Character Assembly

Thursday, October 4

8:15am

All Families Welcome!

A Wrinkle in Time

Hello Parents,
As you know, the students are currently reading the novel A Wrinkle in Time. In order to have your child get the most out of the novel study, it is important that they keep up with the pacing of the reading. Some chapters will be assigned at home, and in order to be prepared for class they need to have read the chapter by the specific day it was assigned. Here are some things that you will see throughout the novel study:
1. Pop quizzes based on at-home reading
2. Character Studies
3. Science Connection
4. Final Test
5. Novel Project

I am sending a link to a wonderful resource that will help you follow along with the story at home. Just go to http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/wrinkle/section1.rhtml. This website offers comprehensive chapter summaries and commentary. 

Thank you and I hope your family is enjoying the book as much as I am! 
Sincerely,
Mrs. Alvarado

Science Assessment LP2

THURSDAY, Oct. 4
Matching - All Vocabulary
Multiple Choice - Arrangements of elements in the periodic table
                             Definition of an element
                             What is the Atomic Theory
Short answer - interactions of charges
2 fill in the blank
Name - sub-atomic particles in an atom

Social Studies LP2 Assessment

TUESDAY, Oct. 2
Matching - All vocabulary listed
Multiple  Choice - Changes in sea travel in the 1400's
                              Goals of European exploration
                              European interest in Asia
Short Answer - Spanish Explorers and lands they explored
                         Tools that improved sailing
                               -Please be thorough in description
Match the explorers with their area of exploration:
                 Cortes
                 Coronado
                 Vespucci
                 Columbus
                 Cartier
                 de Balboa
Circle - Countries that claimed lands in America
                 

How to use this blog

Our classroom blog will keep you up-to-date and will be a wonderful resource for you throughout the school year. What does this blog offer?

• Links to important classroom resources that will provide extra help for your child on home days
• Lose monthly worksheets? This blog will give you access to current learning logs and science/social studies packets 
• Conference schedule - including date of conference and scheduled meeting time
• Last minute announcements and reminders
• Class information - daily schedule/grading scale 

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO CHECK THIS BLOG DAILY DURING THE SCHOOL WEEK. ADDING THIS BLOG ONTO YOUR BOOKMARKS TOOLBAR WILL GIVE YOU QUICK ACCESS WHEN NEEDED.