April 7, 2017

Dear Parents,

Our first week of PARCC testing is complete. I am proud of the hard work your children have put into these tests. Please continue to encourage your child to do their best!

This week we completed the ELA (English/Language Arts) sections and one Math section. Next week we will complete the Math and be finished with PARCC testing for the year! Remember, we are only testing on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday next week. There is no school on Friday.

In math we started Unit 5: Write Equations to Solve Word Problems.  Please remind your child to continue studying their basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division facts. All of these operations will be used in this unit.

Next week students will start sharing their informational slide shows, and we will start working on our Opinion/ Persuasive Writing unit. Students will read and write opinion pieces. We will discuss the power of persuading our audience through clear, evidence based reasons.

Our current science unit is about Earth Materials. Your children are learning about rocks, minerals, and the rock cycle.

Important Dates:

April 10th, 12th, and 13th-Math PARCC testing

Wednesday, April 12- Middle School writing buddies

Friday, April 14- NO SCHOOL

Monday, April 17- NO SCHOOL

Thursday, April 20- Inspiration Exhibition (formerly Learning Fair)  4-6:30pm

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,              

Aisha Galt