Red out!

As many of you know we had a red out on Friday, March 2nd.  Students were asked to bring change to donate to the Leukemia/Lymphoma Society.  Pound raised over $6,000 and our class alone raise $675.00.  Students came with pillow cases full of change.  Thank you for your donations!  It was so great to see every student contribute to a great cause!

Friday Note: March 9th

Well, we had a very busy 3rd quarter.  We spent several days in the library learning about research and the importance of citing before you write.  We then spent several days synthesizing our notes into at least a 5 paragraph essay.  Hopefully each student now has a better understanding of the research process.  We also read a variety of  biographies, poetry, and stories about ancient civilizations.  This week I have entered their last theme test, the quarter comprehension test, the research paper, and a grammar test.  By the end of the day, most grades will be updated and final for this quarter.  The only exception is those students who need to make up any tests from when they were absent. 

I can hardly believe we are starting our last quarter of the year.  Next quarter we will finish the last theme in the anthology, review for the NESA test, take  comprehensive vocabulary post test, and end the year with a couple of class novels.  In writing we will write persuasive essays and give a couple of presentations.  Before you know it summer will be here and your child will be gearing up for 7th grade. 

I hope everyone has a fun and relaxing spring break. Enjoy! 

FYI:  We will take the week 26 spelling test on the Wed. that we return to school.

Friday Note: March 2nd

TALKING POINTS:
Reading:
-How do you think you did on the theme test?
-How did you do on the vocabulary and listening comprehension part of the test? (these have been graded)

Writing:
-How do you think you did on the grammar test?
-Did you enjoy sharing your research paper with your peers? 
-Where is your list of spelling words for the next 5 weeks? Let's put it on the fridge!   (The students received 2 lists. 1 list is for home and 1 is for school.

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT WEEK:
Reading:
-We will review for the Q3 district comprehension test on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
-The students will have homework Wednesday night to help prepare them for the test on Thursday!
-We will go to the library for the last time this quarter on Tuesday.
-We will be watching The Mighty in class on Friday.

This is a movie based on the Rodman Philbrick novel, Freak the Mighty.  All of the students have either read this novel or one with similar themes some time during this year.  The movie is rated PG-13.  If you do not want your child to participate in this  activity, please let Mrs. Rigoni know by Thursday, March 8th . 

Writing:
-We will be exploring the world of poetry next week!
The students will learn about different techniques and literary devices.  They will write a variety of different types of poems.
-Spelling post test week 25 on Wednesday!