“Unless you try to do something beyond
what you have already mastered,
you will never grow."
- Ronald E. Osborn "
AR Dates
25% December 11th
50% January 22nd
75% February 12th
100% March 12th
**Remember that AR is 10% of the reading grade. It is added the last day of
the trimester and may increase or decrease the reading grade.
News for the week of November 30th.
Reading: We are taking DPAs this week, so therefore we are taking a break
from structured reading lessons. Students should still be reading for AR at
home every night.
Grammar: We are attempting types of sentences again this week:-)
Writing: Again, we are taking a break due to DPAs.
Social Studies: Africa is our new unit of study. Students have the folders
and assignments for the next three weeks. The final test will take place on
the Thursday before we go on Winter Break, the 17th.
Friday Quizzes could include: Parts of Speech, Types of Sentences, Reading
Comprehension (Structure, purpose, evidence, and details), Phrases and
Clauses, and Simple and Compound Sentences.
Please contact me through email or a phone call if you have any questions.
You are also welcome to stop by after school.
Thank you for your support!
Mrs. Russo