This week, In Math, we started our next chapter (Chapter 6), which focuses on dividing fractions, order of operations, and algebraic expressions. We have been working through division this week and will work through the order of operations and start algebraic expressions next week. We will pause for two days next week to complete MAP testing.

ELA

In ELA, the kids have completed a fishbowl to start the week. Their conversation topic was centered around Percy Jackson and the character traits we can infer about him based on his choices. We then moved into working on identifying themes in both The Lightning Thief and in classical myths that are alluded to in The Lightning Thief. We will continue this work next week and, On Wednesday, the students will be tested on their ability to identify and support a theme within a classic myth and compare it to The Lightning Thief. We finished out the week with MAP testing

Science

In Science, we have completed the final lesson of Unit 3, Lesson 4, which discusses how energy flows through the water cycle. Students learned how thermal energy influences the kinetic energy of water molecules and causes water to change states and drive the water cycle. Students completed a quiz today on this topic. Next week, we will be starting Unit 4 of our science curriculum, which focuses on Weather and Climate.

History

Finally, In History, we have finished our unit on Ancient India! We took our assessment today. Our next unit will focus on Ancient China!

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Announcements

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MAP Testing

Our Winter MAP testing will take place next week. Students will be testing each day, Tuesday - Friday. Please support your student in charging and packing their Chromebooks, which would be greatly appreciated! Students will be working through MAP in the following days:

Tuesday - Wednesday, Jan 13th - 14th - Math MAP
Thursday - Friday, Jan 15th - 16th - ELA MAP

Thank you for your help in supporting our students!

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Family Engagement Survey

You can read a letter from our administration about the annual Family Engagement survey here. Please take a moment to let us know how things are going!

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