It has been a busy week back! The kiddos have made an excellent transition back.
Report cards are coming home today. If there is anything you would like to discuss, please let me know and we can set up a conference.
Reading:
We will be reviewing standards previously taught. We are working on fiction standards this week and will be focusing on nonfiction next week.
Language/Writing:
Students are having a wonderful time reading fairy tales and learning about the elements of a fairy tale. We are also comparing fractured, or adapted fairy tales. The fun will continue when they get an opportunity to create their own adapted fairy tales. They will be using an organizer to help them plan their elements.
Math:
We are finishing up our fraction unit by solving real world problems that involve fractions.
Social Studies:
Students will understand the structure of our three branches of government. Students will explore the relationship local government has to the community, as well as citizens to their community.
Information From Mrs. Argent:
Single Subject Acceleration (SSA) is the practice of assigning a student to a higher-grade level (in one subject) than is typical for the purpose of providing access to appropriately challenging learning opportunities. SSA is an accelerative practice that allows students to show mastery of the content of a course without having taken the course. Students who participate in SSA are typically performing significantly above their peers. Parents and/or teachers can nominate the child to skip a grade level of content in either Language Arts OR Mathematics. Nomination forms will be available at ACE’s front office or through the online site listed below during the traditional schools' nomination window (April 20th- May 4th). For more information, please refer to the SSA website www.wakeacceleration.weebly.com or contact Mrs. Argent (kargent@wcpss.net).
Important Dates:
April 8 - Report Cards
April 13 - Science Fair 6-8
May 26 and 27 (Thursday and Friday) EOG TESTING 