January 28 -- February 1

Dates to Note: 

Monday, February 4

• Report Cards go home and Power School re-opens

Reading Update

  We are working on reading strategies such as Fact and Opinion and Cause and Effect. As you are reading at home, see if your child can give examples of these in their writing. 

Math Update

We are working hard on measurement! The most difficult part of this is having your child memorize the conversions. They will be asked to use the basic measurement for tougher problems. Please practice these at home:
1ft = 12 inches
3ft = 1 yard
36 in = 1 yard
16 oz = 1lb
1 gallon = 4 quarts
1 quart = 2 pints
1 pint = 2 cups

Content Update-

Mrs. Canalichio's Homeroom: Working with Ms. Shifflett on an ecosystem unit. 

Mrs. Elsie's Homeroom: Working with Mr. Thompson's on an electricity unit.  

Ms. Shifflett's Homeroom: Working with Mrs. Elsie on a movie-making unit. 

Mr. Thompson's Homeroom: Working with  Mrs. Canalichio on a Virginia Native Americans unit. 

January 14 -- January 18

Dates to Note: 

Monday, January 14

• Snow Day!

Tuesday, January 15

• Talent Show Tryouts - 2:45 PM

Wednesday, January 16

• Talent Show Tryouts - 2:45 PM

Friday, January 18

• ½ Day for Students

Monday, January 14

• MLK Day--No School

Tuesday, January 15

• Teacher Work Day--No School

Reading Update

  We are finishing up assessment this week. 

Math Update

We will be taking our Math Midyear Assessment this week. This a county-provided assessment that is taken in two parts over two days. The first day focuses on computation and a calculator is not allowed. The second day, students will focus on the other domains of math and will be allowed to use a calculator. You can help at home by making sure your child gets to bed on time, has a good breakfast and brings a healthy snack every day. 

Content Update-

Mrs. Canalichio's Homeroom: Moving to Ms. Shifflett for an ecosystem unit. 

Mrs. Elsie's Homeroom: Moving to Mr. Thompson's unit for an electricity unit.  

Ms. Shifflett's Homeroom: Moving to Mrs. Elsie for a movie making unit. 

Mr. Thompson's Homeroom: Moving to Mrs. Canalichio for a Virginia Native Americans unit. 

January 7th -- January 11th

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Dates to Note: 

January 10th

• Canalichio's class testing over Virginia's Native Americans
• Thompson's class testing over Electricity
• Shifflett's class testing over Ecosystems

Reading Update

  As the second quarter comes to a close it is time for teachers to do a progress check with each student. This means we will be spending the next two weeks administering county benchmark assessments. Some tests are individual while others will be given to the whole group.  You can help at home by making sure your child has a good breakfast, a healthy snack, and a good night's sleep. 

Math Update

We are working on Geometry and Measurement. These are great units that can be practiced at home with little effort. Cooking with your child and having them help with household repairs is a great way to show your child how these skills are important for day to day life. 

Content Update-

Mrs. Canalichio's Homeroom: Testing Thursday over Virginia's Native Americans with Mrs. Canalichio. 

Mrs. Elsie's Homeroom: Finish movies for our anti-bullying campaign! 

Ms. Shifflett's Homeroom: Testing Thursday on Ecosystems with Ms. Shifflett. 

Mr. Thompson's Homeroom: Testing Thursday on Electricity with Mr. Thompson. 

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