What a quick week!

     This week has been very quick with no school Monday, late start Tuesday, and two assemblies! Due to this schedule spelling and vocab was cancelled this week, but will be used next week. These will be the same words that were sent home already, but I will be sending home a new list today just in case!
     The CBMR and pre-algebra testing is completed! Letters will be arriving within the following week regarding Math 7 or Pre-Algebra placement. Feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. Next week on Wednesday and Thursday, we will be finishing the FAST testing with the aMath and aReading tests in the computer lab. Be sure to get plenty of rest and a good breakfast!
   
     On Wednesday we were introduced to a Great Horned Owl. We learned several interesting facts about this type of owl, as well as why certain animals are kept in the Raptor Center. Ask your kids what they found the most interesting! Today, we heard from three Iowa basketball players about Honesty, Caring, Responsibility and Respect. These three women are the top of their team and sport by following the same traits we do!

     Have a great weekend, and I look forward to getting back to our usual schedule on Monday! 🦁

No School Monday!

     I'm glad to be back after our two week winter break! I hope this week has gone well for everyone and you are staying safe with this crazy winter weather. We have had a great start back in the classroom: moving on to ratios in math, Kinetic Energy and particle interactions in science, new novel study groups in reading (Tuck Everlasting, The Midwife's Apprentice, and The One and Only Ivan), and our big research assignment for writing.
     Next week we will continue working in each of these areas, so feel free to ask your students what they've been learning in each subject area! We will also be starting our FAST testing again, so plenty of sleep and a good breakfast! The CBMR passage readings will be completed throughout the week, while the aReading and aMath will be completed the following week.
     Spelling lists and weekly math is coming home today, vocab is up on the blog. Some students may come  home with their group novels to finish their reading and/or Google Classroom assignment.

Remember: there is no school Monday due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day.