It’s been another wonderfully productive week in our classroom. Students have an established routine. They are independent students who start each day planning their work and carrying out what they planned. In this way, students have taken ownership of their education. They are self-motivated and self-rewarded. It is truly a joy to witness the progress each student has made since August.
We were all happy to have the third year students back with us after their Camp McDowell trip. They enjoyed sharing the highlights of the trip. All of the first and second year students are looking forward to their time at the camp when it is their turn.
Students had fun writing their own poetry using poetry prompts from American poet, Joseph Fasano. In addition, students copied their original acrostic poems and displayed them in the hall for viewing.
Math lessons were given on four-digit dynamic subtraction, multiples, and calculating percentages from fractions. In geometry, we are continuing our study of angles by identifying the parts of an angle. We also looked at types of angles. Lessons were given on how to use a protractor to measure angles. In addition, each student is practicing completing as many addition or multiplication problems as they can in five minutes.
Cultural lessons this week included a lesson on cloud research, a close-up look at reptiles, a study on occupations in Alabama based on geographic location, and a look at local community citizenship.
Third year students began SAT testing this week. Testing will continue next week as well on the following dates: Wednesday, May 10, Thursday, May 11, and Friday, May 12. Please have your student at school early so that they can calmly prepare for their test. Also, make sure your child has a healthy breakfast to start the day.
Don’t forget the Art Show and Spring Musical is next Monday, May 8. Viewing of the art begins at 5. The musical begins at 6:30. We hope everyone can attend.
We sent home the final homework assignment for the year. Yay! We also uploaded it to the google classroom platform. Your child will take all of the collection forms done throughout the year and create a presentation with facts, examples, pictures and anything else of interest related to the topic. Your child may create a digital presentation, a poster board, or any other form that works for your child. We will have presentations beginning the week of May 15. As always feel free to reach out to us with any questions.
Have a wonderful weekend.
Ms. Carolyn & Ms. Genie
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