Parent Information

10/23/23

Reading

Students will analyze the structures and elements of argumentative text and explain the author’s purpose in using tools, techniques, and structures.

Writing

Students will plan an informational composition that includes an introduction/conclusion, beginning/middle/end, and relevant details that support their message.

Math

I can use arrays to model factors in a multiplication number sentence.

I can explain to my partner how to set up my array model to represent my multiplication number sentence.

Social Studies

I can identify the accomplishments and explain the impact of significant explorers.

I can analyze the effects of exploration on the growth of Texas.

I can identify and differentiate between sound, light, mechanical, electrical and thermal energy.

I can identify the characteristics of conductors and insulators.

Important Dates

October

10/27 GMS

November

11/03 Picture re-takes/GMS

11/06 Children's Book Week

11/13 Fall Book Fair

11/15 Progress reports go home

11/17 GMS

11/20-11/24 Thanksgiving Break

Important Information

Reading and learning resources are available on the Slaughter Learning Commons website: tinyurl.com/slalc

Checks for the school cafeteria need to be made out to MISD Food Services.

The Fall Book Fair is coming up in November, and Mrs. Colwell, our school librarian & LMS, is looking for volunteers to help run the book fair during the school day. Please visit this sign-up to check out the dates the fair will be open and sign up to help out: https://tinyurl.com/bffall23

We have kicked-off the Big Kahuna school fundraiser! Look for more information to come home with students.

Shop online to order Slaughter spirit wear: https://www.hometeamprints.net/store?fbclid=IwAR1nTexCp-1SwjzASizh4J_AimlnsJfCjt10sbAoZXTK2jys6TZKPSXzLPg#!/Slaughter-Wolfpack/c/58966733

The kindness and compassion club will be hosting a "New to Slaughter" breakfast on October 24th from 7:30-7:50 in the cafeteria.

Websites to visit and bookmark: