News for April 24th

April 24th News Update

Upcoming Dates:

April 29 and 30: Student SLCs

May 1: Holiday

May 7: Fractions Test

Blurbs for Each Unit of Study

Literacy: 

We have tied Social Studies and Writing to write a research based opinion essay about the Indus Valley Civilization. Before the year is out, we will write an on demand opinion essay in class. This is our final writing on demand for this year. Students will determine the thesis statements. Examples are as follows: 

AISC is the best school for these three reasons...

Cats are the best pet for these three reasons...

For reading, we are continuing to read in class as often as possible. Students have set new reading goals for the end of the year and they will share them with you during SLCs. 

Social Studies:

As our essays wrap up, we are about to begin a fun and playful iPad project using the Puppet Pals app. Students will time travel into the Indus Valley. Videos will be posted to student You Tube Channels. 

Our Water as a Human Right unit begins after SLC week.

Math:

We will review fractions topics and take our next assessment on May 7th. Then, we will spend a couple of weeks on measurement. We need to spend more time on area and perimeter and review angles work from the beginning of the year before we take this assessment. 

We will also have a baking day before the end of the year. If you'd like to help us, please email me at tbritt@aisch.org. 

Cheers, 

Ms. T