Week of 10/24/11

The students worked on PSSA prep skills from their book on Monday. On Tuesday we did a review of PSSA terms using a jeopardy game. Wednesday they had a test on PSSA terms. The children received a story map to do for "Dragon, Dragon." This will be used as a grade and is due on Tuesday, November 1st. On Thursday and Friday we will be working on PSSA Buckle Down books. They will have an end of the unit test on vocabulary in context. Halloween parties begin at 1:45 pm on Friday afternoon. The parade will start at 2:15 pm.

week of 10/17/11

We started the story "Dragon, Dragon" on Friday. We will have a test on the story on Thursday, October 20th. Friday will be an Act 80 day. The students will get out of school at 11:45. On Friday they will have the walk for Diabetes. Party money is due for the first 2 parties. ($4.00) Accelerated Reader points will be taken on Monday, October 24th. The students need ten points for the marking period. The students knew about this since the second week of school.

week of 10/10/11

Monday, October 10th is a make-up day. They will be working on PSSA books that we have in sixth grade. The students will have DARE during my class on Tuesday. On Wednesday, we will be reviewing the comprehension skills that we learned in sixth grade. On Thursday, the students will be taking a test on the comprehension skills from Wednesday. On Friday, we will be starting
Unit 2 - short stories. Our first story will be "Dragon, Dragon." Have a great week!

Accelerated Reader

The students are responsible for earning 10 accelerated reader points per marking period. These points are due on Monday, October 24th for the first marking period. This will count towards a grade in reading class. Please check with your child to make sure he/she is reading their books. Have a great day!