Curriculum
Math: Mr. Barnes is using the Envision Math Program
as well as the Aleks Math program to teach math topics. Students are also
working on becoming Math Fact All Stars! In addition, the Math Skill Test is
given periodically to check for student growth.
Spelling/Vocabulary: Spelling and vocabulary
lists will be given for each FULL week this month. Spelling Tests will usually
be every Friday. We will correct ALL spelling work in class on Thursday, so
students need to be prepared with the assignment done! I will make an adjustment
for Labor Day. Students have access to their spelling lists located in the
SCHOOL TO HOME section on their Wonders Web site (connect ed)! They need to be
STUDYING THE WORDS BEFORE FRIDAY TESTS!
Reading:
We will be
reading the basal and working on fluency, comprehension, and text analysis. Remember
that each Wednesday is BASAL HOMEWORK NIGHT! Students need to bring their basal/Chrome
Book home to reread the story. Make sure your student is doing 20 min of
reading Sun-Thurs with a parent signature on their planner sheet.
*Each
week, students who complete their reading with 5 parent signatures, turned in
ON TIME, will receive 1 Read to Ride ticket for the end of the year bike
drawing.
Writing: We will practice the
writing process, the six +1 traits of writing, and language arts will be integrated
into this subject. We will begin to practice the Four Square Method of
organizing writing.
Language
Arts: We
will be using the online program IXL to practice Language Arts Skills. Students
will receive certificates for completing and mastering language arts concepts
using this program.
Science
And Social Studies:
Mr. Barnes will be teaching science topics and Mrs. George will be teaching
Social Studies. The focus for Social studies this month.
This
month is Mesopotamia and ancient civilizations of the world.
Announcements
* Students
are expected to earn 60 AR points
throughout the course of this year. To
meet this goal, students must read a total of 15 points per term!
*There
will be no school on Monday Sept. 5 for Labor Day Holiday!
*The
beginning SAGE Interim Test will be administered the second and third week in
September.
*There
will be a Character Assembly at 2:15 on Sept. 22.
*There
will be an internet Safety Assembly on Sept. 27.
*Spotlight:
Kevin H. 9/10, Harley T. 9/16, Lesvia S. 9/18, (I will send home more
information when it is your student’s turn to be spotlighted in class!)
*Please
take great care in handling and charging the Chrome book each night and
remembering to bring the Chrome book in its case to school EVERY day!
*The
Character Trait this month is: RESPECT
*Book
Orders this month are due Friday Sept. 9. If you would like to order online,
please enter the following code:
HCFMF
If
you order using a check, please send your order form and payment to school in a
sealed envelope with your student’s name on the front!
sarah.george@beaver.k12.ut.us Phone: 386-2822
