News from the Social Studies Department (By Jeremy): In social studies we are learning about Canada and USA. Did you know Canada has more lakes than any other country?
News from the Math Department (By Chloe): We were learning about multiplying and dividing fractions! Also, we took a quiz this week! Our class average was a C+ (78%)!!
News from the English/Language Arts Department (By Jayden): This week we have been learning about summarizing and paraphrasing. We read a passage and a close reader about animal intelligence. We also took a quiz on the passage.
News from the Music Department (By David): We played with the drums and we did some rhythms. We also kept switching every time.
News from the Physical Education Department (By Ayden): We started to do rollerblading. We also played a game called the dice game.
News from the Art Department (By Hope): In art class we are doing something a little fun, but it is a little boring, but what we are doing is we are making a shape and then we criss cross it. Then we glue it onto the table.
Free Choice Area (By Kalvin): Why does Mr.Singer have an obsession with Chuck Norris? He is not so amazing.
Teacher's Corner (By Mr. Singer): Happy New Year! This is our first newsletter since 2016. So far we have been getting back in the routine of school, have taken a few quizzes and tests, and are counting down the days to spring break! With the cold days and the rainy days a lot of our recesses have been indoors, but hopefully that will change next week.
First trimester grades have officially been available for over a month now. The mid trimester reports will go out on the 27th of this month. I am still waiting on 12 families to check the grades from the first trimester. We will be sending home a THIRD copy reminder next week to those who have not yet gone on Skyward to check your child’s progress.
Thank you to all the families who helped us with the auction. The students enjoyed the auction and the items they were able to win. We will be doing another one on the last day of school so keep your
Make sure to sign up with class Dojo. We are at 70% of families registered.
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!
Which franchise was the oldest in professional football history?