Friday, February 27

Read Across America Week
Read Across America Week  is next week.  At Burnette, we'll be celebrating with special themed days.  Please see below!
     Monday:  Fox in Socks Day: Wear crazy socks
     Tuesday:  One Fish, Two Fish: Deep “Blues” day- Wear blue
     Wednesday:  Green Eggs and Ham: Wear green
     Thursday:  Cat in the Hat/Thing One, Thing Two : Dress like a twin OR wear red and blue
     Friday:  Spring Into Reading! Already PTA hat day, flower project in homerooms

 

Georgia Milestone Assessment

• Want more general information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? Take a look at the PTA Guide.  http://s2.onmycalendar.com/Files/GE/A5R7514422I_PTAguide.pdf
• Would you like to see a sample of the online Georgia Milestones Assessment? Click through this elementary online test sample.  http://learnoas.ctb.com/GA/
• Want detailed information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? The Department of Education published this assessment guide specific for each grade level tested. http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-End-of-Grade-Assessment-Guides.aspx
• This is last year's Georgia Department of Education practice test. This is the only practice test available online from the DOE currently. At Burnette, we are practicing and working on up to date standards and using up to date formats as seen in the assessment guides.  There are about  4 practice tests for each subject for grades 3-5. There are about 8-12 questions on each practice test.  https://www.georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: none
• Please save boxes for our volume unit!  We'll need rectangular or square boxes of any size...cracker boxes, granola bar boxes, shoe boxes, Kleenex boxes, etc.  In about 2 weeks, I'll ask that you send in what you have!  Thank you in advance for your help!!!  

Word Study

• Review 3rd quarter prefixes, suffixes and bases next week. 

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Matter Vocabulary Test Friday, March 6.

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Georgia Milestone Assessment

 

• Want more general information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? Take a look at the PTA Guide.  http://s2.onmycalendar.com/Files/GE/A5R7514422I_PTAguide.pdf
• Would you like to see a sample of the online Georgia Milestones Assessment? Click through this elementary online test sample.  http://learnoas.ctb.com/GA/
• Want detailed information about the upcoming Georgia Milestones Assessment? The Department of Education published this assessment guide specific for each grade level tested. http://www.gadoe.org/Curriculum-Instruction-and-Assessment/Assessment/Pages/Georgia-Milestones-End-of-Grade-Assessment-Guides.aspx
• This is last year's Georgia Department of Education practice test. This is the only practice test available online from the DOE currently. At Burnette, we are practicing and working on up to date standards and using up to date formats as seen in the assessment guides.  There are about  4 practice tests for each subject for grades 3-5. There are about 8-12 questions on each practice test.  https://www.georgiaoas.org/servlet/a2l

Thursday, February 26

The book fair will be open until 6:00 p.m. today and 4:00 p.m. tomorrow.

Math

• Homework: worksheet
• Check-up tomorrow over length and weight conversions (p. 807-808 & 825-826) - open note and open book!

Word Study

• NO word work this week!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Complete menu for Chemical Change Café - due Friday:  Design a menu for the Chemical Change Cafe.  Include a cover for the menu including the title Chemical Change Cafe and a color illustration.  Inside, include 6-10 menu items - food items that undergo a chemical change.  For example, pancakes.  Add a brief description of the food item and make a color illustration.  Please choose food items that were not discussed in class (ie. pancakes).

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 24

Remember Early Release days Wednesday and Thursday.  Dismissal time on both days is 12:50.

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: Finish pages 805-806 (skip #3 & 4) & pages 811-812, if not finished in class.

Word Study

• NO word work this week!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Complete menu for Chemical Change Café - due Friday:  Design a menu for the Chemical Change Cafe.  Include a cover for the menu including the title Chemical Change Cafe and a color illustration.  Inside, include 6-10 menu items - food items that undergo a chemical change.  For example, pancakes.  Add a brief description of the food item and make a color illustration.  Please choose food items that were not discussed in class (ie. pancakes).

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Monday, February 23

Remember to wear BLUE on Tuesday for our deep BLUESday. Let's create an ocean of readers at Burnette! Each student who wears blue will be entered into a drawing for a free book from the book fair!
 Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23. 

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: none
• Math test is planned for tomorrow.  Children will have to know the geometry vocabulary!  They should study the definitions and notes in their journal and the study guide.

Word Study

• NO word work this week!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, February 20

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23. 

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: none
• Math test is planned for Tuesday, 2/24.  Children will have to know the geometry vocabulary!  They should study the definitions and notes in their journal.  We will go over the study guide on Monday!

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Spelling and Dictation Test -  Monday
• NO word work next week!

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Tuesday, 2/17. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Thursday, February 19

Rewards:  We are in need of boxes of "movie candy" for our treasure box.  I would appreciate any donations!  The children love a trip to the treasure box!!!  Thank you so much to those of you who so graciously sent in candy.  It is much appreciated!

Conferences:   Please select a time that you'd like to meet to discuss your child's progress.  Please remember to sign-up only with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23. 

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: worksheet
• Geometry homework on student portal (go to 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core) - due tomorrow!  Be neat and use a ruler!
• Math test is planned for Tuesday, 2/24.  Children will have to know the geometry vocabulary!  They should study the definitions and notes in their journal.

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Friday, Spelling and Dictation Test -  Monday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Microscope Test - Friday, 2/20. 
• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Tuesday, 2/17. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, February 18

Rewards:  We are in need of boxes of "movie candy" for our treasure box.  I would appreciate any donations!  The children love a trip to the treasure box!!!  Thank you so much to those of you who so graciously sent in candy.  It is much appreciated!

Conferences:   Please select a time that you'd like to meet to discuss your child's progress.  Please remember to sign-up only with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23. 

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: worksheet (Be sure to explain your choices.)
• Geometry homework on student portal (go to 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core) - due Friday!  Be neat and use a ruler!
• Math test is tentatively planned for Tuesday, 2/24.  Children will have to know the geometry vocabulary!  They should study the definitions in their journal.

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Friday, Spelling and Dictation Test -  Monday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Microscope Test - Friday, 2/20. 
• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Tuesday, 2/17. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, February 13

Happy Valentine's Day!!!  Thank you so much for all of the sweet cards, gifts, and chocolates.  I truly appreciate your generosity!

A HUGE thank you to our parents that helped out today for our hall display!!! It is amazing!  

Rewards:  We are in need of boxes of "movie candy" for our treasure box.  I would appreciate any donations!  The children love a trip to the treasure box!!!

Conferences:   Please select a time that you'd like to meet to discuss your child's progress.  Please remember to sign-up only with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Tennis Ball Containers:  I am in need of 2 more tennis ball containers.  If you have any available, I sure could use them!!!  Thank you!!!

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework: none
• Math test is tentatively planned for Tuesday, 2/24.  Children will have to know the geometry vocabulary!  They should study the definitions in their journal.

Word Study

• Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test -  Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Sum of Parts Test - Tuesday, 2/17.  Study notes and practice problems done in class.
• Microscope Test - Friday, 2/20
• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Tuesday, 2/17. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Thursday, February 12

A HUGE thank you to our parents that helped out today for our hall display!!! It is amazing!  We are so thankful for awesome parents!

 

Rewards:  We are in need of boxes of "movie candy" for our treasure box.  I would appreciate any donations!  The children love a trip to the treasure box!!!

Conferences:   Please select a time that you'd like to meet to discuss your child's progress.  Please remember to sign-up only with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Valentine's Day: A class list  was sent home in your child's Friday folder. Children may bring Valentines tomorrow for their classmates.

Tennis Ball Containers:  I am in need of 2 more tennis ball containers.  If you have any available, I sure could use them!!!  Thank you!!!

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework:  Polygon Maze worksheet
• Math test is tentatively planned for Tuesday, 2/24.  Children will have to know the geometry vocabulary!  They should study the definitions in their journal.

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Spelling and Dictation Test -  tomorrow

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Sum of Parts Test - Tuesday, 2/17.  Study notes.
• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Tuesday, 2/17. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, February 11

A HUGE thank you to our parents that helped out today for our hall display!!!  It is amazing!  We are so thankful for awesome parents!

Rewards:  We are in need of boxes of "movie candy" for our treasure box.  I would appreciate any donations!  The children love a trip to the treasure box!!!

Conferences:   Please select a time that you'd like to meet to discuss your child's progress.  Please remember to sign-up only with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Six Flags Read to Succeed - Last Call: Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by Monday, February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Valentine's Day: A class list  was sent home in your child's Friday folder. Children may bring Valentines on Friday for their classmates.

Tennis Ball Containers:  I am in need of 2 more tennis ball containers.  If you have any available, I sure could use them!!!  Thank you!!!

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework:  p. 933-934
• If your child was absent:  Please review & complete pages 929-932 in the math textbook.
• Math test is tentatively planned for Tuesday, 2/24.  Children will have to know the geometry vocabulary!  They should study the definitions in their journal.

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - tomorrow, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Sum of Parts Test - Tuesday, 2/17.  Study notes.
• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Tuesday, 2/17. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 10

Help Needed:  Calling for any creative or artistic or available parents...we need your help for a fabulous Under the Sea hall display! If you'd like to help, please email me. We'd like to get a small group busy on Wednesday morning - it shouldn't take more than an hour! 

Rewards:  We are in need of boxes of "movie candy" for our treasure box.  I would appreciate any donations!  The children love a trip to the treasure box!!!

Conferences:   Please select a time that you'd like to meet to discuss your child's progress.  Please remember to sign-up only with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Six Flags Read to Succeed: Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by Monday, February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Valentine's Day: A class list  was sent home in your child's Friday folder. Children may bring Valentines on Friday for their classmates.

Tennis Ball Containers:  I am in need of 2 more tennis ball containers.  If you have any available, I sure could use them!!!  Thank you!!!

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework:  worksheet

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Homework:  none
• Sum of Parts Test - Tuesday, 2/17.  Study notes.
• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Tuesday, 2/17. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Monday, February 9

Help Needed:  Calling for any creative or artistic or available parents...we need your help for a fabulous Under the Sea hall display! If you'd like to help, please email me. We'd like to get a small group busy on Wednesday morning - it shouldn't take more than an hour!

Conferences: Conference sign-up should be emailed to you soon. Please select a time that you'd like to meet.  Please remember to sign-up only with your child's homeroom teacher. 

Six Flags Read to Succeed: Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by Monday, February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Valentine's Day: A class list  was sent home in your child's Friday folder. Children may bring Valentines on Friday for their classmates.

Tennis Ball Containers:  I am in need of 2 more tennis ball containers.  If you have any available, I sure could use them!!!  Thank you!!!

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal. Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core. Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar. I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• If absent, please review/work pages 909-918.
• Homework:  p. 919-920

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Upchurch's Class)

• Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders. Most items are due on Monday, 2/16. Thank you in advance for your help!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Friday, February 6

Calling for any creative or artistic or available parents...we need your help for a fabulous Under the Sea hall display!  If you'd like to help, please email me.  We'd like to get a small group busy on Wednesday morning - it shouldn't take more than an hour or two! 

Please remember to return Friday folders, choice cards, and reading logs on Monday.

Midterms:  Midterms went home today in Friday folders.  You may keep the midterms at home.  Please remember that you can always access the most current grades via the parent porta.

Conferences:  Conference sign-up should be emailed to you soon.  Please select a time that you'd like to meet. 

Six Flags Read to Succeed: Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by Monday, February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Please look for a class list in your child's Friday folder. Children may bring Valentines on Friday for their classmates.

Homework assignments are now being posted on the Student Portal.  Please check your portal page, 2015S2 Morand.K Fifth Grade Core.  Assignments and other upcoming events are posted on the calendar.  I'll post in both places for a few more weeks!

Math

• Homework:  none

Word Study

• Words for next week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test -  Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

• Last day of science for Morand's class this nine weeks.
• Mrs. Upchurch's class - Notes for needed food items for science were sent home in Friday folders.  Most items are due on Monday, 2/16.  Thank you in advance for your help!  

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Thursday, February 5

PJ Day - Friday is PJ day. Bring $1 and wear your PJs to school. No nightshirts or slippers, please.

Six Flags Read to Succeed: Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by Monday, February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Math

• Homework:  Polygon worksheet

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Spelling and Dictation Test -  tomorrow

Science (Morand's Class)

• Homework: none
• MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. 

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Wednesday, Febraury 4

eClass: Do you still have questions about eCLASS and how your student is using eCLASS in the classroom? Do you want a better understanding of the eCLASS Curriculum and Instruction tool? Click here to find handouts and resources for elementary, middle, and high school.

PJ Day - Friday is PJ day. Bring $1 and wear your PJs to school. No nightshirts or slippers, please.

Six Flags Read to Succeed: Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

Math

• Homework: study/practice for test (see study guide, math journal and chapter 7)
• Math Test: Thursday

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - tomorrow, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

• Homework: none
• MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. We have one more thing to add!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Tuesday, February 3

eClass: Do you still have questions about eCLASS and how your student is using eCLASS in the classroom? Do you want a better understanding of the eCLASS Curriculum and Instruction tool? Click here to find handouts and resources for elementary, middle, and high school.

PJ Day - Friday is PJ day.  Bring $1 and wear your PJs to school.  No nightshirts or slippers, please.

 

Six Flags Read to Succeed: Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction: Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction. Please consider donating! Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23.

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Math

• Homework:  study guide
• Math Test: Thursday

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

• Homework: none
• MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. We have one more thing to add!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com

Monday, February 2

eClass:  Do you still have questions about eCLASS and how your student is using eCLASS in the classroom? Do you want a better understanding of the eCLASS Curriculum and Instruction tool? Click here to find handouts and resources for elementary, middle, and high school.

Six Flags Read to Succeed:  Don't forget the Six Flags Read to Succeed reading log is due by February 9th in order to earn a free Six Flags Ticket.

Spring Carnival Silent Auction:  Our class is collecting items for a Georgia Tech themed basket for the spring carnival silent auction.  Please consider donating!  Items donated for the basket should be turned in no later than February 23. 

In-School Field Trip: High Touch High Tech will be here for our class on Tuesday morning, February 3. This in-school field trip has been fully paid for by our wonderful PTA and parent donations during our fundraiser. Our session is called Cell-ebrate. The children will investigate the differences between plant and animal cells using microslide viewers and microscopes. They will extract banana DNA and will learn how their inherited traits help to make them who they are today! This will serve as an excellent review of previously learned science skills!

Math

• Homework:  Group 1 - study guide (due Wednesday)
• Math Test: Thursday

Word Study

• Words for this week can be found under the Word Study/Spelling tab.
• Master the Meaning - Thursday, Spelling and Dictation Test - Friday

Science (Morand's Class)

• Homework: none
• MatterTest - Friday, 2/6 - The Matter Lapbook is the study guide for this test. We are adding to it each day!

Please check Mrs. Upchurch's website to check for other Language Arts/Social Studies news and updates. Link to Mrs. Upchurch's Website: http://www.mariaupchurch.blogspot.com