter

Feb. 13, 2020

 

Dear Parents and Students,

Here’s a look at next week:

Math:

Mr. Schreck

Friday: Chapter 7 Review/ALEKS

Wednesday: Chapter 7 Review

Thursday: Chapter 7 Test

Chapter 8, Fractions & Decimals

Friday: Lesson 1, Fractions & Division

Ms. Semandiris

Students should practice the concepts that were in the Chapter Review while on Mid-Winter Break.

2/19 – Ch. 6 Pre-Test

2/20 – Chapter 6 Test

2/21 – Chapter 6 Test (This test will require two days)

Mrs. Heuer

Next week is a short week, and we will complete our second chapter where we have been working with fractions, decimals, and percents.  We will take the chapter test after two days of review.  Enjoy the long weekend!

Religion: Students are learning about the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls and why they are important. The Dead Sea Scrolls contain the earliest complete text of the Book of Isaiah. Students are working in class to create their own “Scroll” inscribed with a scripture passage that is meaningful to them.

Social Studies: We have moved on to Chapter 8, Facing Slavery. We will learn about the West African perspective and experience of facing slavery during the colonial period. Students are completing the Interactive Notebook Reading Notes in class. They are also receiving the correct answers from me and are given time to make changes to their notes. We have also divided into small groups to face three dilemmas the West Africans face. The test will be on 2/25. The study guide will be given out on 2/13.

Science: Students will learn about natural cycles in an ecosystem. They will create diagrams to show how carbon dioxide, oxygen, nitrogen and water cycle through an ecosystem.

Language Arts: Spelling Quiz for Lesson 10 was today! Our next Spelling Quiz, Lesson 11, not including challenge words, will be in two weeks on Friday February 28th. Words can be found on my website: https://6b.holyrosaryws.org/5th-la/. Next week, we will be dedicating our short week to our autobiography essay, which will be due February 27th. Students will have had two weeks in class to plan, outline, rough draft, and edit with peers and Ms. Stroud. If students do not feel like their paper is ready to go by the end of next week, I will be suggesting they work on it prior to turning it in, digitally, on February 27th. 

Reading: As we wind up our novel, Number the Stars, we will be preparing for an end of the book quiz. Due to the short week ahead, we will hold off on the quiz until Tues. 2/25. Students can use past assignments to prepare for the test, as well as an online site, Sparknotes.com. This is a terrific site for reviewing plot, characters and theme. Additionally, we will be reviewing in class. Important reminder: Students are encouraged to make corrections on assignments for additional credit. The Scholastic News quizzes were especially challenging this week. I encourage the students to re-read informational text to fully understand the details.

Have a great break!