We had a turned around scheduled today because of MAP testing. I can honestly say that I love having math class first thing in the morning. The students are energetic and time seems to fly by!

Math: Today in math we completed a minute, worked on computation, practiced some linear and non-linear functions and continued with probability using tree diagrams and Venn diagrams.

Homework:
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***We will be taking our MAP test first thing tomorrow morning. Please be sure to get a good nights sleep and eat a healthy breakfast.

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Language Arts: Today in Language Arts we listened to a few reading projects, read independently, and had some time to work of our published book.(Double Specials)

Homework:
***Write, edit, and get a parent signature on page 3 of your published book(Due Thursday)
***Read- We have new AR requirements this grading period. Everyone must read 2 AR's and pass with an 80% and complete one project on another book. They may read 3 AR books and use one to do their project on.
***Reminder- Our Language Arts class will be going to the planetarium tomorrow at 10:30. We will be back before lunch.
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Social Studies:(Homeroom class) Social Studies flew by today! We read section 5.1 in our textbook and then as a class we completed a matrix about Christopher Columbus. We found information about the following: his personal background, his sponsor, the date he sailed, the route he took, and the motive behind his explorations. The students were then divided up into different groups and asked to read about one of seven other explorers and complete the matrix pages. Tomorrow each group will present their information to the rest of class. What a fun way to learn!

Homework:
***None

Reminders:
***We will be working on our Original Works of Art on Friday. Please refer to the note that was sent home today for ideas to bring into school.
***All Science Fair proposals were given back to the students. Please be sure to work on them. They are due on Feb. 4th. This is a 5th grade requirement.

Until tomorrow...