Week of March 18, 2013

Academic focus in:

Reading:

Combine background knowledge with text clues to make an inference.

Writing:
Students will be creating a product to advertise. Students will write a persuasive piece about why someone should buy their product. After their writing is complete students will be able to create an advertisement poster or video to show off their product.

Math: Students with continue compare fractions and understand equivalent fractions.

Inquiry: Students will be focusing on magnets and where they see them in our everyday lives. Currently students are making powerpoints to display what they have learned.

Upcoming Event:

• On Friday March 22, from 6 to 8:30 Mitchell Elementary will be having an open Gym and Movie night to raise money for the 5th grade class trip to Camp Upham Woods. Admission is 1 dollar. We would love to see you there! See the below flyer for more information!
• Book Fair Ends March 20!

Week of March 12th, 2013

Academic focus in:

Reading: Combine background knowledge with text clues to make an inference.

Writing: Students will be creating a product to advertise. Students will write a persuasive piece about why someone should buy their product. After their writing is complete students will be able to create an advertisement poster or video to show off their product.

Math: Students with continue compare fractions and understand equivalent fractions.

Inquiry: Students will be focusing on magnets and where they see them in our everyday lives.

Upcoming Event:

• Conferences are Monday, March 18th. Please sign-up for your conference today!

• Mrs. Germain's class earned their eleventh school "golden award"! We will be planning a classroom celebration for this week. Please look for a note in your child's folder for further information.