On Tuesday, the students went to go see A Christmas Carol at the Indiana Repertory Theater. A BIG thanks to Mrs. Patterson, Mr. Hollis, and Mrs. Graves for assisting on the field trip. The students enjoyed the play and they were great!
Advent means “the coming” and refers to the four week preparation for the coming of Jesus on Christmas Day and anticipation of His coming again. Advent began on Sunday and continues until December 24th. The students have created an advent wreath for the classroom. We will light a candle each week as we anticipate the coming of Jesus. We will also watch The Nativity with the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
During the weeks of Advent, students will be collecting mittens and can goods for the needy. Students can drop the mittens and canned goods in the main hallway under the Christmas tree. The posts below explain in greater detail. Let’s all get involved and remember the true spirit of Christmas by giving to those in need.
Students have begun a three week unit on Geometry, the study of shapes. Today in class we did geometric stretching. Ask your child to show you how to stretch geometry style. Students will have a test over the concepts learned on Thursday, December 18.
We will finish Because of Winn Dixie next week. Students will have a written test on Friday December 11. We will wrap up the novel by watching the movie on December 17.
Students will begin a personal narrative on Thursday. Students will be asked to prewrite about a memorable experience.
We continue to study verbs in English. Please make sure you child is memorizing the helping verbs that were sent home. Students will be asked to recite the whole list on Friday, December 18 before we leave for Christmas Break. This will help students identify verb phrases in sentences.
We will have our fifth and final states quiz on Wednesday, December 9. Look for a reminder in the Thursday Folder. Students will have a Chapter 3 social studies test on Tuesday, December 15. Students will be given a review sheet next week.
Week 8 vocabulary unit will be on Friday. There will be no vocabulary unit next week. It is a review unit!
Please remind your child to wear a winter coat. We will continue to go outside for recess!
Please sign and return progress reports by Friday, December 4.
Santa’s Bookshop will be open tomorrow from 8:00 am to 7:00 pm.
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