Laura Givens

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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