February / March 2021

WHAT ARE WE LEARNING?

3rd Grade

Math: Working on multiplication and division; understanding the relationship between multiplication and division.

ELA:  Readers gather information about the text & develop ideas. As writers, they will use text evidence to support their ideas about the characters; developing literary essays from their reading.

Science: Studying animals & their environments; how their traits help them survive.

Social Studies: Exploring the culture of both ancient & modern China.

4th Grade

​Math: Factors and multiples; understanding division; solving multi-step problems using a variety of strategies.

ELA:  Developing theories about the text by close reading. Writers evaluate prompts & character-istics of an extended response & utilize text evidence to support theories in a literary essay format.

Science: Animals and their environments: how animals use their five senses to survive.

Social Studies: Life in NY colony; NY’s role in the American Revolution & creation of a nation. state.

5th Grade

​Math: Adding and subtracting fractions; equivalent fractions; simplifying fractions.

ELA: Using close reading strategies to track characters and develop theories about the text. Writers develop & elaborate on extended responses & use text evidence to support their theories in a literary essay format.

Science: The water cycle; water filtration; explore freshwater systems; investigate environments.

Social Studies: Westward expansion, new frontier, pioneers, and impact on Native Americans.

MID-YEAR ASSESSMENTS

We are now at the halfway mark for the school year. Please keep in mind that it is very important that students maintain their concentration as the schoolwork will get more intense. Students have reached the time of year to determine whether they are ready for the next grade. Some parents will receive notification in the second report card and via a letter by the first week in February whether their child is “promotion in doubt.” The evidence of work is important. Please check that your child is completing all their assignments.

If your child has received a “promotion in doubt” warning, please be aware that it is not too late to do better.  Make sure your child attends any additional support programs and that your child is completing all assignments.
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Check your child’s work daily. Promotion is based on how well your child completes their school work.

IMPORTANT DATES

February 10 – Parent Information Meeting 9:00AM

February 12 – Lunar New Year (no school)

February 15-19 – Mid-winter recess (no school)

Student Recognition Assemblies 9:00AM:
Gr.3 – Mon. 2/22      Gr.4 –Tu. 2/23      Gr. 5 – Fri. 2/26

March 4 – Parent-Teacher Conferences
  • Half day for students
  • Conferences held virtually

​March 29-April 2 – Spring recess (no school)