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Curriculum Tidbits:
- Our new math unit is all about solving word problems using all four operations, whole numbers, decimals, and fractions!
- In writing, students will learn which book they've been assigned to use in writing a literary essay.
- Matthew 28:1-10 is this month's Bible memory passage. It will be due on Friday (3/24). Students have the option of reciting it to me (alone or with a few friends) or completing a fill-in-the-blank.
- We have started our Historical Fiction Book Clubs. Our first meetings will happen this week.
- In Science, students will be learning about matter in a unit entitled Ch-ch-ch-changes.
Other Tidbits:
- Fifth graders look forward to celebrating Pi Day on Tuesday, March 14 (3/14).
- Each Friday in March, the fifth graders will plan and record a book talk telling all about the book they are currently reading. Completed videos will be shared as "snack videos" throughout the following week. They have been producing some top-notch book talk videos!
- Conferences - Parent Teacher Conferences are March 20th and March 27th.
- Report Cards will be available on Friday, March 24.
Requested Announcements:
- Running Clubs
- TTQ (for boys) is Monday and Wednesday.
- GRC (for girls) is Tuesday and Thursday.
- Enrollment is closed; those who are participating should meet in the music room after school and their coaches will meet them there.
- Skating Party - South Side/Pine Ridge Parent Board is hosting an all-school skating night at Rollxscape on Tuesday, March 28. Join us from 6-8pm for skating, fun and fellowship. Admission and skate rental costs are covered by the Parent Board. Concessions are available to purchase by families. We look forward to seeing you there!
- Parent Board is looking to next year! Would you like to be part of our team? Help us plan/execute Walkathon, show teachers our appreciation throughout the year, and plan some fun events, besides getting to know the school community! Please contact Tami Schippers or Emily Baker if you’d like to hear more.