Conferences

Hello Parents,
Just a reminder that our next conference will be held next FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7. Please check the conference tab to view your scheduled meeting time. Our conference will be a report card meeting to see final progress reports. I will also need for you to be prepared to give me the following:

PE Achievement/Effort
Visual/PA Achievement/Effort
Technology Achievement/Effort
Science and Social Studies Effort

During the last day of school for this semester, I will ask that you  come in and check-out, plus pick up report cards. More info to come on that soon. Thank you parents and have a fantastic day.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Alvarado

Science Tet LP4

The Solar System

Matching - All Vocabulary
Chart - Similarities and Differences between Earth and the Moon
Short Answer - Telescopes
                          Describing the composition of the sun
List - Planets in order of the sun
True or False - Asteroids

Social Studies Test LP4

Matching - All Vocabulary + People and their descriptions
Circle - How the arrival of Europeans caused conflicts with between Indian groups
Numbering events in order -
                             Iroquois signed treaty with French in 1701
                             Iroquois fight with Huron
                             Most beavers killed by Iroquois
                            Trading between Dutch and Iroquois Confederacy
                             Iroquois control large areas of land near their 
                                       home
Distinguish between actions of Chief John Ross and Tecumseh
Multiple Choice - Treaty of Doak's Stand

Holiday Mix

Hello Parents,
In light of the upcoming holiday, I wanted to have the children participate in bringing in an item for our "Holiday Mix" It's a great way to have the students see how sharing one item with others can create something delicious. Some items that I'm looking for are:

Pretzels
Popcorn
M&M's
Raisens
Goldfish crackers
Yogurt chips
Chex Cereal

Any donation will be appreciated! We are going to make our Holiday Mix this Tuesday after lunch. Thank you parents and have a fantastic day!
Mrs. Alvarado

SRA Ranger Logo Stickers

BASIC INFO:

5 inch  Full Color Window Ranger Logo Stickers

5.00 each, Cash only

Additional Add-On Sports stickers are available for 1.00 each. 

(Academic Achievement, Character Awards  and Non-Sport Activities coming soon!)

On Sale at the Dennis Uniform Day 

Monday, November 19 11:00am to 3:0pm

Only 200 available this release

Money will be used to support the athletic program at SRA and the building of the new gym!

Geography Project LP5

Hello Parents,
This is a PREVIEW of the geography project that will be assigned for the next learning period (LP5). It's a great way for your child to start thinking about the state in which they would like to focus their state report on. Social studies packets will be emailed at the usual time at the end of the learning period. Thank you.

UNIT PROJECT-GEOGRAPHY - Learning Period 5
In anticipation of the upcoming STATE REPORT, students will select the state they plan to study for their state report. During this LP, they will construct a map of the state they will learn about in more detail after the Winter Break.
Students will construct a large (11x14 or larger) map of their selected state. This map will include labels showing the location of:
•    The state capitol 
•    Major geographical features 
•    All neighboring states 
•    the border with Mexico or Canada, if applicable 
•    The Pacific Coast, Atlantic Coast or Gulf of Mexico, if applicable 
•    3-5 major cities 
•    2-4 additional landmarks of interest 
•    Any National Parks
 •    At least 2 Major Interstate Highway Routes
 •    A Compass Rose with all 8 points (N, S, E, W, NW, etc .)
 •    Map Key or Legend, Title, and Date should also be included.

Also Included: Students should include two-three paragraphs explaining why they have chosen this state for their map and state report and anything they have found interesting about this state so far in their research. (Example: their ancestors are from there, they like the sports team, they would like to live there, etc.) Students may use a variety of materials. The work should be done by the student with the guidance from the parent.

Attendance Log LP4

Hello Parents,
Please make sure that you sign this month's attendance log date as 

         11-20-12

Learning logs cannot be signed on a holiday date. Any learning logs that are signed as 11-23-12 will have to be redone, as we are not able to turn in any logs containing white out or corrections. Thank you very much for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Alvarado

Learning Period 3

Generosity Award - Kayla Garry

Student of the Month - Jazmin Vasquez

Math WB pg. 89

#1-13 ODD

1. 2  1/2
3. 3  1/3
5. 9  1/2
7. 1/2
9. 5  1/7
11. 5  5/6
13. 6  7/12

Math Practice Test Answer Key - Chapter 5

1. B
2. H
3. B
4. G
5. C
6. J
7. D
8. J
9. B
10. F
11. B
12. H
13. B
14. H
15. D
16. H

Narratives

Hello Parents,
Yesterday the students were working on their final drafts for their narratives. For those that did not have the opportunity to finish, they were brought home to complete. This is just a reminder to students that they need to bring in their completed drafts tomorrow (Thursday 11-8-12). We will begin summarizing and response to literature. Thank you and have a wonderful day.
Mrs. Alvarado

Look What's Coming Up....

1. Join us at our CHARACTER ASSEMBLY this Thursday (11/8/12) as we celebrate our character trait for last month, generosity. All students need to come to school in formal dress. Boys need to wear ties through the duration of the day. Thank you!
2. Canned Food Drive - Through this seasonal time of gratefulness and generosity, SRA will hold a canned food drive throughout the month of November. All cans can be brought to class. Anything that you are able to donate is greatly appreciated! More info to come during this Thursday's assembly.
3. CHAPTER 5 Math Practice Test - Answer key will be posted on this blog by this Friday, 11/9/2012.

Conference

Hello Parents,
Our next conference date is set for
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2012
Information can be found on the conference page. Please mark your calendars.
Take Care,
Mrs. Alvarado