WEEK OF APRIL 5-9

IMPORTANT DATES:
Spring Break starts after school on Friday, March 26
Classes Resume on Monday, April 5


CLASSROOM CHATTER:
We had a wonderful presentation on Egypt this week. Megan's aunt, who had just traveled to Egypt, shared her experience with us. She brought in pictures, artifacts and books. She even wore a traditional garment from Egypt. What a treat it was! I want to wish everyone a FUN
spring break. Enjoy your time together!


SPELLING:
L. 26 - No pretest because it is a review unit. Reviewing units 19-25.
Test is on Friday.


ENGLISH:
We are finishing Unit 5 . We will have a test on Tuesday, April 6.
A study guide went home on Friday before Spring Break.
Next, we will begin Unit 6 on Pronouns.


READING:
We are working on monitor and question concepts this week. We will also be finishing our Biography's this week. The students will do a presentation in class. (Remember to dress like the person!) STUDENT POETRY CONTEST!!!! Information sheet was sent home friday!!!! What a great opportunity to show your talent!!!


SOCIAL STUDIES:
We finished our EYE ON EGYPT books and our learning about KING TUT this week.
10 extra credit points will be given to those who venture to the Egypt exhibit. Just bring in your ticket and tell me all about your day!


SCIENCE:
We will begin our unit on ENERGY Chapter 12 on Monday.


MATH:
We are finishing Chapter 9 this week. We will have a checkpoint on Monday after Spring Break.
We will have our Chapter test on Wednesday April 7. I have handed out review sheets for the class. They should review their study guides and their R-worksheets for the test. We will then begin Chapter 9 - FRACTIONS