News from the Social Studies Department (By Caleb): In social studies we have been presenting. We had to book a trip and all that other stuff.
News from the Math Department (By Alexis): In math we are doing fractions and some is hard. Otherwise it is easy.
News from the English/Language Arts Department (By Avril): In language arts, we have been learning about how a commercial makes you have deep feelings by using music. To understand that even more, we made a poster that showed how much we learned.
News from the Music Department (By Anna): In music we played drums. We also learned different patterns to play on the drum.
News from the Physical Education Department (By Ava): This week in Gym we played Santa’s Sleigh for Christmas. We also played a dodge ball-like game.
News from the Art Department (By Tatiana): We finished up our repetition project, also this week we wrapped up our clay pieces.
Free Choice Area (By JR): This week we had a pizza party in our classroom.
Teacher's Corner (By Mr. Singer): Happy Holidays! I wish you all a great time off and I can’t wait to see you until next year :) Get it?! Please enjoy your time with your family and friends.
First trimester grades have officially been available now. I sent a letter home to the 20 families from the 6th grade classes who have not been on Skyward yet. Please take some time to go online and check out your child’s progress. A second copy will be going out after break. Only 10 families are left to check.
Today was busy for us. We have the auction, held a pizza party, and watched the Polar Express and had a little classroom party. Ask your child how it went for them.
For upcoming important dates, including days off, PTO events, etc. go to our Calendar. The big event coming up is Tuesday, December 13th. This is the winter concert date so mark your calendar. Our last day of school for the month is Thursday, December 22nd.
Make sure you are staying connected with our Remind alert system and following the class on Twitter. Find both feeds shown on our website, www.mrsinger.weebly.com. If you are not signed up on either you can do so on the website. Contact me if you have any questions on doing this. I have also added pictures to our pictures page too.
Remember to check the assignment notebook board daily for homework updates.
BONUS: Each week I will put a challenge on here for any parent or student to try. All you have to do is give a response by Monday in the assignment notebook for me to see. If the answer is correct the student will receive $50 towards their checking account. Good Luck!
What is the official name of the song that people sing at midnight for New Year’s?