Parents, please remember that we have student led conferences this Friday from 9:00-3:30. Come at any time during that block. Looking forward to seeing you!
Next Wednesday, April 1, is our reading stamina day. We will practice taking the smarter balanced test. The intent is to make sure we have the right amount of stamina to sit and take the real thing in just a few weeks!
Projects:
We are now studying the Great Depression. This is such an important part of your country's history. The kids are enjoying learning the causes and effects of this time period.
8th Grade Reading:
Students will finish their To Kill a Mockingbird final tomorrow. They have had it for 5 weeks and have been collecting evidence to write about theme. If they've been working all along, they should do just fine. All students seemed to really enjoy the novel. It's one of my favorites. What wonderful discussions we would have every day while reading it together!
7th Grade Reading:
The kids are thrilled because they get a little more independent reading time than they've gotten lately. We are balancing that with Smarter Balanced practice, poetry, and Flocabulary. Our days are busy in reading, that's for sure!
Writing:
This week, students have a Common Core writing prompt. They have to examine 3 sources surrounding The Great Depression then write an evidence-based essay about the effects of The Great Depression on the people during that time. We have been writing so many informative pieces, and I know they will do well on this one. By now, students are probably using evidence-based terms and quotes in their sleep!
Our student council continues to raise money for the Fallon Youth Club. Please send in any spare change or dollars for this cause. We will keep the fundraiser going until the end of the year.
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