November 4-8

6th: This week we will be reading about maps and how they are like a sandwich. Students will also be able to identify the main idea and supporting details in a text. We will be having a spelling test on Friday.

7th: This week we will be learning about adverbs and using them in our writing. We will also be preparing to write an expository paragraph.

8th: This week we will be learning about possessive nouns and pronouns and read "The Complete Athlete" and "Extreme Athletes."  We will also be focusing on prepositions and prepositional phrases.

Red Ribbon Week: October 28th-31st

Why are you drug free?

Monday: Wear Red
Tuesday: Twin/Triplet Day
Wednesday: Crazy Hat/Hair/Sock Day
Thursday: Blue/Gold Day

Conferences

Conferences are next week. They will be on Monday and Thursday from 4:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. in the gym. Remember if you come to conferences you will get a free assignment pass. It can't be used on projects or tests.

Hope to see you there! :)

October 14-18

6th: This week we will focusing on plural nouns and reading more of "Batty About Bats." We will be taking an assessment on plural nouns.

7th: This week we will be focusing on how to write an expository paragraph. We will be taking an assessment on pronouns and prepositions as well as re-reading the story "Twins."

8th: This week we will be focusing on word relationships, contractions and compound words.

In homeroom we will be reviewing Central's Four Anti-Bullying Rules. Does anyone remember them?

They are:

1. We will not bully others.
2. We will try to help students who are bullied.
3. We will try to include students who are left out.
4. If we know that somebody is being bullied, we will tell an adult at school and an adult at home.

Conferences :0

Conferences are October 7th and 10th from 4:30-8:00p.m. in the gym. If you come to conferences you will get a free assignment pass. I look forward to meeting with you. :)