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4th/5th Grade:

We will be studying government and the Revolutionary War, while incorporating writing.

Spelling & Vocabulary will come from 5th Grade Greek and Latin Stems

1st - 3rd Grade Enrichment:

We will be discussing good problem solving strategies and Deductive Reasoning.

5th Grade:

We will be using a new mathematics program called Singapore Math in conjunction with the Math textbook.

Accelerated Math appears to have disappeared on us! I am keeping my fingers crossed that it returns!

FOCUS: Fractions and Decimals

Measurement

• As Always: Please help your child study their multiplication facts.

4th Grade:

We will be using a new mathematics program called Singapore Math in conjunction with the Math textbook.

Accelerated Math appears to have disappeared. I am keeping my fingers crossed that it returns!

FOCUS: Fractions and Multi-Step Problems

Multiplication and Division & Algebra

• As Always: Please help your child study their multiplication facts.

3rd Grade:

VERY IMPORTANT: Practice Your Multiplication Facts!

Join the R.A.D. Crew!!!

What is the R.A.D. Crew?

The R.A.D. Crew is a free club which was created to enable Ms. Durham's students to learn new things by researching information in books, magazines, and on the Internet.

How do I join the R.A.D. Crew?

It's simple - just grab a book or use the computer and start doing some research and answer one or more of the questions that is posted for the week.  Once you have your answers, write them down and put them in Ms. Durham's basket in the classroom.  Make sure your name is on you answer sheet and don't forget to double check the spelling of your answers.  You will earn points for each correct answer and get your name listed on the R.A.D. Crew Scoreboard.  The more questions you answer correctly, the more points you earn.  The student that has the most points at the end of each quarter wins a cool prize!

Where can I find answers to the weekly questions?
Anywhere - be creative.  You can research the question in books, magazines, encyclopedias, on the Internet, or check with family or friends.

How many questions do I need to answer each week?
That is up to you.  You can answer all of them or none at all - you will only receive points for each correct answer that you hand in.  But remember the following:

• Once you turn in your answer you can't go back and submit a different answer, however you may submit your answer to each question all at once or separately.

• The answer must be correct and spelled CORRECTLY to earn the points.  If it's misspelled you won't receive any points.
  

How long do I have to answer the questions?
You have two weeks to answer each set of questions.  Once the two weeks are up, you will no longer be able to earn points on those questions.

"The mind, once stretched by a new idea, never returns to its original dimension."

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Grading:

*I will be responsible for grades for Reading and Vocabulary and Mathematics for the 4th and 5th Grade AIG students. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions about grading in these areas. Student work will go home weekly in the Tuesday Folders.

*I will keep you informed of important dates that come up.

Please continue to log in and check the online grade book to keep up with your child's grades on a regular basis. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.