Great work today. I am so happy we are off to such a great start this year.
For parents:
Today we went over a new classroom routine that will happen every Tues/Thurs (fluency tracking). It is my hope that when your child is at home reading, they do take a few minutes to not only discuss what they are thinking about/learning from their book but read out loud to you as well. This allows them to work on their oral fluency, which they will be improving this year.
For math, we will be working on our first "Module" together as a group. This module is intended to be review and has your child master how to fluently multiply/divide decimals by 10s, 100s, 1,000s. After this module is completed, your student will be switching math classes for one that will best suite their individual needs.
For writing, it is my assumption that your child has spoken with you about the "family history project." We will work more on this in the next couple of weeks. For this week and next, I have assigned a mini-project called "My life." The purpose is to get to know your student on a personal level (likes, goals, hopes, stressors) so I can make class relevant and fun for your student. This project will be due next Friday (9/18).
For homework in general, please note that some assignments will be due the following day and some will be more long term in nature. The reason for this is to allow students to work on their time management skills. Next year, not all homework given will be due the next day. This year, some students will have to learn the hard way (like I did when I was in 5th grade) that procrastination, although lovely at the start, really can be quite awful. Please check in with your child to help them prioritize. The more reinforcement they receive on how to plan their time wisely, the easier it will become.
As always, if you have questions please feel free to email me (chelsey_evans@beaverton.k12.or.us).
However, if you have questions about your student turning in homework, please always check with them first. It is my goal that this year, your child owns their learning and becomes a self advocate. In middle school, independence and self advocacy is key to their success. I want them to be prepared to dominate their 6th grade year (and the years to follow :))!
For students:
HOMEWORK... EVERYONE LOVES HOMEWORK... RIGHT!?
Math: Lesson 1 homework is due tomorrow. If you don't understand something, you MUST TRY and make a note what is confusing -- be ready to ask a question when we review the answers.
Writing:
My Life (part one and part two) is due next Friday (9/18).
Family history informative slip (parent signature) is due next Friday (9/18)
Family history interview questions (the white packet) are due Monday 9/21.
Vocabulary:
WW1 is due Friday (9/11)
First vocab quiz (over WW1 words) is on Friday (9/11)
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