Information for April & May
News from Room 8- April 22, 2004
Reading: Students have finished their book club books. We will be starting a new book next week, as well as, a new core literature book.
Writing: We are currently working on our first persuasive essay. The goal for this week was to have our outlines done by Friday.
Grammar: We reviewed quotation rules. We also learned 10 Greek words to add to our vocabulary.
Math: Students have been working with geometry. They will take a geometry test on Friday.
Social Studies: We having been learning about The United States Constitution and the role of the three branches of government.
Science: We took a quiz on changes in matter. We just began looking at atoms and elements. We will finish with our Matter Unit by next Friday.
Art: Students finished painting the pictures of the nature items they brought in a few weeks ago. They painted in the style of Georgia O'Keefe using tempera paints. These pictures will be at the McKinley Art Show/Auction at Kuleto's Restaurant.
Important Upcoming Dates
April 26- Star 9/CAT 6 Testing Begins
April 28- Student Store Open to 3rd, 4th, & 5th graders
April 29- Junior Great Books Discussion
May 3- McKinley Art Show at Kuleto's Restaurant 5:30-7 p.m.
- Book Talks Due
- Star 9/ CAT 6 Testing Continues
May 6- Science Fair in the Gym from 6-8 p.m.
May 9- Mother's Day
May 10-14- Scholastic Book Fair
May 11- Monument Project Due
May 13- Open House
May 15- Flea Market
May 31- Memorial Day- No School
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