December 2014

December 2014

Important Dates

Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014: Chapter 7, History Alive, America's Past, Comparing the Colonies, Quiz
Thursday, Dec, 18, 2014: Unit 5, Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

Dates to Remember

Monday, Dec. 8, 2014: Book Fair Begins (Preview only, no sales)
Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014: Parent's night @ Book Fair (5-8 PM)
                                             Math Night, 6:30- 8:00 PM
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014: Book Fair Ends
Friday, Dec. 19, 2014: The End of the Year Celebration: Achieving Goals and Making New Goals                
                                      (Potluck)
Friday, Dec. 19, 2014: Winter Break begins @ 3:42 PM

Subjects at a glance:

Math: We are studying Fractions to Decimals to Percents. This a long and challenging unit. Many homework assignments will be supplemental materials. Parents are encouraged to use a former blog entry, Math websites as a resource tool.
Reading: Students are engaged in a study of Informational Text: the graphical features and the structure of the text. Students are learning how to find the main idea as well as how to use graphics organizers to comprehend the text.
Writing: In December, were are undergoing several writing projects. One is taking stance on an issue and writing a persuasive paragraph, taught by Mrs. Zmich, our intern. Another one is expository essay. The final project persuasive essays about their Favorite or Worst colony. The latter is  integrated with Social studies and completed during Social Studies class. Some of these projects will be coming home.
Poetry: Students are completing their simile sketches and learning about hyperboles.
Social Studies: We are studying Chapter 7, Comparing the Colonies, in History Alive. Students are expected to complete a graphical organizer comparing 6 of the 13 colonies, compare and contrast the 3 Regions, complete 1 Homework assignment as well as write a persuasive essay, My Favorite or Worst Colony. Students will select a colony of their choice. Only classroom materials will be used in the essay.
Science: Science Fair is required and is considered a major project and will be noted on the report letter. There will not be partners in A-7 due to the difficulty of scheduling time outside of school hours and lack of compatible partners. The form is due now but your idea can be resubmitted in January to me. Each component of the project will be due weekly and a board will be given upon all items submitted.

Unit 5: Fractions, Decimals and percents

·       Understands percentages as parts out of 100 and uses % notation.

·       21. Converts between fractions and mixed numbers.

·       22. Expresses fractions and decimals as percentages and vice versa.

·       23. Solves applied problems involving decimals, including rounding of answers and checking reasonableness.

Snow Angels

Our Bryant/ Pattengill Community supports families in need each Holiday season.  Please select a snowman and purchase the item. Each item should be new and wrapped. Bring all items to the office by Friday, Dec. 12, 2014.

Science fair Packet

Science Fair Packets are going home this week. Please sign it and discuss the type of project that is best for your child to complete.  The science Fair is in Thursday, February 26, 2015 @ 6:30-8 PM. Students need not be present.

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is approaching. Bryant/ Pattengill is separately in need of coaches. Coaches must be willing to meet with their team at Pattengill after school to train mentally for the competition. It is a great way for enrichment in Math and Science. View this video for more information:
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Contact Ellen Forsman efpolska@yahoo.com


Giving the Best and Expecting the Best,
Avery Hubbard