Week 33: Science MSP, Ratio and Proportions, and Sign of the Beaver

Welcome to Week 33!

One last MSP test this week.  On Tuesday morning we will be taking the science MSP.  We have studied for this test for the past week and the kids are well prepared.  The one thing we have been running into during our preparations for the reading and science MSP is what we are calling "lazy writing."  Unfortunately, some of our students are thinking that writing just a few words is enough to score highly on each assessment.  Luckily, we have been catching this and returning all work to be completed a second and sometimes a third time.  Hopefully, students will not do this on the MSP tests. 

In math we will be getting back into our normal routine of math work.  This week we will be looking at ratio's and proportions.  In particular, students will be learning about ratio's, percents, fractions and decimals, finding percents of a whole number, and making a table to find a pattern.  This should be a good week of math. 

In reading this week we are going to continue working with Sign of the Beaver. Students may have homework if they do not finish their work in class. Students are being asked to focus on giving complete answers. This means that they must provide evidence that answers the why and how questions. Work is being returned that is not complete.  Please encourage your student to take his or her time to make sure their answer is complete.

In social studies this week, students will be given time to finish their presentations for their colonial fair project.  If students do not finish this week, they will have to find time on their own to finish.  The colonial fair will be on May 25th. More information will be coming out as we get closer to the date. Families will be welcome to attend. 

Lastly, we will both be out of the building Wednesday through Friday.  We are heading up to Warm Beach to work at 6th Grade Camp.  Please feel free to email us with any questions or concerns during the week, but please know that we won't be in the classroom during those last three days of the week. 

Thanks,

Allyn and Alaina