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Hello, Parents!
There are two more weeks until the end of the trimester. Please make sure to check your students’ grades on Parent Connect. There is still plenty of time to turn in missing assignments and meet their AR goals. The trimester ends on Friday, March 14th! Also, this is the last weekend for the scientific method project! It is due on Monday, March 3rd! Please refer to Google Classroom for the rubric to see if your child has met all criteria! When your student completes their Google Slide Presentation, they can turn it in on Google Classroom. I am looking forward to seeing all the projects! Here are some announcements for the next trimester: NWEA Reading Test on Tuesday, March 4th - Makeup Day on Wednesday, March 5th If you want your student to prepare for this test, then your student could:
NWEA Math Test on Tuesday, March 11th - Make Up Day on Wednesday, March 6th If you want your student to prepare for this test, then your student could:
Students must wear their ID Cards and DOG Tags daily, but they are allowed to keep them at school. This protocol is essential since Maltby is so big that if all students have their cards and tags on them, we can identify them in passing times. AR: Students will try to meet their AR points goal for the 2nd Trimester. The AR Test can only be taken at school. Students will also get an AR Comprehension grade, which should be between 80% and 100%. AR points will be due on Friday, March 14th! Late/Absent Work: Students will have homework, and they will have absent work if they are not at school. All homework is written in the planner, and we put our daily work agenda on Google Classroom. If you have yet to go onto Google Classroom, please do so soon so you know what is happening in class. I take 10% off for students who turn in late work since it is not turned in on time. Also, for absent work, students have as many days as they were absent plus one day to complete it. For example, if your student is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, their absent work will be due on Thursday. Planners: Please sign the planner every day! Math: Students took a mini quiz on Coordinate Grids today! We are looking to test for the rest of Unit 4 on Friday, March 7th. I have included the Family Letter for the unit and the answers to the home links in our Google Classroom. If your student is absent, all the lesson videos are also on Google Classroom. Reading/Writing: Students have been learning about reading complex nonfiction text. The lessons are on Google Classroom if students are absent. AR: Students also work on reading for AR every day. From now on, they will take their reading binder home and to school every day. They are also working on Power Up (Lexia) and reading for AR points, which are due on Friday, March 14th! Science: We are learning about Physical and Chemical Changes. On Monday, we will move to our Changes Unit. Remember, scientific method projects are due Monday! Social Studies: Students took the test on Chapter 4 today! Homework: Work on the Scientific Method Project, reading for AR, and filling out the reading log. Parent to-do list:
If you have any questions, then please email me at [email protected]. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Mrs. Orrico
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Hello, Parents!
Finally, a whole week of school has happened! We had a great week with decimals, book talk presentations, and nonfiction reading! Please check your student’s grades, as we are less than a month from the end of the trimester. Here are some announcements for the next trimester: No School on Monday, February 24th Reading NWEA on Tuesday, March 4 Math NWEA on Tuesday, March 11th Students must wear their ID Cards and DOG Tags daily, but they are allowed to keep them at school. This protocol is essential since Maltby is so big that if all students have their cards and tags on them, we can identify them in passing times. AR: Students will try to meet their AR points goal for the 2nd Trimester. The AR Test can only be taken at school. Students will also get an AR Comprehension grade, which should be between 80% and 100%. AR points will be due on Friday, March 14th! Late/Absent Work: Students will have homework, and they will have absent work if they are not at school. All homework is written in the planner, and we put our daily work agenda on Google Classroom. If you have yet to go onto Google Classroom, please do so soon so you know what is happening in class. I take 10% off for students who turn in late work since it is not turned in on time. Also, for absent work, students have as many days as they were absent plus one day to complete it. For example, if your student is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, their absent work will be due on Thursday. Planners: Please sign the planner every day! Math: Math test are going home today! We are moving on to coordinate grids. I have included the Family Letter for the unit and the answers to the home links in our Google Classroom. If your student is absent, all the lesson videos are also on Google Classroom. Reading/Writing: Students are now moving on to our Non-fiction unit. The lessons are on Google Classroom if students are absent. AR: Students also work on reading for AR every day. From now on, they will take their reading binder home and to school every day.They are also working on Power Up (Lexia) and reading for AR points due on Friday, March 14th! Science: We are learning about Physical and Chemical Changes. Students are working on a Scientific Method Unit. Social Studies: Students are moving on to Lesson 4 in TCI. Homework: Math Boxes 4.6 on MJ page 132, Homelink 4.6, work on Scientific Method Project, Finish Review for SS, reading for AR, and filling out the reading log. Parent to-do list:
If you have any questions, then please email me at [email protected]. I hope everyone has a great 3-day weekend! Mrs. Orrico Hello, Parents!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Another Snow Day!? I can’t believe it! Again, when will we have a 5-day school week? This week, we are working on comparing and rounding decimals and making Book Talk Videos for our Book Club Books. Students had a fun-filled Valentine’s Day! We started our day decorating bags. We had library time to do some silent reading and then did a little Valentine’s Day reading and writing. Also, students worked in pairs to solve Math Puzzles! Then, students learn about the states of matter and turn solid chocolate into a liquid by adding ENERGY (using their hands!) It was very fun! Then we ended our day with a movie and passed our Valentine's! Also, students participated in a game of Hang Man to find out that I am pregnant! They also found out that I am having a baby GIRL by eating a cupcake to see what color the filling was! It was a great time, and the students enjoyed it! I am very excited about this new chapter in life! I am due at the end of June, so I am hoping to finish the year strong with this group of students! ** I have a new expectation for Lexia and Imagine Math Goals. Each student has a goal to meet their Lexia goal of 20 units and their Imagine Math Lesson of 2 Lessons passed to complete each week. For the trimester, students still have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete these goals, but I am assigning it as homework every day so it can be done by Friday. If students do not complete it, they will sign the responsibility binder. I understand that students are absent, but Lexia and Imagine Math can be done at home. I will make adjustments and accommodations as needed. Update: This works for many students, so I will implement this rule for the rest of the year! Here are some announcements for the next trimester: Kindness week is Monday, February 17th to Friday, February 21st! Houses on Tuesday, February 18th No School on Monday, February 24th Students must wear their ID Cards and DOG Tags daily, but they are allowed to keep them at school. This protocol is essential since Maltby is so big that if all students have their cards and tags on them, we can identify them in passing times. AR: Students will try to meet their goal of 15 AR points for the 2nd Trimester. The AR Test can only be taken at school. Students will also get an AR Comprehension grade, which should be between 80% and 100%. AR points will be due on Friday, March 14th! Late/Absent Work: Students will have homework, and they will have absent work if they are not at school. All homework is written in the planner, and we put our daily work agenda on Google Classroom. If you have yet to go onto Google Classroom, please do so soon so you know what is happening in class. I take 10% off for students who turn in late work since it is not turned in on time. Also, for absent work, students have as many days as they were absent, plus one day to complete it. For example, if your student is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, their absent work will be due on Thursday. Planners: Please sign the planner every day! Math: The first part of Unit 1 Test in going to be early next week! It will be on Lesson 4.1 through 4.5! We have started Unit 4. Students are learning about decimals! I have included the Family Letter for the unit and the answers to the home links in our Google Classroom. If your student is absent, all the lesson videos are also on Google Classroom. Reading/Writing: Students are working hard on their book talk information! Students are now practicing at home and are going to share in a group on Monday. AR: Students also work on reading for AR every day. From now on, they will take their reading binder home and to school every day. They are also working on Power Up (Lexia) and reading for AR points due on Friday, March 14th! Science: Students are working on a Scientific Method Unit. Social Studies: Students are moving on to Lesson 4 in TCI. Homework: Homelink 4.5, Work on Scientific Method Project, Book Talk Practice Presentations on Monday with groups, reading for AR, and filling out the reading log. Parent to-do list:
If you have any questions, then please email me at [email protected]. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Mrs. Orrico Hello, Parents!
Another Ice Day!?! When are we ever going to have a 5 day school week? The students, though, are doing a good job adjusting back to school when we have a day off! This week, we are working on reading and writing decimals and making Book Talk Videos for our Book Club Books. Also, for Valentine’s Day, we will be passing out Valentines. Students can make them at home and bring them to school next Friday. Students will be making bags to take their Valentines home in! On that day, we will do math, writing, and reading, which is Valentine’s Day-themed. Then, we decorate bags, pass out our valentines, and enjoy a movie to end our Friday. A class list of names came home today! ** I have a new expectation for Lexia and Imagine Math Goals. Each student has a goal to meet their Lexia goal of 20 units and their Imagine Math Lesson of 2 Lessons passed to complete each week. For the trimester, students still have 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete these goals, but I am assigning it as homework every day so it can be done by Friday. If students do not complete it, they will sign the responsibility binder. I understand that students are absent, but Lexia and Imagine Math can be done at home. I will make adjustments and accommodations as needed. Update: This works for many students, so I will implement this rule for the rest of the year! Here are some announcements for the next trimester: Kindness week is Monday, February 17th to Friday, February 21st! Houses on Tuesday, February 18th. No School on Monday, February 24th. Students must wear their ID Cards and DOG Tags daily, but they are allowed to keep them at school. This protocol is essential since Maltby is so big that if all students have their cards and tags on them, we can identify them in passing times. AR: Students will try to meet their goal of 15 AR points for the 2nd Trimester. The AR Test can only be taken at school. Students will also get an AR Comprehension grade, which should be between 80% and 100%. AR points will be due on Friday, March 14th! Late/Absent Work: Students will have homework, and they will have absent work if they are not at school. All homework is written in the planner, and we put our daily work agenda on Google Classroom. If you have yet to go onto Google Classroom, please do so soon so you know what is happening in class. I take 10% off for students who turn in late work since it is not turned in on time. Also, for absent work, students have as many days as they were absent, plus one day to complete it. For example, if your student is absent on Monday and returns to school on Tuesday, their absent work will be due on Thursday. Planners: Please sign the planner every day! Math: We have started Unit 4. Students are learning about decimals! I have included the Family Letter for the unit and the answers to the home links in our Google Classroom. If your student is absent, all the lesson videos are also on Google Classroom. Reading/Writing: Students are working hard on their book talk information! AR: Students also work on reading for AR every day. From now on, they will take their reading binder home and to school every day. They are also working on Power Up (Lexia) and reading for AR points due on Friday, March 14th! Science: Students are working on a Scientific Method Unit. Social Studies: Students are moving on to Lesson 4 in TCI Homework: Math Boxes 4.4 on Math Journal page 122, Think of a Question you want to test for the Scientific Method Project, Lesson 4 Vocabulary in SS due Monday, reading for AR and filling out reading log Parent to-do list:
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